Abstract: The research project "catalytic reforming of liquid formaldehyde to hydrogen at room temperature" was designed as a comprehensive experiment in applied chemistry, which combines the research project with experimental teaching to promote the cultivation of students' innovative ability. The experimental content is a multidisciplinary cross-fertilization involving the preparation, morphological and structural characterization, performance evaluation of catalysts and optimization of conditions of Pd@TiO₂ catalysts, which combines the preparation of materials with their performance evaluation and potential application to stimulate students' interest in reverence for science and exploration of the unknown, and to cultivate the quality of their exploratory and innovative thinking. The experiment focuses on learning theory from the guidance of methodology and rational discernment, cultivating the hands-on ability of discovering and solving problems from the process of experimental practice, and improving students' innovative consciousness and innovative ability from the comprehensive application of theory and skills.

Key words: Catalysis, Hydrogen energy, Innovation capacity, Experimental reform