Aerosol-assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition Research Articles

Nanostructured t-YSZ/Fe3O4 powdered composite obtained via AACVD method as a promising reinforcing material for metal matrices

This work reports the synthesis and microstructural characterization of a powdered composite comprised of tetragonal yttria-stabilized zirconia and cubic magnetite, fabricated using the aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition technique. Extensive characterization of the microstructure confirmed the formation of a powdered composite, which exhibited a spherical morphology with an irregular topography. Small amounts of monoclinic ZrO2 and Fe2O3 were also found as components of the particles. The particles exhibited a crystallite size of about 2 ± 0.5 nm. Additionally, several testing probes were prepared to assess the improvement of the mechanical properties of an Al-based metal matrix nanocomposite. The probes were prepared by mixing Al with different amounts of the particles (0.5–2.5 wt%). The addition of 1 wt% of particles exhibited the most significant results, with hardness and Yield Strength values of nearly 3 times higher than those for pure Al, while an increase of 119% in the elastic modulus was measured.

Structural, optical and electrical properties of r-TiO2:Sn/SnO2:(F/Nb) tandem film by aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition

A novel F and Nb co-doped SnO2 thin film with a rutile TiO2:Sn buffer layer (r-TTO/NFTO) was obtained using an aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition, and its micro-nano interface structure, electrical and optical properties were studied in detail. Due to the little lattice mismatch between the interfaces of NFTO and r-TTO layers as well as the synergistic enhancement effect of F and Nb co-doping, the tandem film shows an improved crystallinity with minimum residual stress and fewer planar defects. The heterogeneous structure formed between r-TTO and NFTO is conducive to the transfer of electrons in TiO2 to NFTO, increasing the carrier concentration of NFTO film. Compared with FTO film, both of the carrier concentration and Hall mobility were obviously improved, the sheet resistance (5 Ω/□) and resistivity (2.82 × 10−4 Ω cm) were reduced by 40% and 37%, respectively. Particularly, an extremely low emissivity of 0.08 was obtained, which is the lowest value for hard coatings to our knowledge.

Supporting electrolyte interaction with the AACVD synthesized Rh thin film influences the OER activity

Electrocatalytic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is one of the most promising candidates for the sustainable energy. This has led researchers to focus towards developing highly active electrocatalysts. Our work takes a wholistic approach to understanding the key factors that influence the OER process. We focused on preparing a metallic electrocatalyst and tested out its OER performance using two different supporting electrolytes. We also studied the effect of crystal planes of the electrocatalyst on the OER process using computational simulation (CS) methods. For this, rhodium (Rh) thin film (RhTF) electrocatalysts on indium tin oxide (RhTF_ITO) were fabricated for OER through aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD). The prepared electrodes showed excellent electrocatalytic activity for OER (for 10 mA/cm2 η = 273 mV in 1.0 M KOH). The effect of the supporting electrolytes and the crystal planes of RhTF electrodes were analyzed using electroanalytical techniques and CS methods. Tafel slope (TS) analysis revealed that electron transfer kinetics was slower for the NaOH compared to the KOH. The scan rate (ν) analysis indicated that there is weak electrostatic interaction between the hydrated outer Helmholtz plane (OHP) of Na+ and K+ ions with the adsorbed OH(ad) that impacts the OER process. With increasing ν the restructuring of the electrochemical double layer (EDL) increases resulting in similar OER performance for both the supporting electrolytes. The micro-kinetic analysis showed that the rate determining step (RDS) for NaOH and KOH required around 1.67 eV and 1.07 eV. The density functional theory (DFT) analysis revealed that these energy values are closest to the Rh (111) plane reaction pathway. Adsorption locator (AL) analysis further revealed that the hydrated cations could directly get adsorbed on the Rh crystal planes hindering the electron transfer (ET) in the OER process. The DFT analysis further revealed that the lowest energy pathway for the OER process is followed on the Rh (220) plane. These analyses demonstrated that it is possible to fine tune the OER using supporting electrolyte and electrocatalysts that can work synergistically for getting the optimal OER performance.

Synthesis of Carbon thin films using Aerosol-Assisted Chemical Vapour Deposition (AACVD)

Aerosol-assisted chemical vapour deposition (AACVD) technique was used to produce carbon thin films. The synthesised films have been deposited using chloroform solvent as a single source precursor at 550 °C. Raman spectroscopy, powder X-Ray diffraction (p.XRD), and scanning electron microscope (SEM) were used to characterize the thin films and the result shows that carbon thin films successfully have been prepared. Carbon thin films were produced from chloroform solvent as a single source precursor therefore, this work recommends to avoid using chloroform as a solvent in AACVD technique when the deposition carried out at high temperatures (above 500 ºC), to keep the deposited materials pure from high level of carbon contamination.

Production of an EP/PDMS/SA/AlZnO Coated Superhydrophobic Surface through an Aerosol-Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition Process.

In this study, a superhydrophobic coating on glass has been prepared through a single-step aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD) process. During the process, an aerosolized precursor containing polydimethylsiloxane, epoxy resin, and stearic acid functionalized Al-doped ZnO nanoparticles was deposited onto the glass at 350 °C. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy showed that the precursor was successfully coated and formed a nano/microstructure (surface roughness: 378.0 ± 46.1 nm) on the glass surface. The coated surface had a water contact angle of 159.1 ± 1.2°, contact angle hysteresis of 2.2 ± 1.7°, and rolling off-angle of 1°, indicating that it was superhydrophobic. In the self-cleaning test of the coated surface at a tilted angle of 20°, it was shown that water droplets rolled and washed out dirt on the surface. The stability tests showed that the surface remained superhydrophobic after 120 h of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) irradiation and even after heat exposure at 350 °C. In addition, the surface was highly repellent to water solutions of pH 1–13. The results showed that the addition of the functionalized nanoparticles into the precursor allowed for the control of surface roughness and provided a simplified single-step fabrication process of the superhydrophobic surface. This provides valuable information for developing the manufacturing process for superhydrophobic surfaces.

Mussel-Inspired Interfacial Modification for Ultra-Stable MoS2 Lubricating Films with Improved Tribological Behavior on Nano-Textured ZnO Surfaces Using the AACVD Method.

Friction-associated energy loss and mechanical wear leading to failure is a major problem in industries. To mitigate this, the design and testing of novel lubricants is important. Here, we show the facile one-pot synthesis of ZnO/ZnO nanorods (NRs) and MoS2 films on pre-treated glass substrates via aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition. The bearing capacity and wear life of ZnO film/ZnO NRs/MoS2 films were improved due to the lubricant retention capabilities of the NRs. Modification of the ZnO/MoS2 nano-arrays using polydopamine (PDA) allowed the realization of robust and ultra-stable solid lubricants through the triple action of chemical chelation, layered materials, and nanotexture, especially under heavy load conditions. Compared with pristine MoS2, the adhesion and bearing strength of the composite film increased by 11 and 30 times, respectively, while the coefficient of friction and wear rate decreased by 94 and 85%, respectively. This is because the chelation between the transition metal and the groups in the interlayer PDA was fully utilized to improve the interface compatibility, which significantly improves the robustness of ZnO NRs and the adhesion of MoS2. This allowed a stable and firm mechanical lock between the substrate, lubricant films, and the steel ball. It demonstrated a convenient method to achieve the antifriction and anti-wear of solid lubricating materials by PDA interface modification for practical industrial applications.

NiPd nano-alloy film as a promising low overpotential electrocatalyst for high activity water oxidation reaction

Electrolytic water splitting is promising strategy for the production of Green Hydrogen (H2) but the sluggish kinetics during the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is still a challenge. Herein, nickel palladium (NiPd) electrocatalyst has been presented for energy-efficient water oxidation. The catalyst films have been deposited on nickel foam (NF) substrate using a single-step aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition technique. The thickness of the deposited film is controlled by varying the deposition time from 60 to 180 min. The morphology and structure of the NiPd catalysts were characterized and directly employed for OER investigation in 1.0 M KOH. The catalyst made for 120 min initiates OER at an extremely low onset potential of 1.4 V vs. RHE (η = 170 mV), requires an overpotential of just 180 mV to approach the benchmark current density of 10 mA cm-2 and peak current density of > 1300 mA cm-2 is achieved at an overpotential of mere 370 mV. Moreover, the catalyst demonstrates excellent durability during prolonged water electrolysis experiments and imposing kinetics for OER. The catalytic performance of NiPd electrode is many folds better than the star catalyst (IrO2) investigated under similar circumstances. The superior OER activity of NiPd alloy at such low overpotentials is accredited to the mutual relevance of high electroactive sites at intermetallic catalyst surface, the favorable synergy created between intrinsically active 3d-transition metal Ni and noble metal, Pd grown over porous and conductive NF surface that cumulatively favors electronic communications and adsorption/desorption process at nano surfaces of the catalytic film.

Investigating the Effect of Steric Hindrance within CdS Single-Source Precursors on the Material Properties of AACVD and Spin-Coat-Deposited CdS Thin Films.

Cadmium sulfide (CdS) is an important semiconductor for electronic and photovoltaic applications, particularly when utilized as a thin film for window layers in CdTe solar cells. Deposition of thin-film CdS through the decomposition of single-source precursors is an attractive approach due to the facile, low-temperature, and rapid nature of this approach. Tailoring the precursor to affect the decomposition properties is commonly employed to tune desirable temperatures of decomposition. However, altering the precursor structure and the effect this has on the nature of the deposited material is an area far less commonly investigated. Here, we seek to investigate this by altering the ligands around the Cd metal center to increase the steric hindrance of the precursor and investigate the effect this has on the decomposition properties and the properties of deposited thin-film CdS from these precursors. For this, we report the synthesis of four CdS precursors with xanthate and pyridyl ligands ([Cd(n-ethyl xanthate)2(3-methyl pyridine)2] [1], [Cd(n-ethyl xanthate)2(3,5-lutidine)2] [2], [(Cd2(isopropyl xanthate)4(3-methyl pyridine)2)n] [3], and [Cd(isopropyl xanthate)2(3,5-lutidine)2] [4]). These single-source precursors for CdS were fully characterized by elemental analysis, NMR spectroscopy, single-crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD), and thermogravimetric analysis. It was found that even with subtle alterations in the xanthate (n-ethyl to isopropyl) and pyridine (3-methyl and 3,5-dimethyl) ligands, a range of hexa-coordinate precursors were formed (two with cis configuration, one with trans configuration, and one as a one-dimensional (1D) polymer). These four precursors were then used in aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD) and spin-coating experiments to deposit eight thin films of CdS, which were characterized by Raman spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction, and scanning electron microscopy. Comparative quantitative information concerning film thickness and surface roughness was also determined by atomic force microscopy. Finally, the optical properties of all thin films were characterized by ultraviolet–visible (UV–Vis) absorption spectroscopy, from which the band gap of each deposited film was determined to be commensurate with that of bulk CdS (ca. 2.4 eV).

PdO and PtO loaded WS2 boosts NO2 gas sensing characteristics at room temperature

In this work tungsten disulphide nanostructures loaded with platinum-oxide (PtO), or palladium-oxide (PdO) were grown directly onto alumina substrates. This was achieved using a combination of aerosol-assisted chemical vapour deposition (AA-CVD) method with atmospheric pressure CVD technique. At first, tungsten oxide nanowires loaded with either PtO or PdO nanoparticles were successfully co-deposited via AA-CVD followed by sulfurization at 900 °C in the next step. The morphological, structural, and chemical characteristics were investigated using FESEM, TEM, XRD, XPS and Raman spectroscopy. The results confirm the presence of PdO and PtO in the WS2 host matrix. Gas sensing attributes of loaded and pristine WS2 sensors were investigated, at room temperature, towards different analytes (NO2, NH3, H2 etc.). Both pristine and metal-oxide loaded WS2 gas sensors show remarkable responses at room temperature towards NO2 detection. Further, the loaded sensors demonstrated stable, reproducible, ultrasensitive, and enhanced gas sensing response, with a detection limit below 25 ppb. Additionally, the effect of ambient humidity on the sensing response of both loaded and pristine sensors was investigated for NO2 gas. The response of PtO loaded sensor considerably decreased in humid environments, while the response for pristine and PdO loaded sensors increased. However, slightly heating (at 100 °C) the sensors, suppresses the influence of humidity. Finally, the long-term stability of different sensors is investigated, and the results demonstrate high stability with repeatable results after 6 weeks of gas sensing tests. This work exploits an attractive pathway to add functionality in the transition metal dichalcogenide host matrix.

Synthesis of ternary copper antimony sulfide via solventless thermolysis or aerosol assisted chemical vapour deposition using metal dithiocarbamates

Copper antimony sulfide (Cu-Sb-S) has recently been proposed as an attractive alternative photovoltaic material due to the earth-abundant and non-toxic nature of the elements, high absorption coefficients and band gaps commensurate with efficient harvesting of solar photonic flux across multiple phases of Cu-Sb-S. These materials are therefore highly desirable and sustainable and scalable deposition techniques to produce them are of interest. In this paper, we demonstrate two facile, low-temperature and inexpensive techniques (solventless thermolysis and aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD)) for the preparation of binary digenite (Cu1.8S), chalcocite (Cu2S) and stibnite (Sb2S3) and several phases of ternary copper-antimony-sulfide (Cu2xSb2(1−x)Sy, where 0 ≤ x ≤ 1). It was found that by utilising these different techniques and varying the ratio of Cu:Sb, pure phases of ternary chalcostibite (CuSbS2), fematinite (Cu3SbS4) and tetrahedrite (Cu12Sb4S13) can be achieved. Two single-source precursors were investigated for this purpose, namely the diethyldithiocarbamate (DTC) complexes of copper and antimony Cu(DTC)2 and Sb(DTC)3. These were decomposed both individually (to produce binary materials) and combined (to produce ternary materials) at different ratios. From the solventless thermolysis and AACVD methods, either particulate or thin film material was formed, respectively. These materials were then characterised by powder XRD, SEM, EDX and Raman spectroscopies to determine the crystalline phase, material morphology and uniformity of elemental composition. This analysis demonstrated that as the Cu-content increases, the phase of the ternary material changes from chalcostibite (CuSbS2) and fematinite (Cu3SbS4) at a low Cu:Sb ratio to tetrahedrite (Cu12Sb4S13) at a high Cu:Sb ratio.

Correction: Synthesis of pyrite thin films and transition metal doped pyrite thin films by aerosol-assisted chemical vapour deposition

Correction for ‘Synthesis of pyrite thin films and transition metal doped pyrite thin films by aerosol-assisted chemical vapour deposition’ by Sadia Khalid et al., New J. Chem., 2015, 39, 1013–1021, DOI: 10.1039/C4NJ01461H.

Molybdenum(IV) dithiocarboxylates as single-source precursors for AACVD of MoS2 thin films.

Tetrakis(dithiocarboxylato)molybdenum(IV) complexes of the type Mo(S2CR)4 (R = Me, Et, iPr, Ph) were synthesized, characterized, and prescreened as precursors for aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD) of MoS2 thin films. The thermal behavior of the complexes as determined by TGA and GC-MS was appropriate for AACVD, although the complexes were not sufficiently volatile for conventional CVD bubbler systems. Thin films of MoS2 were grown by AACVD at 500 °C from solutions of Mo(S2CMe)4 in toluene. The films were characterized by GIXRD diffraction patterns which correspond to a 2H-MoS2 structure in the deposited film. Mo-S bonding in 2H-MoS2 was further confirmed by XPS and EDS. The film morphology, vertically oriented structure, and thickness (2.54 μm) were evaluated by FE-SEM. The Raman E12g and A1g vibrational modes of crystalline 2H-MoS2 were observed. These results demonstrate the use of dithiocarboxylato ligands for the chemical vapor deposition of metal sulfides.

Sustainable ITO films with reduced indium content deposited by AACVD

In–Sn–O thin films with reduced indium content were synthesised by aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition as transparent conductors.

Fabrication of C-Doped Titanium Dioxide Coatings with Improved Anti-icing and Tribological Behavior.

The accumulation of ice on solid surfaces can cause serious losses and accidents. Current anti-icing/deicing coatings find it difficult to maintain their properties under frequent mechanical wear. In this work, the aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition method was employed to prepare C-doped titanium dioxide coatings that have both photothermal properties and excellent wear resistance. The temperature of the sample surface reached 37.6 °C after 2 sun (2 kW/m2) irradiation for 30 min at -30 °C. Compared to a pristine titanium dioxide coating, the C-doped titanium dioxide coatings demonstrated superior antifriction behavior, with the friction coefficient reduced by 47% under dry conditions. These wear resistance properties make C-doped titanium dioxide coatings highly suitable for a range of outdoor applications, especially for anti-icing purposes.

Recent Advances in Processing and Applications of Heterobimetallic Oxide Thin Films by Aerosol-Assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition.

The fabrication of smart, efficient, and innovative devices critically needs highly refined thin-film nanomaterials; therefore, facile, scalable, and economical methods of thin films production are highly sought-after for the sustainable growth of the hi-tech industry. The chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technique is widely implemented at the industrial level due to its versatile features. However, common issues with a precursor, such as reduced volatility and thermal stability, restrict the use of CVD to produce novel and unique materials. A modified CVD approach, named aerosol-assisted CVD (AACVD), has been the center of attention due to its remarkable tendency to fabricate uniform, homogenous, and distinct nano-architecture thin films in an uncomplicated and straightforward manner. Above all, AACVD can utilize any custom-made or commercially available precursors, which can be transformed into a transparent solution in a common organic solvent; thus, a vast array of compounds can be used for the formation of nanomaterial thin films. This review article highlights the importance of AACVD in fabricating heterobimetallic oxide thin films and their potential in making energy production (e. g., photoelectrochemical water splitting), energy storage (e. g., supercapacitors), and environmental protection (e. g., electrochemical sensors) devices. A heterobimetallic oxide system involves two metallic species either in a composite, solid solution, or metal-doped metal oxides. Moreover, the AACVD tunable parameters, such as temperature, deposition time, and precursor, which drastically affect thin films microstructure and their performance in device applications, are also discussed. Lastly, the key challenges and issues of scaling up AACVD to the industrial level and processing for emerging functional materials are also highlighted.

Molecular precursor route for the phase selective synthesis of α-MnS or metastable γ-MnS nanomaterials for magnetic studies and deposition of thin films by AACVD

Heterocyclic dithiocarbamate complex of manganese and the adducts of the complex with 1,10-phenanthroline and 2,2-bipyridyl respectively were synthesized and characterized. The complexes were used as single-source precursors for the preparation of MnS nanoparticles via thermolysis in oleylamine (OLA) and dodecanethiol (DT). The optimized reaction parameters have resulted in the formation of α-MnS and γ-MnS nanoparticles depending on the dispersion medium and the nature of the precursor. The same precursors were also used for the deposition of MnS thin films by the aerosol-assisted chemical vapour deposition (AACVD) method in varying solvents and temperatures. The morphology and phase of the synthesized nanoparticles were shown to be affected by the precursor type and the nature of the surfactants. TEM images show the formation of nanoparticles of various morphologies ranging from spherical monodispersed to large elongated pointed rods, depending on the precursor type. SEM images showed that the morphology of the deposited thin films is affected by precursor type and the deposition temperature. Worm-like to rod-like films were observed on TEM images at 350 °C, which changes to spherical or cubic films at 450 °C. Magnetic measurements at room temperature showed the α-MnS and γ-MnS nanoparticles in paramagnetic states due to Mn2+ moments. The susceptibility for the γ-phase is at least double that of the α-phase. Finite and small hysteretic effects in low fields are indicative of small ordered antiferromagnetic phases due to negative exchange interaction between Mn2+ ions.

Accelerating the controlled synthesis of WO3 photoanode by modifying aerosol-assisted chemical vapour deposition for photoelectrochemical water splitting

Aerosol-assisted chemical vapour deposition (AACVD) is capable of producing WO3 film with good optical and electrical properties for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting. However, the conventional AACVD method is time-consuming because post-annealing treatment is usually required after WO3 film was deposited under nitrogen flow. Therefore, we omitted the post-annealing treatment by employing purified air as carrier gas (known as one-step) instead of nitrogen (known as two-step) which decreases the fabrication time by 13-fold. One-step WO3 also shows improved charge separation and PEC reaction due to the coexistence of (002), (020) and (200) facets and higher oxygen vacancies. Further optimization using acetone/ethanol as solvent, 10 min deposition time and 450 °C deposition temperature leads to photocurrent density of 0.32 mA cm−2 at 1.23 VRHE, which is the highest performance reported for AACVD-based WO3 photoanode. The development of rapid and industrially applicable deposition method would pave the way for real practice of PEC technology.

Improved Photoelectrochemical Performance of Chemically Grown Pristine Hematite Thin Films

The alpha phase of hematite (α-Fe2O3) is one of the most promising catalysts for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting among several photoanode materials due to its suitable band gap and stability in aqueous solutions. The surface structure and morphology of films play pivotal roles in the enhancement of water oxidation reaction kinetics. In this work, α-Fe2O3 films were produced via either spray pyrolysis (SP), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), or aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD). Their structural and morphological properties were subsequently characterized by powder x-ray diffraction (PXD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Raman spectroscopy. High-quality thin films were best achieved by AACVD annealed at 525 °C, possessing an average thickness of 0.75 µm with 85% transmittance and an optical absorption onset at 650 nm. The results showed that the thermal oxidation process achieved at 525 °C eliminated undesired impurity phases, such as FeO and Fe3O4 , and enabled the microstructure to be optimized to facilitate the generation and transport of photogenerated charge carriers. The optimized α-Fe2O3 film showed a stable PEC water oxidation current density of ~1.23 mA cm-2 at 1.23 V (vs. RHE), with an onset potential of 0.76 V, under AM 1.5 irradiation. The obtained higher current density of pristine α-Fe2O3 thin films obtained by the AACVD method is unique, and the films presented good photocurrent stability with 92% retention after 6 h. Data from electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) corroborated these results, identifying fast charge transfer kinetics with decreased resistance and an electron lifetime of 175 µs. Quantitative measurements showed that 1.2 μmol cm-2 of oxygen could be produced at the photoanode in 6 h.Graphical Abstract

Aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition of nickel sulfide nanowires for electrochemical water oxidation

Slow kinetics and emotive design of electrocatalysts are the main barriers to effective oxygen evolution and hydrogen production from water. To overcome these challenges, nickel sulfide impregnated electrocatalysts with auxiliary structural features have recently attracted attention as effective alternatives for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Herein, nickel sulfide (NiS) nanowires are developed directly on nickel foam (NF), which have proven to be a highly efficient electrocatalyst for OER in an alkaline medium. For this, NiS nanowires were grown on NF for short intervals of 30, 60, 90 and 120 min through an aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD) process using nickel diethyldithiocarbamate as a precursor. The as-developed NiS electrode showed excellent OER activity in 1.0 M KOH solution. It is noteworthy that the NiS electrode produced after 90 min provides a reference current density of 10 mA cm−2 at an overpotential (η) of 210 mV and achieves a higher current density of 500 mA cm−2 at an overpotential of 340 mV. Moreover, the nanocatalyst has observed a low Tafel value (60 mV dec−1) and good OER stability. After the electrolysis, it was found that the surface of the NiS catalyst was partially modified into nickel oxide. The S atom in the NiS catalyst can provide an activator function that first converts the sulfide to a hydroxide and then eventually becomes an oxyhydroxide species. The more active nickel hydroxide/oxyhydroxide phase raises the water oxidation performance to a new level. The facile synthesis of NiS nanowire films by AACVD tends to be used as an anodic material in various other power generation and energy conversion devices such as batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors.

New Insight into the Interplay of Method of Deposition, Chemical State of Pd, Oxygen Storage Capability and Catalytic Activity of Pd-Containing Perovskite Catalysts for Combustion of Methane

Elaboration of Pd-supported catalysts for catalytic combustion is, nowadays, considered as an imperative task to reduce the emissions of methane. This study provides new insight into the method of deposition, chemical state of Pd and oxygen storage capability of transition metal ions and their effects on the catalytic reactivity of supported catalysts for the combustion of methane. The catalyst with nominal composition La(Co0.8Ni0.1Fe0.1)0.85Pd0.15O3 was supported on SiO2-modified/γ-alumina using two synthetic procedures: (i) aerosol assisted chemical vapor deposition (U-AACVD) and (ii) wet impregnation (Imp). A comparative analysis shows that a higher catalytic activity is established for supported catalyst obtained by wet impregnation, where the PdO-like phase is well dispersed and the transition metal ions display a high oxygen storage capability. The reaction pathway over both catalysts proceeds most probably through Mars–van Krevelen mechanism. The supported catalysts are thermally stable when they are aged at 505 °C for 120 h in air containing 1.2 vol.% water vapor. Furthermore, the experimentally obtained data on La(Co0.8Ni0.1Fe0.1)0.85Pd0.15O3—based catalyst, supported on monolithic substrate VDM®Aluchrom Y Hf are simulated by using a two-dimensional heterogeneous model for monolithic reactor in order to predict the performance of an industrial catalytic reactor for abatement of methane emissions.