Hydrogen storage nano-foil and method of manufacture

Details Hydrogen storage nano-foil and method of manufacture Hydrogen storage nano-foil and method of manufacture

2004-09-24

2011-12-27

Neckel, Alexa (Department: 1723)

Chemistry: electrical and wave energy

Processes and products

Coating, forming or etching by sputtering

C204S192140, C429S400000

Reexamination Certificate

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08083907

ABSTRACT:
A hydrogen storage system using a coiled nano-foil hydride and methods for forming the hydrogen absorbing nano-foil coil without backing materials. Intercalation of hydrogen in metal hydrides allows for large amounts of hydrogen to be stored at atmospheric temperatures and pressures. Nano-films provide a large surface area for storage of hydrogen. Excessive heating of the system is avoided by use of a modified magnetron source, and the deposition rate is increased by employing stronger magnetic fields. The foil formed is capable of storage and of mechanical self-support without breakage and expansion up to 20% of its initial volume.

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