A Key Challenge: Hydrogen Storage
While hydrogen refueling infrastructure is being developed, there is a key technological challenge that needs to be addressed to unlock hydrogen micromobility: storage. Incumbent approaches such as high-pressure storage require heavy tanks and energy-intensive compression infrastructure. Liquid hydrogen demands cryogenic conditions (-253°C) that are costly to maintain. Chemical and metal hydrides are typically very heavy and require thermal management systems to release hydrogen on demand at a proper rate. For scooters, cargo bikes, and shared fleets where weight, space, and fast refueling are critical, none of these options currently meets the full set of requirements. Instead of an incremental improvement, transformative technology is needed to enable hydrogen-powered mobility at scale.
How H2MOF is Enabling a Wider Adoption of Hydrogen in Micromobility
At H2MOF, we design nano-engineered reticular materials with atomic precision, leveraging decades of research by our founders, Nobel laureates Sir Fraser Stoddart and Prof. Omar Yaghi. Our solid-state storage technology stores hydrogen at low pressure and near-ambient temperature, removing the need for extreme conditions and the associated safety and energy efficiency challenges. Here are the main advantages:
- Avoid Safety Risks Related to High-Pressure or Cryogenic Storage. Our technology operates at pressure as low as 20 bar and at near-ambient temperature, which eliminates any safety risks associated with incumbent high-pressure or cryogenic hydrogen storage technologies.
- Lightweight, Compact and Efficient. Our technology delivers excellent gravimetric and volumetric storage densities which enables higher driving ranges with heavier payloads.
- Scalable Configurations. With the ability to house anywhere from a few grams to several kilograms of hydrogen, our modular system has the potential to support multiple mobility applications.
- Flexible Architectures for Improved Space Utilization. Our solid-state hydrogen storage technology allows for the design of conformable storage systems that can integrate seamlessly into any platform. This allows for better space utilization and optimal performance without sacrificing fuel capacity and weight.
- Efficient Refueling. Hydrogen vehicles with our solid-state storage can be refueled in minutes, enabling increased uptime compared to batteries.
The result is a storage system that is safe, more efficient, and easier to integrate into micromobility vehicles than traditional high-pressure or liquid hydrogen storage tanks. Overcoming the core challenges of existing hydrogen storage technologies, H2MOF’s solution can enable a wider adoption of hydrogen in micromobility.
Meet Us at Micromobility Europe in Berlin
We look forward to discussing this further with industry professionals at this year’s Micromobility Europe in Berlin, June 2-3. To connect, please reach out to Maria Chiara Mignani, our Product Market Specialist, or Magnus Bach, our VP of Business Development: Book a Meeting
