Review of Carbon High Storage Efficient Material in Hydrogen Storage for New Energy Vehicles

Authors

  • Xinghao Ye School of chemical engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 201400, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/s0d7rm71

Keywords:

Hydrogen storage, Graphene, CNTs, MOFs.

Abstract

With the rapid development of new energy vehicles, research on efficient hydrogen storage materials has become a top priority. This article reviews the hydrogen storage mechanisms, performance, challenges, and future trends of three materials: graphene, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Graphene theoretically boasts an extremely high specific surface area and hydrogen storage capacity, but it is limited by the weak van der Waals forces among the material and hydrogen molecules; CNTs achieve ideal functionalities through functionalization at a low cost, but they have poor solubility, and the modified structures may have defects; porous structure of MOFs could be designed, showing great potential as hydrogen storage materials at room temperature, but they have very poor stability and are also expensive. Combining these materials, retaining their advantages while addressing their shortcomings might be an excellent solution.

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Published

28-10-2025

How to Cite

Ye, X. (2025). Review of Carbon High Storage Efficient Material in Hydrogen Storage for New Energy Vehicles. Highlights in Science, Engineering and Technology, 157, 133-141. https://doi.org/10.54097/s0d7rm71