Chemical Industry and Engineering Progress ›› 2025, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (6): 3208-3223.DOI: 10.16085/j.issn.1000-6613.2024-2009

• Special Column: Chemical process intensification • Previous Articles    

Research progress on the dehydrogenation of methylcyclohexane as a liquid organic hydrogen carrier

WANG Jiahui1(), LI Peiya1, YANG Fusheng1,2, WANG Bin1,2(), FANG Tao1,2()   

  1. 1.Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Energy Chemical Process Intensification, Engineering Research Center of New Energy System Engineering and Equipment, School of Chemical Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, Shaanxi, China
    2.Shaanxi Hydrotransformer Energy Technology Co. , Ltd. , Xi’an 712000, Shaanxi, China
  • Received:2024-12-10 Revised:2025-03-01 Online:2025-07-08 Published:2025-06-25
  • Contact: WANG Bin, FANG Tao

有机液态储氢载体甲基环己烷脱氢研究进展

王家慧1(), 李培雅1, 杨福胜1,2, 王斌1,2(), 方涛1,2()   

  1. 1.西安交通大学化工学院,陕西能源化工过程强化重点实验室,新能源系统与装备工程研究中心,陕西 西安 710049
    2.陕西氢易能源科技有限公司,陕西 西安 712000
  • 通讯作者: 王斌,方涛
  • 作者简介:王家慧(2000—),女,博士研究生,研究方向为有机液态储氢。E-mail:jh_wang@stu.xjtu.edu.cn
  • 基金资助:
    陕西省重点研发计划(2024GX-ZDCYL-04-05);陕西省重点研发计划(2024CY2-GJHX-14);陕西省青年科技新星项目(2024ZC-KJXX-073);西安市英才计划(XAYC240010);陕西省自然科学基础研究计划(2022JZ-07);西安市科技计划(23ZCKCGZH0005);中国博士后科学基金会(2024M752588);咸阳市重大科技成果转化落地专项(L2023-ZDKJ-QCY-CGLD-GY-007)

Abstract:

Hydrogen energy, recognized as a clean and pollution-free alternative energy source, has attracted significant attention globally. However, hydrogen storage technology remains a critical bottleneck hindering its widespread adoption. Among various approaches, the methylcyclohexane-toluene-hydrogen (MTH) system has emerged as a promising liquid organic hydrogen carrier technology due to its safety and cost-effectiveness, making it well-suited for large-scale applications. Despite its advantages, the dehydrogenation of methylcyclohexane (MCH)— a pivotal step in the MTH system, presents considerable challenges, including stringent reaction conditions and high energy demands. To address these issues, understanding the reaction mechanism, developing high-performance catalysts, and optimizing the reaction process have become focal areas of research. This paper provides a comprehensive review of recent advancements in the kinetics, catalyst design, and process intensification of methylcyclohexane dehydrogenation. It emphasizes progress in the development of precious metal Pt-based and non-precious metal Ni-based catalysts, with particular attention to performance enhancement strategies such as carrier modulation, innovative preparation methods, and additive incorporation. Moreover, it examines process intensification efforts through reactor design and the optimization of operating conditions. By synthesizing these insights, this review offers theoretical guidance and technical support for advancing the MTH system. It also outlines future research directions, aiming to facilitate breakthroughs in hydrogen storage technologies.

Key words: liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC), methylcyclohexane, dehydrogenation, catalyst, process intensification, mechanism

摘要:

氢能作为一种清洁、无污染的替代能源而受到广泛关注,而储氢技术是制约其发展的关键。甲基环己烷(MCH)-甲苯-氢气系统(MTH)作为一种有机液态储氢体系,由于其安全性高和成本低而具有大规模利用的潜力。甲基环己烷脱氢过程作为MTH体系发展的瓶颈,反应条件苛刻、能耗高,理解其反应机理、寻找高性能的催化剂并对反应进行优化是其研究的重点。本文从机理出发,对甲基环己烷脱氢动力学、催化剂设计以及反应过程强化的研究现状进行总结,重点阐述目前贵金属Pt基催化剂和非贵金属Ni基催化剂的研究进展,探讨了通过载体调控、处理方法改进、助剂添加等策略提升催化剂性能的方法。同时,对反应器设计和操作条件调整实现过程强化的相关研究进行了总结。本文旨在为MTH体系的进一步发展提供理论指导和技术支持,并在此基础上对未来发展方向进行展望。

关键词: 有机液态储氢, 甲基环己烷, 脱氢, 催化剂, 反应强化, 机理

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