Development of a Ni-Ce0.8Zr0.2O2 catalyst for solid oxide fuel cells operating on ethanol through internal reforming

► Ni-Ce0.8Zr0.2O2 (GNP) shows good catalytic activity for ethanol steam reforming. ► This catalyst also presents good coking resistance towards ethanol. ► The Ni-Ce0.8Zr0.2O2 (GNP) catalyst can yield high-quality hydrogen from ethanol. ► The fuel cell with this Ni-Ce0.8Zr0.2O2 catalyst layer delivers high power output.