H2 Production over Ni/γ-Al2O3 Catalyst Prepared by a Homogeneous Precipitation Method Using Urea for Direct Internal Reforming (DIR) in a Molten Carbonate Fuel Cell (MCFC)

Ni/gamma-Al2O3 catalysts (Ni content = 52 wt %) have been designed by a homogeneous precipitation method using urea as a precipitation agent for direct internal reforming in a molten carbonate fuel cell. Concentrations of precursor and urea have been systematically varied to develop highly active and KOH-resistant catalyst. Compared with the commercial catalyst, the developed catalyst exhibits strong stability against KOH as well as very high activity.