Electric Field Induced Hydrogen Storage (IMAGE) Virginia Commonwealth University Caption This image illustrates that an applied electric field polarizes hydrogen molecules and the substrate, inducing hydrogen absorption with good thermodynamics and kinetics. Credit Image courtesy of Qian Wang, Ph.D./VCU. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.