Research on the development and application of the hydrogen energy

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Research on the development and application of the hydrogen energy

Lihong Zhang 1*
  • 1 The University of Nottingham in Ningbo    
  • *corresponding author ssylz6@nottingham.edu.cn
Published on 7 November 2023 | https://doi.org/10.54254/2755-2721/26/20230832
ACE Vol.26
ISSN (Print): 2755-273X
ISSN (Online): 2755-2721
ISBN (Print): 978-1-83558-073-8
ISBN (Online): 978-1-83558-074-5

Abstract

In recent years, global warming has been an ongoing concern for experts, and the cause of this problem is the over-reliance on fossil fuels, so finding a new source of energy that can replace traditional fossil fuels is essential at this stage. In terms of hydrogen production, solar hydrolysis is a promising method for converting sunlight into renewable, sustainable, and green hydrogen energy. The most representative pathway for converting solar radiation into molecular hydrogen is photovoltaic chemistry (PEC). In terms of hydrogen storage, researchers have identified the potential of a new type of hydrogen storage vessel, the "hybrid hydrogen storage vessel," which combines an aluminum-carbon fiber reinforced plastic (Al-CFRP) composite vessel with a hydrogen storage alloy. An evaluation of this system has shown that the hybrid hydrogen storage vessel has advantages over conventional hydrogen storage technologies in terms of volume and weight of stored hydrogen. In terms of hydrogen applications, hydrogen-fueled electric powertrains offer a solution for long-distance driving using clean energy, whereas battery-powered vehicles are plagued by range limitations, which is a shortcoming in hydrogen applications. This paper critically examines the potential of hydrogen as a sustainable energy source and presents three aspects of hydrogen technology, respectively its production, storage and application. This essay highlights the importance of chemical engineering principles in optimizing the production, storage and utilization of hydrogen energy for a clean, sustainable energy future.

Keywords:

hydrogen production, hybrid hydrogen storage vessel, hydrogen applications, photovoltaic chemistry

Zhang,L. (2023). Research on the development and application of the hydrogen energy. Applied and Computational Engineering,26,201-205.
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References

[1]. Kim, JH, Hansora, D, Sharma, P, Jang, J-W & Lee, JS 2019, ‘Toward practical solar hydrogen production – an artificial photosynthetic leaf-to-farm challenge’, Chemical Society Reviews, vol. 48, no. 7, pp. 1908–1971.

[2]. Takeichi, N., Senoh, H., Yokota, T., Tsuruta, H., Hamada, K., Takeshita, H. T., ... & Kuriyama, N. (2003). “Hybrid hydrogen storage vessel”, a novel high-pressure hydrogen storage vessel combined with hydrogen storage material. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 28(10), 1121-1129.

[3]. New photoelectrochemical system: efficient and low-cost conversion of solar energy into hydrogen 2020, City University of Hong Kong, viewed 11 July 2023 https://www.cityu. edu.hk/research/stories/2020/02/27/new-photoelectrochemical-system-high-solar-hydrogen-conversion-efficiency-and-low-cost.

[4]. Ye J., Guo X. M., Li Z. N., Yuan B. L., Qiu H. C., Yang Y., Jiang L. J., Liu X. P. & Wang Shumao n.d., A solid-state high-pressure hybrid hydrogen storage tank, 1, viewed 12 July 2023, <https://patents.google.com/patent/CN105715943A/zh>.

[5]. Yue, M, Lambert, H, Pahon, E, Roche, R, Jemei, S & Hissel, D 2021, ‘Hydrogen energy systems: A critical review of technologies, applications, trends and challenges’, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, vol. 146, p. 111180.

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Zhang,L. (2023). Research on the development and application of the hydrogen energy. Applied and Computational Engineering,26,201-205.

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Volume title: Proceedings of the 2023 International Conference on Functional Materials and Civil Engineering

ISBN：978-1-83558-073-8(Print) / 978-1-83558-074-5(Online)
Editor：Bhupesh Kumar
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Conference date: 26 August 2023
Series: Applied and Computational Engineering
Volume number: Vol.26
ISSN：2755-2721(Print) / 2755-273X(Online)

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References

[1]. Kim, JH, Hansora, D, Sharma, P, Jang, J-W & Lee, JS 2019, ‘Toward practical solar hydrogen production – an artificial photosynthetic leaf-to-farm challenge’, Chemical Society Reviews, vol. 48, no. 7, pp. 1908–1971.

[2]. Takeichi, N., Senoh, H., Yokota, T., Tsuruta, H., Hamada, K., Takeshita, H. T., ... & Kuriyama, N. (2003). “Hybrid hydrogen storage vessel”, a novel high-pressure hydrogen storage vessel combined with hydrogen storage material. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 28(10), 1121-1129.

[3]. New photoelectrochemical system: efficient and low-cost conversion of solar energy into hydrogen 2020, City University of Hong Kong, viewed 11 July 2023 https://www.cityu. edu.hk/research/stories/2020/02/27/new-photoelectrochemical-system-high-solar-hydrogen-conversion-efficiency-and-low-cost.

[4]. Ye J., Guo X. M., Li Z. N., Yuan B. L., Qiu H. C., Yang Y., Jiang L. J., Liu X. P. & Wang Shumao n.d., A solid-state high-pressure hybrid hydrogen storage tank, 1, viewed 12 July 2023, <https://patents.google.com/patent/CN105715943A/zh>.

[5]. Yue, M, Lambert, H, Pahon, E, Roche, R, Jemei, S & Hissel, D 2021, ‘Hydrogen energy systems: A critical review of technologies, applications, trends and challenges’, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, vol. 146, p. 111180.

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