Structure, catalysis and atomic reactions on the nano-scale: a systematic approach to metal hydrides for hydrogen storage

We show how reducing structure, catalysis and atomic reactions to the nano-scale may be used in a systematic way to substantially enhance the hydrogenation properties of metal hydrides. We examine, with examples from a wide range of hydrides, the direct impact of nano-scale structure, subsequent imp...

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Published in:Applied physics. A, Materials science & processing Materials science & processing, 2001-02, Vol.72 (2), p.157-165
Main Authors: Zaluska, A., Zaluski, L., Ström-Olsen, J.O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Atomic structure
Catalysis
Hydrides
Hydrogenation
Metal hydrides
Nanocomposites
Nanomaterials
Nanostructure
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Summary:We show how reducing structure, catalysis and atomic reactions to the nano-scale may be used in a systematic way to substantially enhance the hydrogenation properties of metal hydrides. We examine, with examples from a wide range of hydrides, the direct impact of nano-scale structure, subsequent improvements in kinetics through nano-scale solid state catalysis, the special properties of nano-composites, and the role played by nano-scale reactions.
ISSN:0947-8396
1432-0630
DOI:10.1007/s003390100783