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School of Chemistry researchers are partnering with Rux Energy Pty Limited and the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) to develop new molecular materials capable of the highly efficient storage of hydrogen gas.

A critical challenge in the realisation of hydrogen-based energy cycles is the ability to store hydrogen gas safely and efficiently, said Professor Cameron Kepert.

For many applications, this requires looking beyond the use of ultra-high pressures or ultra-low temperatures, towards chemical solutions that operate under non-extreme conditions.

Our partnership with Rux Energy and ANSTO is developing new porous materials capable of storing large amounts of hydrogen per mass and volume, with the goal being to generate a library of materials that target individual hydrogen applications, spanning the smaller scale areas such as hydrogen vehicles all the way through to large-scale stationary storage and transport.

According to fellow group member Dr Lauren Macreadie, Australia is in a prime position to be at the forefront of global hydrogen storage and delivery due to its abundance of natural resources.

To make this an efficient and economical process, we need to have the means to implement safe hydrogen energy storage and delivery technologies, which is extremely important for future energy use and a global initiative, said Dr Macreadie.

This new technology we are collaborating on with our partners can address the current hydrogen storage challenges and pave a way for Australian hydrogen industries on a breadth of scale.

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