Study on a reactor design and catalyst for hydrogen generation from alkaline solution of sodium borohydride

M. K. Han, J. H. Han, K. An, D. S. Jeon, D. Gervasio, I. Song, Y. M. Lee, Y. G. Shul

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Abstract

Sodium borohydride has a high energy-density (in excess of 2000 W-h per kilogram) hydrogen-storage, and its aqueous alkaline solution can generate hydrogen when it passes over a catalyst. Due to these characteristics, sodium borohydride solutions have been gaining acceptance as a source of hydrogen for fuel cell particularly designed for small, portable applications. The catalyst has to be supported by a material inert in alkaline environment and resistive to hydrogen cracking. The hydrogen generation reactor is desired to be designed in such a manner that it is orientation-independent. In this study, Ti mesh was used for the catalyst support, with various means of Ru catalyst coating. Results of surface analysis and hydrogen generation rate depending on different preparation methods will be presented. Also, a schematic of the reactor design capable of producing hydrogen for 20W fuel cell will be proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSupplement to THERMEC 2006, 5th International Conference on PROCESSING and MANUFACTURING OF ADVANCED MATERIALS, THERMEC 2006
PublisherTrans Tech Publications Ltd
Pages2295-2300
Number of pages6
EditionPART 3
ISBN (Print)0878494286, 9780878494286
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Event5th International Conference on Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials - THERMEC'2006 - Vancouver, Canada
Duration: 2006 Jul 42006 Jul 8

Publication series

NameMaterials Science Forum
NumberPART 3
Volume539-543
ISSN (Print)0255-5476
ISSN (Electronic)1662-9752

Other

Other5th International Conference on Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials - THERMEC'2006
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityVancouver
Period06/7/406/7/8

Keywords

  • Catalyst
  • Hydrogen generation
  • NaBH
  • Portable fuelcell

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Materials Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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