La0.7Sr0.3CuO3-delta: An Interesting Catalyst for Methanol and Ethanol Treatment

The reactivity of La0.7Sr0.3CuO3-? with methanol and ethanol was investigated in oxidation and steam reforming. The conversion is higher in the oxidation reactions (about 100 %) than in steam reforming (78 % for methanol, 23 % for ethanol). Significant amounts of hydrogen form during methanol steam reforming. Acetaldehyde is observed with ethanol.