scholarly journals Photodeposition of Ag Nanocrystals onto TiO2 Nanotube Platform for Enhanced Water Splitting and Hydrogen Gas Production

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Aimi Jani ◽  
Choonyian Haw ◽  
Weesiong Chiu ◽  
Saadah Abdul Rahman ◽  
Poisim Khiew ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Splitting ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Hydrogen Gas ◽  
Current Work ◽  
Plasmonic Resonance ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Production Of Hydrogen ◽  
Production Activity ◽  
Ag Ncs

Current work reports the study of Ag nanocrystals (NCs) decorated doubly anodized (DA) TiO2 nanotubes (NTs) thin film as an efficient photoelectrode material for water splitting and photocatalytic hydrogen gas production. DA process has been shown to be capable of producing less defective NTs and creating additional spacious gaps in between NT bundles to allow efficient and uniform integration of Ag NCs. By employing photoreduction method, Ag NCs can be deposited directly onto NTs, where the size and density of coverage can be maneuvered by merely varying the concentration of Ag precursors. Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) images show that the Ag NCs with controllable size are homogeneously decorated onto the walls of NTs with random yet uniform distribution. X-ray diffraction (XRD) results confirm the formation of anatase TiO2 NTs and Ag NCs, which can be well indexed to standard patterns. The decoration of metallic Ag NCs onto the surface of NTs demonstrates a significant enhancement in the photoconversion efficiency as compared to that of pristine TiO2 NTs. Additionally, the as-prepared nanocomposite film also shows improved efficiency when used as a photocatalyst platform in the production of hydrogen gas. Such improvement in the performance of water splitting and photocatalytic hydrogen gas production activity can be credited to the surface plasmonic resonance of Ag NCs present on the surface of the NTs, which renders improved light absorption and better charge separation. The current work can serve as a model of study for designing more advanced nanoarchitecture photoelectrode for renewable energy application.

scholarly journals Catalytic Activity of Beta-Cyclodextrin-Gold Nanoparticles Network in Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

Catalysts ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 118
Author(s):  
Qui Quach ◽  
Erik Biehler ◽  
Ahmed Elzamzami ◽  
Clay Huff ◽  
Julia M. Long ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gold Nanoparticles ◽  
Catalytic Activity ◽  
Gold Catalyst ◽  
Hydrogen Gas ◽  
Hydrolysis Reaction ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Beta Cyclodextrin ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Production Of Hydrogen ◽  
Climate Crisis

The current climate crisis warrants investigation into alternative fuel sources. The hydrolysis reaction of an aqueous hydride precursor, and the subsequent production of hydrogen gas, prove to be a viable option. A network of beta-cyclodextrin capped gold nanoparticles (BCD-AuNP) was synthesized and subsequently characterized by Powder X-Ray Diffraction (P-XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), and Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-VIS) to confirm the presence of gold nanoparticles as well as their size of approximately 8 nm. The catalytic activity of the nanoparticles was tested in the hydrolysis reaction of sodium borohydride. The gold catalyst performed best at 303 K producing 1.377 mL min−1 mLcat−1 of hydrogen. The activation energy of the catalyst was calculated to be 54.7 kJ/mol. The catalyst resisted degradation in reusability trials, continuing to produce hydrogen gas in up to five trials.

Synthesis and Characterization of Hematite Nanoparticles as Active Photocatalyst for Water Splitting Application

2013 ◽  
Vol 594-595 ◽  
pp. 73-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sze Mei Chin ◽  
Suriati Sufian ◽  
Jeefferie Abd Razak
Keyword(s):  
Surface Area ◽  
Water Splitting ◽  
Combustion Method ◽  
Hydrogen Gas ◽  
Bet Surface Area ◽  
Synthesis And Characterization ◽  
Hematite Nanoparticles ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Bet Specific Surface Area

This paper highlights on the hydrogen production through photocatalytic activity by using hematite nanoparticles synthesized from self-combustion method based on different stirring period. The morphologies and microstructures of the nanostructures were determined using Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FESEM), X-Ray Diffractometer (XRD) and Particle Size Analyser (PSA). Besides that, surface area analyser was used to determine the BET surface area of the hematite samples. The hematite nanocatalyst as-synthesized are proven to be rhombohedral crystalline hematite (α-Fe2O3) with particle diameters ranging from 60-140 nm. The BET specific surface area of hematite samples increased from 5.437 to 7.6425 m2/g with increasing stirring period from 1 to 4 weeks. This caused the amount of hydrogen gas produced from photocatalytic water splitting to increase as well.

A Simple High-Yield Synthesis of Gallium(I) Tetrachlorogallate(III) and the Reaction of Digallium Tetrachloride Tetrahydrofuran Solvate with 1,2-Diols

2001 ◽  
Vol 56 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 337-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva S. Schmidt ◽  
Annette Schier ◽  
Norbert W. Mitzel ◽  
Hubert Schmidbaur
Keyword(s):  
Crystalline Phase ◽  
Hydrogen Gas ◽  
High Yield ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Metal Atoms ◽  
Gallium Hydride ◽  
Hydroxy Groups ◽  
Tetrahydrofuran Solution ◽  
Analogous Product

Abstract Gallium(I) tetrachlorogallate(III) Ga[GaCU] was prepared in quantitative yield by thermal de­composition of dichlorogallane [HGaCl2]2, which is readily available from Et3SiH and [GaCl3]2. The reaction of catechol with solutions of this gallium(I) tetrachlorogallate(III) in tetrahydrofuran leads to the evolution of hydrogen gas and affords a dinuclear gallium(III) complex with penta-coordinate metal atoms chelated and bridged by mono-deprotonated catechol ligands. In the crystalline phase tetrahydrofuran molecules are hydrogen-bonded to the hydroxy groups: [Ga(1,2 -OC6H4OH)Cl2(C4H8O)]2. The reaction with pinacol also gives hydrogen and the analogous product [Ga(OCMe2CMe2OH)Cl2(C4H8O)]2. The structures of the two compounds have been determined by X-ray diffraction. A mechanism of the new reaction has been proposed which involves oxidative addition of the diol to the solvate (THF)Cl2Ga-GaCl2(THF) present in the tetrahydrofuran solution to give a gallium hydride intermediate.

In-Situ Diffraction Studies of Gas Storage Materials on a Laboratory X-Ray System

2013 ◽  
Vol 1544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Sommariva ◽  
Harald van Weeren ◽  
Olga Narygina ◽  
Jan-André Gertenbach ◽  
Christian Resch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Reaction Chamber ◽  
Hydrogen Gas ◽  
Gas Pressure ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Structural Modifications ◽  
Model Studies

ABSTRACTThe sorption processes for hydrogen and carbon dioxide are of considerable, and growing interest, particularly due to their relevance to a society that seeks to replace fossil fuels with a more sustainable energy source. X-ray diffraction allows a unique perspective for studying structural modifications and reaction mechanisms that occur when gas and solid interact. The fundamental challenge associated with such a study is that experiments are conducted while the solid sample is held under a gas pressure. To date in-situ high gas pressure studies of this nature have typically been undertaken at large-scale facilities such as synchrotrons or on dedicated laboratory instruments. Here we report high-pressure XRD studies carried out on a multi-purpose diffractometer. To demonstrate the suitability of the equipment, two model studies were carried out, firstly the reversible hydrogen cycling over LaNi5, and secondly the structural change that occurs during the decomposition of ammonia borane that results in the generation of hydrogen gas in the reaction chamber. The results have been finally compared to the literature. The study has been made possible by the combination of rapid X-ray detectors with a reaction chamber capable of withstanding gas pressures up to 100 bar and temperatures up to 900 °C.

Magnetization and XRD Studies of Laser Heat Treated SmCo5 Powders

2021 ◽  
Vol 1016 ◽  
pp. 1299-1304
Author(s):  
Naidu Seetala ◽  
Deidre Henderson ◽  
Jumel Jno-Baptiste ◽  
Hao Wen ◽  
Sheng Min Guo
Keyword(s):  
Heat Treatment ◽  
Hydrogen Gas ◽  
Vacuum Furnace ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Micro Particles ◽  
Laser Heat ◽  
Heat Treated ◽  
Xrd Studies ◽  
Hydride Phases

The microstructure and magnetization of SmCo5 micro-particles may be used as feedstock for 3D printing to make miniature strong magnets. Thus, the magnetic response and microstructures of commercially available SmCo5 micro-particles were studied under various heat treatments using a high wattage laser. The magnetization of laser heat treated powders at 50-watt showed an increase in magnetization, while the 75-watt melt showed a little to no change. Unfortunately, the coercivity of both laser heat treated samples decreased significantly. Oxidation during the heat treatment is suspected to result in low coercivity. Purging with argon-gas prior to laser heating showed improved coercivity. To further minimize the oxidation problem a set of SmCo5 powder was reduced prior to laser heat treatment using a constant flow of hydrogen gas while being heated at various temperatures from 100 oC to 400 oC for a period of ~4 hours. The results show that the magnetization generally increases with the temperature, while the coercivity decreases significantly. Another set of SmCo5 was annealed in a vacuum furnace for one hour at temperatures between 200 oC and 400 oC in order to confirm that no hydride phases were formed during reduction. The magnetization and coercivity showed similar variations with annealing temperature to those for the reduced powders confirming that these variations may be due to change in crystal structure rather than formation of hydrides. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) studies were performed to identify the changes in crystal phases.

Preparation of Ni-Coated SiC Ceramic Composite Powder by Electroless Plating

2011 ◽  
Vol 117-119 ◽  
pp. 77-80
Author(s):  
Huai Yao ◽  
Guang Lin Zhu ◽  
Yong Zhi Wang
Keyword(s):  
Electroless Plating ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Nickel Chloride ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Basic Solution ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Deep Blue ◽  
Reaction Theory ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

As a surface technology, electroless plating is applied to almost every industry branch. To improve the wettability of SiC powder and metal, the surface of SiC powders was plated with a Ni plating in the basic solution according to the reaction theory of electroless plating. The main salting was nickel chloride, and the reducing agent was hydrazine hydrate. The plating velocity, phase transformation and microstructurewere investigated using XRD and SEM. The results show that the SiC powders had no increasing weight and no reaction can occur when the pH below 8.5. when the pH value was between 10 and 11, the weight gain of powders closed to the theoretical value, the Ni peaks in X-ray diffraction patterns of powders was relatively strong, the SiC coating surface was composed of granular, cellular and globe-like Ni, the substrate was covered of Ni plating completely. When the pH value was above 11, the gas production was becoming more pronounced and the reaction speed increasing with the increased of the pH value, the time from deep blue to colorless of solution started to drop off, the Ni(OH)2peaks in X-ray diffraction patterns of powders have already begun to emerged and a small amount of nickel films was generated.

scholarly journals Reduction of titanium oxide in the presence of nickel by nonequilibrium hydrogen gas

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (7) ◽  
pp. 2391-2399 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hidehiro Sekimoto ◽  
Tetsuya Uda ◽  
Yoshitaro Nose ◽  
Shigeo Sato ◽  
Hiroaki Kakiuchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Relaxation Process ◽  
Reduction Potential ◽  
Hydrogen Plasma ◽  
Equilibrium Phase ◽  
Hydrogen Gas ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Energy Process ◽  
X Ray ◽  
The Difference

We investigated the reduction of TiO2 in the presence of Ni by nonequilibrium hydrogen gas, including low-temperature hydrogen plasma at 800 °C and supercooled monatomic hydrogen at 1000 °C. TiO2 was reduced to Ti2O3, which is not in equilibrium phase, by low-temperature hydrogen plasma. The results of x-ray diffraction and energy dispersive x-ray analysis in experiments at 1000 °C indicate that the thermodynamical reduction potential of supercooled monatomic hydrogen is almost the same as atmospheric hydrogen gas. However, the wide Ti3O5 layer formed only in the case of the reduction at 1000 °C by supercooled monatomic hydrogen. With these experimental facts, we speculate that the reduction mechanism by nonequilibrium hydrogen consists of two steps; the releasing energy process and the relaxation process. We can explain the difference of reduction products by nonequilibrium hydrogen gas on the assumption of the rate of the relaxation process between 800 and 1000 °C.

High Active Hydrogen Storage Alloy Mg2NiH4 and Mg2Ni Synthesized at Temperatures Lower than 733 K

2005 ◽  
Vol 488-489 ◽  
pp. 901-904 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Feng Liu ◽  
Li Quan Li
Keyword(s):  
Low Temperature ◽  
Hydrogen Storage ◽  
Hydrogen Storage Alloy ◽  
Activation Process ◽  
Active Hydrogen ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Hydrogen Storage Alloys ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Production Of Hydrogen ◽  
Temperature And Pressure

Hydrogen storage alloys Mg2Ni and Mg2NiH4 were synthesized at below 733 K by the process HCS. The product was examined by X-Ray diffraction and hydriding / dehydriding dynamics was tested. The result reveals that (1) High pure products of Mg2Ni and Mg2NiH4 can be obtained even at temperature 673 K and 0.1 MPa argon and 1.0 MPa hydrogen, respectively; (2) Both products are high active absorbing hydrogen > 3.2 mass % at 603 K without activation process. The result is very attractive due to the low temperature and pressure for the production of hydrogen storage alloys.

Use of Retorted Shale as Sulfur Adsorbent

2018 ◽  
Vol 930 ◽  
pp. 562-567
Author(s):  
Rodolfo Luiz Bezerra de Araújo Medeiros ◽  
Maria de Fátima Dantas e Silva ◽  
Rodrigo César Santiago ◽  
Gilvan Pereira de Figueredo ◽  
Heloísa Pimenta de Macedo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acid Leaching ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Liquid Fuels ◽  
Test Results ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Adsorptive Desulfurization ◽  
Wet Impregnation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Chemically Modified ◽  
Alternative Material

The aim of this work is to use a residue from shale gas production, known as retorted shale (RS), as an alternative material for processes of sulfur adsorptive desulfurization in liquid fuels such as gasoline or diesel. Therefore, retorted shale samples were chemically modified. Two methods were applied: acid leaching and impregnation. The first method (RS-HCl) was an acid treatment with HCl solution (3M) in proportion of 1.5: 10. The second method (RS-Fe) was a wet impregnation of 20%wt. of Fe followed by calcination at 700°C for 2 h. The adsorbents were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The adsorption tests were performed using a solution of n-heptane and thiophene to simulate a fuel with an initial concentration of 500 ppm of sulfur. The results showed that both methods significantly altered the structure of the retorted shale, mainly the amount of Fe2O3. The adsorption test results indicated that the adsorbents prepared can remove up to 90% of the sulfur present.

Development of an in situ synchrotron X-ray total scattering setup under pressurized hydrogen gas

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 796-801 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kouji Sakaki ◽  
Hyunjeong Kim ◽  
Akihiko Machida ◽  
Tetsu Watanuki ◽  
Yoshinori Katayama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pair Distribution Function ◽  
Hydrogen Gas ◽  
Ex Situ ◽  
Sample Holder ◽  
Hydrogen Storage Materials ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Total Scattering ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

This article describes the development of an in situ gas-loading sample holder for synchrotron X-ray total scattering experiments, particularly for hydrogen storage materials, designed to collect diffraction and pair distribution function (PDF) data under pressurized hydrogen gas. A polyimide capillary with a diameter and thickness of 1.4 and 0.06 mm, respectively, connected with commercially available Swagelok fittings was used as an in situ sample holder. Leakage tests confirmed that this sample holder allows 3 MPa of hydrogen gas pressure and 393 K to be achieved without leakage. Using the developed in situ sample holder, significant background and Bragg peaks from the sample holder were not observed in the X-ray diffraction patterns and their signal-to-noise ratios were sufficiently good. The PDF patterns showed sharp peaks in the r range up to 100 Å. The results of Rietveld and PDF refinements of Ni are consistent with those obtained using a polyimide capillary (1.0 mm diameter and 0.04 mm thickness) that has been used for ex situ experiments. In addition, in situ synchrotron X-ray total scattering experiments under pressurized hydrogen gas up to 1 MPa were successfully demonstrated for LaNi4.6Cu.

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