%0 journal article
%@ 1438-1656
%A Dornheim, M.,Eigen, N.,Barkhordarian, G.,Klassen, T.,Bormann, R.

%D 2006
%J Advanced Engineering Materials
%N 5
%P 377-385 
%R doi:10.1002/adem.200600018
%T Tailoring Hydrogen Storage Materials Towards Application
%U https://doi.org/10.1002/adem.200600018
5 
%X A breakthrough in hydrogen storage technology was achieved by preparing nanocrystalline hydrides,using high-energy ball milling and the use of suitable catalysts/additives. These new materials show fast or in case of Mg-based hydrides very fast absorption and desorption kinetics within minutes, thus qualifying lightweight Mg- or Al-based hydrides for storage applications. This article summarizes our current understanding of the kinetics of Mg-based light metal hydrides, describes an approach for a cost-effective processing technology and highlights some promising new developments in lightweight metal hydride research.