Quantifying Hydrogen Storage Risks to Potable Groundwater and Climate Change — NSF Award to University of Texas at Austin (TX, $41
Hydrogen is becoming an important source of energy in the United States, and underground salt caverns are being considered for hydrogen storage. However, hydrogen is a highly reactive gas that can interact with natural microorganisms and minerals in the environment, potentially creating harmful chemicals like hydrogen
| Award title | Quantifying Hydrogen Storage Risks to Potable Groundwater and Climate Change |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2502821 |
| Awardee | University of Texas at Austin |
| City | AUSTIN |
| State | TX |
| Amount obligated | $419,890 |
| Principal investigator | Alexandra Clara Saracho |
| Program | EnvE-Environmental Engineering |
| Start date | 08/01/2025 |
| Abstract | Hydrogen is becoming an important source of energy in the United States, and underground salt caverns are being considered for hydrogen storage. However, hydrogen is a highly reactive gas that can interact with natural microorganisms and minerals in the environment, potentially creating harmful chemicals like hydrogen sulfide or methane. These chemicals could contaminate drinking water supplies, damage wells, or escape into the atmosphere. This project will use experiments and mathematical model |
| Source | NSF Awards |
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