Polymer-derived SiOC as support material for Ni-based catalysts: CO methanation performance and effect of support modification with LaO.

In this study, we investigated Ni supported on polymer-derived ceramics as a new class of catalyst materials. Catalysts have to withstand harsh reaction conditions requiring the use of a support with outstanding thermal and mechanical stability. Polymer-derived ceramics meet these requirements and bring the additional opportunity to realize complex porous structures.