Projects

Title

Innovative transfer of knowledge from the study of hydride mixtures from the laboratory to industrial enterprises.

Code

TQ26000122

Summary

Currently, three main methods of hydrogen storage are being considered: liquefaction and storage in thermally insulated containers, compression at high pressure and storage in pressure vessels, and storage in the solid phase – in the form of metal hydrides or adsorption in porous materials with a high specific surface area. The third method of hydrogen storage – storage in the solid phase – has somewhat different principles and requirements. Here, the greatest attention is paid to compounds of some metals with hydrogen – hydrides. These compounds are capable of absorbing significant amounts of hydrogen, exceeding commercial requirements. In particular, hydrides based on light metals (Mg, Ca, Li, Na, Al) are the focus of attention of departments developing materials for hydrogen storage. Several research and development departments are currently engaged in the search for hydrides with low decomposition temperatures and high hydrogen content. Effective systems capable of absorbing high amounts of hydrogen, approaching and in some cases even exceeding 10%, have already been designed. Examples include the hydrides MgH2, LiBH4, NaBH4, NaAlH4, Mg(AlH4)2 and others. Metal hydrides, which have experienced unprecedented development in recent years, are rightfully a current hit. However, the unconventional and often revolutionary properties of these materials also raise certain concerns. In recent years, we have increasingly encountered the term "new risks". This term was first used at the dawn of the 21st century in documents of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) and has significantly influenced not only the direction of research activities in the field of risk assessment, equipment inspection, and proposals for measures, but also the perception of occupational risks in a wide range of industrial sectors. The term' new risks' includes not only risks related to completely new technologies or materials, but also risks caused by social changes in the labor market, demographic and cultural developments within society, or the use of new work procedures or work organization. However, new risks can also include those that have been known for a long time but for which research results or practical experience have only recently confirmed that they are significantly underestimated or have been deliberately overlooked.

Start year

2026

End year

2028

Provider

Technology Agency of the Czech Republic