Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies: A Clean Energy Pathway

Dear Colleagues,

Hydrogen is a pivotal clean energy carrier in the global transition towards a sustainable energy-based future. When utilized in a fuel cell, it only produces water, offering a zero-emission pathway for power generation. Its versatility is underscored by the ability to be produced from a diverse array of domestic resources—including natural gas, biomass, nuclear power, and renewable sources like solar and wind. This diversity enhances energy security and enables the decarbonization of multiple sectors.

Today, hydrogen production is primarily anchored in methods such as reforming natural gas and electrolysis, with emerging solar-driven and biological processes holding significant promise for a greener future. As an effective medium for storing and transporting energy, hydrogen is uniquely positioned to address the intermittency of renewables and to deliver clean power across applications—from transportation (cars and trucks) to stationary power for buildings and portable generators.

This Special Issue, “Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies: A Clean Energy Pathway”, aims to capture the latest advancements and critical analyses across the entire hydrogen value chain. We seek to foster a comprehensive dialogue focused on accelerating the development and deployment of these technologies, from production and storage to end-use applications in fuel cells, highlighting their integral role in building a resilient and low-carbon energy ecosystem.

This Special Issue will focus on, but is not limited to, the following thematic areas:

• Development of fuel cells for various applications, such as transportation (cars, buses, trucks, trains, and marine transportation), stationary power generation, and portable devices;
• Materials science for fuel cells: advanced catalysts, membranes, and electrolytes to enhance performance and durability;
• System integration, power management, and hybridization of fuel cell systems;
• Policy, market frameworks, and strategies for scaling up hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

Dr. Sanda Budea
Prof. Dr. Adrian Ciocanea
Dr. Mohammed-Ibrahim Jamesh
Guest Editors

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