Hydrogen Storage in Structure II Clathrate Hydrates with Various Promoters

ALONDRA TORRES TRUEBA; LAURA J. ROVETTO,; LOUW. J. FLORUSSE; MAAIKE C. KROON; COR J. PETERS

Stoos

Simposio; 5th International Symposium Hydrogen & Energy; 2011

Empa - a Research Institute of the ETH Domain

Hydrogen (H2) is a promising alternative to fossil fuels, because it offers a solution for three main global challenges: (i) reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, (ii) fulfillment of energy requirements and (iii) reduction of local air pollution. However, due to the difficulty in finding an effective storage medium, the application of H2, for instance in the automotive sector, is currently limited. Clathrate hydrates, have been regarded as a favourable alternative for H2 storage. Their profitability, safety, fast and high reversibility and efficient production make them more suitable for this application than other H2 storage materials