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Le TH, Kim MP, Park CH, Tran QN. Recent Developments in Materials for Physical Hydrogen Storage: A Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:666. [PMID: 38592009 PMCID: PMC10856162 DOI: 10.3390/ma17030666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2023] [Revised: 01/21/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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The depletion of reliable energy sources and the environmental and climatic repercussions of polluting energy sources have become global challenges. Hence, many countries have adopted various renewable energy sources including hydrogen. Hydrogen is a future energy carrier in the global energy system and has the potential to produce zero carbon emissions. For the non-fossil energy sources, hydrogen and electricity are considered the dominant energy carriers for providing end-user services, because they can satisfy most of the consumer requirements. Hence, the development of both hydrogen production and storage is necessary to meet the standards of a "hydrogen economy". The physical and chemical absorption of hydrogen in solid storage materials is a promising hydrogen storage method because of the high storage and transportation performance. In this paper, physical hydrogen storage materials such as hollow spheres, carbon-based materials, zeolites, and metal-organic frameworks are reviewed. We summarize and discuss the properties, hydrogen storage densities at different temperatures and pressures, and the fabrication and modification methods of these materials. The challenges associated with these physical hydrogen storage materials are also discussed.
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- Thi Hoa Le
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sunchon National University, Suncheon 57922, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea;
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Luhadiya N, Choyal V, Kundalwal SI, Sahu SK. Investigation of unified impact of Ti adatom and N doping on hydrogen gas adsorption capabilities of defected graphene sheets. J Mol Graph Model 2023; 119:108399. [PMID: 36563644 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmgm.2022.108399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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In this work, we studied the hydrogen adsorption capabilities of functionalized graphene sheets containing a variety of defects (D-G) via molecular dynamics (MD) simulations that govern the mechanisms involved in hydrogen adsorption. Specifically, the graphene sheets containing monovacancy (MV), Stone-Wales (SW), and multiple double vacancy (DV) defects were functionalized with Ti and N atoms to enhance their hydrogen adsorption capacity. We measured the adsorption capacities of the N-/D-G sheets with varying concentrations of Ti adatoms at 300 K and 77 K temperatures and various pressures. Our study revealed that the increasing concentration of Ti adatoms on the D-G sheets led to a significant improvement in the hydrogen adsorption capacity of the graphene sheets. The DV(III)-G sheets showed the maximum adsorption capacity at 300 K because the DV(III)-G sheets had a small number of large-sized pores that bind hydrogen with high binding energy. Thus, hydrogen remained adsorbed even at higher temperatures (300 K). The N doping on the D-G sheets initially reduced their hydrogen adsorption capabilities; however, the N-D-G sheets enhanced their hydrogen adsorption capacity with the increasing concentrations of Ti adatoms. Compared to all other defect types, the Ti-N-DV(III)-G sheet with a Ti concentration of 10.5% showed a hydrogen uptake of 5.5 wt% at 300 K and 100 bar pressure. Thus, the N doping and Ti implantations improved the hydrogen storage capabilities of the graphene sheets, and these findings helped design solid-state hydrogen storage systems operating at ambient conditions and moderate pressure ranges.
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- Nitin Luhadiya
- Applied and Theoretical Mechanics (ATOM) Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Simrol, Indore, 453552, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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- Department of Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, 560012, Karnataka, India
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- Applied and Theoretical Mechanics (ATOM) Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Simrol, Indore, 453552, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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- Applied and Theoretical Mechanics (ATOM) Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, Simrol, Indore, 453552, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Fioravanti F, Martínez S, Delgado S, García G, Rodriguez JL, Tejera EP, Lacconi GI. Effect of MoS2 in doped-reduced graphene oxide composites. Enhanced electrocatalysis for HER. Electrochim Acta 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.electacta.2022.141781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Celaya CA, Muñiz J, Salcedo R, Sansores LE. The Role of Cobalt Clusters (Co
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= 1–5) Supported on Defective γ–Graphyne for Efficient Hydrogen Adsorption: A First Principles Study. ADVANCED THEORY AND SIMULATIONS 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/adts.202200354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- Christian A. Celaya
- Instituto de Energías Renovables Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Priv. Xochicalco s/n, Col. Centro Temixco Morelos CP 62580 Mexico
- Departamento de Materiales de Baja Dimensionalidad Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Circuito Exterior s/n Ciudad Universitaria Apartado Postal 70‐360, Ciudad de México Coyoacán CP 04510 Mexico
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- Instituto de Energías Renovables Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Priv. Xochicalco s/n, Col. Centro Temixco Morelos CP 62580 Mexico
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- Departamento de Materiales de Baja Dimensionalidad Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Circuito Exterior s/n Ciudad Universitaria Apartado Postal 70‐360, Ciudad de México Coyoacán CP 04510 Mexico
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- Departamento de Materiales de Baja Dimensionalidad Instituto de Investigaciones en Materiales Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Circuito Exterior s/n Ciudad Universitaria Apartado Postal 70‐360, Ciudad de México Coyoacán CP 04510 Mexico
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Pushkarev AS, Pushkareva IV, Kozlova MV, Solovyev MA, Butrim SI, Ge J, Xing W, Fateev VN. Heteroatom-Modified Carbon Materials and Their Use as Supports and Electrocatalysts in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (A Review). RUSS J ELECTROCHEM+ 2022. [DOI: 10.1134/s1023193522070114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Al-Azmi A, Keshipour S. New bidental sulfur-doped graphene quantum dots modified with gold as a catalyst for hydrogen generation. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 612:701-709. [PMID: 35030346 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 12/27/2021] [Accepted: 01/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Disadvantages of fossil fuels encourage researchers to develop clean combustion sources, in particular, H2 due to the high potential energy and safe by-products. Herein, Au was deposited on S-doped graphene quantum dots to obtain a heterogeneous photocatalyst for the degradation of formic acid toward H2 generation. Insertion of thiol groups on graphene quantum dots was carried out by self-condensation reaction of citric acid in the presence of Dimaval, as the thiol groups carrier. After the complexation of Au with the prepared S-doped graphene quantum dots, the catalytic activity of composite was evaluated in formic acid degradation to generate H2 under visible light. Au@S-doped graphene quantum dots demonstrated superior catalytic activity with the turnover frequency up to 112 h-1. The reaction enjoys significant benefits such as stability and recyclability of the catalyst, excellent reaction rate, and mild reaction conditions.
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- Amal Al-Azmi
- Chemistry Department, Kuwait University, P. O. Box 5969, Safat 13060, Kuwait.
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- Department of Nanotechnology, Faculty of Science, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran
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Dumi A, Upadhyay S, Bernasconi L, Shin H, Benali A, Jordan KD. The binding of atomic hydrogen on graphene from density functional theory and diffusion Monte Carlo calculations. J Chem Phys 2022; 156:144702. [DOI: 10.1063/5.0085982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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In this work, density functional theory (DFT) and diffusion Monte Carlo (DMC) methods are used to calculate the binding energy of a H atom chemisorbed on the graphene surface. The DMC value of the binding energy is about 16% smaller in magnitude than the Perdew–Burke–Ernzerhof (PBE) result. The inclusion of exact exchange through the use of the Heyd–Scuseria–Ernzerhof functional brings the DFT value of the binding energy closer in line with the DMC result. It is also found that there are significant differences in the charge distributions determined using PBE and DMC approaches.
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- Amanda Dumi
- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, USA
- Center for Research Computing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, USA
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- Computational Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439, USA
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- Computational Science Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, Illinois 60439, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, USA
- Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15260, USA
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Berber MR, Rosa F, Iranzo A. Mechanically robust and highly conductive polymer electrolyte membranes comprising high molecular weight poly[2,2′-(bipyridyl)-bibenzimidazole] and graphene oxide. POLYMER 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2021.124223] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Chlanda A, Kowiorski K, Małek M, Kijeńska-Gawrońska E, Bil M, Djas M, Strachowski T, Swieszkowski W, Lipińska L. Morphology and Chemical Purity of Water Suspension of Graphene Oxide FLAKES Aged for 14 Months in Ambient Conditions. A Preliminary Study. MATERIALS 2021; 14:ma14154108. [PMID: 34361306 PMCID: PMC8347880 DOI: 10.3390/ma14154108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Graphene and its derivatives have attracted scientists’ interest due to their exceptional properties, making them alluring candidates for multiple applications. However, still little is known about the properties of as-obtained graphene derivatives during long-term storage. The aim of this study was to check whether or not 14 months of storage time impacts graphene oxide flakes’ suspension purity. Complementary micro and nanoscale characterization techniques (SEM, AFM, EDS, FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, and elemental combustion analysis) were implemented for a detailed description of the topography and chemical properties of graphene oxide flakes. The final step was pH evaluation of as-obtained and aged samples. Our findings show that purified flakes sustained their purity over 14 months of storage.
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- Adrian Chlanda
- Research Group of Graphene and Composites, Łukasiewicz Research Network-Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics, Aleja Lotników 32/46, 02-668 Warsaw, Poland; (M.D.); (T.S.); (L.L.)
- Correspondence:
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- Research Group of Functional Materials, Łukasiewicz Research Network-Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics, Aleja Lotników 32/46, 02-668 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geodesy, Military University of Technology, Gen. Sylwestra Kaliskiego 2, 00-908 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, Poleczki 19, 02-822 Warsaw, Poland; (E.K.-G.); (M.B.)
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Biomaterials Group, Wołoska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Technologies CEZAMAT, Warsaw University of Technology, Poleczki 19, 02-822 Warsaw, Poland; (E.K.-G.); (M.B.)
- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Biomaterials Group, Wołoska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Research Group of Graphene and Composites, Łukasiewicz Research Network-Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics, Aleja Lotników 32/46, 02-668 Warsaw, Poland; (M.D.); (T.S.); (L.L.)
- Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Waryńskiego 1, 00-645 Warsaw, Poland
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- Research Group of Graphene and Composites, Łukasiewicz Research Network-Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics, Aleja Lotników 32/46, 02-668 Warsaw, Poland; (M.D.); (T.S.); (L.L.)
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- Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Warsaw University of Technology, Biomaterials Group, Wołoska 141, 02-507 Warsaw, Poland;
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- Research Group of Graphene and Composites, Łukasiewicz Research Network-Institute of Microelectronics and Photonics, Aleja Lotników 32/46, 02-668 Warsaw, Poland; (M.D.); (T.S.); (L.L.)
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The experimental data on hydrogen adsorption on five nanoporous activated carbons (ACs) of various origins measured over the temperature range of 303–363 K and pressures up to 20 MPa were compared with the predictions of hydrogen density in the slit-like pores of model carbon structures calculated by the Dubinin theory of volume filling of micropores. The highest amount of adsorbed hydrogen was found for the AC sample (ACS) prepared from a polymer mixture by KOH thermochemical activation, characterized by a biporous structure: 11.0 mmol/g at 16 MPa and 303 K. The greatest volumetric capacity over the entire range of temperature and pressure was demonstrated by the densest carbon adsorbent prepared from silicon carbide. The calculations of hydrogen density in the slit-like model pores revealed that the optimal hydrogen storage depended on the pore size, temperature, and pressure. The hydrogen adsorption capacity of the model structures exceeded the US Department of Energy (DOE) target value of 6.5 wt.% starting from 200 K and 20 MPa, whereas the most efficient carbon adsorbent ACS could achieve 7.5 wt.% only at extremely low temperatures. The initial differential molar isosteric heats of hydrogen adsorption in the studied activated carbons were in the range of 2.8–14 kJ/mol and varied during adsorption in a manner specific for each adsorbent.
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Reduced Graphene Oxide-Supported Pt-Based Catalysts for PEM Fuel Cells with Enhanced Activity and Stability. Catalysts 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/catal11020256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Platinum (Pt)-based electrocatalysts supported by reduced graphene oxide (RGO) were synthesized using two different methods, namely: (i) a conventional two-step polyol process using RGO as the substrate, and (ii) a modified polyol process implicating the simultaneous reduction of a Pt nanoparticle precursor and graphene oxide (GO). The structure, morphology, and electrochemical performances of the obtained Pt/RGO catalysts were studied and compared with a reference Pt/carbon black Vulcan XC-72 (C) sample. It was shown that the Pt/RGO obtained by the optimized simultaneous reduction process had higher Pt utilization and electrochemically active surface area (EASA) values, and a better performance stability. The use of this catalyst at the cathode of a proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) led to an increase in its maximum power density of up to 17%, and significantly enhanced its performance especially at high current densities. It is possible to conclude that the optimized synthesis procedure allows for a more uniform distribution of the Pt nanoparticles and ensures better binding of the particles to the surface of the support. The advantages of Pt/RGO synthesized in this way over conventional Pt/C are the high electrical conductivity and specific surface area provided by RGO, as well as a reduction in the percolation limit of the components of the electrocatalytic layer due to the high aspect ratio of RGO.
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