Hydrogen transportation technologies are essential for distributing Hydrogen from production facilities to storage sites or end users, playing a crucial role in the Hydrogen supply chain. These methods include gaseous Hydrogen transportation, liquid Hydrogen transportation, and Hydrogen carriers’ transportation [1]. While gaseous Hydrogen transportation is cost-effective, it struggles with high energy demands and low energy density, highlighting the need for advancements in storage materials and infrastructure for future scalability. Liquid Hydrogen transportation, with its higher energy density, faces challenges such as cryogenic storage requirements and substantial energy consumption, necessitating improved insulation materials and more energy-efficient processes [1-2].

The goal of the project is to theoretically explore the transport and the storage of the Hydrogen. In addition, the project aims to develop an open-source code for studying Hydrogen transport, focusing on one-dimensional materials and considering many-body systems with all interactions accounted for. The code will be designed to be user-friendly, allowing researchers to easily adapt it to their specific needs. It will be versatile enough to handle both simple and complex scenarios, from 1D to 3D, and will include capabilities for modelling heat transfer.

The research objectives for the Ph.D. proposal in Hydrogen transport and storage simulations encompass the following:

1. Conducting a comprehensive literature review on Hydrogen transport and Hydrogen storage.
2. Identify and evaluate current Hydrogen transport technologies.
3. Develop a novel, efficient, and safe Hydrogen transport method.
4. Develop an open-source code for studying Hydrogen transport. The code will be designed to be user-friendly, allowing researchers to easily adapt it to their specific needs.

To achieve the research objectives, the following methodology will be employed:

1. Literature Review: lead a comprehensive literature review of existing Hydrogen transport and storage technologies and their limitations.
2. Design and development of prototype transport systems.
3. Develop innovative techniques for Hydrogen transport and storage, focusing on enhancing efficiency and safety.
4. Use both analytical and computational approaches to model and solve problems related to Hydrogen storage and transport.
5. Investigate new materials and technologies that can improve Hydrogen storage and transport.
6. Apply the developed transport and storage techniques to real-world scenarios.
7. Study the integration of these methods into existing energy infrastructures.

The proposed research aims to significantly advance the field of Hydrogen transport and storage technologies. The expected outcomes of this research include:

1. Innovative Hydrogen Transport Solutions.
2. Enhanced Hydrogen Storage Techniques.
3. Comprehensive Evaluation of Current and Proposed Methods.
4. Identification of new research areas and unanswered questions in Hydrogen transport and storage, guiding future investigations.

[1] L. Zhang, C. Jia, F. Bai, W. Wang, S. An, K. Zhao, Z. Li, Fuel, 355, 129455, (2024).

[2] R. Delaporte-Mathurin, J. Dark, G. Ferrero, E. A. Hodille, V. Kulagin , S. Meschini, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Volume 63, 786-802 (2024).