Through a variety of modeling, sub-scale demonstrations and physical testing, the international consortium will identify and quantify risks and mitigation strategies  for these new, nontraditional hydride materials.  

"Fundamental Safety Testing and Analysis of Hydrogen Storage Materials & Systems," led by SRNL's Don Anton, was formally recognized and endorsed by the Steering Committee of the International Partnership for the Hydrogen Economy at its meeting in Reykjavik , Iceland last Fall.  

Partners include AIST ( Japan ), FZK ( Germany ), Sandia National Laboratories, University Quebec -Three Rivers and United Technologies Corp