Microcombustors, microreformers, and methods for combusting...

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C431S268000, C431S161000, C431S170000, C431S328000, C429S006000, C422S211000

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07077643

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides microcombustors, microreformers, and methods of steam reforming alcohols over a catalyst. The microcombustors can be manufactured with a very small size and can operate at very low temperature. Surprisingly superior results and properties obtained in methods of the present invention are also described.

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