Overview

These partners are working together with the aim of characterization and optimization of novel light weight hydride composites. The results are the basis for further optimisation of such materials for mobile hydrogen storage applications, e.g. in tanks for emission-free automobiles.

Research topics include the production of metal hydride composites by different methods, their characterization with respect to the relevant application properties, e.g. hydrogen sorption kinetics and thermodynamics, the influence of additives as well as of the microstructure, as well as ab initio calculations of stable and hypothetical structures.

One of the main tasks of COSY is the education of early stage researchers (ESR) and young more experienced researchers (ER) in the field of hydrogen storage materials. Therefore COSY offers several ESR and ER positions to young scientists interested in the development of nanocrystalline lightmetal hydride composites. These give training and research experience for young researchers by giving them the opportunity to spend three years in another country during their PhD thesis or PostDoc time resp. as part of an international high-quality research project. A detailed career development plan incl. exchange programme between the partners is part of the work contract for each position.

A table of the partners of the network with links to more detailed descriptions can be found in Structure and Partners, a general overview over available positions and requirements for application can be found here.