New material could help power the hydrogen economy

By Nina Notman2024-11-08T09:38:00

Signs for a hydrogen-powered bus refuelling station in Iceland

Source: © Martin Bond/Science Photo Library

Cryogenic cooling enables record hydrogen storage in new material

An international team of chemists has developed a new lightweight material that can store significant amounts of hydrogen. The material, a network of organic molecules arranged in a honeycomb structure, surpasses the US Department of Energy’s targets for hydrogen storage capacity and weight. This discovery represents a significant step forward in the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles and other clean energy technologies. Use this story and the accompanying summary slide for a real-world context when studying hydrogen fuel cells with your 14–16 learners.

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