Improving methanation catalysts involves several strategies:
1. Doping: Introducing small amounts of other metals (promoters) to enhance activity and stability. 2. Support Modification: Using advanced support materials to improve the dispersion of active metal particles. 3. Nanostructuring: Designing catalysts at the nanoscale to increase the number of active sites and enhance performance. 4. Regeneration: Developing methods to regenerate deactivated catalysts and extend their lifetime.