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90 Citations
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Cost Projection of Global Green Hydrogen Production Scenarios

  • Moe Thiri Zun and
  • Benjamin Craig McLellan

9 November 2023

A sustainable future hydrogen economy hinges on the development of green hydrogen and the shift away from grey hydrogen, but this is highly reliant on reducing production costs, which are currently too high for green hydrogen to be competitive. This...

  • Review
  • Open Access
84 Citations
21,498 Views
31 Pages

The Effect of Electrolytes on the Kinetics of the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

  • Goitom K. Gebremariam,
  • Aleksandar Z. Jovanović and
  • Igor A. Pašti

13 October 2023

Amid global energy challenges, the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is gaining traction for green hydrogen production. While catalyst research is ongoing, recognizing electrolyte effects remains crucial for sustainable hydrogen production via renewa...

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  • Open Access
67 Citations
19,214 Views
19 Pages

25 May 2024

This article analyzes the processes of compressing hydrogen in the gaseous state, an aspect considered important due to its contribution to the greater diffusion of hydrogen in both the civil and industrial sectors. This article begins by providing a...

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  • Open Access
63 Citations
7,042 Views
15 Pages

18 May 2023

In this work, geochemical modelling using PhreeqC was carried out to evaluate the effects of geochemical reactions on the performance of underground hydrogen storage (UHS). Equilibrium, exchange, and mineral reactions were considered in the model. Mo...

  • Review
  • Open Access
58 Citations
22,489 Views
16 Pages

Preventing Hydrogen Embrittlement: The Role of Barrier Coatings for the Hydrogen Economy

  • Marcel Wetegrove,
  • Maria Jazmin Duarte,
  • Klaus Taube,
  • Martin Rohloff,
  • Hariprasad Gopalan,
  • Christina Scheu,
  • Gerhard Dehm and
  • Angela Kruth

17 May 2023

Hydrogen barrier coatings are protective layers consisting of materials with a low intrinsic hydrogen diffusivity and solubility, showing the potential to delay, reduce or hinder hydrogen permeation. Hydrogen barrier coatings are expected to enable s...

  • Review
  • Open Access
39 Citations
9,561 Views
27 Pages

Technical and Economic Viability of Underground Hydrogen Storage

  • José Ernesto Quintos Fuentes and
  • Diogo M. F. Santos

29 November 2023

Considering the mismatch between the renewable source availability and energy demand, energy storage is increasingly vital for achieving a net-zero future. The daily/seasonal disparities produce a surplus of energy at specific moments. The question i...

  • Article
  • Open Access
35 Citations
10,523 Views
21 Pages

17 February 2024

The present paper offers a thorough examination of the safety measures enforced at hydrogen filling stations, emphasizing their crucial significance in the wider endeavor to advocate for hydrogen as a sustainable and reliable substitute for conventio...

  • Review
  • Open Access
34 Citations
7,163 Views
15 Pages

Artificial Intelligence-Driven Innovations in Hydrogen Safety

  • Ravindra R. Patil,
  • Rajnish Kaur Calay,
  • Mohamad Y. Mustafa and
  • Somil Thakur

8 June 2024

This review explores recent advancements in hydrogen gas (H2) safety through the lens of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques. As hydrogen gains prominence as a clean energy source, ensuring its safe handling becomes paramount. The paper criticall...

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  • Open Access
32 Citations
6,899 Views
12 Pages

19 July 2023

Hydrogen represents a promising renewable fuel, and its broad application can lead to drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Keeping hydrogen in liquid form helps achieve high energy density, but also requires cryogenic conditions for storag...

  • Article
  • Open Access
31 Citations
12,590 Views
34 Pages

This paper provides a system-level and dimensional analysis of green hydrogen, assessing its realistic deployment potential within broader energy transitions. While green hydrogen—produced via electrolysis using renewable electricity—is o...

  • Review
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30 Citations
11,181 Views
21 Pages

Material Challenges and Hydrogen Embrittlement Assessment for Hydrogen Utilisation in Industrial Scale

  • Alexander Ilyushechkin,
  • Liezl Schoeman,
  • Lachlan Carter and
  • San Shwe Hla

1 September 2023

Hydrogen has been studied extensively as a potential enabler of the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources. It promises a feasible decarbonisation route because it can act as an energy carrier, a heat source, or a chemical reactant...

  • Review
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28 Citations
13,814 Views
32 Pages

Hydrogen from Waste Gasification

  • Reinhard Rauch,
  • Yohannes Kiros,
  • Klas Engvall,
  • Efthymios Kantarelis,
  • Paulo Brito,
  • Catarina Nobre,
  • Santa Margarida Santos and
  • Philipp A. Graefe

10 February 2024

Hydrogen is a versatile energy vector for a plethora of applications; nevertheless, its production from waste/residues is often overlooked. Gasification and subsequent conversion of the raw synthesis gas to hydrogen are an attractive alternative to p...

  • Review
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28 Citations
7,843 Views
20 Pages

13 August 2024

H2 is considered a practical substitute for fossil fuels, especially for transportation by road and air, created either from fossil fuels or through the process of electrolysis of water. Research questions were included based on numerous research and...

  • Review
  • Open Access
28 Citations
10,589 Views
39 Pages

Green hydrogen is gaining recognition as a viable substitute for fossil fuels, presenting a sustainable solution for global decarbonization. While significant progress has been made in hydrogen production, storage, and utilization, there remains a cr...

  • Article
  • Open Access
27 Citations
15,038 Views
15 Pages

Design and Scale-Up of Zero-Gap AEM Water Electrolysers for Hydrogen Production

  • Adeline Loh,
  • Xiaohong Li,
  • Soraya Sluijter,
  • Paige Shirvanian,
  • Qingxue Lai and
  • Yanyu Liang

4 May 2023

The design of a 10 cm2 (3.4 cm by 3.4 cm) and a 100 cm2 (10 cm by 10 cm) anion exchange membrane (AEM) water electrolyser cell for hydrogen production are described. The AEM cells are based on a zero-gap configuration where the AEM is sandwiched betw...

  • Review
  • Open Access
21 Citations
5,633 Views
19 Pages

Effect of Ti-Based Additives on the Hydrogen Storage Properties of MgH2: A Review

  • Mukesh Jangir,
  • Indra Prabh Jain and
  • Daniele Mirabile Gattia

5 August 2023

For the few past decades, study of new hydrogen storage materials has been captivating scientists worldwide. Magnesium hydride, MgH2, is considered one of the most promising materials due to its low cost, high hydrogen capacity, reversibility and the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
4,392 Views
15 Pages

Process Assessment of Integrated Hydrogen Production from By-Products of Cottonseed Oil-Based Biodiesel as a Circular Economy Approach

  • Dhyna Analyes Trirahayu,
  • Akhmad Zainal Abidin,
  • Ridwan P. Putra,
  • Firda Dwita Putri,
  • Achmad Syarif Hidayat and
  • Muhammad Iqbal Perdana

8 May 2023

Cottonseed oil (CSO) is well known as one of the commercial cooking oils. However, CSO still needs to compete with other edible oils available in the market due to its small production scale and high processing cost, which makes it a potential candid...

  • Review
  • Open Access
19 Citations
9,765 Views
32 Pages

Green hydrogen production is emerging as a crucial component in global decarbonization efforts. This review focuses on the role of computational approaches and artificial intelligence (AI) in optimizing green hydrogen technologies. Key approaches to...

  • Review
  • Open Access
18 Citations
5,982 Views
39 Pages

Unstable Metal Hydrides for Possible On-Board Hydrogen Storage

  • Zhijie Cao,
  • Franziska Habermann,
  • Konrad Burkmann,
  • Michael Felderhoff and
  • Florian Mertens

10 May 2024

Hydrogen storage in general is an indispensable prerequisite for the introduction of a hydrogen energy-based infrastructure. In this respect, high-pressure metal hydride (MH) tank systems appear to be one of the most promising hydrogen storage techni...

  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
5,100 Views
23 Pages

Opportunities and Challenges of Hydrogen Ports: An Empirical Study in Australia and Japan

  • Peggy Shu-Ling Chen,
  • Hongjun Fan,
  • Hossein Enshaei,
  • Wei Zhang,
  • Wenming Shi,
  • Nagi Abdussamie,
  • Takashi Miwa,
  • Zhuohua Qu and
  • Zaili Yang

11 July 2024

This paper investigated the opportunities and challenges of integrating ports into hydrogen (H2) supply chains in the context of Australia and Japan because they are leading countries in the field and are potential leaders in the upcoming large-scale...

  • Review
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17 Citations
5,959 Views
31 Pages

Hydrogen Storage as a Key Energy Vector for Car Transportation: A Tutorial Review

  • Marie-Charlotte Dragassi,
  • Laurent Royon,
  • Michaël Redolfi and
  • Souad Ammar

19 October 2023

Hydrogen storage is a key enabling technology for the extensive use of hydrogen as energy carrier. This is particularly true in the widespread introduction of hydrogen in car transportation. Indeed, one of the greatest technological barriers for such...

  • Article
  • Open Access
17 Citations
4,959 Views
25 Pages

Hydrogen Production from Wave Power Farms to Refuel Hydrogen-Powered Ships in the Mediterranean Sea

  • Evangelos E. Pompodakis,
  • Georgios I. Orfanoudakis,
  • Yiannis A. Katsigiannis and
  • Emmanuel S. Karapidakis

19 August 2024

The maritime industry is a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, largely due to ships running on fossil fuels. Transitioning to hydrogen-powered marine transportation in the Mediterranean Sea requires the development of a network of hydroge...

  • Article
  • Open Access
15 Citations
8,310 Views
21 Pages

26 August 2024

The transition to cleaner energy sources, particularly in hard-to-abate industrial sectors, often requires the gradual integration of new technologies. Hydrogen, crucial for decarbonization, is explored as a fuel in blended combustions. Blending or r...

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  • Open Access
15 Citations
2,977 Views
25 Pages

13 June 2024

This study aims to numerically assess the impact of wettability and relative permeability hysteresis on hydrogen losses during underground hydrogen storage (UHS) and explore strategies to minimize them by using an appropriate cushion gas. The researc...

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  • Open Access
14 Citations
4,841 Views
21 Pages

23 January 2025

This study evaluates the performance and feasibility of hybrid photovoltaic–hydrogen systems integrated with 4.2 MW PV installations, focusing on the interplay between electrolyzer capacity, energy storage, and hydrogen production. Key findings...

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  • Open Access
14 Citations
5,962 Views
19 Pages

20 May 2023

The energy intensity and high emissions of extractive industries bring a major need for decarbonisation actions. In 2021, extraction and primary processing of metals and minerals were responsible for 4.5 Gt of equivalent CO2. The aluminium industry s...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
6,040 Views
17 Pages

Oxygen Bubble Dynamics in PEM Water Electrolyzers with a Deep-Learning-Based Approach

  • Idriss Sinapan,
  • Christophe Lin-Kwong-Chon,
  • Cédric Damour,
  • Jean-Jacques Amangoua Kadjo and
  • Michel Benne

24 August 2023

Oxygen bubble accumulation on the anodic side of a polymer exchange membrane water electrolyzer (PEMWE) may cause a decrease in performance. To understand the behavior of these bubbles, a deep-learning-based bubble flow recognition tool dedicated to...

  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
2,885 Views
16 Pages

2 March 2023

This paper uses established and recently introduced methods from the applied mathematics and statistics literature to study trends in the end-use sector and the capacity of low-carbon hydrogen projects in recent and upcoming decades. First, we examin...

  • Review
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13 Citations
6,368 Views
24 Pages

13 October 2023

Proton-conducting ceramic membranes show high hydrogen ion conductivity in the temperature range of 300–700 °C. They are attracting significant attention due to their relevant characteristics compared to both higher-temperature oxygen ion-c...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
12,970 Views
12 Pages

Natural Gas Pyrolysis in a Liquid Metal Bubble Column Reaction System—Part I: Experimental Setup and Methods

  • Christoph Michael Hofberger,
  • Benjamin Dietrich,
  • Inés Durán Vera,
  • Ralf Krumholz,
  • Leonid Stoppel,
  • Neele Uhlenbruck and
  • Thomas Wetzel

17 May 2023

Hydrogen is not only an important industrial chemical but also an energy carrier with increasing demand. However, the current production techniques are based on technologies that result in massive CO2 emissions. In contrast, the pyrolysis of alkanes...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,037 Views
14 Pages

14 August 2023

A proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer is fed with water and powered by electric power to electrochemically produce hydrogen at low operating temperatures and emits oxygen as a by-product. Due to the complex nature of the performance of PEM el...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
8,790 Views
15 Pages

Comparative Hydrogen Production Routes via Steam Methane Reforming and Chemical Looping Reforming of Natural Gas as Feedstock

  • Salmi Mohd Yunus,
  • Suzana Yusup,
  • Siti Sorfina Johari,
  • Nurfanizan Mohd Afandi,
  • Abreeza Manap and
  • Hassan Mohamed

21 October 2024

Hydrogen production is essential in the transition to sustainable energy. This study examines two hydrogen production routes, steam methane reforming (SMR) and chemical looping reforming (CLR), both using raw natural gas as feedstock. SMR, the most c...

  • Review
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11 Citations
10,253 Views
18 Pages

19 November 2024

As one of the most promising clean energy sources, hydrogen power has gradually emerged as a viable alternative to traditional energy sources. However, hydrogen safety remains a significant concern due to the potential for explosions and the associat...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,562 Views
20 Pages

Experimental Research on the Production of Hydrogen-Rich Synthesis Gas via the Air-Gasification of Olive Pomace: A Comparison between an Updraft Bubbling Bed and a Downdraft Fixed Bed

  • Luís Carmo-Calado,
  • Manuel Jesús Hermoso-Orzáez,
  • Daniel Diaz-Perete,
  • José La Cal-Herrera,
  • Paulo Brito and
  • Julio Terrados-Cepeda

1 October 2023

The present study compares the performance of bubbling-bed updraft and a fixed-bed downdraft gasification systems for producing hydrogen-rich (H2) syngas from olive pomace on a semi-industrial scale. The focus is on examining the effects of temperatu...

  • Perspective
  • Open Access
11 Citations
4,595 Views
15 Pages

29 August 2024

Liquid hydrogen is a promising energy carrier in the global hydrogen value chain with the advantages of high volumetric energy density/purity, low operating pressure, and high flexibility in delivery. Safe and high-efficiency storage and transportati...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,888 Views
22 Pages

Environmental Impact Assessment of a 1 kW Proton-Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell: A Mid-Point and End-Point Analysis

  • Olubayo Moses Babatunde,
  • Busola Dorcas Akintayo,
  • Michael Uzoamaka Emezirinwune and
  • Oludolapo Akanni Olanrewaju

14 June 2024

Proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are highly regarded as a promising technology for renewable energy generation; however, the environmental burden in their life cycle is a subject of concern. This study aimed to assess the environmental im...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,166 Views
39 Pages

Hydrogen and some of its derivatives (such as e-methanol, e-methane, and e-ammonia) are promising energy carriers that have the potential to replace conventional fuels, thereby eliminating their harmful environmental impacts. An innovative use of hyd...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
5,130 Views
20 Pages

Sustainable Hydrogen Production from Plastic Waste: Optimizing Pyrolysis for a Circular Economy

  • Fiyinfoluwa Joan Medaiyese,
  • Hamid Reza Nasriani,
  • Khalid Khan and
  • Leila Khajenoori

Hydrogen is a clean, non-polluting fuel and a key player in decarbonizing the energy sector. Interest in hydrogen production has grown due to climate change concerns and the need for sustainable alternatives. Despite advancements in waste-to-hydrogen...

  • Article
  • Open Access
10 Citations
2,674 Views
18 Pages

Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution by TiO2: A Synergistic Approach with Defect-Rich SnS2 and Ti3C2 MXene Cocatalysts

  • Saminathan Varadarajan,
  • Andiappan Kavitha,
  • Periasamy Selvaraju,
  • Sankaran Esakki Muthu,
  • Krishnamoorthy Gurushankar,
  • Sengottaiyan Shanmugan and
  • Karthik Kannan

4 December 2024

Enhanced photo-induced electron utilization leads to efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production. The inefficient separation of photo-induced electron–hole pairs has hindered this process. This study introduces a synergistic approach using def...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,738 Views
16 Pages

Life Cycle Global Warming Impact of Long-Distance Liquid Hydrogen Transport from Africa to Germany

  • Olga Kanz,
  • Karsten Bittkau,
  • Kaining Ding,
  • Uwe Rau and
  • Angèle Reinders

8 October 2023

The global interest in hydrogen as an energy carrier is steadily increasing. In this study, multiple scenarios of liquid hydrogen exports from Africa to Germany are analyzed by life cycle assessment (LCA) to quantify the global warming potential (GWP...

  • Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
5,133 Views
22 Pages

A Review of Alternative Processes for Green Hydrogen Production Focused on Generating Hydrogen from Biomass

  • Aikaterina Paraskevi Damiri,
  • Emmanuel Stamatakis,
  • Spyros Bellas,
  • Manos Zoulias,
  • Georgios Mitkidis,
  • Anestis G. Anastasiadis,
  • Sotiris Karellas,
  • George Tzamalis,
  • Athanasios Stubos and
  • Theocharis Tsoutsos

28 April 2024

Hydrogen plays a leading role in achieving a future with net zero greenhouse gas emissions. The present challenge is producing green hydrogen to cover the fuel demands of transportation and industry to gain independence from fossil fuels. This review...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,988 Views
24 Pages

HyPLANT100: Industrialization from Assembly to the Construction Site for Gigawatt Electrolysis

  • Lukas Büsch,
  • Malte Jakschik,
  • Daniel Syniawa,
  • Christian Masuhr,
  • Lukas Christ,
  • Jan Schachtsiek,
  • Kay Haalck,
  • Leon Nerlich,
  • Elisabeth Frömsdorf and
  • Bernd Kuhlenkötter
  • + 5 authors

28 April 2024

The global push for sustainable energy has heightened the demand for green hydrogen, which is crucial for decarbonizing heavy industry. However, current electrolysis plant capacities are insufficient. This research addresses the challenge through opt...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
2,517 Views
13 Pages

Hydrogen Safety by Design: Exclusion of Flame Blow-Out from a TPRD

  • Mina Kazemi,
  • Sile Brennan and
  • Vladimir Molkov

15 May 2024

Onboard hydrogen storage tanks are currently fitted with thermally activated pressure relief devices (TPRDs), enabling hydrogen to blowdown in the event of fire. For release diameters below the critical diameter, the flame from the TPRD may blow-out...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,812 Views
21 Pages

CFD Simulations of Hydrogen Tank Fuelling: Sensitivity to Turbulence Model and Grid Resolution

  • Hanguang Xie,
  • Dmitriy Makarov,
  • Sergii Kashkarov and
  • Vladimir Molkov

6 December 2023

CFD modelling of compressed hydrogen fuelling provides information on the hydrogen and tank structure temperature dynamics required for onboard storage tank design and fuelling protocol development. This study compares five turbulence models to devel...

  • Review
  • Open Access
8 Citations
4,250 Views
20 Pages

30 January 2024

This review paper reports on the use of Delafossite as a layer between perovskite-based solar cells to improve hydrogen production efficiency and make the process easier. The investigation delves into the possible breakthroughs in sustainable energy...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,589 Views
12 Pages

20 March 2024

This study uses plane wave density functional theory (DFT) to investigate the effect of certain metal carbides (Niobium carbide, Vanadium carbide, Titanium carbide, and Manganese sulfide) on hydrogen embrittlement in pipeline steels. Our results pred...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
11,292 Views
16 Pages

Natural Gas Pyrolysis in a Liquid Metal Bubble Column Reaction System—Part II: Pyrolysis Experiments and Discussion

  • Christoph Michael Hofberger,
  • Benjamin Dietrich,
  • Inés Durán Vera,
  • Ralf Krumholz,
  • Leonid Stoppel,
  • Neele Uhlenbruck and
  • Thomas Wetzel

9 June 2023

This contribution presents the results of continued investigations on the production of hydrogen by means of pyrolysis in a liquid metal bubble column reactor, as developed at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in recent years. Part I of this cont...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
2,796 Views
19 Pages

25 July 2023

Working towards a more sustainable future with zero emissions, the International Future Laboratory for Hydrogen Economy at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) exhibits concerted efforts across various hydrogen technologies. The current research...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,457 Views
11 Pages

Techno-Economic Analysis of Cement Decarbonization Techniques: Oxygen Enrichment vs. Hydrogen Fuel

  • Bruno C. Domingues,
  • Diogo M. F. Santos,
  • Margarida Mateus and
  • Duarte Cecílio

10 February 2024

The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming, and one of the most polluting sectors is heavy industry, where cement production is a significant contributor. This work briefly explores some alternatives, recycling, reducing clinker content, waste...

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