Electrochemical characterization of negative electrodes consisting of surface-modified Zr0.9Ti0.1(Ni1.1Co0.1Mn0.5V0.2Cr0.1)x Laves-phase alloys |
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Authors: | Masao Matsuoka Tsuyoshi Matsuda June Tamaki Yoshifumi Yamamoto and Chiaki Iwakura |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Applied Chemistry, Ritsumeikan University, Nojihigashi, Kusatusu, Shiga 525-8577, Japan;(2) Department of Applied Chemistry, Osaka Prefecture University, Sakai, Osaka 599-8531, Japan |
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Abstract: | Laves-phase hydrogen storage alloy has a high potential for use as negative electrode material as alternative for the misch-metal-based
material. In order to improve the energy density and the rate capability of negative electrode, chemical and mechanical modification
of Lavesphase alloy with different stoichiometric ratios was carried out. Discharge capacity and high-rate dischargeabilty
was evaluated by electrochemical methods and the characterization of Laves-phase alloy was made by X-ray diffraction, SEM
observation and PCT measurement. The best result in discharge capacity could be obtained for stoichiometric Laves-phase alloy
with a composition of Zr0.9Ti0.1Ni1.1Co0.1Mn0.5V0.2Cr0.1 by boiling in 10 M KOH solution. On the other hand, the high-rate dischargeability was increased remarkably by introducing
mechanical grinding before alkali treatment. The cause for improved performance was discussed on the basis of thermodynamic
stability of metal hydride and changes in crystal structure and surface morphology influencing on diffusion coefficient and
diffusion path length of hydrogen. |
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Keywords: | Laves phase electrode discharge capacity dischargeability |
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