Formic Acid as a Hydrogen Energy Carrier

The high volumetric capacity (53 g H2/L) and its low toxicity and flammability under ambient conditions make formic acid a promising hydrogen energy carrier. Particularly, in the past decade, significant advancements have been achieved in catalyst development for selective hydrogen generation from f...

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Published inACS energy letters Vol. 2; no. 1; pp. 188 - 195
Main Authors Eppinger, Jörg, Huang, Kuo-Wei
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published American Chemical Society 13.01.2017
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Summary:The high volumetric capacity (53 g H2/L) and its low toxicity and flammability under ambient conditions make formic acid a promising hydrogen energy carrier. Particularly, in the past decade, significant advancements have been achieved in catalyst development for selective hydrogen generation from formic acid. This Perspective highlights the advantages of this approach with discussions focused on potential applications in the transportation sector together with analysis of technical requirements, limitations, and costs.
ISSN:2380-8195
2380-8195
DOI:10.1021/acsenergylett.6b00574