Effect of Zn and Zr addition on the synthesis of an AlH3/MgCl2 nanocomposite and its de-hydriding properties

Abstract

This paper presents the preliminary findings of the effects of 3d transition metals on the synthesis of an AlH₃/MgCl₂ nanocomposite and its de-hydriding properties. The average grain size of as-milled AlH₃ is 4–6 nm with a desirable hydrogen desorption content of 9.69 wt%, indicating that AlH₃ is a promising hydrogen-storage material.