Hydrogen is essentially produced by steam reforming (SR) of hydrocarbon fractions (natural gas, naphtha,. . .) on an industrial scale. Replacing fossil fuels by biofuels for H 2 production has attracted much attention with an increased...
moreHydrogen is essentially produced by steam reforming (SR) of hydrocarbon fractions (natural gas, naphtha,. . .) on an industrial scale. Replacing fossil fuels by biofuels for H 2 production has attracted much attention with an increased interest for bioethanol steam reforming. Kinetics and mechanisms of hydrocarbon-SR and alcohol-SR present some similarities but also some very important differences due to alcohol reactivity much more complex than that of hydrocarbons. The scope of this report is to compare the two processes in terms of reaction mechanisms. Attention will also be paid to the case of crude bioethanol.
