Catalyst materials having a surface comprising a composition M.sub.x /Pt.sub.y /Sub; wherein M is selected from the group of elements Fe, Co, Rh and Ir; or wherein M represents two different elements selected from the group comprising Fe, Co, Rh, Ir, Ni, Pd, Cu, Ag, Au and Sn; and wherein Sub represents a substrate material selected from Ru and Os; the respective components being present within specific ranges, display improved properties for use in anodes for low-temperature fuel cell anodes for PEMFC fuel cells and direct methanol fuel cells.

Process for catalytical steam reforming a carbonaceous feedstock without any carbon formation, wherein the feedstock is contacted with a nickel catalyst further including gold in an amount of 0.01 to 30% by weight calculated on the amount of nickel in the catalyst.