Reaction mechanism strongly affected by temperature with two steam-independent pathways being active, involving acetaldehyde and an ethanol decomposition-derived surface intermediate.

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Sustainable hydrogen production can be achieved efficiently by steam reforming of bio-ethanol. The use of low-cost and abundant minerals as catalyst supports can further improve the sustainability of the process....