Low-temperature RWGS process with a two-stage Cu–Fe/Zn spiral-structured catalyst: the role of intermediate Fe plating in electroless plating

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate the impact of intermediate iron plating on the RWGS performance of a two-stage Cu–Fe/Zn catalyst.
• Utilized a two-stage reactor system for RWGS performance analysis.
• Plated catalysts with various metals using electroless plating techniques.
• Examined the effects of intermediate iron plating on catalysis.
• Intermediate Fe plating enhances the RWGS efficiency of Cu–Fe/Zn catalysts.
• Performance improvements were observed in low-temperature RWGS conditions.
• Variations in metal plating influenced overall catalyst performance.