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Elucidating the mechanism of MgB2 initial hydrogenation via a combined experimental–theoretical study

Journal Article · · Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. PCCP
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/c7cp03709k· OSTI ID:1399499
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  1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab. (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
  2. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
  3. Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
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The initial hydrogenation of MgB2occursviaa multi-step process, which can result in the direct production of [BH4]-complexes.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-CA), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Fuel Cell Technologies Program (EE-2H)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1399499
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1404846
OSTI ID: 1475014
Report Number(s):
SAND--2017-4011J; 652539
Journal Information:
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. PCCP, Journal Name: Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics. PCCP Journal Issue: 34 Vol. 19; ISSN 1463-9076; ISSN PPCPFQ
Publisher:
Royal Society of ChemistryCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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