In situ X-ray diffraction study of dehydrogenation of MgH2 with Ti-based additives

Chai Ren, Z. Zak Fang*, Chengshang Zhou, Jun Lu, Yang Ren, Xiaoyi Zhang, Xiangyi Luo

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Abstract

Synchrotron based in situ x-ray diffraction measurements and an analysis of the dehydrogenation of MgH2 and MgH2 with Ti-based additives, including TiH2 and TiMn2, are presented. γ-MgH2 to β-MgH2 phase transformation in ball milled MgH2 samples was observed prior to the dehydrogenation reaction. During the dehydrogenation of MgH2 there were no significant phase transformations observed of the additives. These Ti-based additives functioned as catalysts during the dehydrogenation process resulting in lower temperature of dehydrogenation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5868-5873
Number of pages6
JournalInternational Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Volume39
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 Apr 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Catalysis
  • Hydrogen storage
  • In situ X-ray diffraction
  • Magnesium hydride
  • Ti intermetallic compound

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