Partial oxidation of methane to syngas over BaTi1 − xNixO3 catalysts

Performances of BaTi1 − xNixO3 perovskites, prepared using sol–gel method, as catalysts for partial oxidation of methane to syngas have been studied. The catalysts were characterized by XRD, BET and TEM. The experimental studies showed the calcination temperature and Ni content exhibited a significant influence on catalytic activity. Among catalysts tested, the catalyst BaTi0.8Ni0.2O3 exhibited the best activity and excellent stability.