Issue 2, 2022

Synthesis of NaBH4 as a hydrogen carrier from hydrated borax using a Mg–Al alloy

Abstract

In this work, we reported an energy-saving and cost-efficient process for the (re)generation of NaBH4 by ball milling hydrated borax (Na2B4O7·10H2O) with a Mg–Al alloy under ambient conditions. The introduction of abundant and readily available Al can increase air stability of the reducing agent. A high yield up to 85.2% could be achieved by using Mg17Al12 because of its hardness and brittleness.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of NaBH4 as a hydrogen carrier from hydrated borax using a Mg–Al alloy

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Article information

Article type
Research Article
Submitted
30 sep 2021
Accepted
13 nov 2021
First published
23 nov 2021

Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022,9, 370-378

Synthesis of NaBH4 as a hydrogen carrier from hydrated borax using a Mg–Al alloy

Y. Zhu, H. Zhong, L. Ouyang, J. Liu, H. Wang, H. Shao and M. Zhu, Inorg. Chem. Front., 2022, 9, 370 DOI: 10.1039/D1QI01247A

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