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Wax: A Benign Hydrogen-storage Material that Rapidly Releases H2-rich Gases Through Microwave-assisted Catalytic Decomposition

Abstract

Hydrogen is often described as the fuel of the future, especially for application in hydrogen powered fuel-cell vehicles (HFCV’s). However, its widespread implementation in this role has been thwarted by the lack of a lightweight, safe, on-board hydrogen storage material. Here we show that benign, readily available hydrocarbon wax is capable of rapidly releasing large amounts of hydrogen through microwave-assisted catalytic decomposition. This discovery offers a new material and system for safe and efficient hydrogen storage and could facilitate its application in a HFCV. Importantly, hydrogen storage materials made of wax can be manufactured through completely sustainable processes utilizing biomass or other renewable feedstocks.

Funding source: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council; European Union; King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
Countries: United Kingdom
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2016-10-19
2024-11-12
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