Novel Ni-based catalysts for hydrogen generation from hydrolysis of ammonia borane

Hydrogen can be regarded as the most promising clean energy in the 21st century. Up to now, hydrogen production is still a challenge for scientists. With further research, many theories of hydrogen generation have been delivered successfully. Ni-based catalysts hydrolyze ammonia borane can be simple and effective. Ammonia borane (H3NBH3, AB) has the advantages of high hydrogen storage density and mild hydrogen release conditions. And in the paper, recent research achievements were reviewed on the application of Ni-based catalysts for hydrolysis of AB. It presented some kinds of catalysts with high catalysis capacities.