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A hidden atomic structure formed on nickel oxide has been identified, potentially enabling powerful methane catalysts that use significantly less nickel.

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A hidden atomic structure formed on nickel oxide has been identified, potentially enabling powerful methane catalysts that use significantly less nickel.
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Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:58:13 GMT · 3h 5m ago
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The discovery challenges previous understandings of how nickel catalysts function, revealing a new structural mechanism.
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This finding could lead to the development of more efficient and cost-effective methane catalysts, requiring up to 10 times less nickel.

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