Hydrogenation and hydrolysis properties of Mg/MgH2–Fe100–xNixOy composites
摘要
Hydride Mg/MgH2–Fe100–xNixOy (x = 0, 25, 50, 75, and 100, y = 0 approximately 25) composites were investigated in the hydrogen generation reaction via hydrolysis in MgCl2 solutions. During a 90-minute reaction, the best hydrogen yield was demonstrated by the composites containing Fe, Ni, and Fe75Ni25 additives, with conversion degrees of 87%, 90%, and 91%, respectively. The studied materials were synthesized by reactive ball milling in a hydrogen atmosphere. Adding 10 wt% additive into Mg significantly reduced the duration required for magnesium hydride formation. Depending on the duration of mechanochemical hydrogenation, the hydrogen capacity of the samples ranged from 5.1 to 6 wt% H2, indicating incomplete conversion of Mg into hydride, that is, the formation of Mg/MgH2 (or MgH2–x) composites. All synthesized materials were investigated using scanning electron microscopy and X-ray phase analysis.