The electrochemical reforming of ethanol to H₂ is achieved at 150 °C in an autoclave electrochemical cell that allows the safe pressurization of the H₂ produced as no O₂ is evolved. The alkaline conditions are very aggressive to catalysts including noble metals like Pt and Pd. We report a highly active ethanol oxidation catalyst (PdCoNi_foam) composed of Pd nanoparticles supported on nanostructured Co oxide structures grown on nickel foam. Treatment with phosphorous vapors at high temperature yields a thin coating of phosphate that confers enhanced stability to the electrode operating in an electrolysis cell at 150 °C. A combination of scanning electron microscopy (energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy reveal a 3D nano-flake surface with an external layer of phosphates that prevents Pd dissolution. The [email protected]_foam catalyst was successfully used for ethanol electrochemical reforming at 150 °C with self-pressurization of the H₂ produced by the electrochemical reaction.

在高压釜电化学池中，在150°C的温度下将乙醇电化学重整为H ₂，可以安全加压生成的H ₂，因为不会释放O ₂。碱性条件对包括贵金属（如Pt和Pd）在内的催化剂具有很强的侵蚀性。我们报告了一种高活性乙醇氧化催化剂（PdCoNi_泡沫）由负载在镍泡沫上生长的纳米结构Co氧化物结构上的Pd纳米颗粒组成。在高温下用磷蒸汽处理会产生一层薄薄的磷酸盐涂层，从而使在150°C的电解槽中工作的电极具有更高的稳定性。扫描电子显微镜（能量色散X射线能谱）和X射线光电子能谱的组合显示3D纳米片状表面具有防止Pd溶解的磷酸盐外层。[电子邮件保护的]_泡沫催化剂已成功用于150°C的乙醇电化学重整，并通过电化学反应产生的H ₂自加压。