Hydrogen Material Challenges  – Cranfield University Short Course

Thursday, 5 March 2026

Hydrogen Material Challenges

16-19 March 2026  | Cranfield Campus, Bedford MK43 0AL  | £2,250 (concessions available)

This introductory residential course provides practical knowledge of hydrogen-related material challenges for components in the hydrogen supply chain:
• production,
• storage and distribution,
• use.

Subject matter experts from academia and industry ensure you’ll gain a current, practical understanding of:
• The role of hydrogen as an energy carrier in a decarbonised society.
• Hydrogen physical-chemical properties and their relation to material challenges: mechanical properties variation at cryogenic temperatures, embrittlement, permeation, and water vapour corrosion.
• Experimental methods and testing standards to evaluate hydrogen-material interaction, including practical experience with electrochemical cathodic charging.

Sophie Zhang, Senior Scientist at NPL said, “The course gave me a clearer understanding of hydrogen permeation, uptake and embrittlement of materials related to entire hydrogen value chain, which I’ve incorporated into ongoing material testing strategies and compatibility assessments in my projects. The knowledge gained has informed experimental design and helped identify critical parameters for future studies related to hydrogen storage and transport.

“My network in this field has improved as a result of the course… new connections have broadened my perspective and given me access to expertise beyond my immediate team.”

For course content, information on concessions and to register:  www.cranfield.ac.uk/hmc

 

Cranfield University is exhibiting at The Advanced Materials Show on stand 409.