Characteristics of materials that can store hydrogen

What are materials based hydrogen storage?

Among the materials-based storage, liquid organic hydrogen carriers and metal hydrides are two hydrogen storage reliant on materials technologies that offer exciting qualities, making them suitable for certain applications, even in storage at a large scale.

What are the advantages of using hydrogen storage materials?

Hydrogen storage materials can safely store the higher density of hydrogen compared to the gaseous and liquid hydrogen storage systems. Therefore, the systems using the hydrogen storage materials are considered as the most suitable for not only on-board application but also stationary uses [1,3–6].

Should hydrogen storage materials be reversible?

Practical issues with the storage of hydrogen in both gas and liquid form appear to make reversible solid state hydrogen storage the most promising potential solution. Hydrogen Storage Materials addresses the characterisation of the hydrogen storage properties of the materials that are currently being considered for this purpose.

How are hydrogen storage materials categorized?

Hydrogen storage materials are categorized by the types of hydrogen sorption, which are physisorption and chemisorption. For hydrogen storage materials via physisorption, materials with high surface area are generally used.

What are the different types of hydrogen storage solutions?

Crucially, the development of compact, lightweight, safe, and cost-effective storage solutions is vital for realizing a hydrogen economy. Various storage methods, including compressed gas, liquefied hydrogen, cryo-compressed storage, underground storage, and solid-state storage (material-based), each present unique advantages and challenges.

Are MOF-based materials suitable for hydrogen storage?

MOF-based materials are promising for hydrogen generation and storage, but their properties and storage capacities are significantly influenced by synthesis techniques. Furthermore, the hydrogen uptake capacity is directly influenced by the applied pressure, which in turn increases the costs of storage tanks.