SBA-15 supported Ni-Co bimetallic catalysts for enhanced hydrogen production during cellulose decomposition

▶ Ni and Co showed varied selectivity in the reactions during cellulose decomposition. ▶ Ni-Co alloy gave a synergetic enhancement in catalyzing H2 generation reactions. ▶ Ni:Co = 1:2 showed better activity for the formation of NiCo2O4 than 1:1 and 2:1. ▶ 10 wt.% NiCo2 on SBA-15 performed the best in H2 yield and selectivity. ▶ 10 wt.% NiCo2/SBA-15 also showed much better better coke resistance than other catalysts.