Synthesis and dehydrogenation properties of NaZn(BH4)3·en and NaZn(BH4)3·2en (en=ethylene diamine)

摘要

Two new hydrogen storage compounds,Na Zn(BH4)3·en and Na Zn(BH4)3·2en(en=ethylene diamine)are synthesized by a solution method.They can release 6.4 wt%and 6.3 wt%pure hydrogen below 200℃,respectively,demonstrating the potential to be used as hydrogen carriers.Additionally,their dehydrogenation products,thermodynamics and kinetics are well characterized and analyzed.Results shows that the stronger Zn-N interactions and the Hδ+–Hδ-interactions are significant for their stability below 100℃,relatively low decomposition temperatures and elimination of gas impurities.