Description
There is interest in developing alternative energy networks to the current fossil-based system. Some of the more promising emerging alternatives use hydrogen as the energy carrier. Hence, for these method to become viable we need to develop cost-efficient and sustainable techniques for the production of hydrogen.Here, we present our latest findings in hydrogen production from biomass rich in alcohol units by use of homogeneous catalysis and relatively mild conditions. The biomass substrates include e.g. bioethanol, glycerol, and carbohydrates. Activities with unprecedented turnovers per hour will be presented.
On top of producing hydrogen from organic substances, it is theoretically possible to concurrently form valuable organic product. A single practical example of this will be presented as well.
References (only those with already assigned DOI numbers by submission date are included):
1) Nielsen, M.; Kammer, A.; Cozzula, D.; Junge, H.; Gladiali, S.; Beller, M. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2011 , 50, 9593.
2) Nielsen, M.; Junge, H.; Kammer, A.; Beller, M. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed., 2012 , 51, 5711.
Period | 2013 |
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Event title | 246th ACS National Meeting & Exposition |
Event type | Conference |
Conference number | 246 |
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
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Research output
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Hydrogen Production by Homogeneous Catalysis: Alcohol Acceptorless Dehydrogenation
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Towards a methanol economy based on homogeneous catalysis: methanol to H2 and CO2 to methanol
Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review