Hydrogen production via the catalytic steam reforming (SR) of ethanol has been extensively studied. The aim of this work is to summarize various mechanistic features of ethanol reforming not only to assess the current state of the art in the field, but also to present recent insights that could improve catalyst design. Currently the greatest challenge facing in developing new catalysts is the improvement in catalyst stability. The many different ways that carbon deposits can form during ethanol reforming are examined. Many recent investigations have focused on applying different strategies to either hinder carbon formation or to react it from the surface. These strategies will be discussed in detail. New reactors used for hydrogen production through SR of ethanol will be also discussed such as membrane, monolith and plate reactors. Finally, some possibilities regarding future directions for the improvement of ethanol reforming catalyst formulations and processes will then be presented

Hydrogen production through steam reforming of ethanol

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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