Advances in catalysts for hydrogen production by methanolysis of sodium borohydride

Abstract

Fossil energy is a major contributor to global greenhouse gases and air pollutants, causing serious environmental and health issues. In order to develop clean new energy as a substitute, catalytic methanolysis of sodium borohydride (NaBH4) has become a hot topic in hydrogen energy field. In this work, the latest research development of hydrogen production by NaBH4 methanolysis is comprehensively reviewed from the perspective of different types of catalysts, furthermore, the merits and demerits of these studies are analyzed, the comparison between various catalysts is also completed from the dimensions of hydrogen generation rate, apparent activation energy as well as durability, and the technical challenges the hydrogen production process may face and the corresponding recommendations are proposed. This review can provide enlightenment for the research and application of novel catalysts for the methanolysis of NaBH4 and the development of efficient hydrogen production technology.