Abstract
Tar decomposition techniques are desired to prevent blockage troubles in biomass gasification processes. In this study, various kind of catalysts were examined to improve the performance of tar decomposition at low oxygen atmosphere. It found that catalyst of BaZrO_3-based Co or catalyst of BaZrO_3-based Mn including Ni had strongly activity for tar decomposition and syngas generation. It also found that these catalysts kept the activity for long run time.