Bio-inspired graphene foam decorated with Pt nanoparticles for hydrogen storage at room temperature

摘要

A bioinspired hydrogen storage medium uses polydopamine (PD) which acts as a reducing agent, functionalizer, and strong metal binder. By controlling the degree of functionalized PD on graphene, the specific surface area of three-dimensionally interconnected graphene foam can be controlled. In addition, the functionalization degree of PD affects the size, distribution, and amount of platinum (Pt) nanoparticles decorated on the foam. By combining a high surface area and a uniform distribution of small sized Pt nanoparticles, the Pt-decorated PD-functionalized graphene (rGO/PD_Pt) exhibits a high hydrogen storage capacity of 3.19 wt.% at room temperature and 100 bar, which is the best hydrogen storage medium exhibiting the highest hydrogen uptake per unit specific surface area. Copyright (C) 2016, Hydrogen Energy Publications, LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.