Preparation of Pd/Ni foam catalyst and its catalytic performance in hydrogen production via hydrolysis of ethylenediamine bisborane

ANGI O. S., ÖZKAN G., ÖZKAN G.

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, cilt.204, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 204
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2025.153130
  • Dergi Adı: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Artic & Antarctic Regions, Chemical Abstracts Core, Chimica, Compendex, Environment Index, INSPEC
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Hydrogen production, Hydrolysis of ethylenediamine bisborane, Ni foam catalyst
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Ethylenediamine bisborane (EDAB) has a relatively high hydrogen content, which can be released via catalytic hydrolysis using a suitable catalyst. In this study, a Pd/Ni foam catalyst was prepared by first synthesizing nickel foam (Ni foam), followed by the deposition of palladium (Pd) onto its surface for hydrogen production via EDAB hydrolysis. The support material, Ni foam, was prepared using an electrochemical coating method, and the palladium loading was achieved through both electrochemical deposition and impregnation-reduction methods. For the hydrolysis of EDAB, an apparent activation energy as low as 30.88 kJ mol−1 was obtained. Furthermore, the Pd/Ni foam maintained 79.3 % of the hydrogen production rate (HGR) after five cycles, indicating favorable cycle stability.