I'm a #research #scientist, but I haven't really told you what my field is, so here it comes. I do research on how hydrogen influence material properties. When exposed to H2, H atoms will enter metals (like steel) and reduce the mechanical properties and the resistance towards fracture and fatigue. This is important to be aware of and to quantify to have safe operation under hydrogen conditions. I'm optimistic though. #HydrogenEmbrittlement #Hydrogen #MaterialScience #ResearchLife #introduction

@Vigdisol always happy to connect with others who have also worked with embrittlement in steels. A few months ago I was supporting a project at SWERIM (Sweden) seeking to develop 2GPa press-hardening steels that had better hydrogen resistance (deep trap formation; carbon vacancies at coherent / semi-coherent interface of nano-sized carbides). The topic of hydrogen and steels merits much research; it seems critical for our future H2 economy / infrastructure

@formresilience So nice with a fellow HE research enthusiast in here! You are absolutely right, and now this field finally gets the attention that is required. It is indeed a bottleneck if not controlled. PS. Deep traps are efficient until they are all filled …

@Vigdisol that is true. I’ve also seen some novel coating solutions being developed; ultimately, the most eco-centric solution should hopefully prevail, one that accounts for all stakeholders in material choices (community, souring, feasibility, lifecycle etc). Truly calls for a systems thinking approach to these emergent technologies. A recent article I wrote, which might of interest; https://www.formresilience.com/how-fungi-could-decarbonize-the-critical-metals-landscape/