Molecular simulations of hydrogen diffusion in underground porous media: Implications for storage under varying pressure, confinement, and surface chemistry conditions

Oliver, Madeleine C.; Zheng, Ruyi; Huang, Liangliang; Mehana, Mohamed

doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2024.04.068

Title: Molecular simulations of hydrogen diffusion in underground porous media: Implications for storage under varying pressure, confinement, and surface chemistry conditions

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