Catalysts that include a fibrous silica support and metal oxide nanoparticles and methods of making and using same

Abstract

The disclosure relates to catalysts that include a fibrous silica support and a plurality of metal oxide nanoparticles including iron oxide and nickel oxide, and methods of making and using such catalysts. The fibrous silica support is a particle with radially extending fibers. The catalyst can used to convert methane into hydrogen gas. The catalysts can be introduced into an underground formation, such as with a fracking fluid, for in-situ methane conversion.

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