United Kingdom

The exploration and evaluation of new composites possessing both processability and enhanced hydrogen storage capacity are of signifcant interest for onboard hydrogen storage systems and fuel cell based electric vehicle development. Here we demonstrate the fabrication of composite membranes with sufcient mechanical properties for enhanced hydrogen storage that are based on a polymer of intrinsic microporosity (PIM-1) matrix containing n Read More

Green hydrogen produced from surplus electricity during peak production can be injected into subsurface reservoirs and retrieved during high-demand periods. In this study X-ray tomography was employed to examine hysteresis resulting from repeated hydrogen injection and withdrawal. An unsteady state experiment was performed to evaluate the distribution of hydrogen and brine after drainage and imbibition cycles: images of the pore-space confi Read More

Morocco despite its heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels which made up 68% of electricity generation in 2020 has recognised its significant renewable energy potential. The Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) commitment is to reduce emissions by 45.5% from baseline levels with international assistance and abstain from constructing new coal plants. Moreover the Green Hydrogen Roadmap aims to export 10 TWh of green hydrogen by Read More

Offshore green hydrogen emerges as a guiding light in the global pursuit of environmental sustainability and net-zero objectives. The burgeoning expansion of offshore wind power faces significant challenges in grid integration. This avenue towards generating offshore green hydrogen capitalises on its ecological advantages and substantial energy potential to efficiently channel offshore wind power for onshore energy demands. However a substantial resea Read More

As the global energy transition progresses a range of drivers and barriers will continue to shape consumer attitudes and behavioural intentions towards emerging low-carbon technologies. The innovation-decision process for technologies composing the residential sector such as hydrogen-fuelled heating and cooking appliances is inherently governed by the complex interplay between perceptual cognitive and emotional factors. In response this study re Read More

The scientific and industrial communities worldwide have recently achieved impressive technical advances in developing innovative electrocatalysts and electrolysers for water and seawater splitting. The viability of water electrolysis for commercial applications however remains elusive and the key barriers are durability cost performance materials manufacturing and system simplicity especially with regard to running on practical water sources like seawa Read More

In the field of rail transit the UK Department of Transport stated that it will realize a comprehensive transformation of UK railways by 2050 abandoning traditional diesel trains and upgrading them to new environmentally friendly trains. The current mainstream upgrade methods are electrification and hydrogen fuel cells. Comprehensive upgrades are costly and choosing the optimal upgrade method for trams and mainline railways is critical. Wit Read More

Low carbon hydrogen is essential to achieve the Government’s Clean Energy Superpower and Growth Missions. It will be a crucial enabler of a low carbon and renewables-based energy system and will help to deliver new clean energy industries which can support good jobs in our industrial heartlands and coastal communities. Hydrogen presents significant growth and economic opportunities across the UK by enhancing our energy security providing flexible Read More

Hydrogen energy is crucial for achieving net zero targets making the resilience of hydrogen supply chains (HSCs) increasingly important. Understanding current research on HSC resilience is key to enhancing it. Few studies summarise HSC resilience evaluation methods and link them to the general supply chain resilience and complex adaptive system (CAS) evaluation approaches. This study addresses this gap by systematically reviewing the literatur Read More

he use of hydrogen (H2) as a substitute for fossil fuel which accounts for the majority of the world’s energy is environmentally the most benign option for the reduction of CO2 emissions. his will require gigawatt-scale storage systems and as such H2 storage in porous rocks in the subsurface will be required. ccurate estimation of the thermodynamic and transport properties of H2 mixed with other gases found within the storage system is therefore essential for Read More