Grants and Contributions:

Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2018-2019).

In fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) that run on hydrogen, hydrogen and oxygen are combined to producex000D
energy, with the only byproduct being water. This clean, quiet technology has the potential to replacex000D
combustion engines in cars. However, one of the biggest impediments to broad adoption of fuel cell electricx000D
vehicles that run on hydrogen is the difficulty of storing hydrogen onboard. High pressure gas cylinders to storex000D
H2 gas or cryogenic tanks to store H2 liquid are heavy and reduce vehicle efficiency. One of the bestx000D
approaches for storing hydrogen in automobiles is to use lightweight, highly porous materials that adsorbx000D
hydrogen molecules onto their surfaces.x000D
In this proposal, we will work with our partner company to develop new porous materials with highx000D
hydrogen storage capacity. Once made, the materials will be characterized and evaluated with the goal ofx000D
making a material that can store ~5-6 wt.% of H2 at room temperature. If successful, this project could help tox000D
facilitate the spread of FCEVs, which would deliver great economic benefits, significant GHG reduction, andx000D
improved air quality for Canadians, which has lasting health benefits.