MOST-H2 Project Develops Sustainable MOF Adsorbents for Hydrogen Storage

The MOST-H2 project aims to enhance sustainable hydrogen storage through the development of high-performance monolithic metal-organic framework (MOF) adsorbents. To facilitate the EU's climate and energy transition goals, the project employs advanced synthetic strategies and computational techniques, including molecular simulation and machine learning.

It adopts a cyclic materials development approach to create low-cost, cryo-adsorptive MOF-based hydrogen storage systems with high volumetric and gravimetric capacities and a minimal environmental footprint at low pressures. The project includes a cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate environmental impacts, covering the entire life cycle of the MOF storage system, including synthesis and disposal.

The functional unit for the cradle-to-grave study is defined as the storage of 1 kg of hydrogen, while the cradle-to-gate study focuses on the production of MOF. System boundaries encompass chemical reactions and synthesis processes from raw materials.