Hydrogen production by hydrolysis of sodium borohydride for PEM fuel cells feeding

Silva, R. A.; Paiva Luís, Teresa; Branquinho, M.; Carvalho, S.; Pinto, A. M. F. R.; Rangel, C. M.

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In this work, hydrogen is produced by a hydrolysis process that uses sodium borohydride as a hydrogen carrier and storage media. High purity hydrogen is obtained at low temperatures with high volumetric and gravimetric storage efficiencies; reaction products are non-toxic. The produced hydrogen can be supply on-demand at specified flow by tailor made developed catalyst. Hydrogen feeding to a low power fuel cell was accomplished. According to experimental conditions conversion rates of 100% are possible. Catalyst is demonstrated to be reusable.

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Fuel cells Chemical hydrides Sodium borohydride Production of hydrogen

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Silva, R. A.; Paiva, T. I.; Branquinho, M.; Carvalho, S.; Pinto, A. M. F. R.; Rangel, C. M. Hydrogen production by hydrolysis of sodium borohydride for PEM fuel cells feeding. In: Proceedings International Workshop,Advances in Fuel Cells and the Hydrogen Economy, Polo Tecnológico, Lumiar, 15 Fev. 2008, Lisboa, Portugal, p. 37-38