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Abdulkadir BA, Jalil AA, Cheng CK, Setiabudi HD. Progress and Advances in Porous Silica-based Scaffolds for Enhanced Solid-state Hydrogen Storage: A Systematic Literature Review. Chem Asian J 2024; 19:e202300833. [PMID: 37997488 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202300833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2023] [Revised: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Hydrogen plays a crucial role in the future energy landscape owing to its high energy density. However, finding an ideal storage material is the key challenge to the success of the hydrogen economy. Various solid-state hydrogen storage materials, such as metal hydrides, have been developed to realize safe, effective, and compact hydrogen storage. However, low kinetics and thermodynamic stability lead to a high working temperature and a low hydrogen sorption rate of the metal hydrides. Using scaffolds made from porous materials like silica to confine the metal hydrides is necessary for better and improved hydrogen storage. Therefore, this article reviews porous silica-based scaffolds as an ideal material for improved hydrogen storage. The outcome showed that confining the metal hydrides using scaffolds based on porous silica significantly increases their storage capacities. It was also found that the structural modifications of the silica-based scaffold into a hollow structure further improved the storage capacity and increased the affinity and confinement ability of the metal hydrides, which prevents the agglomeration of metal particles during the adsorption/desorption process. Hence, the structural modifications of the silica material into a fibrous and hollow material are recommended to be crucial for further enhancing the metal hydride storage capacity.
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- B A Abdulkadir
- Centre for Research in Advanced Fluid & Processes, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Lebuh Persiaran Tun Khalil Yaakob, 26300, Gambang, Pahang, Malaysia
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- School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
- Centre of Hydrogen Energy, Institute of Future Energy, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310, UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
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- Center for Catalysis and Separation (CeCaS), Department of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering, Khalifa University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Centre for Research in Advanced Fluid & Processes, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Lebuh Persiaran Tun Khalil Yaakob, 26300, Gambang, Pahang, Malaysia
- Faculty of Chemical & Process Engineering Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Lebuh Persiaran Tun Khalil Yaakob, 26300, Gambang, Pahang, Malaysia E-mail: address
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Shaker LM, Al-Amiery AA, Al-Azzawi WK. Nanomaterials: paving the way for the hydrogen energy frontier. DISCOVER NANO 2024; 19:3. [PMID: 38169021 PMCID: PMC10761664 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-023-03949-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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This comprehensive review explores the transformative role of nanomaterials in advancing the frontier of hydrogen energy, specifically in the realms of storage, production, and transport. Focusing on key nanomaterials like metallic nanoparticles, metal-organic frameworks, carbon nanotubes, and graphene, the article delves into their unique properties. It scrutinizes the application of nanomaterials in hydrogen storage, elucidating both challenges and advantages. The review meticulously evaluates diverse strategies employed to overcome limitations in traditional storage methods and highlights recent breakthroughs in nanomaterial-centric hydrogen storage. Additionally, the article investigates the utilization of nanomaterials to enhance hydrogen production, emphasizing their role as efficient nanocatalysts in boosting hydrogen fuel cell efficiency. It provides a comprehensive overview of various nanocatalysts and their potential applications in fuel cells. The exploration extends to the realm of hydrogen transport and delivery, specifically in storage tanks and pipelines, offering insights into the nanomaterials investigated for this purpose and recent advancements in the field. In conclusion, the review underscores the immense potential of nanomaterials in propelling the hydrogen energy frontier. It emphasizes the imperative for continued research aimed at optimizing the properties and performance of existing nanomaterials while advocating for the development of novel nanomaterials with superior attributes for hydrogen storage, production, and transport. This article serves as a roadmap, shedding light on the pivotal role nanomaterials can play in advancing the development of clean and sustainable hydrogen energy technologies.
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- Lina M Shaker
- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), P.O. Box 43000, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia
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- Department of Chemical and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), P.O. Box 43000, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
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Möller E, Palm R, Tuul K, Härmas M, Koppel M, Aruväli J, Külaviir M, Lust E. Peat-Derived ZnCl 2-Activated Ultramicroporous Carbon Materials for Hydrogen Adsorption. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2883. [PMID: 37947728 PMCID: PMC10647726 DOI: 10.3390/nano13212883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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Highly microporous adsorbents have been under considerable scrutiny for efficient adsorptive storage of H2. Of specific interest are sustainable, chemically activated, microporous carbon adsorbents, especially from renewable and organic precursor materials. In this article, six peat-derived microporous carbon materials were synthesized by chemical activation with ZnCl2. N2 and CO2 gas adsorption data were measured and simultaneously fitted with the 2D-NLDFT-HS model. Thus, based on the obtained results, the use of a low ratio of ZnCl2 for chemical activation of peat-derived carbon yields highly ultramicroporous carbons which are able to adsorb up to 83% of the maximal adsorbed amount of adsorbed H2 already at 1 bar at 77 K. This is accompanied by the high ratio of micropores, 99%, even at high specific surface area of 1260 m2 g-1, exhibited by the peat-derived carbon activated at 973 K using a 1:2 ZnCl2 to peat mass ratio. These results show the potential of using low concentrations of ZnCl2 as an activating agent to synthesize highly ultramicroporous carbon materials with suitable pore characteristics for the efficient low-pressure adsorption of H2.
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- Egert Möller
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Tartu, Ravila 14a, 50411 Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Tartu, Ravila 14a, 50411 Tartu, Estonia
- Department of Applied Physics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Tartu, Ravila 14a, 50411 Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Tartu, Ravila 14a, 50411 Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Tartu, Ravila 14a, 50411 Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Tartu, Ravila 14a, 50411 Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences, University of Tartu, Ravila 14a, 50411 Tartu, Estonia
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Tartu, Ravila 14a, 50411 Tartu, Estonia
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Baum Z, Diaz LL, Konovalova T, Zhou QA. Materials Research Directions Toward a Green Hydrogen Economy: A Review. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:32908-32935. [PMID: 36157740 PMCID: PMC9494439 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c03996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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A constellation of technologies has been researched with an eye toward enabling a hydrogen economy. Within the research fields of hydrogen production, storage, and utilization in fuel cells, various classes of materials have been developed that target higher efficiencies and utility. This Review examines recent progress in these research fields from the years 2011-2021, exploring the most commonly occurring concepts and the materials directions important to each field. Particular attention has been given to catalyst materials that enable the green production of hydrogen from water, chemical and physical storage systems, and materials used in technical capacities within fuel cells. The quantification of publication and materials trends provides a picture of the current state of development within each node of the hydrogen economy.
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Waenkaew P, Saipanya S, Themsirimonkon S, Maturost S, Jakmunee J, Pongpichayakul N. Relative electrochemical activity of bimetallic PtM catalysts electrodeposited on a composite of carbon black and carbon nanotubes for enhancement in formic acid oxidation reaction. J Solid State Electrochem 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s10008-022-05229-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Goel C, Mohan S, Dinesha P. CO 2 capture by adsorption on biomass-derived activated char: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 798:149296. [PMID: 34325142 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 07/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Carbon capture and storage has been recognized as the most promising method for CO2 control. Among the many sorbents, char derived from pyrolysis and hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) of biomass have demonstrated excellent CO2 adsorption capability. This paper reviews the different parameters to produce a higher yield of biochar and hydrochar suitable for carbon sequestration. The mechanism of physisorption and chemisorption is briefly presented. The different kinetic models, diffusion models to describe adsorption mechanism, and adsorption isotherms for CO2 uptake from biomass-derived hydrochar are reviewed. The different factors that affect the CO2 uptake are the type of activation, surface area and porosity, the ratio of activation agent to char, activation temperature, adsorption pressure and temperature, additives, and other physicochemical properties. The optimal conditions for CO2 uptake with chemical activation of KOH is a KOH/char ratio of 2-3, activation temperature of 700 °C, and an adsorption temperature below 50 °C.
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- Chirag Goel
- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India
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- Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal 576104, India.
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Contemporary Approach to the Porosity of Dental Materials and Methods of Its Measurement. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22168903. [PMID: 34445606 PMCID: PMC8396236 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22168903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Revised: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Porosity is an important parameter for characterizing the microstructure of solids that corresponds to the volume of the void space, which may contain fluid or air, over the total volume of the material. Many materials of natural and technically manufactured origin have a large number of voids in their internal structure, relatively small in size, compared to the characteristic dimensions of the body itself. Thus, porosity is an important feature of industrial materials, but also of biological ones. The porous structure affects a number of material properties, such as sorption capacity, as well as mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties. Porosity of materials is an important factor in research on biomaterials. The most popular materials used to rebuild damaged tooth tissues are composites and ceramics, whilst titanium alloys are used in the production of implants that replace the tooth root. Research indicates that the most comprehensive approach to examining such materials should involve an analysis using several complementary methods covering the widest possible range of pore sizes. In addition to the constantly observed increase in the resolution capabilities of devices, the development of computational models and algorithms improving the quality of the measurement signal remains a big challenge.
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Ramirez-Vidal P, Canevesi RLS, Sdanghi G, Schaefer S, Maranzana G, Celzard A, Fierro V. A Step Forward in Understanding the Hydrogen Adsorption and Compression on Activated Carbons. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:12562-12574. [PMID: 33661600 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c22192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Hydrogen adsorption on activated carbons (ACs) is a promising alternative to compression and liquefaction for storing hydrogen. Herein, we have studied hydrogen adsorption on six commercial ACs (CACs) with surface areas ranging from 996 to 2216 m2 g-1 in a temperature range of 77 to 273 K and pressures up to 15 MPa. Excess hydrogen adsorption capacities of 2.3 to 5.8 wt % were obtained at 77 K and 4 MPa. We demonstrated that, contrary to what is normally done, hydrogen capacity is more accurately predicted by the surface area determined by the nonlocal density functional theory method applied to N2 and CO2 adsorption data than by the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) area. The modified Dubinin-Astakhov (MDA) equation was used to fit the experimental adsorption data, and the relationship between the MDA parameters (nmax, Va, α, and β) and the textural properties of the CACs was determined for the first time. We concluded that the nmax and Va parameters are related to the BET area, while the α and β parameters are related to the average micropore size and total pore volume, respectively. α and β were used to evaluate the enthalpy and entropy of adsorption and we show that these parameters can be used to assess the best carbon for hydrogen storage or compression.
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, IJL, Epinal F-88000, France
- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, LEMTA, Nancy F-54000, France
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, LEMTA, Nancy F-54000, France
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, IJL, Epinal F-88000, France
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- Université de Lorraine, CNRS, IJL, Epinal F-88000, France
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