Graham J. Hutchings

Professor, Cardiff University, study co-author

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Office: Regius Professor of Chemistry

Born: February 3, 1951

Education: University College London

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Nickel oxide surface structure unlocks methane conversion with 10x less metal

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As of September 2026: Contributed to the study

Methane-to-syngas catalysts have carried 8 to 10 weight percent nickel for decades, because metallic nickel was thought to be the active ingredient. Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences found that a specific atomic pattern on nickel oxide, not metallic nickel, does the real work.

Updated Sep 9