Water splitting by MnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/Na<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> reversible redox reactions
Yimin Deng, Shuo Li, Raf Dewil, Lise Appels, Miao Yang, Huili Zhang, Jan Baeyens
Abstract
Investigating H 2 production by MnFe 2 O 4 /Na 2 CO 3 /H 2 O redox cycles, using different reactants. Using the more efficient coprecipitated reactant, production costs will be ∼1€ per kg H 2 , if 120 cycles are achieved. Improving the cheaper ball-milled reactant is recommended.
Topics & Concepts
RedoxWater splittingChemistryMaterials scienceInorganic chemistryCatalysisBiochemistryPhotocatalysisElectrocatalysts for Energy ConversionNanomaterials for catalytic reactionsElectrochemical Analysis and Applications