hydrogen

The project HyWay aims to promote the design of advanced materials that maintain outstanding mechanical properties while mitigating the impact of hydrogen by developing flexible, efficient tools for multiscale material modelling and characterization. These efficient material assessment suites integrate data-driven approaches, advanced characterization, multiscale modelling, and ontology-based knowledge management seamlessly, revealing hydrogen-material interactions in storage and transport conditions. more

Hydrogen embrittlement remains a strong obstacle to the durability of high-strength structural materials, compromising their performance and longevity in critical engineering applications. Of particular relevance is the effect of mobile and trapped hydrogen at interfaces, such as grain and phase boundaries, since they often determine the material’s performance and can be embrittled by hydrogen enhanced decohesion (HEDE). This study focuses on dual-phase (DP) steels, where ferrite-martensite interfaces play a crucial role in hydrogen embrittlement. Hydrogen absorption triggers complex interactions at these interfaces on the nano- and micro-scale; however, existing studies, especially those addressing the behavior of both mobile and trapped hydrogen, have yielded inconclusive outcomes. more

Titanium and its alloys are widely used in critical applications due to their low density, high specific strength, and excellent corrosion resistance, but their poor plasticity at room temperature limits broader utilization. Introducing hydrogen as a temporary alloying element has been shown to improve plasticity during high-temperature processing, yet the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. more

Hydrogen embrittlement is one of the most substantial issues as we strive for a greener future by transitioning to a hydrogen-based economy. The mechanisms behind material degradation caused by hydrogen embrittlement are poorly understood owing to the elusive nature of hydrogen. Therefore, in the project "In situ Hydrogen Platform for Microstructural Analysis and Mechanical Performance of Materials (HMMM)”, we aim to create a state-of-the-art, all-in-one platform to look more closely into the interactions of hydrogen and the material by utilizing real-time, high-resolution characterization methods. more

In this project, the effects of scratch-induced deformation on the hydrogen embrittlement susceptibility in pearlite is investigated by in-situ nanoscratch test during hydrogen charging, and atomic scale characterization. This project aims at revealing the interaction mechanism between hydrogen and scratch-induced deformation in pearlite. more