Steam Reforming of Ethanol on Ni/MgO Catalysts: H sub(2) Production for MCFC

Hydrogen production by steam reforming was studied in a molten carbonate fuel cell. Nickel/magnesium oxide catalysts were shown to display high selectivity to hydrogen and carbon dioxide as a result of their low tendency to promote carbon monoxide methanation and ethanol decomposition reactions. Coke formation was controlled, confirming the Ni/MgO system as an efficient catalyst for hydrogen generation by ethanol steam reforming.