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Abstract For many reactions balancing the degree of interaction between the metal catalyst and the underlying support material is pivotal for obtaining optimal catalytic performance. One important example is the reforming of methane contained in biogas, using CO2 as an oxidizer, to make syngas (H2 and CO). For this reaction to become industrially viable, the catalyst needs to be based on non-precious transition metals. Unfortunately, catalyst deactivation induced by metal sintering and coking remains a major challenge for this class of catalysts. Herein, we demonstrate the use of a ″surface phase oxide″ in the form of MgAl mixed oxide nanosheets (