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Synthesis of Ionic Liquid Based Electrolytes, Assembly of Li-ion Batteries, and Measurements of Performance at High Temperature
Published on: December 20, 2016
The role of ionic liquids in hydrogen storage
Sebastian Sahler1, Sebastian Sturm, Michael T Kessler
1Department of Chemistry, University of Cologne, Greinstr. 6-50939 Köln (Germany), Fax: (+49) 221-470-1781, Homepage: www.catalysislab.de.
Abstract:
Ionic liquid (IL) based H2 storage for H2 generation from NH3BH3 derivatives is shown. These systems promote H2 generation at low temperature, with good reaction rates and high total H2 yields. The effects of ILs and the H2 yield in correlation with the basicity, the cations of the ILs, and the role of carbenes are discussed. Furthermore, mechanistic findings on the dehydrogenation are described. IL material blends are competitive with conventional H2 storage materials with experimental efficiencies of at least 6.5 wt % H2.
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