Issue 25, 2007

Ammonia–borane: the hydrogen source par excellence?

Abstract

Ammonia–borane, H3NBH3, is an intriguing molecule for chemical hydrogen storage applications. With both protic N–H and hydridic B–H bonds, three H atoms per main group element, and a low molecular weight, H3NBH3 has the potential to meet the stringent gravimetric and volumetric hydrogen storage capacity targets needed for transportation applications. Furthermore, devising an energy-efficient chemical process to regenerate H3NBH3 from dehydrogenated BNHx material is an important step towards realization of a sustainable transportation fuel. In this perspective we discuss current progress in catalysis research to control the rate and extent of hydrogen release and preliminary efforts at regeneration of H3NBH3.

Graphical abstract: Ammonia–borane: the hydrogen source par excellence?

Article information

Article type
Perspective
Submitted
01 Kul 2007
Accepted
03 Mud 2007
First published
31 Mud 2007

Dalton Trans., 2007, 2613-2626

Ammonia–borane: the hydrogen source par excellence?

F. H. Stephens, V. Pons and R. Tom Baker, Dalton Trans., 2007, 2613 DOI: 10.1039/B703053C

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