Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
A
hydrocarbon-based
proton
exchange
membrane
with
tailored
hydrophilic
domains
reduces
toluene
permeation
compared
to
Nafion,
improving
the
efficiency
of
direct
electro-hydrogenation
methyl
cyclohexane
and
long-term
performance.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(13), P. 3110 - 3110
Published: June 24, 2024
Accelerating
the
transition
to
a
cleaner
global
energy
system
is
essential
for
tackling
climate
crisis,
and
green
hydrogen
systems
hold
significant
promise
integrating
renewable
sources.
This
paper
offers
thorough
evaluation
of
hydrogen’s
potential
as
groundbreaking
alternative
achieve
near-zero
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
emissions
within
framework.
The
explores
current
technological
options
assesses
industry’s
present
status
alongside
future
challenges.
It
also
includes
an
economic
analysis
gauge
feasibility
hydrogen,
providing
critical
review
expectations
levelized
cost
(LCOH).
Depending
on
geographic
location
technology
employed,
LCOH
can
range
from
low
EUR
1.12/kg
high
16.06/kg.
Nonetheless,
findings
suggest
that
could
play
crucial
role
in
reducing
GHG
emissions,
particularly
hard-to-decarbonize
sectors.
A
target
approximately
1/kg
by
2050
seems
attainable,
some
geographies.
However,
there
are
still
hurdles
overcome
before
become
cost-competitive
alternative.
Key
challenges
include
need
further
advancements
establishment
policies
reductions
electrolyzers,
which
vital
production.
Hydrogen
(H2),
as
a
high-energy-density
molecule,
offers
clean
solution
to
carry
energy.
However,
the
high
diffusivity
and
low
volumetric
density
of
H2
pose
challenge
for
long-term
storage
transportation.
Liquid
organic
hydrogen
carriers
(LOHCs)
have
been
suggested
strategic
way
store
transport
in
stable
molecules.
More
so,
electrochemical
LOHC
cycling
renders
an
opportunity
utilize
renewable
energy
transportation
toward
goal
eliminating
carbon
emissions.
In
this
Perspective,
examples
reactions
molecules
their
suitability
couples
are
examined.
A
comparative
footprint
assessment
processes
against
thermochemical
hybrid
was
performed.
The
process
had
lowest
relative
only
when
highly
concentrated
LOHCs
were
used
feed
or
purification
product
not
required.
diluted
primarily
contributed
by
distillation
separation
process.
sensitivity
analysis
showed
concentration
dependence
during
Moreover,
electrolyte
composition
significantly
affects
cycling.
Energy
utilization,
water
usage,
toxicity
discussed
provide
overview
better
economic
environmental
practices.
There
significant
opportunities
if
appropriate
conditions
such
concentrations
reactant,
reversible
redox
ability,
Faradaic
efficiencies,
catalyst
stabilities
achieved.
The Journal of Physical Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
The
hydrogen
economy
can
benefit
from
the
use
of
liquid
organic
carriers
(LOHCs)
for
cross-continent
transportation
in
future.
However,
dehydrogenation
and
hydrogenation
require
catalytic
systems.
Current
research
emphasizes
selective
Pt/Rh
doping
Fe,
Co,
Ni
surfaces
as
catalysts
methyl
naphthalene–methyl
decalin
LOHC
system,
which
has
more
than
7%
weight
capacity
meets
practical
requirements
established
by
European
Union
United
States
Department
Energy.
Density
functional
theory-based
computational
techniques
demonstrate
how
chemical
modification
these
with
a
Pt
Rh
single-atom
catalyst
(SAC)
improve
efficiency
hydrogenation.
With
sustainable
method,
electrochemical
on
robust
produce
effective
storage
extended
periods
without
losing
hydrogen.
Furthermore,
optimal
results
2-methyl
naphthalene
Fe–Rh
SAC
path-determining
step
(PDS)
=
0.98
eV
1-methyl
Fe–Pt
PDS
1.49
were
obtained
most
active
sites
enhanced
process.
This
study
offers
new
possibilities
systems
highlighting
impact
transition-metal-based
catalysts.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(5), P. 1127 - 1127
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
The
global
imperative
for
clean
energy
solutions
has
positioned
photocatalytic
water
splitting
as
a
promising
pathway
sustainable
hydrogen
production.
This
review
comprehensively
analyzes
recent
advances
in
TiO2-based
systems,
focusing
on
materials
engineering,
source
effects,
and
scale-up
strategies.
We
recognize
the
advancements
nanoscale
architectural
design,
engineered
heterojunction
of
catalysts,
cocatalyst
integration,
which
have
significantly
enhanced
efficiency.
Particular
emphasis
is
placed
crucial
role
chemistry
system
performance,
analyzing
how
different
sources-from
wastewater
to
seawater-impact
evolution
rates
stability.
Additionally,
addresses
key
challenges
scaling
up
these
including
optimization
reactor
light
distribution,
mass
transfer.
Recent
developments
artificial
intelligence-driven
discovery
process
are
discussed,
along
with
emerging
opportunities
bio-hybrid
systems
CO2
reduction
coupling.
Through
critical
analysis,
we
identify
fundamental
propose
strategic
research
directions
advancing
technology
toward
practical
implementation.
work
will
provide
comprehensive
framework
exploring
advanced
composite
developing
efficient
scalable
multifunctional
simultaneous