FESTIM

Simulate hydrogen transport in materials with Python, powered by FEniCS

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Why FESTIM?

Multi-dimensional

Run simulations in 1D, 2D, or 3D to match your problem geometry.

Multi-material

Model complex assemblies with multiple materials and hydrogen isotopes.

Python API

Get started quickly with a clean, minimal Python interface.

Built on FEniCS

Leverages a mature finite element framework for robust, scalable simulations.

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Citing FESTIM

If you use FESTIM in your research, please cite the following publication:

DOI 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.153987
BibTeX 
@article{dark_festim_2026,
   title = {{FESTIM} v2.0: {Upgraded} framework for multi-species hydrogen transport and enhanced performance},
   volume = {220},
   issn = {0360-3199},
   shorttitle = {{FESTIM} v2.0},
   url = {https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360319926006245},
   doi = {10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.153987},
   journal = {International Journal of Hydrogen Energy},
   author = {Dark, James and Delaporte-Mathurin, Rémi and Dokken, Jørgen S. and Yang, Huihua and Khurana, Chirag and Dunnell, Kaelyn and Ferrero, Gabriele and Kulagin, Vladimir and Meschini, Samuele and Dufour, Jonathan and Hodille, Etienne A.},
   month = mar,
   year = {2026},
}

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