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Hydrogen Production and Utilization in a Membrane Reactor
Published on: March 10, 2023
A comprehensive review on hydrogen production, storage, and applications
Chamila Gunathilake1,2,3, Ibrahim Soliman4, Dhruba Panthi5
1Department of Applied Engineering & Technology, College of Aeronautics and Engineering, Kent State University, Kent, OH, 44242, USA. cgunathi@kent.edu.
Hydrogen technology is crucial for reducing carbon dioxide emissions and meeting future energy demands. This review explores hydrogen production, applications, storage, and challenges for a sustainable energy transition.
Area of Science:
- Energy Science
- Environmental Science
- Materials Science
Background:
- Global energy demand is rising, depleting fossil fuels and increasing CO2 levels.
- Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 requires a shift to clean, sustainable energy sources.
- There is an urgent need for high-energy-density, low-carbon fuels like hydrogen.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the global motivation for utilizing hydrogen technology to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
- To discuss hydrogen's properties, production methods, and applications.
- To assess hydrogen storage, safety, and compare hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (HFCEVs) with alternatives.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature on hydrogen production, applications, and storage.
- Categorization of hydrogen production methods (green, blue, grey, etc.) based on CO2 management.
- Comparative analysis of HFCEVs against battery and gasoline vehicles.
Main Results:
- Hydrogen is a versatile, clean energy carrier with water as its byproduct.
- Various production methods exist, categorized by CO2 emissions.
- Hydrogen has diverse applications, including transportation and industrial processes.
Conclusions:
- Hydrogen technology is vital for decarbonization and future energy security.
- Efficient and safe production, storage, and transportation are key challenges.
- Further development is needed to overcome obstacles for widespread hydrogen adoption.
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