An investigation of structural and hydrogen adsorption properties of microporous metal organic framework (MMOF) materials

Microporous metal organic frameworks (MMOFs) have garnered great attraction as adsorbent materials for on-board hydrogen storage. To enhance hydrogen adsorption, we have carried out a systematic study to synthesize, characterize, and modify crystal structures of a number of MMOFs and to investigate their pore characteristics. In addition, their hydrogen adsorption properties at cryogenic and ambient temperature over a range of pressures are analyzed.