Layered catalysts composition and catalytic article and methods of manufacturing and using the same

A layered catalytic article comprising:

• a) a first layer comprising a nickel component supported on a ceria component, wherein the amount of the nickel component ranges from 1.0 wt. % to 50 wt. %, calculated as nickel oxide, based on the total weight of the first layer, and wherein the first layer is essentially free of copper, wherein the amount of copper is <0.001 wt. %, wherein the ceria component comprises ceria having a specific surface area ranging from 15 m2/g to 60 m2/g after calcination at 950° C. for 12 hours in air, and the amount of the ceria component ranges from 20 wt. % to 80 wt. %, based on the total weight of the first layer;
• b) a second layer comprising a platinum group metal component supported on an oxygen storage component and an alumina component, wherein the platinum group metal component is chosen from a group consisting of platinum, rhodium, palladium, and any combination thereof, and wherein the amount of the platinum group metal component ranges from 0.01 wt. % to 5 wt. %, based on the total weight of the second layer;
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• c) a substrate, wherein the first or the second layer is deposited as a top layer or bottom layer on a substrate.