Project Info

Hydrogen Storage and Delivery in Porous Frameworks

C. Michael McGuirk | cmmcguirk@mines.edu

Hydrogen has been proposed as an alternative fuel to petroleum. Yet, owing to it low density, hydrogen is currently uneconomical to ship and use. This project seeks to develop advanced porous materials capable of storing hydrogen in a high density state without the requirement of high pressures or low temperatures, making it a more viable alternative to fossil fuels.

For more information:
https://www.hymarc.org/

Student Preparation

Qualifications

Chemistry and/or Chemical Engineering major

Student is required to attend the basic lab safety training offered by Environmental Health and Safety at Mines.

Time Commitment

8-10 hours/week

Skills/Techniques Gained

-chemical synthesis
-x-ray crystallography
-gas adsorption measurements
-NMR spectroscopy

Mentoring Plan

Students will directly interact with the Professor and a post-doctoral researcher in the laboratory.
Students will have one-on-one meetings with the professor.
Students will present their research progress on a regular basis during group meetings.