Efficient Production, Storage and Transportation of Liquid Hydrogen
A special issue of Cryo (ISSN 3042-4860).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 187
Special Issue Editor
Interests: thermophysical properties of cryogenic fluids and materials; efficient storage of cryogens; cryogenic insulation and heat transfer
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the pursuit of clean and sustainable energy intensifies, hydrogen has emerged as a promising alternative with high energy density and minimal environmental impact. Liquid hydrogen stands out as a conventional medium for energy conveyance, which is recognized as an effective form of hydrogen storage. The term "conventional" signifies its extensive deployment in aerospace endeavors for more than six decades. Its unparalleled specific impulse benefit has secured liquid hydrogen as the preferred choice for launch vehicle propulsion since the 1960s, underpinning a multitude of aerospace missions that hinge on the adept handling and utilization of the substance. Through these endeavors, a wealth of technical expertise involving liquid hydrogen has been amassed, laying the groundwork for its civilian and commercial applications. Currently, hydrogen is garnering substantial interest in the energy sector, lauded for its clean nature and high energy density. There is an urgent demand and ongoing development of technologies encompassing hydrogen production, storage, transport, and usage. Within this domain, liquid hydrogen continues to hold a crucial position, particularly in the areas of storage and transfer. The escalating demand for liquid hydrogen in both aerospace and civilian energy sectors has spurred research in areas that address the challenges and opportunities in the full chain of liquid hydrogen. This Special Issue is dedicated to showcasing and sharing the latest progress in the entire liquid hydrogen spectrum. We invite authors to submit original research articles, review papers, and case studies that fall within the following topics:
- Innovative methods for the production of liquid hydrogen;
- Advanced techniques for the storage of liquid hydrogen;
- Efficient transportation systems for liquid hydrogen;
- Safety considerations and risk assessment in handling liquid hydrogen;
- Applications of liquid hydrogen in various industries, such as transportation, energy storage, and power generation.
Areas of interest for publication include but are not limited to the keywords below.
Prof. Dr. Yonghua Huang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cryogenic insulation for liquid hydrogen
- hydrogen phase equilibrium and transition
- hydrogen thermophysical properties
- cryogenic hydrogen vessels
- liquid hydrogen transfer
- materials for liquid hydrogen applications
- para and ortho hydrogen conversion
- hydrogen liquefaction
- liquid hydrogen testing
- flow dynamics of liquid hydrogen
- cryogenic compressed gaseous hydrogen
- liquid hydrogen devices
- modeling of liquid hydrogen systems
- liquid hydrogen safty issues
- applications of liquid hydrogen
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