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Paving the Way to the Fuel of the Future-Nanostructured Complex Hydrides. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 24:ijms24010143. [PMID: 36613588 PMCID: PMC9820751 DOI: 10.3390/ijms24010143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Hydrides have emerged as strong candidates for energy storage applications and their study has attracted wide interest in both the academic and industry sectors. With clear advantages due to the solid-state storage of hydrogen, hydrides and in particular complex hydrides have the ability to tackle environmental pollution by offering the alternative of a clean energy source: hydrogen. However, several drawbacks have detracted this material from going mainstream, and some of these shortcomings have been addressed by nanostructuring/nanoconfinement strategies. With the enhancement of thermodynamic and/or kinetic behavior, nanosized complex hydrides (borohydrides and alanates) have recently conquered new estate in the hydrogen storage field. The current review aims to present the most recent results, many of which illustrate the feasibility of using complex hydrides for the generation of molecular hydrogen in conditions suitable for vehicular and stationary applications. Nanostructuring strategies, either in the pristine or nanoconfined state, coupled with a proper catalyst and the choice of host material can potentially yield a robust nanocomposite to reliably produce H2 in a reversible manner. The key element to tackle for current and future research efforts remains the reproducible means to store H2, which will build up towards a viable hydrogen economy goal. The most recent trends and future prospects will be presented herein.
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Recent Development in Nanoconfined Hydrides for Energy Storage. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23137111. [PMID: 35806115 PMCID: PMC9267122 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23137111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Revised: 06/21/2022] [Accepted: 06/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Hydrogen is the ultimate vector for a carbon-free, sustainable green-energy. While being the most promising candidate to serve this purpose, hydrogen inherits a series of characteristics making it particularly difficult to handle, store, transport and use in a safe manner. The researchers’ attention has thus shifted to storing hydrogen in its more manageable forms: the light metal hydrides and related derivatives (ammonia-borane, tetrahydridoborates/borohydrides, tetrahydridoaluminates/alanates or reactive hydride composites). Even then, the thermodynamic and kinetic behavior faces either too high energy barriers or sluggish kinetics (or both), and an efficient tool to overcome these issues is through nanoconfinement. Nanoconfined energy storage materials are the current state-of-the-art approach regarding hydrogen storage field, and the current review aims to summarize the most recent progress in this intriguing field. The latest reviews concerning H2 production and storage are discussed, and the shift from bulk to nanomaterials is described in the context of physical and chemical aspects of nanoconfinement effects in the obtained nanocomposites. The types of hosts used for hydrogen materials are divided in classes of substances, the mean of hydride inclusion in said hosts and the classes of hydrogen storage materials are presented with their most recent trends and future prospects.
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Zeleňák V, Saldan I. Factors Affecting Hydrogen Adsorption in Metal-Organic Frameworks: A Short Review. NANOMATERIALS 2021; 11:nano11071638. [PMID: 34206689 PMCID: PMC8303527 DOI: 10.3390/nano11071638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2021] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have significant potential for hydrogen storage. The main benefit of MOFs is their reversible and high-rate hydrogen adsorption process, whereas their biggest disadvantage is related to their operation at very low temperatures. In this study, we describe selected examples of MOF structures studied for hydrogen adsorption and different factors affecting hydrogen adsorption in MOFs. Approaches to improving hydrogen uptake are reviewed, including surface area and pore volume, in addition to the value of isosteric enthalpy of hydrogen adsorption. Nanoconfinement of metal hydrides inside MOFs is proposed as a new approach to hydrogen storage. Conclusions regarding MOFs with incorporated metal nanoparticles, which may be used as nanoscaffolds and/or H2 sorbents, are summarized as prospects for the near future.
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- Vladimír Zeleňák
- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Moyzesova 11, 04154 Košice, Slovakia;
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Moyzesova 11, 04154 Košice, Slovakia;
- Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Kyryla and Mefodia 6, 79005 Lviv, Ukraine
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Suárez-Alcántara K, Tena García JR. Metal Borohydrides beyond Groups I and II: A Review. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14102561. [PMID: 34069281 PMCID: PMC8156325 DOI: 10.3390/ma14102561] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2021] [Revised: 05/08/2021] [Accepted: 05/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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This review consists of a compilation of synthesis methods and several properties of borohydrides beyond Groups I and II, i.e., transition metals, main group, lanthanides, and actinides. The reported properties include crystal structure, decomposition temperature, ionic conductivity, photoluminescence, etc., when available. The compiled properties reflect the rich chemistry and possible borohydrides’ application in areas such as hydrogen storage, electronic devices that require an ionic conductor, catalysis, or photoluminescence. At the end of the review, two short but essential sections are included: a compilation of the decomposition temperature of all reported borohydrides versus the Pauling electronegativity of the cations, and a brief discussion of the possible reactions occurring during diborane emission, including some strategies to reduce this inconvenience, particularly for hydrogen storage purposes.
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Schneemann A, Wan LF, Lipton AS, Liu YS, Snider JL, Baker AA, Sugar JD, Spataru CD, Guo J, Autrey TS, Jørgensen M, Jensen TR, Wood BC, Allendorf MD, Stavila V. Nanoconfinement of Molecular Magnesium Borohydride Captured in a Bipyridine-Functionalized Metal-Organic Framework. ACS NANO 2020; 14:10294-10304. [PMID: 32658451 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.0c03764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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The lower limit of metal hydride nanoconfinement is demonstrated through the coordination of a molecular hydride species to binding sites inside the pores of a metal-organic framework (MOF). Magnesium borohydride, which has a high hydrogen capacity, is incorporated into the pores of UiO-67bpy (Zr6O4(OH)4(bpydc)6 with bpydc2- = 2,2'-bipyridine-5,5'-dicarboxylate) by solvent impregnation. The MOF retained its long-range order, and transmission electron microscopy and elemental mapping confirmed the retention of the crystal morphology and revealed a homogeneous distribution of the hydride within the MOF host. Notably, the B-, N-, and Mg-edge XAS data confirm the coordination of Mg(II) to the N atoms of the chelating bipyridine groups. In situ 11B MAS NMR studies helped elucidate the reaction mechanism and revealed that complete hydrogen release from Mg(BH4)2 occurs as low as 200 °C. Sieverts and thermogravimetric measurements indicate an increase in the rate of hydrogen release, with the onset of hydrogen desorption as low as 120 °C, which is approximately 150 °C lower than that of the bulk material. Furthermore, density functional theory calculations support the improved dehydrogenation properties and confirm the drastically lower activation energy for B-H bond dissociation.
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- Andreas Schneemann
- Sandia National Laboratories, 7011 East Avenue, Livermore, California 94550, United States
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- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 7000 East Avenue, Livermore, California 94550, United States
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Advanced Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Sandia National Laboratories, 7011 East Avenue, Livermore, California 94550, United States
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- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 7000 East Avenue, Livermore, California 94550, United States
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- Sandia National Laboratories, 7011 East Avenue, Livermore, California 94550, United States
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- Sandia National Laboratories, 7011 East Avenue, Livermore, California 94550, United States
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- Advanced Light Source, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California 94720, United States
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- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, Washington 99354, United States
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- Sandia National Laboratories, 7011 East Avenue, Livermore, California 94550, United States
- Center for Materials Crystallography at the Department of Chemistry and the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center, Aarhus University, Langelandsgade 140, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
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- Center for Materials Crystallography at the Department of Chemistry and the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center, Aarhus University, Langelandsgade 140, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
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- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 7000 East Avenue, Livermore, California 94550, United States
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- Sandia National Laboratories, 7011 East Avenue, Livermore, California 94550, United States
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- Sandia National Laboratories, 7011 East Avenue, Livermore, California 94550, United States
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He T, Cao H, Chen P. Complex Hydrides for Energy Storage, Conversion, and Utilization. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2019; 31:e1902757. [PMID: 31682051 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201902757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2019] [Revised: 08/24/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Functional materials are the key enabling factor in the development of clean energy technologies. Materials of particular interest, which are reviewed herein, are a class of hydrogenous compound having the general formula of M(XHn )m , where M is usually a metal cation and X can be Al, B, C, N, O, transition metal (TM), or a mixture of them, which sets up an iono-covalent or covalent bonding with H. M(XHn )m is generally termed as a complex hydride by the hydrogen storage community. The rich chemistry between H and B/C/N/O/Al/TM allows complex hydrides of diverse composition and electronic configuration, and thus tunable physical and chemical properties, for applications in hydrogen storage, thermal energy storage, ion conduction in electrochemical devices, and catalysis in fuel processing. The recent progress is reviewed here and strategic approaches for the design and optimization of complex hydrides for the abovementioned applications are highlighted.
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- Teng He
- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
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- Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
- State Key Laboratory of Catalysis, Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, 116023, China
- Collaborative Innovation Centre of Chemistry for Energy Materials (iChEM·2011), Xiamen University, Fujian, 361005, China
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Kadota K, Duong NT, Nishiyama Y, Sivaniah E, Kitagawa S, Horike S. Borohydride-containing coordination polymers: synthesis, air stability and dehydrogenation. Chem Sci 2019; 10:6193-6198. [PMID: 31360426 PMCID: PMC6585883 DOI: 10.1039/c9sc00731h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Control of the reactivity of hydride (H-) in crystal structures has been a challenge because of its strong electron-donating ability and reactivity with protic species. For metal borohydrides, the dehydrogenation activity and air stability are in a trade-off, and control of the reactivity of BH4 - has been demanded. For this purpose, we synthesize a series of BH4 --based coordination polymers/metal-organic frameworks. The reactivity of BH4 - in the structures is regulated by coordination geometry and neighboring ligands, and one of the compounds [Zn(BH4)2(dipyridylpropane)] exhibits both high dehydrogenation reactivity (1.4 wt% at 179 °C) and high air stability (50 RH% at 25 °C, 7 days). Single crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that H δ+···H δ- dihydrogen interactions and close packing of hydrophobic ligands are the key for the reactivity and stability. The dehydrogenation mechanism is investigated by temperature-programmed desorption, in situ synchrotron PXRD and solid-state NMR.
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- Kentaro Kadota
- Department of Molecular Engineering , Graduate School of Engineering , Kyoto University , Katsura, Nishikyo-ku , Kyoto 615-8510 , Japan
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- RIKEN-JEOL Collaboration Center , Tsurumi , Yokohama , Kanagawa 230-0045 , Japan
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- RIKEN-JEOL Collaboration Center , Tsurumi , Yokohama , Kanagawa 230-0045 , Japan
- JEOL RESONANCE Inc. , Musashino , Akishima , Tokyo 196-8558 , Japan
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- Department of Molecular Engineering , Graduate School of Engineering , Kyoto University , Katsura, Nishikyo-ku , Kyoto 615-8510 , Japan
- Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences , Institute for Advanced Study , Kyoto University , Yoshida, Sakyo-ku , Kyoto 606-8501 , Japan .
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- Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences , Institute for Advanced Study , Kyoto University , Yoshida, Sakyo-ku , Kyoto 606-8501 , Japan .
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- Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences , Institute for Advanced Study , Kyoto University , Yoshida, Sakyo-ku , Kyoto 606-8501 , Japan .
- AIST-Kyoto University Chemical Energy Materials Open Innovation Laboratory (ChEM-OIL) , National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) , Yoshida-Honmachi, Sakyo-ku , Kyoto 606-8501 , Japan
- Department of Synthetic Chemistry and Biological Chemistry , Graduate School of Engineering , Kyoto University , Katsura, Nishikyo-ku , Kyoto 615-8510 , Japan
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering , School of Molecular Science and Engineering , Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology , Rayong 21210 , Thailand
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Fundamental Material Properties of the 2LiBH4-MgH2 Reactive Hydride Composite for Hydrogen Storage: (II) Kinetic Properties. ENERGIES 2018. [DOI: 10.3390/en11051170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Complex Metal Hydrides for Hydrogen, Thermal and Electrochemical Energy Storage. ENERGIES 2017. [DOI: 10.3390/en10101645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Paskevicius M, Jepsen LH, Schouwink P, Černý R, Ravnsbæk DB, Filinchuk Y, Dornheim M, Besenbacher F, Jensen TR. Metal borohydrides and derivatives – synthesis, structure and properties. Chem Soc Rev 2017; 46:1565-1634. [DOI: 10.1039/c6cs00705h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 262] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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A comprehensive review of metal borohydrides from synthesis to application.
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- Mark Paskevicius
- Center for Materials Crystallography
- Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), and Department of Chemistry
- Aarhus University
- DK-8000 Aarhus C
- Denmark
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- Center for Materials Crystallography
- Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), and Department of Chemistry
- Aarhus University
- DK-8000 Aarhus C
- Denmark
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- Laboratory of Crystallography
- DQMP
- University of Geneva
- 1211 Geneva
- Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Crystallography
- DQMP
- University of Geneva
- 1211 Geneva
- Switzerland
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- Department of Physics
- Chemistry and Pharmacy
- University of Southern Denmark
- 5230 Odense M
- Denmark
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- Institute of Condensed Matter and Nanosciences
- Université catholique de Louvain
- B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve
- Belgium
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- Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht
- Department of Nanotechnology
- 21502 Geesthacht
- Germany
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- Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO) and Department of Physics and Astronomy
- DK-8000 Aarhus C
- Denmark
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- Center for Materials Crystallography
- Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), and Department of Chemistry
- Aarhus University
- DK-8000 Aarhus C
- Denmark
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Mohtadi R, Remhof A, Jena P. Complex metal borohydrides: multifunctional materials for energy storage and conversion. JOURNAL OF PHYSICS. CONDENSED MATTER : AN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS JOURNAL 2016; 28:353001. [PMID: 27384871 DOI: 10.1088/0953-8984/28/35/353001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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With the limited supply of fossil fuels and their adverse effect on the climate and the environment, it has become a global priority to seek alternate sources of energy that are clean, abundant, and sustainable. While sources such as solar, wind, and hydrogen can meet the world's energy demand, considerable challenges remain to find materials that can store and/or convert energy efficiently. This topical review focuses on one such class of materials, namely, multi-functional complex metal borohydrides that not only have the ability to store sufficient amount of hydrogen to meet the needs of the transportation industry, but also can be used for a new generation of metal ion batteries and solar cells. We discuss the material challenges in all these areas and review the progress that has been made to address them, the issues that still need to be resolved and the outlook for the future.
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- Rana Mohtadi
- Materials Research Department, Toyota Research Institute of North America, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
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Payandeh GharibDoust S, Heere M, Sørby MH, Ley MB, Ravnsbæk DB, Hauback BC, Černý R, Jensen TR. Synthesis, structure and properties of new bimetallic sodium and potassium lanthanum borohydrides. Dalton Trans 2016; 45:19002-19011. [DOI: 10.1039/c6dt03671f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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New compounds, NaLa(BH4)4 and K3La(BH4)6, are synthesized. NaLa(BH4)4 has a new structure type and has partial reversibility for hydrogen release.
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- Physics Department
- Institute for Energy Technology
- NO-2027 Kjeller
- Norway
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- Physics Department
- Institute for Energy Technology
- NO-2027 Kjeller
- Norway
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- Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung
- 45470 Mülheim an der Ruhr
- Germany
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- Department of Physics
- Chemistry and Pharmacy
- University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
- 5320 Odense M
- Denmark
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- Physics Department
- Institute for Energy Technology
- NO-2027 Kjeller
- Norway
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- Laboratory of Crystallography
- Department of Quantum Matter Physics
- University of Geneva, Quai Ernest-Ansermet 24
- Geneva
- Switzerland
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- Department of Chemistry and Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO)
- Aarhus University
- 8000 Aarhus C
- Denmark
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