Solution Combustion Glycine Nitrate Synthesis of ZnCr ₂ O ₄ –CuCrO ₂ Porous Catalyst Applied for Hydrogen Harvest via Steam Reforming of Methyl Alcohol Process

Research indicates that petrochemical energy reserves are finite, and the environmental pollution resulting from fossil fuel usage is a significant global issue that demands attention. Additionally, the depletion of petrochemical energy and its environmental impact are critical concerns. It is an urgent issue to find alternative energy. Alternative energy sources include hydrogen energy, wind energy, and solar energy. Among them, hydrogen energy is renewable and non-toxic. However, the combustibility of hydrogen is a challenge for its storage and transportation. Using hydrogen generated from methanol steam reforming could effectively avert the risk. In this research, the characterization of ZnCr2O4–CuCrO2 porous powder was confirmed by XRD studies. The specific surface area is from 25.79 m2/g to 36.79 m2/g. Furthermore, the 20ZnCr2O4–80CuCrO2 catalyst shows the highest hydrogen production, reaching 4662 ml STP min–1 g-cat–1 at 500 °C through methanol steam reforming.