Aluminum and water process for sustainable cogeneration hydrogen, high-purity alumina and heat

There is an urgent need for carbon free sources of energy to mitigate the climate change effects. Hydrogen is a very promising fuel to transition to climate-friendly energy and sustainable energy future. However, most hydrogen is produced from carbon sources and thus undesired emissions are unavoidable during the production. One key solution is to use extract hydrogen by reacting metal powders with water. In this research, aluminum and iron powders are used to cogenerate hydrogen and high-purity alumina in a carbon neutral process. This process contributes to the goal for a net-zero emission economy in Canada by 2050.

Faculty Supervisor:

Reza Kholghy

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Partner:

GH Power

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Clean Technology; Green/Alternative Energy; Technology

University:

Carleton University

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