Nano technology researcher and Head of the Chemistry Department of GITAM University M. Sarath Chandra Babu, on Saturday announced at a research forum arranged by the university that he had invented two hydrogen storage materials, which could play an important role in the safe storage of hydrogen. The research work has been registered for patent, he said. Explaining the invention, he said replacing gasoline vehicles with hydrogen fuel was the future, as it would reduce carbon dioxide emissions significantly. According to him, hydrogen is an energy carrier with great potential to become a major fuel for both mobile and stationary power generation and is an eco-friendly fuel for vehicles. Planning hybrid engine He announced that GITAM University Nano Technology Research Centre has developed two nano materials to store the hydrogen fuel in the safest manner and the research project was supported by the Centre for High Technology, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Prof. Sarathchandra Babu informed that the nano technology research group is now planning to develop a hybrid engine with the help of mechanical engineering department to suit the hydrogen fuel vehicles. “We are approaching the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India to support the project.” He briefed how the nano tubes are helpful to store the hydrogen fuel in vehicles. GITAM University Vice-Chancellor M.S. Prasada Rao, Registrar M. Potharaju, Research Forum Convenor S. Ganapathi appreciated the efforts of the professor. Subscribe to The Hindu digital to get unlimited access to Today's paper Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list. Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations. A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes. Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly. A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences. We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day. Not convinced? Know why you should pay for news. *Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper ,crossword, iPhone, iPad mobile applications and print. Our plans enhance your reading experience.
Researchers at GITAM University have developed nano materials capable of safely storing hydrogen, according to M Sarath Chandra Babu, head of the chemistry department. At a research forum, Babu said he believed hydrogen had the potential to become a "major fuel for both mobile and stationary power generation." The researchers used carbon nanotubes as an electrolyte, which is similar in structure to that found in batteries.