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DOE OSTI · 1925048

Hydrogen isotope separation methods and systems

Abstract

Methods and systems for the separation of hydrogen isotopes from one another are described. Methods include utilization of a hydrogen isotope selective separation membrane that includes a hydrogen isotope selective layer (e.g., graphene) and a hydrogen ion conductive supporting layer. An electronic driving force encourages passage of isotopes selectively across the membrane at an elevated separation temperature to enrich the product in a selected hydrogen isotope.

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Hitchcock, Dale A., Serkiz, Steven M., Krentz, Timothy M., Velten, Josef A., Brinkman, Kyle S., Vogel, Eric M., Young, Katherine T.. 2022-09-06. Hydrogen isotope separation methods and systems. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1925048

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