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Estimation of hydrogen transfer mechanisms in composite materials

  • University of the Western Cape

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Abstract

Spill-over effect as a hydrogen transfer mechanism is proposed to explain an increased capacity of hydrogen absorption and improvement of hydrogen activation kinetics in composite material based on the AB5 type metal hydride and powdered glass. A raw lanthanum nickel alloy AB5 with small amount of additives was used as catalyst and bulk material for hydrogen storage, and a borosilicate glass powder with developed surface was applied as a support material. Thermogravimetric technique to determine an absorbed amount of the hydrogen in materials and X-ray powder diffraction analysis for structural investigations was used.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)42-45
Number of pages4
JournalSolid State Ionics
Volume179
Issue number1-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 31 Mar 2008

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Composite
  • Hydrogen storage
  • Metal hydride alloy
  • Spill-over

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