Hydrogen production by steam reforming of dimethyl ether over Pd-based catalytic monoliths

▶ Pd-based catalytic monoliths are active for DME steam reforming for hydrogen production. ▶ The most active formulations are Pd/Al2O3, Pd/ZrO2, Pd/CeO2 and Pd/WO3. ▶ The highest hydrogen yield and low CH4 production is obtained over Pd/ZrO2. ▶ Intermediate DME formate species are identified over Pd/ZrO2.