Publications by authors named "Andrei Ratoi"

This manuscript contributes to understanding the role of hydrogen in different materials, emphasizing polymers and composite materials, to increase hydrogen storage capacity in those materials. Hydrogen storage is critical in advancing and optimizing sustainable energy solutions that are essential for improving their performance. Capillary arrays, which offer increased surface area and optimized storage geometries, present a promising avenue for enhancing hydrogen uptake.

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  • * This study investigates high-strength materials, like glass, to improve onboard hydrogen storage capacity using mathematical modeling and focusing on capillary arrays.
  • * Results indicate that materials like quartz glass and Kevlar could significantly outperform traditional tanks, satisfying US DOE targets for hydrogen storage capacities and highlighting the critical role of material choice in future hydrogen storage designs.
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