Thermodynamic assessment of carbazole-based organic polycyclic compounds for hydrogen storage applications via a computational approach

Byeong Soo Shin, Chang Won Yoon, Sang Kyu Kwak, Jeong Won Kang

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Abstract

Liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs) are promising candidates for storage and transport of renewable energy due to their reversible reaction characteristics. For the proper assessment of candidate molecules, various thermochemical properties are required, and significant experimental efforts are necessary. In this work, we suggest a systematic method for the estimation of thermochemical properties for LOHC candidate molecules combining Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations, Conductor-like Screening Model (COSMO) and Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations. We applied the suggested method for the assessment of previously reported LOHC materials. Based on the analysis, new candidates of carbazole-derivative compounds (N-acetylcarbazole, N-phenylcarbazole, N-benzoylcarbazole, and 4-methyl-4H-benzocarbazole) are suggested, and their properties are estimated and reviewed. Calculation results show that these candidates can provide high theoretical hydrogen uptake capacities above 6 wt% and optimal heats of dehydrogenation in the liquid phase. Analysis on the stereoisomerism showed that the structure-selectivity toward less stable stereoisomers of the hydrogen-rich form is preferable for the dehydrogenation process.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)12158-12167
Number of pages10
JournalInternational Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Volume43
Issue number27
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018 Jul 5

Keywords

  • Hydrogen storage
  • Liquid organic hydrogen carriers
  • Reaction enthalpy
  • Thermodynamic assessment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Fuel Technology
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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