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Revealing the role of grain boundaries in magnesium-based hydrogen storage: insights into adsorption and dissociation

Xiaotian Tang, Jianghao Cai, Tongao Yao, Zhuoran Xu, Yuxuan Liu, Zhiwei Miao, Chu Wang, Man Shu, Kewen Guo, Zhengyang Gao, Xuqiang Shao, Weijie Yang

2025Journal of Materials Chemistry A6 citationsDOI

Abstract

A reversed-volcano relation between H 2 dissociation barriers and grain boundary angle in Mg is revealed. The χ gem descriptor explains this trend, informing microstructure design for improved hydrogen storage kinetics.

Topics & Concepts

Grain boundaryDissociation (chemistry)AdsorptionHydrogenMicrostructureMaterials scienceChemical physicsThermodynamicsChemistryCrystallographyChemical engineeringPhysical chemistryMineralogyMetallurgyHydrogen Storage and MaterialsMagnesium Alloys: Properties and ApplicationsPhosphorus and nutrient management