Co, Ni-based catalysts were oxidized in steam reforming of acetone at low temperatures.
Ni catalyst was reduced and active for reforming of acetone in H2 at low temperatures.
The reaction pathway was strongly influenced by reduction of the Co-Ni surface.
Steam reforming of acetone was not possible at low temperatures over the Ni catalyst.
The fragments of acetone activation were hydrogenated to CH4 at low temperatures.