{"id":65257,"date":"2026-09-29T12:22:44","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T10:22:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/git.lukasiewicz.gov.pl\/research-on-the-impact-of-hydrogen-on-the-microstructure-and-mechanical-properties-of-steel\/"},"modified":"2026-09-29T12:31:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T10:31:07","slug":"research-on-the-impact-of-hydrogen-on-the-microstructure-and-mechanical-properties-of-steel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/git.lukasiewicz.gov.pl\/en\/research-on-the-impact-of-hydrogen-on-the-microstructure-and-mechanical-properties-of-steel\/","title":{"rendered":"Research on the Impact of Hydrogen on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Steel"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"65257\" class=\"elementor elementor-65257 elementor-65251\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ddc71c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5ddc71c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1fee15d\" data-id=\"1fee15d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2b5156 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2b5156\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>How does hydrogen affect the microstructure of steel, and what determines its resistance to degradation? These were among the questions investigated by \u0141ukasz Poloczek, DEng, during a research fellowship at the Universit\u00e0 Politecnica delle Marche in Ancona. Conducted as part of the KMM-VIN Research Fellowship \u2013 Multi-functional Materials Network programme, the research focused on the mechanisms of hydrogen embrittlement, one of the key challenges associated with the use of hydrogen in industry.   <\/p><p><strong>\u0141ukasz Poloczek, DEng, Area Leader serving as Head of the Process Technology Simulations Research Group at \u0141ukasiewicz \u2013 GIT, completed a one-month research internship at the Universit\u00e0 Politecnica delle Marche \u2013 Faculty of Engineering in Ancona, Italy. The fellowship was carried out as part of the KMM-VIN Research Fellowship \u2013 Multi-functional Materials Network programme.  <\/strong><\/p><p>The research topic addresses one of the key areas of contemporary research into materials designed to operate in hydrogen environments. Due to its properties, hydrogen can penetrate the metal structure, affecting its microstructure and mechanical properties and, under certain conditions, contributing to the development of hydrogen embrittlement. Understanding the mechanisms behind this phenomenon is essential for designing safe and durable materials for the hydrogen economy.  <\/p><p>During the internship, the impact of hydrogen on the microstructure and mechanical properties of steel was analysed, with particular emphasis on hydrogen diffusion and its interaction with individual microstructural constituents. An important part of the research also involved identifying the mechanisms responsible for crack initiation and propagation. <\/p><p>The research programme included mechanical tests conducted in a hydrogen atmosphere at temperatures of up to 500\u00b0C, using the advanced Gleeble 3800-GTC thermomechanical process simulator. This made it possible to reproduce the conditions of hydrogen\u2013material interaction and assess changes in the material\u2019s mechanical behaviour at elevated temperatures. <\/p><p>The mechanical tests were complemented by a detailed microstructural analysis using scanning and transmission electron microscopy (SEM and TEM), as well as electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD). The use of complementary research methods enabled the analysis of structural changes occurring in the material and the identification of mechanisms associated with the initiation and development of damage. <\/p><p><strong>The aim of the research was to deepen the understanding of the mechanisms of hydrogen-induced degradation of steel and to identify the factors influencing its resistance to hydrogen embrittlement.<\/strong> The results of this type of research can provide a basis for the development and selection of materials intended for applications in hydrogen environments, while also supporting the development of technologies that enhance their durability and operational safety.<\/p><p>The internship also provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge and experience with the international scientific community and establish cooperation in the field of research on materials operating in hydrogen environments. 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