Being the first element to form, hydrogen holds clues about the distribution of matter in our universe. Normally a gas, hydrogen exists as a solid under ultra-high-pressure conditions commonly found ...

Ishikawa, Japan - Superconductivity is the disappearance of electrical resistance in certain materials below a certain temperature, known as “transition temperature.” The phenomenon has tremendous ...

(Nanowerk News) Hydrogen energy has emerged as a promising alternative to fossil fuels, offering a clean and sustainable energy source. However, the development of low-cost and efficient catalysts for ...

A group of researchers has identified the key stumbling block of a common solid-state hydrogen material, paving the way for future design guidelines and widespread commercial use. Details of their ...

Researchers show that by controlling the magnetic properties of hydrogen-storage alloys, it is possible to design materials that are both thermodynamically stable and capable of storing large amounts ...

Hydrogen fuels represent a clean energy option, but a major hurdle in making its use more mainstream is efficient storage. Hydrogen storage requires either extremely high-pressure tanks or extremely ...

Hydrogen enthusiasts talk about H 2 as a central currency in the nascent sustainable economy. But, it’s not so straightforward. Among several challenges is the difficulty of storing and transporting ...

Hydrogen storage technologies are an essential element of the transition to alternative fuels and net zero carbon emissions. These technologies require the design of suitable advanced materials which ...

Since the discovery of low-temperature superconductors, there has been an ongoing effort to realize superconductivity at room temperatures with low cooling costs. Crystalline materials containing ...