Synthesis of boron nitride nanofibers and measurement of their hydrogen uptake capacity

The synthesis of boron nitride nanofibers and measurement of their hydrogen uptake capacity was described by using electron energy loss spectroscopy. The hydrogen uptake capacity was compared with respect to BN multiwalled or bamboo-like nanotubes under the similar experimental conditions. The hydrogen uptake capacity measurements revealed that the fibers could adsorb 2.9 wt% hydrogen under ∼10 MPa at room temperature.