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US 12,534,363 B2Granted
Fuel additives for storage and rapid generation of hydrogen
AssigneeAlliance for Energy Innovation, LLC
InventorsSteven Thomas Christensen, Nicholas Allan Strange, Kurt Michael Van Allsburg, Noemie Leick-Marius
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Abstract
Described herein are compositions and methods for the chemical storage and release of hydrogen gas. The described compositions may be useful as fuel additives for hydrogen consuming applications, including aviation. The provided compositions are flexible and can be tailored to be lightweight, have high energy capacity, have various methods of activation and rapidly release the stored hydrogen.
Claims15
A composition for storing and delivering hydrogen comprising:
- a substrate comprising at least one of a borohydride or an alkali aluminum hydride;
- and
- a first coating in physical communication with the substrate, wherein:
- the first coating comprises a hydrazinium halide having the formula N2H5X,
- X comprises a halogen,
- a light absorbing material comprising gold;
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- the composition is capable of generating hydrogen (H2) when treated with at least one of an elevated temperature, exposure to light, or exposure to electrical energy.
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