Steam reforming of toluene for hydrogen production over NiMgALCe catalysts prepared via hydrotalcite route

Abstract

Ni_xMg_6-xAl_1.8Ce_0.2 (with 0 ≤ x ≤ 6) mixed oxides catalysts were prepared by hydrotalcite route. All the oxides were calcined at 800°C and characterized by different physicochemical methods and their catalytic performances were tested toward steam reforming of Toluene. In the steam reforming process, reducing pretreatment is a necessary step to activate the catalyst. Ni₂Mg₄Al_1.8Ce_0.2 shows the better toluene conversion and the best performance (H₂ production) among all the catalysts.