Ethanol steam reforming over Ni and Ni–Cu catalysts

Abstract. Steam reforming of ethanol over unsupported Ni and Ni–Cu catalysts was investigated. Ethanol and the reaction intermediates like acetaldehyde and acetone are entirely converted into hydrogen and C1 products at 400 oC, while methane steam reforming and reversible water gas shift are the major reactions at higher temperatures. The Ni–Cu catalyst exhibited stable performance duri…