In this work ab initio calculations and Calphad modelling have been coupled to describe the effect of fluorine substitution on the thermodynamics of hydrogenation-dehydrogenation in simple hydrides (NaH, AlH3 and CaH2). These example systems have been used to discuss the conditions required for the formation of a stable hydride-fluoride solid solution necessary to obtain a reversible hydrogenation reaction. • PRIME NOVELTY STATEMENT In the submitted manuscript, we are reporting new results obtained coupling ab initio calculations with Calphad modeling. The goal is to describe the effect of fluorine substitution on the thermodynamics of hydrogenation-dehydrogenation in simple hydrides. NaH-NaF, CaH2-CaF2 and AlH3-AlF3 systems have been used as examples to describe the conditions required for the formation of a stable hydride-fluoride solid solution. Parameters necessary to obtain a reversible sorption reaction have been discussed.
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General CommentsThe manuscript reports on modelling studies (ab-initio and CALPHAD) (Brinks et al, J. Phys Chem C 112, 2008, 5658-5661). The authors should include this reference in the introduction.Suggested reference has been introduced in the text.
*) Modelling. Please provide reference for Eq. (2)A reference for Eq. (2) has been provided. English has been revised. The last sentence of page 1 has been shortened.
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