At Phoebus American Energy Systems, our expertise lies in solid-state storage of hydrogen energy. This incredible technology has existed for nearly a century but has faced constraints in widespread adoption as an energy source. This is the barrier we are trying to break. Our engineers, chemists, and material scientists work around the clock in our laboratory to optimize the safety, efficiency, and reliability of solid-state hydrogen energy storage. Our research focuses on two components: metal hydrides, and machine learning control algorithms to govern the production and release of hydrogen from within the metal hydride.
Metal Hydrides
Testing a wide variety of metals and metal alloys, Phoebus American is working on creating the optimal solution for hydrogen bonding and storage. Using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, we are able to conduct tests such as metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) designed to increase hydrogen uptake and improve storage characteristics under more practical temperature and pressure conditions. These solid-state approaches leverage engineered porous materials that bind hydrogen within a solid matrix, offering potential advantages in safety and volumetric density compared to traditional compressed or cryogenic hydrogen storage. Our research in this area focuses on tailoring the chemical and structural properties of metal hydride or MOF materials to optimize hydrogen adsorption/desorption behavior, cycling stability, and integration with fuel cell and renewable energy systems, aligning with industry trends toward hydrogen storage that is lower pressure, safer, and more energy-efficient.
Control Algorithms
Phoebus American is developing advanced control algorithms to enable reliable, efficient operation of hydrogen and energy systems under real-world conditions. These algorithms focus on intelligently managing system dynamics such as pressure, temperature, flow rates, and state-of-charge across hydrogen storage, power electronics, and balance-of-plant components. By combining sensor feedback, predictive modeling, and adaptive control strategies, Phoebus American’s approach aims to optimize performance while prioritizing safety, responsiveness, and energy efficiency. The control layer is designed to handle transient events, varying demand profiles, and environmental changes, allowing hardware systems to operate closer to their optimal limits without compromising longevity or stability. This software-driven intelligence is a critical enabler for scaling hydrogen technologies from controlled environments into commercial and industrial deployment.