Zirconia and alumina based catalysts for steam reforming of naphthalene

► ZrO2 and Al2O3 catalysts with Ni, Cr, Fe, Ce, Co and Pt were tested. ► Al2O3 catalysts had 90-100% C10H8 conversion, 30-40% CO, 300-350% H2 yield at 550 °C. ► Al2O3-supported catalysts were more active on average than the zirconia ones. ► It was possible to regenerate catalysts by O2 and steam. ► Activation of catalyst by H2 increased performance even at 450 °C.