Design a well-dispersed Ag-based/CoFe2O4–CNT catalyst for hydrogen production via NaBH4 hydrolysis

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National Research Foundation of Korea

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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.08.486

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M. O. Abdel-Salam, Youngsoo Kim, Yasser M. Moustafa, Taeho Yoon

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Research Article

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Ceramics International

Publication Date

11-15-2024

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10.1016/j.ceramint.2024.08.486

Abstract

Green hydrogen is a crucial element in the hydrogen value chain, encompassing hydrogen production, transportation, storage, and application. The production of green hydrogen via NaBH4 hydrolysis (SBH) entails a high cost. However, the fast kinetics of this process with a catalyst compensate for the substantial cost, especially in specific applications, such as local or intermittent use. Silver is known for its excellent catalytic properties. Its high catalytic activity is a key factor in achieving efficient hydrogen generation from (SBH). In this study, a nanocomposite catalyst composed of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs), CoFe2O4, and carbon nanotubes (CNT) was investigated to demonstrate an effective catalyst design approach to achieve enhanced hydrogen generation performance. The H2 production rate in the presence of Ag-based/CoFe2O4–CNT was 320 mL min−1 g−1, and the apparent activation energy was 14.7 kJ mol−1, superior to that of Ag-based catalysts reported in the literature. Analyses of the observed outcomes revealed that the CNT was decorated with well-dispersed AgNPs and CoFe2O4 nanoparticles. The synergistic effects of AgNPs, CoFe2O4, and CNT were demonstrated by analyzing the kinetic behaviour of each component based on systematic comparisons. Furthermore, the paramagnetic property of CoFe2O4 enables harvesting of the catalyst using an external magnetic field, and it was verified that the reactivity of the collected catalyst was maintained throughout seven successive cycles. The outstanding catalytic performance of Ag/CoFe2O4–CNT should be attributed to the uniform dispersion of nanoparticles on the CNT surface. Furthermore, our key approach for developing efficient Ag-based carbon advanced catalysts for SBH in the future is to ensure their suitability for industrial applications.

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