ZnO-ZnFe2O4 Catalyst for Hydrogen Production from Methanol Steam Reforming

In this study, ZnFe2O4 and ZnO-ZnFe2O4 catalysts were prepared using the glycine–nitrate process (GNP). The catalyst powders characterized a scanning electron microscope, transmission XRD diffraction studies, selected area pattern studies. addition, specific surface was measured Brunauer–Emmett–Teller analysis. hydrogen reduction in different temperature ranges analyzed H2 temperature-programmed technique. of 5.66 m2/g, 8.20 m2/g at G/N ratio 1.5 1.7, respectively. 6.03 11.67 m2/g. found to have best catalytic effect 500 °C. particular, highest generation rate (GN = 1.7) °C 7745 mL STP min−1 g-cat−1. Moreover, ZnO-ZnFe2 O4 demonstrated good selectivity stability during steam reforming methanol. Therefore, powder exhibited high activity due dispersibility ZnO, which increased catalyst. future, can be applied methanol for industrial purposes.