Enhancing hydrogen storage performance of magnesium-based materials: A review on nanostructuring and catalytic modification

作者：Chengguang Lang, Xiangdong Yao · 发表于：Journal of Magnesium and Alloys · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1016/j.jma.2025.01.015 · 被引用次数：91 · 研究领域：Hydrogen Storage and Materials、Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction、Magnesium Alloys: Properties and Applications

• The review comprehensively details recent advancements in nanostructuring techniques, illustrating how these approaches significantly enhance the hydrogen storage performance of magnesium-based materials by improving hydrogen absorption and desorption kinetics. • The review examines the role of various catalysts, including carbon-based materials, transition metals and alloys, and their composites, in lowering hydrogen absorption and desorption temperatures, thus improving the overall efficiency of magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials. • The review identifies current challenges and proposes future research directions, emphasizing the importance of theoretical modeling and the need for innovative solutions to address issues such as thermal conductivity, scaling, and practical application with fuel cells. Magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials are gaining significant attention due to their high hydrogen storage capacity and abundant availability. However, they encounter challenges, including slow hydrogen absorption and desorption kinetics and elevated operating temperatures. To address these issues, researchers have employed two main strategies: nanostructuring and the introduction of catalysts. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in the modification of MgH 2 , emphasizing the impact of nanostructuring on enhancing hydrogen storage performance. It also examines the role of various catalysts, including carbon-based materials, transiti...