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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3969/j.issn.1000-5641.2023.02.018

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Surface-modified aluminum used for hydrogen generation and aqueous contaminant removal

  • Yang YANG ,
  • Zhenyan DENG ,
  • Xiaohan GUO ,
  • Genwang MA ,
  • Weizhuo GAI
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  • 1. Department of Physics, Shanghai University, Shanghai　200444, China
    2. College of Physics and Electronic Information, Luoyang Normal University, Luoyang, Henan　471934, China

Received date: 2021-10-13

  Accepted date: 2022-03-24

  Online published: 2023-03-23

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Abstract

Aluminum (Al) used for hydrogen generation and aqueous contaminant removal has been widely studied given its abundance and low redox potential; the reduction ability of Al, moreover, is restricted by the passive surface oxide film on Al particles. In addition to common Al surface treatment methods, such as acid/alkali washing, alloying, and mechanical ball-milling, Al surface modification technology arising in recent years has also been confirmed as an efficient Al activation method given its economical cost and benign manufacturing process. In this study, the merits and disadvantages of surface modification relative to other Al surface treatment methods were highlighted by reviewing existing research on the application of Al surface modification in hydrogen generation and aqueous contaminant removal. In addition, the paper presents an outlook on Al surface modification technology used for hydrogen generation and aqueous contaminant removal to promote the study of related processes.

Key words： aluminum; surface modification; hydrogen generation; contaminant removal

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Yang YANG , Zhenyan DENG , Xiaohan GUO , Genwang MA , Weizhuo GAI . Surface-modified aluminum used for hydrogen generation and aqueous contaminant removal[J]. Journal of East China Normal University(Natural Science), 2023 , 2023(2) : 168 -182 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-5641.2023.02.018

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