Abstract: A hydrogen permeation membrane is provided having a cP2 Pearson symbol (Pm3m space group) structure. Suitable alloys include an “A” element from Periodic Table groups 3b-5b and an “M” element from the Periodic Table groups 6b-1b present at a stoichiometry that achieves the inventive crystal structure. Zr and Nb are the preferred A elements followed in preference by Ti and V. First Periodic Table row elements from groups 6b-1b are the preferred B elements. The inventive alloys also find applications as hydrogen getters, Ni-metal hydride battery materials, and hydrogen storage materials.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides a hydrogen gettering agent containing a fullerene compound, a protected optical fiber cable containing the hydrogen gettering agent and a method of making the same. According to some embodiments, the protected optical fiber cable is provided comprising a protective sheath, at least one optical fiber positioned within the protective sheath, and the hydrogen gettering agent surrounding the at least one optical fiber within the protective sheath.

Abstract: The present invention generally provides a hydrogen gettering agent containing a fullerene compound, a protected optical fiber cable containing the hydrogen gettering agent and a method of making the same. According to some embodiments, the protected optical fiber cable is provided comprising a protective sheath, at least one optical fiber positioned within the protective sheath, and the hydrogen gettering agent surrounding the at least one optical fiber within the protective sheath.