Prediction of hydrogen absorption behavior in AB5 hydrogen storage alloys by electronic techniques

The AB(5) type alloys, such as LaNi5, are used as hydrogen storage materials. The search for new alloys for better hydrogenation process has been conducted. The role of the concentration of conduction electrons was investigated to discover new AB(5) storage alloys. The thermoelectric power-Seebeck coefficient-measurement is a technique used to investigate hydrogenation properties and as a tool in studying families of AB(5) compound. (C) 2004 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.