Method for Using Catalyst for Fuel Reformation in Methane Steam Reforming Reaction

A method for using a catalyst for fuel reformation in a methane steam reforming reaction is provided. The catalyst is an oxide catalyst of nickel (Ni), lanthanum (La), and cerium (Ce); and is loaded on a honeycomb support substrate. The catalyst comprises an oxide layer of Ni and La; and an oxide layer of Ce between the honeycomb support substrate and the oxide layer of Ni and La. The oxide layer of Ni and La comprises a 10˜20 weight percent (wt %) of Ni and a 1˜20 wt % of rare earth element La. The oxide layer of Ce comprises a 1˜20 wt % of rare earth element Ce. The present invention is applied to solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) for enhancing the methane conversion rate, heightening the reliability and durability of long-term operation, and improving the energy use efficiency.