100 Years of Raney Ni Catalyst
Abstract
Raney Ni, a porous Ni catalyst derived from alkali-leached Ni-Al alloy, has anchored itself in the field of catalysis for a century since its 1924 invention by Raney. Its dual merits-high activity and in situ hydrogen storage-enable applications in various fields. This review condenses its evolution: from alloy design to functional tailoring via doping/milling, emphasizing structure-activity correlations and sustainable chemistry impacts. Despite its long-standing utility, comprehensive reviews on Raney Ni's century-long evolution have been scarce. This review systematically summarizes its development-from discovery and preparation refinement to performance modification and application expansion-highlighting its enduring role in catalysis and providing insights for future sustainable material research.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Nanoporous metals and alloys
Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Advanced Materials
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Volume
- 38
- Issue
- 11
- Pages
- e21850–e21850
- Publication date
- 15 January 2026
- Language
- EN