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，烃类蒸汽重整制氢已成为炼油厂和合成氨厂制氢的一种选择。由于催化性质，这些高温过程导致碳积聚在催化剂上。我们已经发现，甲烷蒸汽重整的收益，即使在150 ℃，通过施加电场的Pt/二氧化铈催化剂。该系统能够实现高效制氢，其表现出非常高的电子效率，这要归功于其在催化体系和电化学中间的性质。

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.