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Progress and Prospective of Nitrogen-Based Alternative Fuels
Oren Elishav1, Bar Mosevitzky Lis2, Elisa M Miller3
1The Nancy and Stephen Grand Technion Energy Program, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel.
Chemical Reviews
|June 6, 2020
Summary
Nitrogen-based fuels offer a sustainable synthetic fuel pathway for energy storage, mitigating fossil fuel impacts. This review covers their full cycle, from production to power applications, evaluating opportunities and challenges.
Area of Science:
- Energy Science
- Sustainable Chemistry
- Environmental Engineering
Background:
- Alternative fuels are crucial for a sustainable energy transition.
- Synthetic fuels from renewables can store energy and reduce environmental impact.
- Nitrogen-based fuels present a viable synthetic fuel option.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the progress and research on nitrogen-based fuels in power applications.
- To cover the complete fuel cycle: production, distribution, storage, and utilization.
- To evaluate the opportunities and challenges of nitrogen-based molecules in the energy sector.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of nitrogen-based fuel research.
- Analysis of the ammonia to nitrogen atom pathway in combustion.
- Assessment of fuel cycle components and end-use applications.
Main Results:
- Nitrogen-based fuels can be produced, distributed, and stored for energy applications.
- Combustion reactions and pathways are analyzed for various applications.
- Potential opportunities and challenges for integrating these fuels are identified.
Conclusions:
- Nitrogen-based fuels show promise as energy carriers in the energy sector.
- Further research is needed to overcome challenges for widespread adoption.
- These fuels can contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable energy supply.
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