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Provides a comprehensive guide to hydrogen technologies for sustainable energy production and practical deployment
With the growing urgency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, decarbonize heavy industries, and diversify energy sources, hydrogen stands out as a versatile, clean energy carrier. Next-Generation Hydrogen Economy: Production, Storage, and Fuel Cell Technologies serves as an interdisciplinary roadmap for understanding and leveraging hydrogen's vast potential. This timely volume meets the pressing need for a unified, research-informed resource that integrates hydrogen science, engineering, and policy—addressing both theoretical foundations and real-world implementation.
Written by experts in material science and energy research, Next-Generation Hydrogen Economy thoroughly examines hydrogen's role in modern and future energy systems. The authors explore advanced production methods such as electrolysis, photocatalysis, and biological synthesis, while also detailing innovative storage technologies including metal hydrides, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs). Practical chapters on hydrogen fuel cells highlight applications in transportation, grid storage, and heavy industry, with in-depth discussions on commercialization, economic feasibility, infrastructure challenges, and safety standards. Bridging research and practice, the book also delves into AI-driven catalyst development, smart hydrogen cities, and other emerging areas in the fields.
Equipping readers with the knowledge to drive innovation and make informed decisions in the rapidly evolving hydrogen economy, Next-Generation Hydrogen Economy:
Integrates multidisciplinary insights from material science, electrochemistry, energy systems, and public policy
Highlights novel hydrogen production techniques including photocatalysis and biological routes
Analyzes the techno-economic challenges and opportunities of industrial-scale hydrogen deployment
Features clear diagrams and process flowcharts to illustrate complex technical concepts and up-to-date case studies and global policy frameworks to contextualize hydrogen adoption
Discusses safety standards, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies for hydrogen technologies
Emphasizing cross-sectoral integration of hydrogen, Next-Generation Hydrogen Economy: Production, Storage, and Fuel Cell Technologies is ideal for graduate and postgraduate students in courses such as Renewable Energy Systems, Energy Materials, and Sustainable Engineering within physics, chemistry, and energy engineering programs. It also serves as a valuable reference for professionals in electrochemistry, clean energy R&D, and energy policy analysis.
Contents
Preface xiii
Acknowledgments xv
About the Authors xvii
Disclosure of AI Use xix
1 The Hydrogen Paradigm - Past, Present, and Future 1
1.1 Introduction to Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier 1
1.2 Evolution of Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier 7
1.3 Why Hydrogen? Comparison with Fossil Fuels and Renewables 13
1.4 Current Global Hydrogen Economy and Future Roadmaps 17
1.5 Key Challenges in Hydrogen Adoption and Infrastructure Development 24
2 Innovative Hydrogen Production Technologies 37
2.1 Introduction to Hydrogen Production Technologies 37
2.2 Electrolysis: Advances in PEM, Alkaline, and Solid Oxide Electrolysis 39
2.3 Photocatalysis and Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting: Harnessing Solar Energy for Green Hydrogen 48
2.4 Thermochemical and Hybrid Processes: Sulfur-iodine Cycle, Metal Oxide Cycles 55
2.5 Biological Hydrogen Production: Algae, Bacteria, and Enzymatic Hydrogen Production 61
2.6 Comparative Analysis of Hydrogen Production Methods 68
2.7 Summary and Future Directions 73
3 Advanced Materials for Hydrogen Production 83
3.1 Introduction to Advanced Materials for Hydrogen Production 83
3.2 High-performance Catalysts for Electrolysis 87
3.3 Nanomaterials and Composites for Enhanced Hydrogen Production 93
3.4 Durability and Degradation Challenges in Catalyst Materials 98
3.5 Cost-effective and Non-precious Metal Alternatives 102
3.6 Role of AI and Machine Learning in Material Discovery 106
3.7 Summary and Future Directions 108
4 Hydrogen Storage - Challenges and Breakthroughs 119
4.1 Introduction to Hydrogen Storage 119
4.2 Physical Hydrogen Storage 122
4.3 Chemical Hydrogen Storage 128
4.4 Solid-state Hydrogen Storage 132
4.5 Safety Considerations and Risk Assessment in Hydrogen Storage 135
4.6 Future Directions in Hydrogen Storage 141
4.7 Summary and Future Perspectives 144
5 Hydrogen Fuel Cells - Types and Mechanisms 155
5.1 Overview of Hydrogen Fuel Cells 155
5.2 Types of Hydrogen Fuel Cells 159
5.3 Mechanisms of Hydrogen Fuel Cells 171
5.4 Fuel Cell Components and Design 177
5.5 Fuel Cell Durability and Lifetime 180
5.6 Applications of Hydrogen Fuel Cells 183
5.7 Recent Advances and Research in Fuel Cell Technology 186
5.8 Environmental Impact and Sustainability of Hydrogen Fuel Cells 188
5.9 Challenges and Future Prospects 190
5.10 Conclusion 193
6 Hydrogen-powered Transportation and Industrial Applications 203
6.1 Introduction 203
6.2 Hydrogen in Transportation Sector 205
6.3 Hydrogen Refueling Infrastructure: Current Progress and Challenges 210
6.4 Hydrogen in Industrial Applications 213
6.5 Key Technological and Economic Drivers for Hydrogen in Transportation and Industry 220
6.6 Environmental Impacts and Sustainability of Hydrogen in Transportation and Industry 222
6.7 Case Studies: Global Adoption of Hydrogen in Transportation and Industry 225
6.8 The Future Outlook for Hydrogen in Transportation and Industry 228
6.9 Conclusion 230
7 Economics, Infrastructure, and Policy of Hydrogen Energy 237
7.1 Introduction 237
7.2 Economic Analysis of Hydrogen Production 238
7.3 Infrastructure Development and Logistics 246
7.4 Policy and Regulatory Frameworks 253
7.5 Investment and Financing Strategies 261
7.6 Emerging Hydrogen Economies: Growth in India, Australia, and South Korea 268
7.7 Challenges and Barriers to Hydrogen Commercialization 271
7.8 Case Studies: Leading Hydrogen Initiatives 273
7.9 The Future of Hydrogen Economics and Policy 276
7.10 Conclusion 279
8 The Future of Hydrogen - Challenges, Innovations, and Sustainability 287
8.1 Introduction 287
8.2 AI and Data-driven Optimization in Hydrogen Research 290
8.3 Next-gen Hydrogen Technologies 294
8.4 Hydrogen's Role in Achieving Net-zero Carbon Emissions 298
8.5 Hydrogen-powered Smart Cities and Off-grid Applications 301
8.6 Conclusion and Future Outlook 302
9 Hydrogen Safety, Regulations, and Standardization 309
9.1 Introduction to Hydrogen Safety and Standardization 309
9.2 Hydrogen Safety Protocols in Production, Storage, and Transportation 311
9.3 Regulatory Landscape: International Hydrogen Safety Standards and Policies 317
9.4 Challenges in Standardization for Hydrogen Infrastructure 320
9.5 Hydrogen's Role in Public Safety and Environmental Impact Assessment 323
9.6 Summary and Future Directions 325
10 Industrial Scale-up and Commercialization of Hydrogen Technologies 333
10.1 Introduction to Industrial Hydrogen Scale Up 333
10.2 Challenges in Large-scale Hydrogen Production 335
10.3 Market Trends and Business Models for Hydrogen Commercialization 338\
10.4 Case Studies of Successful Industrial Hydrogen Projects 341
10.5 Future Roadmap for Hydrogen Adoption 344
References 345
Index 351
