Breakthrough in hydrogen-magnesium energy storage technology

Could a magnesium-based alloy be a breakthrough in hydrogen technology?

Building on decades of experience in hydrogen and hydrogen isotope research, as well as catalyst development, the talented team in CNL’s Hydrogen Technologies Branch have recently achieved a breakthrough which appears to meet all of these criteria: a magnesium-based alloy.

What are magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials?

Magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials represent a hydrogen storage technology with broad application prospects. As the global energy crisis and environmental pollution issues become increasingly severe, hydrogen, as a clean and efficient energy source, has garnered growing attention.

What is a breakthrough in solid hydrogen storage technology?

Breakthrough in Solid Hydrogen Storage Technology: Taiwan Tech's Professor Huang develops magnesium composites for green industry innovation. Breakthrough in Solid Hydrogen Storage Technology: Taiwan Tech's Professor Huang develops magnesium composites for green industry innovation.

What are the advantages of magnesium based hydrogen storage?

Overall, the cost of solid-state hydrogen storage using magnesium-based materials is several times lower than high-pressure gaseous or liquefied hydrogen storage. This cost advantage could motivate industries with high energy consumption, such as the semiconductor and chemical manufacturing sectors, to invest in hydrogen power generation.

Can a solid-state hydrogen storage technology be used to transport hydrogen?

However, the storage and transportation of hydrogen pose significant challenges for the large-scale development of the hydrogen energy industry. Professor HUANG Song-Jeng, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has developed an innovative solid-state hydrogen storage technology utilizing magnesium-based composite materials.

Can magnesium based hydrogen storage materials be used at low temperatures?

Magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials have emerged as one of the most promising candidates due to their high hydrogen storage density and low cost. However, their application at low temperatures is hindered by challenges such as thermodynamic stability, complex activation processes, elevated dissociation temperatures, and sluggish kinetics.