Materia Nova has advanced expertise in the development of hydrogen barrier materials and solutions for storage and transport applications subject to stringent requirements in terms of safety, durability and performance.

The work focuses on the design of multi-material architectures combining polymers, metals, ceramics and functional layers to achieve high hydrogen impermeability, while ensuring strong mechanical, thermal and chemical resistance. This approach enables compliance with severe operating conditions such as high pressure, significant thermal cycling, and repeated mechanical stresses.

Materia Nova has strong capabilities in the development of barrier coatings and functional layers adapted to complex geometries, particularly for hollow structures and tubular components, with specific attention to solutions compatible with retrofit strategies for existing installations. The optimisation of adhesion, durability and inter-material compatibility is a key focus of these developments.

The centre also relies on advanced characterisation equipment to accurately assess hydrogen permeation properties, resistance to thermomechanical stresses and material ageing. Rapid characterisation methods are implemented to accelerate material screening and formulation optimisation in line with application requirements.

Thanks to an integrated approach ranging from material formulation to validation on representative components, Materia Nova supports industrial stakeholders in the development of reliable, safe and high-performance hydrogen storage solutions, contributing to the emergence of a sustainable hydrogen economy.

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