Steam reforming of lignin modified with iron

Steam reforming of lignin was performed in the presence of catalytic amounts of iron introduced into lignin via an impregnation from a Fe(NO₃)₃ solution. Organic products with low molecular weights formed in the low-temperature region included aromatic, aliphatic and phenolic compounds. The high-temperature processing of lignin in H₂O vapors resulted in the formation of CO and H₂ as the major products.