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Another nanoscale perspective of reticular materials
capacities relative to their weight and volume due to their high surface areas and tunable pore sizes . to bulk gas transportation and on-board hydrogen storage in mobility applications .
The porous structure of reticular materials allows for the densification of hydrogen within their framework at much lower pressures than those required for compressed gas storage . In fact , thanks to the properties of these novel reticular materials , the hydrogen storage density on both the gravimetric and volumetric levels is competitive with that of a high-pressure tank at 700 bar , despite the fact that the reticular technology operates at much lower pressures and temperatures .
By adjusting the composition of the reticular materials , researchers can optimize them for specific hydrogen storage needs . Armed with the deep insight of Sir Fraser Stoddart – a Nobel laureate in 2016 for the design and synthesis of molecular machines – and a co-founder of H2MOF , we are in an excellent position to achieve this .
This flexibility allows hydrogen storage systems based on reticular materials to be tailored for specific applications , from stationary grid storage
Conclusion
Solid-state hydrogen storage based on reticular materials represents a significant leap forward in the hydrogen value chain , offering a safe , costeffective , and scalable alternative to traditional storage methods . By operating at low pressures and near-ambient temperatures , reticular materials overcome many of the limitations of compressed gas , cryogenic liquids , and metal hydrides , making them an attractive solution for hydrogen storage in stationary applications , gas transportation , and mobile applications .
As the technology continues to mature , reticular materials will play a critical role in enabling the widespread adoption of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier , unlocking new possibilities for transportation , industrial storage , and grid applications . Their unique properties , combined with the flexibility of their design , make storage systems based on reticular materials one of the most promising developments in the field of hydrogen storage .
24 Hydrogen Tech World | Issue 20 | February 2025