Several kinds of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) with different morphology were synthesized using catalytic decomposition of hydrocarbons over different metal catalysts.The products were characterized by TEM, HREM and SEM. Hydrogen adsorption properties of the MWNTs were investigated by volumetric measurement at room temperature under a modest pressure(6—7 MPa).The results indicate that both the structure of the MWNTs and the metal catalysts will affect the hydrogen adsorption capacity of the sample...
Multi-walled carbon nanotubes with uniform diameters and automatically assembled into densely aligned bundles prepared by a bulky yield and high purity were applied as hydrogen absorbant at room temperature under moderate pressure to absorb H_2. Both the surface of nanotubes and the interstitial space among tubes are possible sites for hydrogen molecules to adhere. The hydrogen uptake capacity is 0.82% (mass)and the interstitial position is considered as a promising site for hydrogen absorption.
