Progress in supported Ni-based catalyst for hydrogen production by ethanol steam reforming

Supported Ni-based catalyst is one of good catalysts for hydrogen production by ethanol steam reforming.However,there existed the disadvantages of low selectivity and high reaction temperature.The mechanisms of hydrogen production by ethanol steam reforming were introduced.The methods of enhancement of the selectivity to hydrogen over supported Ni-based catalyst and reduction of reaction temperature by modification of the supports and the addition of the promoters were discussed.The advance on hydrogen production by ethanol steam reforming was reviewed.