Reactor, CO2 sorbent system, and process of making H2 with simultaneous CO2 sorption
A reactor and process for production of hydrogen gas from a carbon-containing fuel in a reaction that generates carbon dioxide is described. The carbon-containing fuel can be, for example, carbon monoxide, alcohols, oxygenates bio-oil, oil and hydrocarbons. In preferred embodiments, the reactor includes a monolithic structure form with an array of parallel flow channels. Methods of using the reactor are also described. In the reactor apparatus of the present invention, the catalytic reaction for hydrogen formation is conducted in conjunction with a carbonation reaction that removes carbon dioxide that is produced by the reactor. The carbonation reaction involves reaction of the carbon dioxide produced from the hydrogen formation reaction with metal oxide-based sorbents. The reactor apparatus can be periodically regenerated by regeneration of the sorbent. A carbon dioxide sorbent system comprising a solid sorbent and a eutectic, mixed alkali metal molten phase is also described.
Amanda Lines
Powering Up to Address Challenges in Energy Storage
In 2006, battery research was practically non-existent at PNNL. Today, the lab is lauded for its battery research. How did PNNL go from a new player to a leader in state-of-the-art storage for EVs and the grid?
Patricia Paviet
PNNL Helps Form International Energy Storage Organization
Inaugural meeting of battery science pros launched in China.
Testing and Validation Room 2
T&V2 in the Grid Storage Launchpad is designed for testing grid-scale battery systems
Sean Scott
Energy Storage @ PNNL Webinar Series | October
The October Energy Storage Webinar Series focuses on leaders in developing sodium-based battery solutions.
Grid Storage Launchpad at PNNL Opens New Era in Energy Storage
The Grid Storage Launchpad will enable researchers to accelerate and validate new battery materials and systems.
Designing Next-Generation Metals, One Atom at a Time
Direct visualization of metal atoms during shear deformation has broad applications from battery design to vehicle lightweighting.