Langmi, Henrietta W2018-10-192018-10-192018-08Langmi, H.W. 2018. Amide-hydride systems for hydrogen storage. Hydrogen Storage: Preparation, Applications and Technology, p. 33-51978-1-53614-221-1https://novapublishers.com/shop/hydrogen-storage-preparation-applications-and-technology/http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10480Copyright: 2018 Nova Publishers. Due to copyright restrictions, the attached PDF file only contains the abstract of the full text item. For access to the full text item, please consult the publisher's website. The definitive version of the work can be accessed via https://novapublishers.com/shop/hydrogen-storage-preparation-applications-and-technology/The lack of safe, reliable and efficient hydrogen storage systems remains one of the key obstacles to the hydrogen economy. Amide-hydride systems are a promising class of hydrogen storage materials particularly for vehicular applications. This is because these systems possess relatively high hydrogen storage capacities and release hydrogen under moderate conditions. However, they generally suffer from poor kinetics and their thermodynamic properties still need to be improved, in addition to clearly understanding their reaction mechanisms. A wide range of amide-hydride systems have been studied since the first investigation of the reversible hydrogen uptake of lithium nitride was reported in 2002. Research efforts are being made to enhance the hydrogen storage performances of these amide-hydride systems through various strategies such as addition of catalysts and modifying the composition, amongst others. This chapter will provide an overview of select amide-hydride systems with a focus on the advances made towards improving the hydrogen storage properties of these systems.enHydrogen storageAmide-hydrideLithium nitrideBook ChapterLangmi, H. W. (2018). Hydrogen Storage: Preparation, Applications and Technology., <i>Worklist;21447</i> Nova Science Publishers. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10480Langmi, Henrietta W. "Hydrogen Storage: Preparation, Applications and Technology" In <i>WORKLIST;21447</i>, n.p.: Nova Science Publishers. 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10480.Langmi HW. Hydrogen Storage: Preparation, Applications and Technology.. Worklist;21447. [place unknown]: Nova Science Publishers; 2018. [cited yyyy month dd]. http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10480.TY - Book Chapter AU - Langmi, Henrietta W AB - The lack of safe, reliable and efficient hydrogen storage systems remains one of the key obstacles to the hydrogen economy. Amide-hydride systems are a promising class of hydrogen storage materials particularly for vehicular applications. This is because these systems possess relatively high hydrogen storage capacities and release hydrogen under moderate conditions. However, they generally suffer from poor kinetics and their thermodynamic properties still need to be improved, in addition to clearly understanding their reaction mechanisms. A wide range of amide-hydride systems have been studied since the first investigation of the reversible hydrogen uptake of lithium nitride was reported in 2002. Research efforts are being made to enhance the hydrogen storage performances of these amide-hydride systems through various strategies such as addition of catalysts and modifying the composition, amongst others. This chapter will provide an overview of select amide-hydride systems with a focus on the advances made towards improving the hydrogen storage properties of these systems. DA - 2018-08 DB - ResearchSpace DP - CSIR KW - Hydrogen storage KW - Amide-hydride KW - Lithium nitride LK - https://researchspace.csir.co.za PY - 2018 SM - 978-1-53614-221-1 T1 - Hydrogen Storage: Preparation, Applications and Technology TI - Hydrogen Storage: Preparation, Applications and Technology UR - http://hdl.handle.net/10204/10480 ER -