AIChE Journal, Vol.59, No.11, 4297-4302, 2013
H-2 Production by Selective Decomposition of Hydrous Hydrazine over Raney Ni Catalyst under Ambient Conditions
A noble metal-free catalyst, Raney Ni, exhibited>99% selectivity toward H-2 for hydrous hydrazine decomposition in basic solution at 30(degrees)C. The particle size of the initial Ni-Al alloy and the concentration of additional alkali influenced the H-2 selectivity on Raney Ni catalysts. This convenient route provides great potential for industrial application of hydrous hydrazine as a promising hydrogen storage material. (c) 2013 American Institute of Chemical Engineers AIChE J, 59: 4297-4302, 2013