The aim of this work was to determine the catalytic properties of metal (Ni, Cu, Pt) supported catalysts in C1 reactions. Catalytic activity of CrxAlyOz binary oxides alone and Me/CrxAlyOz samples were determined in: CO oxidation (by water vapor or oxygen), methanol synthesis (MS) reaction as well as partial oxidation of methane (POM) to synthesis gas. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.