Issue 2, 2019

Catalytic decomposition of hydrous hydrazine for hydrogen production

Abstract

Hydrous hydrazine (N2H4·H2O) is a promising hydrogen storage material for fuel cells due to its high hydrogen content and easy transportation and storage, while N2 is the only by-product if it is completely decomposed. In the past two decades, in response to global clean and sustainable energy strategies, nanocatalysts for the decomposition of hydrous hydrazine with high selectivity for hydrogen production were intensively studied. This article reviews the recent advances in nanocatalyst design, synthesis and applications in hydrogen generation from hydrous hydrazine decomposition. Metallic nanoparticles, metal–metal oxides, and supported catalysts as well as the strategies for promoting H2 selectivity are comprehensively reviewed and discussed. Future research prospects in this field are proposed.

Graphical abstract: Catalytic decomposition of hydrous hydrazine for hydrogen production

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
02 Nov. 2018
Accepted
20 Nov. 2018
First published
21 Nov. 2018

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2019,3, 343-365

Catalytic decomposition of hydrous hydrazine for hydrogen production

Y. Cheng, X. Wu and H. Xu, Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2019, 3, 343 DOI: 10.1039/C8SE00538A

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