By a bottom-up approach, we have self-assembled MgH2 and functional poly(styrene) into a unique hybrid structure of MgH2 nanoparticles stabilized via confinement within MgH2 nanotubes. This self-assembled nanostructure is capable of storing hydrogen from room temperature to 573 K. These findings demonstrate the powerful potential of a bottom-up approach in designing materials at the molecular level with pre-programmable physical and chemical properties that can dictate hydrogen storage and release.

Self-assembled of MgH<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles at MgH<sub>2</sub> nanotubes linking architecture to hydrogen release

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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Self-assembled of MgH2 nanoparticles at MgH2 nanotubes linking architecture to hydrogen release

Self-assembled of MgH₂ nanoparticles at MgH₂ nanotubes linking architecture to hydrogen release