Chinese Journal of Applied Chemistry ›› 2023, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (12): 1601-1612.DOI: 10.19894/j.issn.1000-0518.230201

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Research Progress on Rare Earth Element Modified V-Based Solid Solution Hydrogen Storage Alloys

Quan-Bing REN1, Ming ZHONG1, Bo ZHENG1, Lan FENG1, Nan DING2(), Dong-Ming YIN2(), Yong CHENG2, Li-Min WANG2   

  1. 1.Jiangxi Jiangwu Haoyun High-tech Co. ?,Ltd. ,Nanchang 330095,China
    2.State Key Laboratory of Rare Earth Resources Utilization,Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry,Chinese Academy of Sciences,Changchun 130022,China
  • Received:2023-07-12 Accepted:2023-10-23 Published:2023-12-01 Online:2024-01-03
  • Contact: Nan DING,Dong-Ming YIN
  • About author:dingnan@ciac.ac.cn
    dmyin@ciac.ac.cn
  • Supported by:
    the National Key R&D Program of China(2021YFB4000604);the Key R&D Projects of Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Development Plan(20230201125GX)

Abstract:

V-based solid solution hydrogen storage alloys possess BCC structures and have the weight hydrogen storage capacity of above 3.8% and the charge/discharge capacity of 1052 mA·h/g, which is superior to series alloys such as AB2 type and AB5 type. They exhibit high hydrogen solubility and diffusion coefficients at ambient temperature and pressure, therefore, and have a broad application prospect in the field of hydrogen storage and transport system as well as hydrogen energy supply. However, V-based solid solution alloys suffer from difficult activation, harsh hydrogen release conditions, short cycle life and oxygen sensitivity and oxidation. Studies have shown that rare earths have a positive effect on modifying various solid-state hydrogen storage materials. The inclusion of rare earth elements in V-based solid solution alloys through elemental substitution or doping produces a vigorously active second phase of rare earths or rare earth oxides, substantially enhancing the material's capacity for hydrogen absorption and desorption, cycling durability, and anti-toxicity characteristics. Simultaneously, it decreases the oxygen content and enhances the activity properties of materials. In terms of electrochemical performance, the addition of rare earth elements can significantly improve the cycle stability, corrosion resistance and high rate discharge performance of the alloy electrode. Therefore, rare earth element substitution is a well-established method for achieving practical applications of V-based solid solution hydrogen storage materials. This report presents the recent research status of rare earth-modified V-based solid solution hydrogen storage alloys, with a focus on summarizing the rare earth elements' mechanism of action and providing an outlook for future key research directions.

Key words: Vanadium-based solid solution alloys, Rare earth element, Hydrogen storage performance

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