Project Grant 2318617

This federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $425,000.00 to New York University (NYU) to accelerate the discovery and development of alternative liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) molecules for cost-effective, safe, and environmentally sustainable hydrogen storage and transportation. The project aims to: 1) rigorously evaluate the thermochemical and electrochemical discharging and charging properties of ethanol-based LOHCs, 2) develop kinetic models of the LOHC reaction processes, and 3) leverage these models to assess the techno-economic and sustainability performance of deploying LOHC systems in regional and global supply chains. By exploring a wide range of alternative alcohol-based LOHCs, the research seeks to identify optimal, affordable, and environmentally benign carrier solutions to enable broader adoption of variable renewable energy storage and transportation technologies. The project will also provide training and mentorship opportunities for a diverse group of STEM students.