Further studies of the interaction of hydrogen with graphite nanofibers

Journal Article · Thu Dec 02 04:00:00 EST 1999 · Journal of Physical Chemistry B: Materials, Surfaces, Interfaces, amp Biophysical

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/jp990500i· OSTI ID:20013089

Park, C; Anderson, P E; Chambers, A; Tan, C D; Hidalgo, R; Rodriguez, N M

Catalytically grown graphite nanofibers (GNF) are molecularly engineered structures that are produced by the interaction of carbon-containing gases with small metal particles at temperatures around 600 C. The fibrous solids consist of minuscule graphene sheets stacked at various angles with respect to the fiber axis. This arrangement generates a material possessing unique chemical properties because unlike conventional graphite crystals, only edges are exposed. Such a conformation produces a material composed entirely of nanopores that can accommodate small-sized adsorbate molecules, such as hydrogen, in the most efficient manner. In addition, the nonrigid pore walls can expand to accommodate the gas in a multilayer conformation. GNF exhibit extraordinary behavior toward the sorption and retention of hydrogen at high pressures and abnormally high temperatures. In this paper the authors discuss some of the critical factors involved in the adsorption of molecular hydrogen and the influence that this process exerts on the structural characteristics of the material. In addition, the deleterious effect of water vapor on the performance of the GNF is highlighted.

• Research Organization: Northeastern Univ., Boston, MA (US)
• Sponsoring Organization: US Department of Energy
• DOE Contract Number: FC36-97GO10235
• OSTI ID: 20013089
• Journal Information: Journal of Physical Chemistry B: Materials, Surfaces, Interfaces, amp Biophysical, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry B: Materials, Surfaces, Interfaces, amp Biophysical Journal Issue: 48 Vol. 103; ISSN 1089-5647; ISSN JPCBFK
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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