Production & Supply Chain
Selection of a Green Hydrogen Production Facility Location with a Novel Heuristic Approach
Mar 2025
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The production of green hydrogen the cleanest energy source plays a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency of renewable energy systems by utilizing surplus energy that would otherwise be wasted. With the global shift towards sustainability and the rising adoption of renewable energy sources green hydrogen is gaining significant importance as both an energy carrier and a storage solution. However determining the optimal locations for green hydrogen pr Read More
Increasing the Efficiency of Water Electrolysis with the Application of Pulsing Electric Fields
Mar 2025
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Due to hydrogen’s beneficial characteristics as a sustainable energy carrier the application of pulsing electric fields has been researched for its effectiveness during water electrolysis. Although there have been conflicting findings on the benefits of the application of pulsing electric fields this research highlights the potential it has to enhance the efficiency of water electrolysis while providing clarity on past discrepancies. This research achieves this by identifyi Read More
Hydrogen Production by Water Electrolysis Driven by a Photovoltaic Source: A Review
May 2024
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The integration of water electrolyzers and photovoltaic (PV) solar technology is a potential development in renewable energy systems offering new avenues for sustainable energy generation and storage. This coupling consists of using PV-generated electricity to power water electrolysis breaking down water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. While oxygen is a useful byproduct the created hydrogen is used as a clean storable energy carrier or feeds Read More
Investigation of Hydrogen Production System-Based PEM EL: PEM EL Modeling, DC/DC Power Converter, and Controller Design Approaches
Apr 2023
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The main component of the hydrogen production system is the electrolyzer (EL) which is used to convert electrical energy and water into hydrogen and oxygen. The power converter supplies the EL and the controller is used to ensure the global stability and safety of the overall system. This review aims to investigate and analyze each one of these components: Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer (PEM EL) electrical modeling DC/DC power conv Read More
What is Next in Anion-Exchange Membrane Water Electrolyzers? Bottlenecks, Benefits, and Future
Mar 2022
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As highlighted by the recent roadmaps from the European Union and the United States water electrolysis is the most valuable high-intensity technology for producing green hydrogen. Currently two commercial low-temperature water electrolyzer technologies exist: alkaline water electrolyzer (A-WE) and proton-exchange membrane water electrolyzer (PEM-WE). However both have major drawbacks. A-WE shows low productivity and efficiency while PEM-W Read More
Photovoltaic-Assisted Photo(electro)catalytic Hydrogen Production: A Review
Aug 2023
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The idea of supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has inspired researchers around the world to explore more environmentally friendly energy generation and production methods especially those related to solar and hydrogen energy. Among the various available sustainable energy technologies photo(electro)catalytic hydrogen production has been competitively explored benefiting from its versatile platform to utilize solar en Read More
A Review on the Use of Catalysis for Biogas Steam Reforming
Nov 2023
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Hydrogen production from natural gas or biogas at different purity levels has emerged as an important technology with continuous development and improvement in order to stand for sustainable and clean energy. Regarding biogas which can be obtained from multiple sources hydrogen production through the steam reforming of methane is one of the most important methods for its energy use. In that sense the role of catalysts to make the process Read More
Renewable Hydrogen Production from Biomass Derivatives or Water on Trimetallic Based Catalysts
Oct 2023
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Hydrogen has emerged as a promising new energy source that can be produced in renewable mode for example from biomass derivatives reforming or water splitting. However the conventional catalysts used for hydrogen production in renewable mode suffer from limitations in activity selectivity and/or stability. To overcome these limitations nanostructured catalysts with multicomponent active phases particularly trimetallic catalysts are being expl Read More
Recent Progress on Ammonia Cracking Technologies for Scalable Hydrogen Production
Jun 2024
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The global energy transition necessitates the development of technologies enabling cost-effective and scalable conversion of renewable energies into storable and transportable forms. Green ammonia with its high hydrogen storage capacity emerges as a promising carbon-free hydrogen carrier. This article reviews recent progress in industrially relevant catalysts and technologies for ammonia cracking which is a pivotal step in utilizing ammonia as a h Read More
Quantifying Natural Hydrogen Generation Rates and Volumetric Potential in Onshore Serpentinization
Mar 2025
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This study explores the generation of natural hydrogen through the serpentinization of onshore ultramafic rocks highlighting its potential as a clean energy resource. By investigating critical factors such as mineral composition temperature and pressure the research develops an empirical model using multiple regression analysis to predict hydrogen generation rates under varying geological conditions. A novel five-stage volumetric calculation methodolo Read More
Prospective LCA of Alkaline and PEM Electrolyser Systems
Nov 2023
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This prospective life cycle assessment (LCA) compares the environmental impacts of alkaline electrolyser (AE) and proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser systems for green hydrogen production with a special focus on the stack components. The study evaluates both baseline and near-future advanced designs considering cradle-to-gate life cycle from material production to operation. The electricity source followed by the stacks are ide Read More
A Review on Green Hydrogen Production by Aqueous Phase Reforming of Lignocellulose and Derivatives
Mar 2025
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With the intensification of the global energy crisis hydrogen has attracted significant attention as a high-energy-density and zero-emission clean energy source. Traditional hydrogen production methods are dependent on fossil fuels and simultaneously contribute to environmental pollution. The aqueous phase reforming (APR) of renewable biomass and its derivatives has emerged as a research hotspot in recent years due to its ability to produce green h Read More
Machine Learning for the Optimization and Performance Prediction of Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cells: A Review
Mar 2025
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Solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) represent a promising technology because they have the potential to achieve greater efficiency than existing electrolysis methods making them a strong candidate for sustainable hydrogen production. SOECs utilize a solid oxide electrolyte which facilitates the migration of oxygen ions while maintaining gas impermeability at temperatures between 600 ◦C and 900 ◦C. This review provides an overview of the recent ad Read More
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