Hydrogen Materials Compatibility Research

National laboratory research

Hydrogen materials research

Research

Study of how hydrogen affects polymeric seals and non-metallic materials used in hydrogen infrastructure.

Investigation of hydrogen effects on metallic materials and storage containers used in hydrogen systems.

Combination of computational modeling and experimental testing to design and select improved materials for hydrogen applications.

United States

A multi-laboratory research collaboration focused on improving the reliability and durability of hydrogen fuel infrastructure by identifying alternative and less costly materials that resist hydrogen-induced degradation.