Sample Preparation and Mechanical Characterization of Nanoporous Activated Carbon Materials

Marco Straßburg

Sample Preparation and Mechanical Characterization of Nanoporous Activated Carbon Materials

Marco Straßburg

Chair of Functional Materials and Materials Systems (425)

Research output: Thesis › Master's Thesis

Abstract

Activated carbons are promising materials for hydrogen storage applications. While significant research has already been conducted regarding the adsorption properties of activated carbons, little is known about the effect of hydrogen charging and the typically present low operating temperatures on the mechanical properties of these materials. This work focused on investigating the mechanical properties of activated carbon granules and pellets by micromechanical experiments at room temperature. Therefore, two sample preparation methods were investigated, and their suitability for subsequent micromechanical experiments was evaluated.

Translated title of the contribution	Probenpräparation und Mechanische Charakterisierung von nanoporösem aktivierten Kohlenstoff
Original language	English
Qualification	Dipl.-Ing.
Awarding Institution	Montanuniversität
Supervisors/Advisors	Maier-Kiener, Verena, Supervisor (internal) Zeiler, Stefan, Co-Supervisor (internal) Kostoglou, Nikolaos, Co-Supervisor (internal)
Award date	11 Apr 2025
Publication status	Published - 2025

Bibliographical note

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Keywords

Activated carbon
nanoporous materials
nanoindentation
sample preperation

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