Effect of nano-structuring on hydrogen sorption properties of LaNi5 systems

Hydrogen sorption properties of the CaH2-MgB2-AlB2 system

Synthesis and characterization of nanocrystalline LaNi5 hydrogen storage materials

With the growing environmental concerns of greenhouse gas emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, it is becoming increasingly important to switch to cleaner alternative fuels such as hydrogen [1]. Inter-metallic LaNi5 is one of the most widely used and studied solid-state hydrogen storage material – a pet material for the prototype systems using hydrogen fuel. However, nanostructuring effects on this systems are not yet fully explored. Recently we have carried out systematic studies regarding the effect of nanostructuring on the hydrogen sorption properties of this material [2]. Unlike some other potential hydrogen storage materials, which shows faster kinetics upon nanostructuring, the…

Nanostructuring - a possible way to enhance the hydrogen sorption properties of materials

Effect of nano-structuring on hydrogen sorption properties of materials

Storage of large quantities of hydrogen at safe pressures is a key factor in establishing a hydrogen-based economy [1]. Of the three ways of storing hydrogen, viz. by compressed gas, in liquid form, or as hydride, the latter is rather promising both for its relevant storage capacity and safety [2]. There are several materials which show reversible hydrogen absorption desorption properties. However, to be suitable for the on-board hydrogen storage for vehicular applications, the storage material should have the following properties: (a) high storage capacity; (b) moderate absorption/desorption temperatures; (c) fast hydrogenation/dehydrogenation kinetics; (d) high resistance to degradation a…