The present application is generally directed to gas storage materials such as activated carbon comprising enhanced gas adsorption properties. The gas storage materials find utility in any number of gas storage applications. Methods for making the gas storage materials are also disclosed.

The present invention provides a hydrogen storage and release material including a two-dimensional hydrogen boride-containing sheet including a two-dimensional network containing n(H.sub.xB.sub.y) (n≥4, 0.001≤x/y≤0.999) having a molar ratio of boron to hydrogen from 1:0.999 to 1:0.001, the molar ratio being determined by thermal desorption spectroscopy, and mass measurement before and after a temperature rise, wherein the hydrogen storage and release material has: peaks derived from B1s of boron at 187.5±1.0 eV and 191.2±1.0 eV to 193±1.0 eV in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and a peak derived from a B—H stretching vibration at from 2400 cm.sup.−1 to 2600 cm.sup.−1 and also a peak derived from a B—H—B stretching vibration at from 1200 cm.sup.−1 to 1800 cm.sup.−1 in infrared spectroscopy.

A system for storing solid state hydrogen includes: a solid state hydrogen storage pellet including a magnetic material and storing solid state hydrogen therein; an inner container surrounding the solid state hydrogen storage pellet; and a coil surrounding the inner container, wherein when current is supplied to the coil, the current reacts with the magnetic material included in the solid state hydrogen storage pellet to form an induction magnetic field, thereby heating the solid state hydrogen storage pellet.

A process for producing a hydrogen storage means. Separate layers comprising a hydrogen-storing material and a heat-conducting material are introduced into a press mold. The separate layers of the hydrogen-storing material and the heat-conducting material are compressed together to generate a sandwich structure. The heat-conducting material, on use of the sandwich structure as hydrogen storage means, assumes the task of conducting heat.

The hydrogen storage product comprises one or more reduced-graphene oxide layers functionalized with a boron species and decorated with an alkali or alkaline earth metal. Each layer of the structure further comprises boron-oxygen functional groups comprising oxygen atoms bonded to boron atoms. The hydrogen storage product has a composition suitable for physisorption of hydrogen molecule, and operates to reversibly store hydrogen under operating conditions of low pressure and ambient temperature.

The present disclosure relates to a composite for hydrogen storage formed through lithiation and a method of preparing the same.

A hydrogen generator, a fuel pellet assembly for use in the hydrogen generator and a fuel cell system are disclosed. The hydrogen generator includes a housing having a lid pivotally connected to a base and a strip having a plurality of heaters on one side and a second plurality of heaters on the opposite side. A first cartridge is disposed on one side of the strip and a second cartridge is disposed on the opposite side. Each of the first and second cartridges has a plurality of fuel pellets, each including a hydrogen-containing material that will release hydrogen gas when heated. The heaters are selectively activated to heat one or more fuel pellets to initiate the release of hydrogen gas.

A hydrogen storage assembly includes at least one wafer formed of a substrate material that produces metal hydride when exposed to a hydrogen-rich carrier fluid. The wafer can be supported by a housing and arranged so that the hydrogen-rich carrier fluid can flow over a reaction surface of the wafer. At least one heating element can be arranged to transfer heat to the wafer to attain an operating temperature suitable for hydrogen charging on the reaction surface. A de-activation material may be provided on the reaction surface for inhibiting formation of surface oxide that impedes hydrogen absorption during charging and hydrogen desorption during discharging. The at least one wafer can include a plurality of monolithic plate wafers spaced apart about a central axis of the assembly. The at least one wafer can include a plurality of monolithic disc wafers in at least one stacked arrangement.

Provided are a novel heat utilization system and heat generating device that utilize an inexpensive, clean, and safe heat energy source. A heat utilization system 10 includes a heat-generating element 14 configured to generate heat by occluding and discharging hydrogen, a sealed container 15 having a first chamber 21 and a second chamber 22 partitioned by the heat-generating element 14, and a temperature adjustment unit 16 configured to adjust a temperature of the heat-generating element 14. The first chamber 21 and the second chamber 22 have different hydrogen pressures. The heat-generating element 14 includes a support element 61 made of at least one of a porous body, a hydrogen permeable film, and a proton conductor, and a multilayer film 62 supported by the support element 61. The multilayer film 62 has a first layer 71 made of a hydrogen storage metal or a hydrogen storage alloy and having a thickness of less than 1000 nm and a second layer 72 made of a hydrogen a hydrogen storage metal different from that of the first layer, a hydrogen storage alloy different from that of the first layer, or ceramics and having a thickness of less than 1000 nm.

Hydrogen energy systems for obtaining hydrogen gas from a solid storage medium using controlled laser beams. Also disclosed are systems for charging/recharging magnesium with hydrogen to obtain magnesium hydride. Other relatively safe systems assisting storage, transport and use (as in vehicles) of such solid storage mediums are disclosed.