NPL – International Landscape on Cryogenic and Hydrogen Materials

The report by NPL "International Landscape on Cryogenic and Hydrogen Materials" explores the need for UK-based test infrastructure for cryogenic and hydrogen technology development. Extensive work by the National Physical Laboratory and the Hydrogen Capability Network at the Aerospace Technology Institute highlights a gap in UK infrastructure for material and system level testing crucial to cryogenic and liquid hydrogen technology. While Europe and America possess such infrastructure, the report emphasizes the importance of developing UK capabilities to support hydrogen technology and supply chains. The report details findings from visits to European and American labs, outlining the necessity for cryogenic and in-situ hydrogen testing facilities to support zero-emission aviation initiatives like the FlyZero project. The report calls for establishing UK-based hydrogen materials test facilities and R&D funding, aiming to accelerate the development of hydrogen-powered aircraft technologies.