Steam Reforming and Dry Reforming of Methane

Abstract

In this chapter, steam reforming of methane and dry reforming of methane processes have been taken into consideration from the perspective of sustainable H2 production. In this framework, thermodynamics and the side reactions are discussed in order to understand the general picture. The main focus is given to the recent advances in the development of catalytic materials to overcome the main drawbacks of these processes. In addition, reaction kinetics, surface reaction mechanisms, density functional theory (DFT) studies and new-generation reactor intensifications such as chemical looping reforming of methane are briefly discussed. As a result, readers can gather a general perspective on the current and future state of the steam reforming of methane and dry reforming of methane processes with the view point of sustainable hydrogen production.