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Metal-organic framework stores hydrogen for fuel cells.(Materials Science/R&D)

Advanced Materials & Processes, August, 2003

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A class of materials called Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOF) that can store large quantities of hydrogen that is easily accessible to fuel cells is under development at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Composed of materials such as zinc oxide and terephthalate, MOF's are tiny scaffolds made of linked rods.

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The structure results in a large surface area: one gram of MOF is said to have the surface area of a football field. The researchers found that they can increase the material's storage capacity by modifying the rods in various ways. "The material that we're reporting on ...

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Manufacturing Industry

Metal-organic framework stores hydrogen for fuel cells.(Materials Science/R&D)

Advanced Materials & Processes, August, 2003

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