Researchers Aim To Mitigate Impact Of Unintended Hydrogen Leaks By Examining 'Embrittlement' Issues
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 20:28
in Physics & Chemistry
Materials researchers across the globe have fervently been working to find the ideal hydrogen storage material, one that will safely and efficiently provide the needed range and running time for fuel cell vehicles. But a separate issue -- hydrogen "embrittlement" -- is an equally challenging technical hurdle that has gone largely unnoticed by the general public.