Hydrides for Energy and Chemistry Research Center

Hydrogen exists in three valence states: +1, 0, and -1. Because of the highly energetic and reactive nature of the hydride ion (H⁻), hydrides are the primary research focus of our center. We aim to uncover the unique chemical and physical properties of metal hydrides and harness their potential to advance the science and technology of hydrogen energy, with a particular emphasis on hydrogen storage, ammonia synthesis, and hydride ion conduction.

Our group has pioneered a hydride ion battery, representing a breakthrough in clean energy storage. Using a novel core-shell electrolyte, the team achieved room-temperature operation, verified by powering an LED. This leap from concept to reality opens new pathways for large-scale energy storage and mobile power, bolstering China's green energy future. (Nature 2025, DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-09561-3)

Launched Jan 10, 2025, a 150 t/y MgH₂ pilot plant is now in trials. This joint initiative uses a proprietary one-pot method to produce this key hydrogen storage material, advancing solid-state hydrogen storage for renewable energy integration and the ‘dual carbon’ goal.

Our group has pioneered the first room-temperature hydride ion battery, a breakthrough in clean energy storage. By engineering a lanthanum hydride material with a nano-grained, defective structure, the team suppressed electron flow by five orders of magnitude while enabling rapid hydride ion movement. This enables a pure ion conductor for a solid-state battery operating from -40°C to 80°C, paving the way for a new class of all-solid-state energy storage devices. (Nature 2023, 10.1038/s41586-023-05815-0)

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