Safe hydrogen gas?

Scientists and engineers are always looking for new ways to improve things. From improving technology to the process behind creating something, they always look for ways to make things more efficient or safe.

Something clever was developed in a research facility in Japan that could easily improve the way humans can obtain energy. We've known for a while now that hydrogen gas was an excellent energy source. However, the storing of hydrogen gas is very difficult and dangerous because of its flammability.

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The research team in Japan developed a compound that...

• Takes the form of a lightweight, thin sheet
• Can absorb hydrogen gas through a relatively simple chemical process
• Lasts a long time
• Doesn't release a lot of the gas

This new sheet is easily moldable and extremely safe to handle. It's non-toxic and non-flammable, which makes it appealing to anyone looking to work with hydrogen gas safely.  

This is one of many inventions, developed by engineers and scientists, that attempt to improve the world in a small way.

-Danny

Waseda University. "Hydrogen in your pocket? New plastic for carrying and storing hydrogen: Polymer addresses safety and energy loss." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 28 November 2016. <www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161128131524.htm>