1st Edition
Nanomaterials for Sustainable Hydrogen Production and Storage
Hydrogen is poised to play a major role in the transition towards a net-zero economy. However, the worldwide implementation of hydrogen energy is restricted by several challenges, including those related to practical, easy, safe, and cost-effective storage and production methodologies. Nanomaterials present a promising solution, playing an integral role in overcoming the limitations of hydrogen production and storage. This book explores these innovations, covering a wide spectrum of applications of nanomaterials for sustainable hydrogen production and storage.
- Provides an overview of the hydrogen economy and its role in the transition to a net-zero economy.
- Details various nanomaterials for hydrogen production and storage as well as modeling and optimization of nanomaterials production.
- Features real-life case studies on innovations in nanomaterials applications for hydrogen storage.
- Discusses both the current status and future prospects.
Aimed at researchers and professionals in chemical, materials, energy, environmental and related engineering disciplines, this work provides readers with an overview of the latest techniques and materials for the development and advancement of hydrogen energy technologies.
Chapter 1 Transition toward a Sustainable Hydrogen Economy: Status and Progress
Brooke E. Rogachuk, Chukwuma C. Ogbaga, Sydney E. Etchieson, Alivia Mukherjee
Chapter 2 Exploring the Future of Nanomaterials: Insights into Synthesis, Characterization, and Potential Applications
Damilola Awotoye, Fredrick O. Omoarukhe, Alaa El Din Mahmoud, Olugbenga Akande, Adekunle A. Adeleke, Peter Ikubanni, Chukwuma C. Ogbaga
Chapter 3 Advances in Thermochemical Hydrogen Production Using Nanomaterials: An Analysis of Production Methods, Challenges, and Opportunities
Emmanuel I. Epelle, Winifred Obande, Ovis D. Irefu, Alivia Mukherjee
Chapter 4 Biological Hydrogen Production: The Role and Potential of Nanomaterials
Omo-Akon Omolabake Abiodun, Olugbenga Akande, Chukwuma C. Ogbaga, Adekunle Adeleke, Peter Ikubanni, Toheeb Jimoh, Jude A. Okolie, Oluwasogo
Chapter 5 Nanomaterials for Electrolytic and Photolytic Hydrogen Production: Production Methods, Challenges, and Prospects
Winifred Obande, Emmanuel I. Epelle, Jude A. Okolie
Chapter 6 Modelling and Optimization of Nanomaterials Production Processes
Lanrewaju I. Fajimi, Bilainu O. Oboirien, Zainab T. Yaqub, Alaa El Din Mahmoud
Chapter 7 Machine Learning Applications for Nano-synthesized Materials Production and Utilization
Zainab T. Yaqub, Bilainu O. Oboirien, Alaa El Din Mahmoud
Chapter 8 Status and Progress of Nanomaterials Application in Hydrogen Storage
Fatih Güleç, William Oakley, Xin Liu, Shahrouz Nayebossadri, Feiran Wang, Edward H. Lester, Emma K. Smith, Sarah M.Barakat
Chapter 9 Analytical Methods, Modelling Approaches and Challenges of Nanomaterial-Based Hydrogen Storage
Olugbenga Akande, Toheeb Jimoh, Patrick U. Okoye, Jude A. Okolie
Biography
Jude A. Okolie is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Pathways at the Gallogly College of Engineering, University of Oklahoma. His research combines experimental analysis with process design and simulation, energy system modelling and life cycle assessment to address several environmental and energy challenges. Dr. Okolie has published several research articles in the area of thermochemical and biological conversion of waste biomass into biofuels. He is a recipient of several awards in the field of thermochemical conversion processes.
Emmanuel Epelle is a Chancellor’s Fellow at the University of Edinburgh’s Institute for Materials and Processes. His major scientific achievements to date are in demonstrating decontamination via oxidation processes; valorisation of waste biomass and in CFD and systems modelling. He is a Chartered Engineer, an Associate Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy and a recipient of several research and innovation awards.
Alivia Mukherjee is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta. She was a graduate researcher in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. Her research focuses on thermochemical hydrogen production, activated carbon production, and applications for environmental remediation including post-combustion CO2 capture.
Alaa El Din Mahmoud is Assistant Professor in the Environmental Sciences Department, Faculty of Science at Alexandria University, Vice-Chair of the National Committee of the UNESCO-MAB (Man and Biosphere) program in Egypt, and a member of the alumni professional development unit in the Faculty of Science. He received his Ph.D. from Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany. His research focuses on interdisciplinary environmental issues which are related to sustainability, conservation of natural resources, water/wastewater treatment, nanotechnology, and green nanotechnology.
