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Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology

 

SHIMIZU, Yoshihiro

SHIMIZU, Yoshihiro
Name
SHIMIZU, Yoshihiro
Affiliation and course name
Ryukoku University Graduate School
Degree
Dr. Eng
Research field
Inorganic Materials Chemistry
研究課題(長期)
Sustainable Hydrogen Storage and Utilization
研究課題(短期)
Improvement of Hydrogen Absorption and Desorption Properties of Hydrogen Storage Materials

Research theme

The objective of my research is to achieve sustainable hydrogen storage and utilization. In particular, the focus is on improving the hydrogen absorption and desorption properties of hydrogen storage materials. Magnesium (Mg) is one of an attractive hydrogen storage material due to its high storage capacity (7.6 mass%). However, the hydrogen absorption and desorption kinetics of Mg are slow and require high temperatures. Solid oxides have been investigated as catalysts to improve Mg kinetics. Additionally, the mixed state of these materials from the perspective of microscopic structural evaluation using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) has been investigated. Studies on the thermodynamics of hydrogen absorption and desorption in hydrogen storage materials, as well as on batteries, are also part of my research.

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