Metamaterials Engineered Design of MOFs for Ultra-efficient and Sustainable Adsorption-based Hydrogen storage - MEDUSAH

Project summary

Rationale / Needs to be addressed: Hydrogen storage for stationary applications lacks cost-effective, safe, and scalable options. Existing technologies are energy-intensive or unsuitable for near-ambient conditions, limiting their application in refueling stations and energy grids.
Objectives: MEDUSAH seeks to create a hydrogen storage system utilizing machine learning for MOFs and metamaterials engineered tank . It aims for high volumetric (>36 g/L) and gravimetric (>4%wt) uptake at temperatures above -5°C while minimizing costs and environmental impact through green chemistry and thermally optimized storage devices.
Potential applications: The technology is designed for stationary hydrogen storage in refuelling stations, supporting both light and heavy-duty transport and grid decarbonization.
Impact and potential benefits: MEDUSAH will advance TRL 2 to TRL 4, enabling safer, cost-effective hydrogen storage (<15 $/kWh).