“…Actually, combined reports describe that Pd prefers CH 4 combustion, 52 whereas Ni is known for CH 4 reforming and carbon deposition. 53 Indeed, in our earlier classifications, 22,26,48 these two elements were placed in the “worse” element set for OCM. Regarding the interesting feeling for this mismatch, the LCM tentatively suggested 20 types of catalysts including Pd, Ni, and some other elements, which were validated for reactivity, as listed in Table S9 in the ESI †.…”