In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) have created a novel method for synthesizing ammonia decomposition catalysts. This innovation, led by Dr. Kee Young Koo, promises to revolutionize hydrogen production, paving the way for a more sustainable energy future.
The core of this advancement lies in the use of ruthenium catalysts, enabling rapid ammonia decomposition at significantly lower temperatures. This breakthrough addresses the challenges associated with traditional methods, offering a more cost-effective and efficient approach to hydrogen production.
The team's innovative polyol process, which controls nanoparticle aggregation without additives, resulted in a catalyst that significantly outperforms existing ones. This new catalyst demonstrates more than three times higher ammonia decomposition performance compared to conventional catalysts, highlighting its excellent economic potential and contributing to the localization and commercialization of ammonia decomposition catalyst technology.