Light metal chemical hydrides slurry for hydrogen production and storage

Hydrogen has immense potential as an efficient and environmentally friendly energy carrier of the future. It can be used directly by fuel cells to produce electricity with>50% efficiency and with zero emissions. Ultra-low emissions are also achievable when hydrogen is combusted with air to power an engine (especially in the new hybrid systems) or to provide process heat, since the only pollutant produced, NOx, is then easily controlled. To realize this potential, however, cost effective methods for producing, transporting, and storing hydrogen must be developed. (author)