Enhanced hydrogen storage kinetics of MgH<sub>2</sub> by the synergistic effect of Mn<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/ZrO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles
Samuel Guemou, Dongqiang Gao, Fuying Wu, Jiaguang Zheng, Tao Wei, Zhendong Yao, Danhong Shang, Liuting Zhang
Abstract
ZrO 2 served as an “anchor” to prevent MgH 2 particles from rapid growth, and Mn 3 O 4 reacted with Mg to form MgO and Mn. The generated Mn served as a hydrogen “pump” to enhance MgH 2 sorption properties during cycling.
Topics & Concepts
Hydrogen storageHydrogenMagnesium hydrideDehydrogenationMaterials scienceBimetallic stripKineticsNanoparticleComposite numberActivation energyChemical engineeringInorganic chemistryNuclear chemistryChemistryCatalysisNanotechnologyPhysical chemistryMetalMetallurgyComposite materialOrganic chemistryEngineeringQuantum mechanicsPhysicsHydrogen Storage and MaterialsHybrid Renewable Energy SystemsAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction