REGENERATION OF SPENT HYDRIDE FUEL

摘要

A process for regenerating spent hydride fuel comprises the steps of (1) generating hydrazine from a plasma; for example generating a solution of hydrazine in liquid ammonia using a plasma generated in a glow discharge cell, (2) contacting the spent hydride fuel with said hydrazine and (3) thereafter separating a regenerated hydride fuel therefrom. The process is widely applicable in regenerating spent hydride transportation fuels which are used to power for example a fuel cell or an internal combustion engine. It is especially useful in regenerating spent ammonia borane fuels such as those arising from the dehydrogenation of ammonia borane/polymer composite fuels.

主权项

1. A process for regenerating spent hydride fuel characterised by the steps of (1) generating hydrazine from a plasma, (2) contacting the spent hydride fuel with said hydrazine and (3) thereafter separating a regenerated hydride fuel therefrom