Abstract
KZn(BH4)Cl-2, synthesized for the first time, contains a heteroleptic complex anion [Zn(BH4)Cl-2](-), extending the structural diversity of metal borohydrides. In-situ synchrotron powder diffraction, NMR and Raman spectroscopy were used to characterize KZn(BH4)Cl-2 and to evaluate the mechanism for its thermal decomposition. The title compound decomposes at a significantly lower temperature than KBH4 and may be used for inspiration for the design of novel hydrogen storage materials. Combining different ligands in modified metal borohydrides is proposed as a way to adjust stability with respect to hydrogen desorption.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1608-1612 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 2010 |
Keywords
- Solid-phase synthesis
- Hydrides
- Transition metals
- Solid-state structures
- X-ray diffraction