Reference number : GC-2017-Q4-01138, amendment number : , agreement type : G, recipient legal name : MacLachlan, Mark (The University of British Columbia), recipient country : CA, recipient province : nan, recipient city : British Columbia|Colombie-Britannique, recipient postal code : nan, program name english : Engage Grants for universities, program name french : Subventions d'engagement partenarial pour les universités, program purpose english : In fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) that run on hydrogen, hydrogen and oxygen are combined to produce_x000D_
energy, with the only byproduct being water. This clean, quiet technology has the potential to replace_x000D_
combustion engines in cars. However, one of the biggest impediments to broad adoption of fuel cell electric_x000D_
vehicles that run on hydrogen is the difficulty of storing hydrogen onboard. High pressure gas cylinders to store_x000D_
H2 gas or cryogenic tanks to store H2 liquid are heavy and reduce vehicle efficiency. One of the best_x000D_
approaches for storing hydrogen in automobiles is to use lightweight, highly porous materials that adsorb_x000D_
hydrogen molecules onto their surfaces._x000D_
In this proposal, we will work with our partner company to develop new porous materials with high_x000D_
hydrogen storage capacity. Once made, the materials will be characterized and evaluated with the goal of_x000D_
making a material that can store ~5-6 wt.% of H2 at room temperature. If successful, this project could help to_x000D_
facilitate the spread of FCEVs, which would deliver great economic benefits, significant GHG reduction, and_x000D_
improved air quality for Canadians, which has lasting health benefits., program purpose french : In fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) that run on hydrogen, hydrogen and oxygen are combined to produce_x000D_
energy, with the only byproduct being water. This clean, quiet technology has the potential to replace_x000D_
combustion engines in cars. However, one of the biggest impediments to broad adoption of fuel cell electric_x000D_
vehicles that run on hydrogen is the difficulty of storing hydrogen onboard. High pressure gas cylinders to store_x000D_
H2 gas or cryogenic tanks to store H2 liquid are heavy and reduce vehicle efficiency. One of the best_x000D_
approaches for storing hydrogen in automobiles is to use lightweight, highly porous materials that adsorb_x000D_
hydrogen molecules onto their surfaces._x000D_
In this proposal, we will work with our partner company to develop new porous materials with high_x000D_
hydrogen storage capacity. Once made, the materials will be characterized and evaluated with the goal of_x000D_
making a material that can store ~5-6 wt.% of H2 at room temperature. If successful, this project could help to_x000D_
facilitate the spread of FCEVs, which would deliver great economic benefits, significant GHG reduction, and_x000D_
improved air quality for Canadians, which has lasting health benefits., agreement title english : Materials development for hydrogen storage, agreement title french : Materials development for hydrogen storage, agreement number : EGP, agreement value : 25000.0, agreement start date : 2018-01-10, agreement end date : nan, description english : nan, description french : nan, expected results english : nan, expected results french : nan, additional information english : Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2018-2019)., additional information french : Subvention ou bourse octroyée s'appliquant à plus d'un exercice financier (2017-2018 à 2018-2019)., owner organization : nserc-crsng, owner organization title : Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada | Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada