The depletion of reliable energy sources and the environmental impact of polluting energy sources have led to a global push for renewable energy solutions, with hydrogen emerging as a promising future energy carrier. Hydrogen, produced from various sources, can be used to meet end-user demands and contribute to zero carbon emissions. The development of hydrogen production and storage technologies is crucial for the "hydrogen economy." This review focuses on physical hydrogen storage materials, including hollow spheres, carbon-based materials, zeolites, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which offer high storage and transportation performance. Hollow spheres, such as carbon and glass microspheres, are widely used for compressed hydrogen storage due to their high surface area and encapsulation properties. Carbon-based materials, including activated carbon, carbon nanotubes, and graphene, exhibit excellent hydrogen storage capabilities at cryogenic temperatures. Zeolites, with their microporous structures, can store significant amounts of hydrogen at moderate temperatures. MOFs, with their high crystallinity and large surface areas, also show promising hydrogen storage potential, though their performance at ambient temperatures remains a challenge. The review discusses the properties, hydrogen storage densities, fabrication methods, and challenges associated with these materials. Metal doping and surface area optimization are key strategies to enhance hydrogen storage capacity. Despite their advantages, physical hydrogen storage materials face limitations such as low temperatures and high costs, which need to be addressed for practical applications. Overall, the development of next-generation materials and methodologies is essential to achieve safe and efficient hydrogen storage.The depletion of reliable energy sources and the environmental impact of polluting energy sources have led to a global push for renewable energy solutions, with hydrogen emerging as a promising future energy carrier. Hydrogen, produced from various sources, can be used to meet end-user demands and contribute to zero carbon emissions. The development of hydrogen production and storage technologies is crucial for the "hydrogen economy." This review focuses on physical hydrogen storage materials, including hollow spheres, carbon-based materials, zeolites, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), which offer high storage and transportation performance. Hollow spheres, such as carbon and glass microspheres, are widely used for compressed hydrogen storage due to their high surface area and encapsulation properties. Carbon-based materials, including activated carbon, carbon nanotubes, and graphene, exhibit excellent hydrogen storage capabilities at cryogenic temperatures. Zeolites, with their microporous structures, can store significant amounts of hydrogen at moderate temperatures. MOFs, with their high crystallinity and large surface areas, also show promising hydrogen storage potential, though their performance at ambient temperatures remains a challenge. The review discusses the properties, hydrogen storage densities, fabrication methods, and challenges associated with these materials. Metal doping and surface area optimization are key strategies to enhance hydrogen storage capacity. Despite their advantages, physical hydrogen storage materials face limitations such as low temperatures and high costs, which need to be addressed for practical applications. Overall, the development of next-generation materials and methodologies is essential to achieve safe and efficient hydrogen storage.