A new peer-reviewed paper developed within the H2ELIOS project has been published in the journal Aerospace (MDPI), focusing on the behavior of carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) materials used in liquid hydrogen (LH₂) storage.
The study, titled “Permeation Investigation of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer Material for LH₂ Storage Thermally Shocked and Mechanically Cycled at Cryogenic Temperature,” presents experimental findings on the durability and permeability of CFRP materials when exposed to harsh cryogenic environments.
Key insights include:
- Evaluation of permeation performance after thermal shocks and mechanical cycling
- Testing under liquid hydrogen-relevant cryogenic temperatures
- Implications for material qualification in future aviation tank systems
This work directly supports the H2ELIOS objective of developing robust, lightweight composite tank solutions for zero-emission aviation, ensuring both safety and regulatory compliance.
📖 Access the full paper here: https://zenodo.org/records/14793299