Abstract: The disclosure provides a process for preparing solid tri(C1-C4 alkyl)ammonium dihydrogen phosphates such as triethylammonium dihydrogen phosphate, in high yield, and in a free-flowing particulate form. The solid product advantageously possesses less than about 1500 ppm of aprotic organic solvents, less than about 1500 ppm of C1-C5 alkanols, and less than about 500 ppm of water, as determined by Karl Fischer titration.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a process for preparing solid tri(C1-C4 alkyl)ammonium dihydrogen phosphates such as triethylammonium dihydrogen phosphate, in high yield, and in a free-flowing particulate form. The solid product advantageously possesses less than about 1500 ppm of aprotic organic solvents, less than about 1500 ppm of C1-C5 alkanols, and less than about 500 ppm of water, as determined by Karl Fischer titration.

Abstract: Combinations of catalyst and compound are described that are suitable for use in a thermally regenerative fuel cell. Such combinations offer greater than 99% selectivity and accordingly they cycle through a reversible dehydrogenation process with substantially no loss due to byproduct formation. Combinations of secondary benzylic alcohols and Pd/SiO2 catalysts offer levels of by-products that are undetectable by NMR and GC analysis. With such TRFC, thermal energy can be converted into electric energy in a moving vehicle without the requirement of storage of H2, and its safety issues. Instead, a catalytic amount of H2 is cycled through the system and used to generate electric energy.