NiO/gamma-Al2O3 catalysts were prepared by the impregnation and the sol-gel
method. The sintering and loss of nickel, carbon deposition and 80 h life-
test for POM reaction over the catalyst were investigated by a now-reactor
and by XPS, TG, EXAFS and AAS analysis. The results indicated that the sol-
gel method could enhance the ability to suppress carbon deposition and to r
esist nickel sintering and loss over nickel-based catalysts.