IIT Indore Develops Catalyst for Producing Hydrogen from Methanol
Researchers at IIT Indore have developed a novel catalyst that produces pure hydrogen from methanol at a lower temperature of 130°C, making it more economical and environmentally friendly than traditional methods.
October 18, 2024. By Mrinmoy Dey
Interestingly, they also have achieved to do so at a significantly lower temperature of 130°C, as compared to the traditional 200°C required by other methods.
This catalyst, led by Professor Sanjay K Singh from the Chemistry Department, can generate 1 kilogram of hydrogen from just 13 litres of methanol. The new method is not only economical but also environmentally friendly, making it suitable for industrial and commercial use.
Already proven under real-world conditions, the technology has been patented, with discussions ongoing to bring it to market through industry partnerships.
Last year, IIT Indore developed a method to produce pure hydrogen from PET Plastic Waste. Under that method, 33 kg of PET plastic waste can be utilised to produce one kilogram of pure hydrogen. This green fuel is ascertained to be sufficient to drive a hydrogen-powered car for 100 kilometres.
The Indian government is looking at scaling up green hydrogen production and is introducing measures to boost the sector through its National Green Hydrogen Mission.
NGHM, launched with an outlay of USD 2.4 billion, aims to produce 5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of green hydrogen annually by 2030, attracting over USD 100 billion in investments and creating more than six lakh jobs.
Green Hydrogen can help in decarbonising hard-to-abate industries like refineries, fertilizers, steel, shipping heavy-duty transportation and several other sectors that would benefit from it.
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