Transition metal carbides have attracted much attention due to their unique catalytic properties similar to precious metals. Among them, α-phase molybdenum carbides (α-MoC1-x) show high activity in activation of water at an ultra-low temperature in water-gas shift and aqueous-phase reforming of methanol reaction.
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Source: Phys.org