Task 40: Energy Storage and conversion based on hydrogen

Brief

Task 40 addresses energy storage and conversion based on hydrogen by developing reversible or regenerative hydrogen storage materials. In these materials, the quantitative targets for hydrogen storage capacities and operation temperatures depend strongly on the different application objectives, e.g. mobile systems, transport and distribution, or stationary storage systems. The fundamental understanding of hydrogen storage mechanisms is the key for a breakthrough in the development of materials with improved properties. For example, the effect of catalysts is not yet understood in complex or liquid hydrides, even though catalysts are important for the hydrogenation/dehydrogenation processes. For technical applications, a combined understanding of both fundamental and engineering aspects is important. The development of new materials and systems for energy storage and conversion based on hydrogen, including hydrogen, electrochemical and heat storage, will involve strong international collaborations within the Task 40.