Hydrogen Production from Organic Silanes
- Summary
- Researchers at Purdue University have developed an innovative strategy for hydrogen production on demand. In ambient conditions, the reaction can be completed in a matter of minutes with the only organic byproduct being disilane. However, disilane can be combined with a suitable hydrogenation catalyst and then be recycled as silane, resulting in a system without any waste by-products.
- Technology Benefits
- Low catalyst costNo waste by-products Reaction can operate at mild conditions
- Technology Application
- Green TechnologyClean Energy
- Detailed Technology Description
- Purdue Chemistry
- Countries
- United States
- Application No.
- 7,700,072
- *Abstract
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- *Background
- Hydrogen has always been an attractive alternative fuel choice, but current production methods are slow, expensive, and inefficient. In order to be used in a vehicle, the method for generation should be renewable, cost-effective, and have a practical setup for onboard storage and delivery that does not include the need for high pressures or temperatures.
- *IP Issue Date
- Apr 20, 2010
- *IP Type
- Utility
- *Stage of Development
- Concept Developed
- *Web Links
- Purdue Office of Technology CommercializationPurdueInnovation and EntrepreneurshipPurdue Chemistry
- Country/Region
- USA
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