New reactor produces clean energy and carbon nanotubes from natural gas
Phys.org • • general
Key Points:
- Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a multi-pass reactor that efficiently converts methane from natural gas into clean hydrogen fuel and carbon nanotubes, avoiding carbon dioxide emissions typical of current hydrogen production methods.
- The multi-pass reactor recycles unused methane gas through the system multiple times, significantly improving carbon yield by 8.7 times and process efficiency by 446 times compared to traditional single-pass reactors.
- A computer model simulating industrial-scale operation predicts the reactor can convert 75% of methane into valuable products, producing carbon nanotubes and hydrogen in a 3:1 mass ratio, offering both sustainable construction materials and clean energy.
- While promising for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing green fuel production, the technology is still in the
