Showcasing research success in hydrogen innovation

The second edition of Research Success in Hydrogen has been published today. This report highlights a variety of research projects focused on overcoming the challenges in building a robust hydrogen ecosystem.  

Delivered by Urban Foresight, on behalf of the Henry Royce Institute (Royce), the report showcases 14 case studies from Royce’s Industrial Collaboration Programme and Materials Challenge Accelerator Programme. A total of £4 million has been invested through these initiatives in 43 projects addressing critical materials challenges within the hydrogen supply chain. 

Urban Foresight led the research, writing, and design of the publication, expanding on our work producing the first edition.  

The cutting-edge research projects featured include:  

• Novel coating strategies that enable existing gas distribution infrastructure to be repurposed for hydrogen, reducing the need for costly new pipelines. 

• Advanced aerospace alloys engineered to support the use of liquid hydrogen as a sustainable aviation fuel, paving the way for cleaner air travel. 

• Hydrogen storage innovations, improving efficiency and durability to support energy storage solutions across different applications. 

This latest publication builds on our previous projects with Royce in the field of hydrogen, including our work supporting the launch of the Royce Hydrogen Accelerator. The Accelerator is designed to tackle materials challenges constraining the hydrogen supply chain, unlocking £150-200 million of funding.  

Throughout this collaboration, we have worked closely with Royce to produce materials translating these complex concepts into accessible messaging that resonated with government and industry. 

Emma Clement, Principal Consultant at Urban Foresight, said: “Innovation in materials is essential to building a sustainable hydrogen economy. This report not only showcases the groundbreaking advancements happening today but also highlights the importance of continued investment and collaboration to unlock hydrogen’s full potential.” 

The full report, Research Success in Hydrogen Second Edition, is available here. 

This project benefits from our experience in driving success in science, R&D and industry through strategic communications, including Materials for Bioelectronics in Healthcare and the National Materials Innovation Strategy.