MgH2Insights Used for Hydrogen Storage and Catalysis: Preparation, Characterization and Mechanism

Abstract

Magnesium is a rich element on earth, with high reversible, cycle stability and antitoxicity, low cost, and high-volume hydrogen capacity, its theoretical hydrogen storage capacity up to 7.6 wt %. Magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials are considered as one of the most promising hydrogen storage media. However, due to its high thermodynamic stability and slow hydrogen adsorption kinetics, the high adsorption temperature and long adsorption time limit its practical application. In order to overcome the thermodynamic and kinetic obstacles of magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials in practical application and improve the hydrogen storage performance of MgH2, catalytic modification is a very effective method at present. This review summarizes the preparation methods, characterization methods and reaction basis of various catalysts modified by MgH2. Finally, we analyze the development trend of various catalysts in the future, as well as the application prospects.