Fuelling the hydrogen economy: Scale-up of an integrated formic acid-to-power system

van Putten, R.; Wissink, Tim; Swinkels, Tijn; Pidko, E.A.

doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.01.153

Fuelling the hydrogen economy

Title

Fuelling the hydrogen economy: Scale-up of an integrated formic acid-to-power system

Author

van Putten, R. (TU Delft ChemE/Inorganic Systems Engineering)
Wissink, Tim (Eindhoven University of Technology)
Swinkels, Tijn (Eindhoven University of Technology; Automotive Campus, Helmond)
Pidko, E.A. (TU Delft ChemE/Inorganic Systems Engineering; TU Delft ChemE/Algemeen)

Date

2019-11-01

Abstract

Transitioning from fossil fuels to sustainable and green energy sources in mobile applications is a difficult challenge and demands sustained and highly multidisciplinary efforts in R&D. Liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHC) offer several advantages over more conventional energy storage solutions, but have not been yet demonstrated at scale. Herein we describe the development of an integrated and compact 25 kW formic acid-to-power system by a team of BSc and MSc students. We highlight a number of key engineering challenges encountered during scale-up of the technology and discuss several aspects commonly overlooked by academic researchers. Conclusively, we provide a critical outlook and suggest a number of developmental areas currently inhibiting further implementation of the technology.

Subject

Chemical process development
Dehydrogenation
Energy production
Formic acid
Homogeneous catalysis
Hydrogen

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DOI

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.01.153

ISSN

0360-3199

Source

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 44 (53), 28533-28541

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