{"id":54932,"date":"2025-01-28T11:51:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T11:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/?p=54932"},"modified":"2025-01-28T11:51:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T11:51:46","slug":"lignin-based-jet-fuel-unlocks-hydrogen-storage-breakthrough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.innovationnewsnetwork.com\/lignin-based-jet-fuel-unlocks-hydrogen-storage-breakthrough\/54932\/","title":{"rendered":"Lignin-based jet fuel unlocks hydrogen storage breakthrough"},"content":{"rendered":"
This cutting-edge discovery offers a potential solution to one of the most persistent challenges in renewable energy: finding efficient, safe, and cost-effective hydrogen storage and transportation methods.<\/p>\n
Hydrogen, often referred to as the fuel of the future, is a clean and high-energy carrier that holds immense promise for decarbonising industries and achieving zero-emission goals.<\/p>\n
However, its low density and highly volatile nature make conventional storage methods, such as pressurised tanks, inefficient and expensive.<\/p>\n
Researchers at Washington State University (WSU), in collaboration with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, the University of New Haven, and Natural Resources Canada, have demonstrated a novel approach to storing hydrogen chemically in a stable liquid form.<\/p>\n
The key lies in lignin-based jet fuel \u2013 an experimental fuel derived from lignin, a naturally occurring polymer found in plants. This innovative material allows hydrogen to bind chemically, enabling high-density storage without the need for cumbersome pressurised systems.<\/p>\n
The research highlights the dual potential of lignin-based jet fuel. Not only does it act as a sustainable aviation fuel<\/a> that enhances engine performance and reduces pollutants, but it also serves as a safe and efficient medium for hydrogen storage.<\/p>\n By chemically reacting lignin-based jet fuel with hydrogen, the research team was able to produce aromatic carbons and stabilise hydrogen molecules in a liquid state.<\/p>\n This dual function represents a significant advancement for hydrogen technologies, offering a practical and scalable solution for transportation and energy industries.<\/p>\n