The encapsulation of supported metal nanoparticles by a thin oxide support overlayer under reducing conditions is commonly referred to as a strong metal–support interaction. Now, by controlling the composition of the reducing agents at the catalyst activation stage, an adsorbate-induced strong metal–support interaction is reported for the commercial Cu/ZnO/Al2O3 catalyst during methanol steam reforming.
- Didi Li
- Fang Xu
- Minghui Zhu
