Aluminum-Based Fuels as Energy Carriers for Controllable Power and Hydrogen Generation—A Review

Metallic aluminum is widely used in propellants, energy-containing materials, and batteries due to its high energy density. In addition burning the air, can react with water generate hydrogen. Aluminum carbon-free solid-phase products be recycled easily after reaction. Micron powder stable air enables global trade. metal considered a viable recyclable carrier for clean energy. Based on reaction characteristics of fuel water, this work summarizes conversion system fuel, combustion aluminum, recycling aluminum. The path application direction electric chemistry are described. properties described, as well mode activation effects aluminum-water situ hydrogen production achievable through development low-carbon energy-saving electrolytic technology introduced. also analyzes current difficulties directions large-scale storage technology. based conducive transforming structure.