Storage of hydrogen in floating catalytic carbon nanotubes after graphitizing

Abstract

Hydrogen storage under moderate pressure (∼10 MPa) and ambient temperature (∼25°C) in multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) prepared by the floating catalyst method is investigated. The capacity of hydrogen adsorption is evaluated based on both the nanotubes diameter and morphology. Indirect evidence indicates that hydrogen adsorption not only occurs on tube surface and interiors, but also in tube interlayers. The results show that the floating catalytic carbon nanotubes might be a candidate hydrogen storage material for fuel cell electric vehicles.