Research and Application of Hydrogen Energy Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Hydrogen is emerging as a new energy source beyond its traditional role and is gaining global recognition as a potential fuel pathway due to its advantages over synthetic carbon-based fuels. Unlike these fuels, hydrogen can be truly carbon neutral or even negative on a life cycle basis, making it an appealing option for reducing environmental impact. Hydrogen can be generated from various sources, including fossil fuels, biomass, and renewable energy such as solar and wind power through methods such as water electrolysis and steam reforming. It can also be stored in different forms such as compressed gas or refrigerated liquefied gas. While hydrogen has historically been used in petroleum refining and metal refining industries, it is increasingly being considered for use in almost all applications where fossil fuels are currently used. For transportation specifically, hydrogen offers immediate benefits in terms of reduced pollution and a cleaner environment.

The development of advanced materials plays a crucial role in enabling the safe, efficient, cost-effective production, storage, transportation, and utilization of hydrogen. These materials include those used in fuel cells, electrolyzers, hydrogen tanks, pipelines, valves, compressors, sensors, catalysts, and membranes. Our focus is on novel materials that facilitate efficient and cost-effective production while maintaining safety standards. We invite original research articles and review articles related to the design, preparation, application, and analysis of materials for hydrogen energy. Specifically addressing electrolyte materials, catalyst materials, hydrogen storage materials, membrane materials, structural materials, semiconductor materials, etc., research on these materials aims to improve their efficiency, durability, cost-effectiveness, and safety for the widespread adoption of hydrogen as a clean energy source.

Dr. Kailing Zhou
Guest Editor

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• electrolyte materials
• catalyst materials
• hydrogen storage materials
• membrane materials
• structural materials
• semiconductor materials
• clean energy source
• fuel cells
• electrolyzers
• compressors
• sensors
• pipelines
• cost-effectiveness efficiency
• durability