The transition to a hydrogen economy presents unprecedented challenges for the energy, raw materials, and transportation industries. New hydrogen-based processes and applications must be implemented in a very short timeframe to meet climate goals.

However, little is known about the interactions between hydrogen and materials that are critical to the functioning of our society, such as steels.

To develop and commercialize reliable and safe hydrogen technologies, understanding these interactions is increasingly important. For example, in load-bearing structures, hydrogen-induced material embrittlement can have catastrophic effects, and using hydrogen as fuel does not produce the same lubricating film on engine surfaces as fossil fuels do.

The local infrastructures of H2MIRI address these needs with efficient characterization methods, strengthen the role distribution among partners, deepen expertise, and enable the production of essential knowledge for society.

The local infrastructures of H2MIRI address these needs with efficient characterization methods, strengthen the role distribution among partners, deepen expertise, and enable the production of essential knowledge for society.