Hydrexia
Prototype hydrogen storage system
QSEIF Funding: $96,000
Project dates: 2005
Project details
Hydrexia produced a prototype hydrogen storage system using magnesium alloys developed by the University of Queensland.
About the technology
Two researchers at the University of Queensland, Professor Arne Dahle and Doctor Kazuhiro Nogita, discovered that a particular alloy, made of a mixture of magnesium, nickel and selected trace elements, can store two to three times more hydrogen by weight and volume than standard pressurised gas cylinders.
The manufacturing process used to produce these alloys is inherently low cost and scalable to commercial quantities.
Project status
Hydrexia is currently developing a prototype for commercialisation which they will test to ensure it meets commercial specifications and costings. Once the prototype has been tested, the company will go on to conduct extensive field testing before marketing the technology internationally.
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Last reviewed 27 March 2012
Last updated 5 April 2011