Research Progress of Hydrogen Production by Methanol Reforming for Fuel Cell Power Generation

Abstract

Proton exchange membrane fuel cells take advantages of high efficiency, no pollution and good fuel adaptability. The green energy network formed by combining fuel cells with reliable hydrogen production is an effective way to achieve carbon neutrality. It is expected to promote the technological research and upgrading of new energy vehicles, unmanned air vehicles, ships and other industries those use fuel cells as electricity and thermal power source. However, a safe and stable hydrogen supply technology is a major bottleneck limiting the development of fuel cell power generation applications in mobile scenarios. Hydrogen production by in-situ methanol reforming is hopeful to make a breakthrough in mobile hydrogen source technology based on fuel cell. In this paper, the research progress of methanol reforming hydrogen production, the research progress of reactors for methanol reforming hydrogen production and the application of methanol reforming fuel cell power generation system were reviewed to provide reference and guidance for promoting the commercial development and application of methanol reforming fuel cell in the field of new energy.

Keywords

• carbon neutrality
• methanol reforming for hydrogen production
• fuel cell power generation
• catalyst
• reactor