| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1323257 | Journal of Organometallic Chemistry | 2015 | 6 Pages |
•Serendipitous discovery.•Formulation and characterization.•Formation mechanism and preparation.•Relationship with ammonia borane.
The diammoniate of diborane ([H2B(NH3)2][BH4], DADB) is an ionic dimer of ammonia borane (H3NBH3, AB). It has received much less attention in the past few decades than AB, although it has the same high hydrogen content (19.6%). In this review, the important events in the development of DADB are summarized: its serendipitous discovery, formulation, characterization, formation mechanism, preparation, and relationship with AB. Focus is given to its competing formation with AB and potential application as a hydrogen storage medium.
Graphical abstractThe important events in the development of DADB: serendipitous discovery, formulation, characterization, formation mechanism, properties, preparation, and conversion with AB.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide
