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Homogeneous catalysts can enhance the efficiency of hydrogenation and dehydrogenation processes in liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs). Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The aim is to assess the role of homogeneous catalysts in the hydrogenation and dehydrogenation processes of liquid organic hydrogen carriers.

February 19, 2026Reaction Chemistry & Engineering1 citationsOpen Access

Homogeneous Catalysis in Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers: Advances, Challenges, and Future Directions

JEJuliana M. EdorNorth-West University GAGershon AmenuvorKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology PMPhillimon ModishaNorth-West University

Key Points

The aim is to assess the role of homogeneous catalysts in the hydrogenation and dehydrogenation processes of liquid organic hydrogen carriers.
Review of current literature on LOHCs and their catalytic processes.
Comparison of homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis in hydrogen storage applications.
Analysis of efficiency and safety in hydrogen transport using LOHCs.
Homogeneous catalysis offers distinct advantages in reaction selectivity and efficiency compared to heterogeneous methods.
Challenges remain in catalyst stability and cost-effectiveness for commercial applications.
Future directions include optimizing catalyst compositions and exploring novel LOHCs for better performance.

Abstract

Liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs) offer a promising solution for safe, efficient, and reversible hydrogen storage and transport. While heterogeneous catalysts have traditionally dominated LOHC hydrogenation and dehydrogenation, homogeneous catalysts...

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