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Application and Analysis of Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) Technology in Practical Projects

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  • Hanqi Li

    (SLB Software Technology Innovation Center (STIC), 2700 Sand Hill Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
    Department of Energy Science and Engineering (ESE), Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability (SDSS), 397 Panama Mall, Stanford, CA 94305, USA)

  • Xi Zhang

    (PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development, No. 20 Xue Yuan Rd., Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China)

  • Chenjun Zhang

    (PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development, No. 20 Xue Yuan Rd., Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China)

  • Zhenfeng Ding

    (PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development, No. 20 Xue Yuan Rd., Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China)

  • Xu Jin

    (PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration & Development, No. 20 Xue Yuan Rd., Haidian District, Beijing 100083, China)

Abstract

In contemporary times, the utilization of liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs) has gained prominence due to their high volumetric storage density and material properties closely resembling conventional fuels. Numerous countries are incorporating LOHCs in hydrogen demonstration initiatives, encompassing applications such as hydrogen refueling stations, hydrogen-powered ships, and trains. This paper conducts a comprehensive review of seventeen LOHC projects, spanning Germany, Europe, and other nations, presenting detailed project specifications. This review includes information on project consortiums, funding sources, covered supply chains, transport modalities, and employed technologies. Through a global evaluation of LOHC projects, this review underscores the promising and competitive nature of LOHCs as a viable option for the large-scale and long-distance storage and transportation of hydrogen. The future development of this field is discussed at in the last section.

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  • Hanqi Li & Xi Zhang & Chenjun Zhang & Zhenfeng Ding & Xu Jin, 2024. "Application and Analysis of Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier (LOHC) Technology in Practical Projects," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(8), pages 1-16, April.
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