Advanced Nanomaterials for Gaseous Storage
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Advanced Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editor
Interests: solid-state physics; materials physics; nanomaterials; hydrogen-storage materials; amorphous alloys; quasicrystalline alloys
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Dear Colleagues,
In today’s world, the importance of gas storage in solid materials is constantly increasing. Gas storage and separation technologies find applications in energy storage, medicine, biology, and particularly environmental protection, and they are crucial in addressing global issues such as greenhouse gas reduction, clean energy development, and the control of toxic gases. Highly porous materials such as metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), zeolites, carbon-based substances, and polymers are capable of storing various gases, including greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, energy-related gases like hydrogen and methane, and toxic gases such as carbon monoxide and ammonia. However, a key challenge remains in the design of materials with a sufficiently large adsorption capacity, a controlled gas-release rate, durability, and reusability. The chemical diversity of gases requires the selection of porous materials with properties that precisely correspond to their specific intended purpose.
Furthermore, hydrogen storage, a key component of future energy systems, presents a number of significant technical and safety challenges. Materials applied for hydrogen storage can be categorized into four main types: metal hydrides, light metal hydrides, complex chemical hydrides, and nanostructured materials that adsorb hydrogen molecules. Among these, metal hydrides are particularly noteworthy due to their ability to reversibly absorb and release hydrogen, which allows for the efficient storage of gas and thermal energy. When combined with PEM fuel cells, metal hydride-based systems offer compact, safe, and practical solutions for green energy storage and supply. Moreover, their ability to utilize waste heat further enhances their potential for commercial applications in sustainable hydrogen energy technologies.
This Special Issue welcomes contributions focused on the characterization of solids designed for gaseous storage, including highly porous and other types of adsorbent nanomaterials.
Dr. Joanna Czub
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- gas storage
- hydrogen storage
- metal-organic frameworks
- zeolites
- carbon materials
- polymers
- metal hydrides
- light metal hydrides
- nanomaterials
- porous materials
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