Nanomaterials in the production of green hydrogen: Technical perspectives on the selection of nanomaterials, characteristics, production methods, and commercial applications
Subject Areas :
Majid Mirzaee
1
*
,
Tayyebeh Mohebbi
2
,
Masoud Hamedanian
3
1 - Non-metallic Materials Research Group, Niroo Research Institute, Tehran, Iran
2 - Ph.D Student, Chemistry Department, Kashan university, P.O. Box: 87317-51167, Kashan, Iran
3 - Chemistry Department, Kashan University, Kashan, Iran
Keywords: Energy, Green hydrogen, Nanomaterials, Production, Storage, Photosynthesis,
Abstract :
Hydrogen production has garnered significant attention due to increased awareness of the depletion of fossil fuel resources. Storage and production have been highlighted as developmental priorities. Additionally, the role of nanomaterials in the production, storage, and commercial use of hydrogen is of great importance. This article examineed the energy characteristics of hydrogen, green hydrogen, nanomaterials used for production, their production methods, and commercial applications. Initially, a general overview of hydrogen energy and its main characteristics was provided. Then, the importance of green hydrogen was carefully reviewed. Besides using nanomaterials in green hydrogen production, nanomaterials' production methods were also considered. Technical and economic evaluations and the possibilities of using hydrogen in well-known energy applications were studied. Using environmentally friendly nanoparticles for hydrogen production instead of chemical nanoparticles can help reduce operational costs. Reusing nanoparticles through entrapment methods is also possible to save on cost. In conclusion, future directions based on the research findings are outlined
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