Published February 2012 | Version v1
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Small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) investigations of nanoconfined hydrides

  • 1. Institute for Energy Technology, P.O. Box 40, NO-2027 Kjeller (Norway)

Description

One of the most promising issues for the introduction of the hydrogen economy is the use of hydrogen as energy vector in the form of solid storage material based on nanoscaffold hydrides. When dealing with nanoporous compounds, small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) gives invaluable information that can help to develop the most suitable material. In the present work nanoscale particles of Mg(11BD4)2 and NaAlD4 infiltrated in carbon scaffolds were studied by SANS and their behavior compared with the bulk powders. The particles size has been estimated to be in the range of 1-6 nm for the nanoconfined Mg-borohydride and < 5 nm in the case of infiltrated NaAlD4. (author)

Part of:
Role of Nuclear Based Techniques in Development and Characterization of Materials for Hydrogen Storage and Fuel Cells

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Publishing Information

ISBN
978-92-0-125410-8
Imprint Title
Role of Nuclear Based Techniques in Development and Characterization of Materials for Hydrogen Storage and Fuel Cells
Imprint Pagination
146 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 31-34
ISSN
1011-4289
Report number
IAEA-TECDOC--1676

INIS

Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
43052656
Subject category
S75: CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS, SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND SUPERFLUIDITY; S08: HYDROGEN;
Descriptors DEI
CARBON; HYDRIDES; HYDROGEN; HYDROGEN STORAGE; NANOSTRUCTURES; NEUTRON DIFFRACTION; PARTICLE SIZE; POWDERS; SMALL ANGLE SCATTERING
Descriptors DEC
COHERENT SCATTERING; DIFFRACTION; ELEMENTS; HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS; NONMETALS; SCATTERING; SIZE; STORAGE

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Notes
16 refs, 2 figs