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Synthesis and Stabilisation of MgH 2 Nanoparticles by Self‐Assembly
Author(s) -
AgueyZinsou KondoFrancois,
Boyer Cyrille
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
chempluschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.801
H-Index - 61
ISSN - 2192-6506
DOI - 10.1002/cplu.201200027
Subject(s) - nanoparticle , nucleation , magnesium , nanotechnology , azide , materials science , thermal stability , scalability , computer science , chemistry , database , organic chemistry , metallurgy
A simple and scalable method for the synthesis and stabilisation of MgH 2 nanoparticles by self‐assembly and confinement has been developed. An azide‐terminated poly(styrene; PSTN) with good thermal stability provided a nucleation point for anchoring the polymer at the magnesium surface (see scheme). The hybrid PSTN/MgH 2 nanotubes maintain relatively fast kinetics and retaining a third of the theoretical hydrogen storage capacity of magnesium.