SCI和EI收录∣中国化工学会会刊

中国化学工程学报 ›› 2020, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (3): 854-863.DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2019.11.002

• Energy, Resources and Environmental Technology • 上一篇    下一篇

Electrodeposition of aluminum on needle cathode using AlCl3/urea molten salts at low-temperature and its application to hydrogen generation

Samikannu Prabu, Hong-wen Wang   

  1. Department of Chemistry, Chung-Yuan Christian University, Zhongli 320, Taiwan, China
  • 收稿日期:2019-08-05 修回日期:2019-10-15 出版日期:2020-03-28 发布日期:2020-06-11
  • 通讯作者: Samikannu Prabu
  • 基金资助:
    We appreciate the financial support from Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan, China Grant number: MOST 106-2113-M-033-008.

Electrodeposition of aluminum on needle cathode using AlCl3/urea molten salts at low-temperature and its application to hydrogen generation

Samikannu Prabu, Hong-wen Wang   

  1. Department of Chemistry, Chung-Yuan Christian University, Zhongli 320, Taiwan, China
  • Received:2019-08-05 Revised:2019-10-15 Online:2020-03-28 Published:2020-06-11
  • Contact: Samikannu Prabu
  • Supported by:
    We appreciate the financial support from Ministry of Science and Technology, Taiwan, China Grant number: MOST 106-2113-M-033-008.

摘要: The electrodeposition of aluminum (Al) was studied using two electrolyte solutions, such as anhydrous AlCl3-urea and hydrated AlCl3·6H2O-urea. A systematic examination using cell voltages 1.0-2.0 V was carried out at temperatures ((50-100)±2) ℃. A needle-shaped cathode was employed for the deposition of aluminum. A dendrite and particulate microstructure of Al were observed on the needle-shaped cathode. An improved condition for the manufacturing of small sizes and high purity of aluminum deposits was obtained. Pure Al with a current efficiency (yield) of 84%-99% was obtained from those of non-aqueous electrolytes and only of 8.6%-9.3% from those of hydrated electrolytes. The electrical conductivities of electrolytes remained considerable at ((50-100)±2) ℃. The improved aluminum powders were used for the reaction with water. The aluminum reacts with water at room temperature, producing pure H2 with 100% yield. The electrodeposited aluminum metal can be used as an excellent energy carrier.

关键词: Electrodepositions aluminum, Molten salt

Abstract: The electrodeposition of aluminum (Al) was studied using two electrolyte solutions, such as anhydrous AlCl3-urea and hydrated AlCl3·6H2O-urea. A systematic examination using cell voltages 1.0-2.0 V was carried out at temperatures ((50-100)±2) ℃. A needle-shaped cathode was employed for the deposition of aluminum. A dendrite and particulate microstructure of Al were observed on the needle-shaped cathode. An improved condition for the manufacturing of small sizes and high purity of aluminum deposits was obtained. Pure Al with a current efficiency (yield) of 84%-99% was obtained from those of non-aqueous electrolytes and only of 8.6%-9.3% from those of hydrated electrolytes. The electrical conductivities of electrolytes remained considerable at ((50-100)±2) ℃. The improved aluminum powders were used for the reaction with water. The aluminum reacts with water at room temperature, producing pure H2 with 100% yield. The electrodeposited aluminum metal can be used as an excellent energy carrier.

Key words: Electrodepositions aluminum, Molten salt