Microreactors convert propane and ammonia into hydrogen

Posted Sep 24, 2006 at 7:06PM EST by QJ Staff

Listed in: Tags: fuel cells, gaming accessories, Hydrogen, Paul Kenis

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Paul Kenis, a professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), developed a new ceramic microreactor prototype that converts fuels, such as methanol or propane, into hydrogen for fuel cells. 

Although microreactors are nothing new, Kenis and his team claim their microreactors are much better than other fuel reformer systems. They are now trying to use the device to convert gasoline and diesel into hydrogen.

The microreactor converts propane at temperatures up to 1,000C. The device also decomposes ammonia at temperatures up to 1,000C. High-temperature operation is essential for peak performance in microreactors.

According to Kenis, the microreactors can be used for powering small appliances, laptop computers, and charging battery packs.

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# Make hydrogen from gasoline? — Guest 2006-09-25 09:23

I thought the whole reason for hydrogen was to get away from needing gasoline.

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