Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

HCS, HCS + MM and HCVD: Novel Strategies to Synthesize Mg-Based Hydrides for Hydrogen Storage and Related Applications

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Mg-Ni Binary System for Hydrogen Storage

3. Catalysts-Enhanced MgH2 System

3.1. Introduction

3.2. HCS + MM Process

3.3. Main Advances in the Catalyst-Enhanced MgH2

3.4. Discussions

4. Nanostructure Designing of Mg2NiH4 Derived From HCVD

5. Ni-Mh Battery and Hydrogen Production Applications

Conclusion and Perspectives

References

Chapter 2

Amide-Hydride Systems for Hydrogen Storage

Abstract

Introduction

Li-N-H System

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 3

Hydrogen Storage Properties of Mg-Based Nanocomposites and Amorphous Alloys Prepared via Melt Spinning

Abbreviations

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Research Survey

3. Hydrogen Storage Properties of Mg-Based Nanocomposites Prepared via Melt Spinning

3.1. Composition and Structure Design

3.2. Effect of Thermal Hydrogenation Activation

3.3. Formation of a Novel Symbiotic CeH2.73/CeO2 Catalyst

4. Hydrogenation Properties of Mg-Based Amorphous Alloys Prepared via Melt Spinning

4.1. Hydrogen-Induced Glass-to-Glass' Transition

4.2. Tunable Dehydrogenation Properties

4.3. A Nanoglass Processed via HPT

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 4

Hydrogen Storage and Condensation of Deuterium in Palladium

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. DD Fusion

3. Pd Crystal and Deuterium Condensation

4. Tetrahedral Symmetric Condensate of Deuterium

5. Diffusion of Deuterium in Palladium

6. Promotion of Deuterium Fusion and Diffusion

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 5

Surface and Interface Effects on Hydrogen Storage Properties of Pd Nanocrystals

Abstract

1. Introduction

1.1. Hydrogen Energy

1.2. Pd-Based Metal Hydride

1.3. Surface Effect on Metal Nanoparticles

1.4. Interface Effect between Metal and Coverage Materials

1.5. The Structure of This Chapter

2. Methods

2.1. Surface Effect on Hydrogen Storage Properties of Shape-Dependent Pd Nanocrystals

3. Interface Effect of MOF Covered Pd Nanocrystals on Hydrogen Storage Properties

Conclusion

References

Chapter 6

Solid-State Hydrogen Storages Based on Complex Vanadium and Titanium Hydrides

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Why Vanadium and Titanium?

3. Main Principles of Hydrogen Storage Structure Formation

4. Ion-Beam Assisted Deposition as the Method of Producing Nanoporous Structures

5. Structure of Nanoporous VNx Films

5.1. The Initial Stage of Nanoporous Films Formation

5.2. The Structure of the “Film-Substrate” Transition Region

5.3. Structure of the Formed VNx-He Films

6. Parameter of Porosity in VNx-He Films

7. Model of Nanocrystalline Porous Structure Formation

8. Hydrogen Absorption and Deposition by Porous VNx-He and TiNx-He Films

8.1. Kinetic and Gravimetric Characteristics

8.2. Thermodynamic Properties

Conclusion

References

Chapter 7

Nano Processing Techniques in Mg-Based Hydrogen Storage Materials

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Nano Processing Techniques

2.1. Ball Milling

2.2. Thin Film Formation

2.3. Catalyzed Chemical Solution Synthesis

2.4. Nano-Confinement

2.5. Hydrogen Plasma Metal Reaction

3. Discussion

Conclusion

Conflict of Interest

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 8

Electrochemical Methods of Hydrogen Absorption/Desorption for Metal Hydrides

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Electrochemical Method of Hydrogen Absorption for Metal Hydrides

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Hydrogen Accumulation in Electrodes of Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

2.3. Hydrogen Accumulation in Sintered Nickel Matrix of Oxide-Nickel Electrode

3. Methods of Hydrogen Desorption for Metal Hydrides

3.1. Introduction

3.2. Thermal Runaway as New High-Performance Method of Hydrogen Desorption from Hydrides

3.3. Comparison of Kinetic and Thermodynamic Parameters of Hydrogen Desorption between the Thermo-Chemical Method and Thermal Runaway

Conclusion

References

Chapter 9

An Autonomous Solar PV/Wind/Regenerative Hydrogen Fuel Cell Energy Storage System for Cell Towers

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

System Design

Renewable Energy System

Electrolyser System

Electrolysis Technologies

Principles of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Electrolysis

Hydrogen Energy Storage System

Hydrogen Storage Technologies

High-Pressure Gas

Cryogenic Liquid

Solid Metal-Hydride

Fuel Cell System

Fuel Cell Technologies

Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell

Control System

Levelised Cost of Electricity

Results

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

About the Editor

List of Main Contributors

Index

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