H2 Nanostorage

This is just another 'watch this space sort of note. But potentially pretty imortant; here are the downsides and a couple of upsides which let you infer what the thing is about. "researchers still need to figure out the optimal graphite structure for H2 storage, and (moreover) figure out how to actually get graphite into that structure. But still, it's good news, and for a couple of reasons. Although one could consider batteries a better option for post-gasoline vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells have some advantages, too; even if we eventually decide to devote our attention to battery-electrics, progress on fuel cells means that we have options. Moreover, graphite is inexpensive, commonplace and environmentally benign -- and carbon nanotubes, at least, seem to be none of those three. This means that it will be that much easier for fuel cell automobile manufacturers to be able to hit target prices."

WorldChanging: Another World Is Here: H2 Nanostorage: [:hydrogen:]