A research team from the Korea Institute of Materials Science has developed a revolutionary solid-state hydrogen storage material, the magnesium-nickel-tin (Mg-20Ni-Sn) alloy. This innovative material securely locks hydrogen within its structure, eliminating explosion risks and reducing manufacturing costs and energy consumption. By combining magnesium, magnesium-nickel, and tin into a layered structure, the alloy significantly improves hydrogen storage performance. The technology allows for safe transportation of hydrogen at atmospheric pressure, cutting costs and enabling high-capacity storage in compact spaces, thereby revolutionizing the traditional high-pressure gas compression and cryogenic liquefaction methods. The manufacturing process has been simplified, reducing costs and making mass production feasible for various applications like power plants and electric vehicles. Additionally, the research team collaborated with industry partners to develop an induction-heated storage vessel and monitoring system. Dr. Young-Min Kim envisions the widespread application of this technology in sectors like power plants, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems, by coupling it with hydrogen produced from renewable energy and nuclear power sources. The research, funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea, has been published in prestigious journals, highlighting the significant potential of this solid-state hydrogen storage material for various industries.