Novel Hydrogen-Evolving Polymer-Capped Aluminum Nanoparticles, Composites, and Methods of Synthesis Using Lithium Aluminum Hydride
AssigneeSaint Louis University
InventorsPaul A. Jelliss, Steven W. Buckner, Brandon J. Thomas
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Abstract
In some aspects, the present disclosure also provides new Al—Li3AlH6 nanocomposite materials, as well as methods of using LiAlH4 to produce Al nanoparticles, Li3AlH6 nanoparticles, or Al—Li3AlH6 nanocomposite materials.
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A nanomaterial comprising a homogenous mixture of lithium alanate nanoparticles comprising a nanoparticle core diameter from about 20 to about 40 nm and aluminum nanoparticles comprising a nanoparticle core diameter from about 15 to about 40 nm.
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A method of producing aluminum containing nanoparticles comprising:
- a) dissolving lithium aluminum hydride in a solvent;
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- b) admixing a titanium compound to the lithium aluminum hydride.
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