MIXED METAL BOROHYDRIDES

摘要

The invention relates to mixed metal borohydrides used for solid hydrogen storage. The mixed metal borohydrides are synthesized through solution synthesis using multiple metal borohydrides. First and second precursor solutions are prepared and combined to create a mixture in which the mixed metal borohydride is formed. The solvent is removed, leaving the mixed metal borohydride. The first precursor solution consisting essentially of lithium borohydride, and the second precursor solution consisting essentially of a borohydride compound containing one or more metal cations selected from the group of metals consisting of sodium, magnesium, calcium and titanium.

主权项

1. A method of producing a mixed metal borohydride comprising:
preparing a first precursor solution consisting essentially of a homometallic borohydride compound and a solvent, the homometallic borohydride being lithium borohydride; preparing a second precursor solution consisting essentially of a borohydride compound containing one or more metal cations selected from the group of metals consisting of sodium, magnesium, calcium and titanium; combining the first and second precursor solutions to create a mixture; forming the mixed metal borohydride in the mixture; and, removing the solvent from the mixture containing the mixed metal borohydride to produce a solid mixed metal borohydride.