Chris Van de Walle

Higher education and research

The process of releasing stored hydrogen molecules from storage materials. Efficient dehydrogenation is vital for effective hydrogen fuel storage and deployment.

A material being researched for hydrogen storage in batteries due to its durability and higher storage density compared to conventional materials.

Computational modeling technique used to study dehydrogenation mechanisms and predict material behavior for hydrogen storage.

California

Research project at the University of California to understand hydrogen release kinetics and model dehydrogenation from aluminum hydride using computer simulations.

A material being researched for hydrogen energy storage applications. Computer simulations indicate it can release hydrogen quickly while maintaining safety margins.