Steam reforming of hydrocarbons is one of the most important methods for hydrogen production at present.
Methane,gasoline and diesel can be applied to different scale hydrogen production as typical hydrocarbons. The catalyst,process as well as mechanism and kinetics in hydrogen production from steam reforming of methane,gasoline and diesel,are reviewed. It reveals that nickel-based catalyst modification,reactor design and optimization of reaction conditions should be considered in the future development of steam reforming of methane. Catalysts for steam reforming of gasoline and diesel must have excellent tolerance to sulfur and resistance to carbon deposition. In addition,studies on mechanism and kinetics should be intensified.