Advances in Hydrogen Storage and Transportation Equipment
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A5: Hydrogen Energy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 24 April 2026 | Viewed by 105
Special Issue Editors
Interests: liquid hydrogen storage; CFRP vessel
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global transition toward a hydrogen-based energy system demands technological innovations that ensure the safe, reliable and efficient storage and transportation of hydrogen. Owing to hydrogen’s unique physicochemical characteristics—such as high diffusivity, a wide flammability range and strong propensity for material embrittlement—the integrity and durability of storage vessels, pipelines and transfer infrastructures present major engineering challenges. This Special Issue, “Advances in Hydrogen Storage and Transportation Equipment,” aims to highlight recent advancements that address these challenges through multidisciplinary approaches combining materials science, structural mechanics, system design and intelligent monitoring.
The scope of this issue encompasses novel hydrogen-resistant materials and coatings, advanced design methodologies for high-pressure vessels and pipelines, mechanisms of hydrogen-induced degradation and cutting-edge safety assurance techniques. Emphasis is also placed on emerging digital and data-driven solutions, including AI-assisted safety evaluation, digital twins for structural health management and predictive maintenance frameworks.
By integrating fundamental research with engineering practice and industrial case studies, this Special Issue seeks to promote innovative strategies that enhance the safety, resilience and sustainability of hydrogen infrastructure. Contributions from academia, research institutes, industry and regulatory organizations are invited to advance the scientific and technological foundations of next-generation hydrogen storage and transportation systems.
Dr. Yan Yan
Dr. Zhan Xu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hydrogen storage
- hydrogen transportation
- hydrogen infrastructure
- hydrogen systems
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