The hydrogen economy consists of many physical and chemical processes linked in an interdependent network that connects production, distribution, storage, and use. Hydrogen in its various forms flows throughout the network, linking primary sources like hydrocarbons or seawater to storage media like alanates to end-use functions like fuel cells. Many of the processes in the network have been demonstrated in laboratory or prototype tests at some level, but nearly all of these processes remain to be proved in competitive environments against existing technology for cost, performance, and reliability.^†

Sandia's hydrogen-related research spans every aspect of the interdependent network forming our hydrogen infrastructure. From investigating potential new ways of isolating hydrogen to ensuring a sound technical basis for codes and standards, Sandia is making significant contributions to the advancement of the hydrogen economy.

^† from Basic Research Needs for the Hydrogen Economy, report of the Basic Energy Sciences Workshop on Hydrogen Production, Storage, and Use, May 13-15, 2003