The bicarbonate-formate (HCO3− – HCO2−) interconversion provides a promising cycle for a conveniently accessible hydrogen storage system via reversible dehydrogenation and hydrogenation processes. Existing catalytic systems often use organic solvents, tedious optimization as well as manipulation of pH values, solvent, pressure and various additives. Herein, we present an operational, robust, safe and cost-effective catalytic system for hydrogen storage and liberation. We have established a unique catalytic system with two different solid organometallic assemblies (NHC-Ru and NHC-Ir) that facilitate the reversible transformation between sodium formate and bicarbonate in aqueous solutions collaboratively and efficiently. Notably, the NHC-Ru catalyst is privileged for the hydrogenation of sodium bicarbonate, whereas the NHC-Ir component enables the dehydrogenation of sodium formate, all in a single reaction vessel. What sets this system apart is its simplicity. The H2 discharging and recharging is simply regulated by heating the mixture with or without H2. Remarkably, this process requires no extra additives or supplementary treatments. Moreover, the reversible hydrogen storage system is durable and can be reused for over 30 cycles without a discernible decline in activity and selectivity. The strategic paradigm in this study shows significant practical potential in hydrogen fuel cell applications.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |