Sub-Nanostructured Non-Transition Metal Complex Grids for Hydrogen Storage (Final Report, January 20, 2004-July 31, 2007)

摘要

This project involved growing sub-nanostructured metal grids to increase dynamic hydrogen storage capacity of metal hydride systems. The nano particles of any material have unique properties unlike its bulk form. Nano-structuring metal hydride materials can result in: Increased hydrogen molecule dissociation rate, Increased hydrogen atom transport rate, Decreased decrepitation caused by cycling, Increased energy transfer in the metal matrix, Possible additional contribution by physical adsorption, and Possible additional contribution by quantum effects The project succeeded in making nano-structured palladium using electrochemical growth in templates including zeolites, mesoporous silica, polycarbonate films and anodized alumina. Other metals were used to fine-tune the synthesis procedures. Palladium was chosen to demonstrate the effects of nano-structuring since its bulk hydrogen storage capacity and kinetics are well known. Reduced project funding was not sufficient for complete characterization of these materials for hydrogen storage application. The project team intends to seek further funding in the future to complete the characterization of these materials for hydrogen storage.