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Sustainable Research on Hydrogen Energy and Hydrogen Storage

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2026 | Viewed by 976

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Interests: material characterization; materials; mechanical properties; mechanical behavior of materials; microstructure; fatigue; steel
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Dear Colleagues,

As we confront the challenges of the global energy transition, hydrogen energy has emerged as a crucial technology for sustainable energy solutions. In my role as Guest Editor, I am committed to promoting the publication of innovative research that addresses the complexities of hydrogen energy.

Sharing our findings is vital; each published paper enriches our collective knowledge and fosters collaboration among researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers. I encourage, therefore, submissions that explore novel materials, innovative storage methods, and the economic and environmental implications of hydrogen technologies.

This Special Issue on “Hydrogen Energy and Hydrogen Storage” is dedicated to recent advances in research and development of all aspects concerning hydrogen energy technologies and solutions, such as compressed hydrogen storage, liquid hydrogen storage, chemical hydrogen storage, metal hydride storage, hydrogen transport over long and short distances, hydrogen mobility, and hydrogen refueling.  

We invite you to submit research articles or reviews on the latest research work in these areas, with emphasis on applications in all areas of science and engineering.

I look forward to receiving your contributions. 

Dr. Matthias Kuntz
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • compressed hydrogen storage
  • liquid hydrogen storage
  • chemical hydrogen storage
  • metal hydride storage
  • hydrogen transport over long and short distances
  • hydrogen mobility
  • hydrogen refueling

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Article
Mobile High Pressure Hydrogen Storage System for Subfloor Installation
by Matthias Kuntz and Martina Kagay
Sustainability 2026, 18(10), 4647; https://doi.org/10.3390/su18104647 - 7 May 2026
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The widespread adoption of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) is currently hindered by the significant cost and lack of geometric flexibility of conventional Type IV pressure vessels made from carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). These tanks are difficult to integrate into future [...] Read more.
The widespread adoption of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) is currently hindered by the significant cost and lack of geometric flexibility of conventional Type IV pressure vessels made from carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). These tanks are difficult to integrate into future vehicle platforms optimized for modular batteries. This study, therefore, presents a novel compressed hydrogen storage system (CHSS) based on a modular assembly of seamless steel cylinders. The objective of this approach is to create a design-flexible and cost-effective alternative that adapts to the limited installation space of modern electric vehicle architectures while offering a sustainability advantage through the high recyclability of steel. The system was specifically designed to meet the stringent requirements of the UNECE R134 regulation and subsequently subjected to rigorous experimental validation. The evaluation included all four test sequences required for component certification: Baseline Tests, Performance Durability Test, On-Road Performance Test and Fire Test. The successful validation demonstrates that the developed modular steel-based CHSS meets all relevant safety and performance requirements. It, therefore, represents a technically and economically promising technology that can make a decisive contribution to accelerating hydrogen mobility through its superior design flexibility and sustainability. Full article
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