Boron substituted carbon nanotubes - How appropriate are they for hydrogen storage?

被引:80
作者
Sankaran, M. [1 ]
Viswanathan, B. [1 ]
Murthy, S. Srinivasa [2 ]
机构
[1] Indian Inst Technol, Dept Chem, Natl Ctr Catalysis Res, Madras 600036, Tamil Nadu, India
[2] Indian Inst Technol, Dept Mech Engn, Madras 600036, Tamil Nadu, India
关键词
hydrogen activation; density functional theory; heteroatom; boron containing carbon nanotubes; hydrogen storage; volumetric method;
D O I
10.1016/j.ijhydene.2007.07.042
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
The storage of hydrogen in carbon nanotubes requires appropriate chemical activators in suitable geometry. In this study, the role of boron substitution in carbon nanotubes is demonstrated for activation and storage of hydrogen. (C) 2007 International Association for Hydrogen Energy. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:393 / 403
页数:11
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