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Graphene and Graphene-Like Materials for Hydrogen Energy
O K Alekseeva1, I V Pushkareva1, A S Pushkarev1
1National Research Center Kurchatov Institute, Moscow, Russia.
Graphene materials show promise for green hydrogen energy, enabling efficient hydrogen storage and purification. Graphene enhances membranes and fuel cells for better hydrogen production and utilization.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Energy Science
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Hydrogen is a key clean energy carrier.
- Graphene and its derivatives offer unique properties for energy applications.
- Current hydrogen technologies face challenges in storage, purification, and conversion.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current and prospective applications of graphene in environmentally friendly hydrogen energy.
- To highlight graphene's potential in hydrogen storage, separation, and fuel cells.
Main Methods:
- Review of theoretical and experimental studies on hydrogen accumulation in graphene.
- Analysis of advancements in graphene-based membrane materials for gas separation.
- Examination of graphene's role as support or additive in electrocatalytic layers.
Main Results:
- Graphene enables reversible hydrogen storage systems with high capacity and stability.
- Graphene-based membranes offer high permeability and selectivity for hydrogen purification.
- Graphene incorporation improves polymer membranes and electrocatalyst performance in fuel cells.
Conclusions:
- Graphene materials are crucial for developing advanced hydrogen energy systems.
- Graphene facilitates efficient hydrogen storage, purification, and electrocatalysis.
- Further research into graphene applications will accelerate the transition to a hydrogen economy.
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