Innovative Approach to Enhance Hydrogen Storage Capacity in Ti–V–Cr Alloys
Key Ideas
- Ti–V–Cr alloys show potential for high hydrogen storage capacities at ambient temperature, offering a promising solution for transport applications.
- Incorporating Sc and Ni double substitution in Ti2CrV alloy increases hydrogen storage capacity to 4 wt% at room temperature with a decrease in desorption temperature.
- Neutron diffraction studies provide insights into hydrogen atom positions in crystal lattice, aiding in optimizing hydrogen storage properties.
- DSC studies on Ti2CrV and Ti1.5Sc0.3CrVNi0.2 alloys compare stability of saturated hydrides and deuterides, offering information on isotope effects.
The article discusses the potential of Ti–V–Cr alloys for solid state hydrogen storage, focusing on enhancing hydrogen storage capacity for transport applications. Ti–V–Cr alloys have shown promise in absorbing hydrogen under ambient conditions, with Ti2CrV alloy exhibiting a maximum hydrogen uptake of 4.37 wt%. The study explores the impact of Sc and Ni double substitution in the alloy, resulting in a hydrogen storage capacity of 4 wt% at room temperature. Neutron diffraction studies are used to determine hydrogen atom positions in the crystal lattice, crucial for optimizing storage properties. Additionally, differential scanning calorimetric studies compare stability of saturated hydrides and deuterides in Ti2CrV and Ti1.5Sc0.3CrVNi0.2 alloys, shedding light on isotope effects and providing deeper insights into hydrogen storage behavior.
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Projects
Renewable Energy
Metal Hydrides
Solid State Storage
Alloy Research
Neutron Diffraction
Isotope Effects
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