High-throughput Methane Pyrolysis for Low-cost, Emissions-free Hydrogen

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Program:
OPEN 2018
Award:
$3,946,540
Location:
Palo Alto, California
Status:
ALUMNI
Project Term:
06/21/2019 - 12/20/2022

Technology Description:

Palo Alto Research Center (PARC) and its partners will explore a targeted molten metal as a catalyst in a methane pyrolysis mist reactor to convert natural gas into hydrogen and solid carbon at a low cost without carbon dioxide emissions. The technology could augment or replace current H2 production methods, while simultaneously sequestering carbon in high value materials.

Potential Impact:

The PARC team will design a pressurized molten alloy mist reactor that will enable a high rate of H2 production to ensure low reactor capital cost compared with SMR. This technology could:

Security:

Place the U.S. in the lead for a fast-growing H2 economy.

Environment:

Displace >30 quads (8.8 trillion kWh) of polluting energy in chemical production, transportation, and electric generation.

Economy:

Accelerate the growth of the H2 market through low prices and serve as the keystone of a clean energy economy.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. Jack Lewnard
Project Contact:
Dr. Brad Rupp
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
brupp@parc.com

Partners

Stony Brook University
Cabot Corporation
Gas Technology Institute

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Release Date:
12/13/2017