Catalytic and Materials Methods for Recyclable H2 Storage Strategies

However, hydrogen storage is difficult) due to the poor density of gaseous hydrogen under ambient conditions. Many possibilities have been investigated to increase the energy per volume ratio of
hydrogen, including high pressure tanks, cryogenic conditions or the development of alternative hydrogen storage materials. The local company Hydrogen In Motion is developing new materials for
H2 storage and is looking to explore amine boranes as alternative rechargeable materials. A new 2-D material with promising H2 storage characteristics has been developed and research into the scalable synthesis ofthis material will be explored. A complementary approach focusing on molecular H2 storage will take advantage of dehydrogenation/rehydrogenation of amine boranes with inexpensive, low toxicity early transition metal catalysts.

Faculty Supervisor:

Laurel Schafer

Student:

Partner:

Hydrogen in Motion

Discipline:

Physics

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

Program: