Transforming the Navy s energy & fuel chain: Generation of H2 from water at high rate & low energy
Abstract
Renewable energy will be incorporated to ensure hydrogen is generated without requiring fossilfuels. At 6-month milestones in this 18-month research program we will:(1) minimize the electrolysis voltage to split water exploring a range of high temperature/highpressure/mixed alkali-alkali earth hydroxide electrolytes, (2) optimize the water splittingelectrode kinetics to access the highest current domain with minimum electrolysis energy, andfinally (3) using the optimal water electrolysis conditions determined in stages 1 and 2, combinesolar thermal energy and concentrator photovoltaics, to explore & demonstrate STEP (solarthermal electrochemical process) hydrogen generation via at over 50% solar efficiency. Theseobjectives are achieved through a logical sequence of objectives with critical quarterlymilestones and key deliverables.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 25, 2017
- Source ID
- N000141512252
Entities
People
- Stuart Licht
Organizations
- George Washington University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy