Ni nanoparticles supported on carbon as efficient catalysts for steam reforming of toluene (model tar)

After the adjustment in surface property of the support and nickel precursors, Ni nanoparticles supported on AC with controllable particle size and loading amount were synthesized. The as-prepared catalyst showed high activity and stability for steam reforming of toluene: the conversion decreased from 98.1% to 92.0% after 700 min.168