Fundamental research and application of catalytic reactions in an electric field

为了实现即将到来的制氢，需要新的制氢方法。目前，碳氢化合物的蒸汽重整是炼油厂制氢和合成氨的一种选择。由于催化剂的催化性质，这些高温过程会导致碳在催化剂上积累。我们发现，在铂/铈催化剂上施加电场，即使在150℃的温度下，甲烷的蒸汽重整也能进行。该体系处于催化体系和电化学体系的中间位置，具有很高的电子效率，实现了高效制氢。

To realize upcoming hydrogen generation, novel method for hydrogen production is required. Now, steam reforming of hydrocarbon is an option for hydrogen production for oil refinery and ammonia synthesis. These high temperature processes cause carbon accumulation on the catalyst due to the catalytic nature. We have revealed that steam reforming of methane proceeds even at 150 degree-C by applying electric field on to Pt/ceria catalyst. The system enabled highly efficient hydrogen production which exhibited very high electron efficiency, thanks to its nature on the midway of catalytic system and electrochemistry.