Nanofibers are able to form a highly porous mesh and their large surface to volume ratio improves performance for many applications. Organic-inorganic polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-cobalt (II) chloride hexahydrate nanofiber composites were prepared by electrospinning method. The structure and...

An integrated system for hydrogen production via autothermal steam reforming of methanol and consequent power generation in a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell has been developed and operated at C.P.E.R.I. The pilot plant comprises an autothermal reforming reactor to produce hydrogen,...

The addition of MOx (M: di- or tri-valent transition metal ion) into cerium dioxide (CeO2) enhanced the ability of CeO2 for the oxygen (O2)-releasing reaction at lower temperature and swift hydrogen (H2)-generation reaction. CeO2–MOx (M=Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu) reactive ceramics having high melting...

Redox materials with high thermal stabilities, comprising iron oxide with alumina were synthesized from ultrasonic spray pyrolysis method. Their catalytic activities towards the redox evolution of hydrogen from water were evaluated and compared with that of pure iron oxide, which decreased...

Hydrogen production from renewable energy resources has received significant attention with advances in fuel cell technology. The fuel type and operational reforming conditions directly affect fuel cell electricity generation. This study analyzes the theoretical performance of a solid oxide fuel...

Global warming, climate change and energy security issues are the forces driving the fossil fuel based energy system towards renewable and sustainable energy. Hydrogen as a clean energy carrier is believed to be the most promising source to replace fossil fuel. Biomass gasification with the...

Energy is the prime mover of economic growth and is vital to sustain a modern economic and social development. Renewable energy applications have brought about significant changes in the Indian energy scenario. The identification and efficient use of various renewable energy resources are the...

Hydrogen and fuel cells should reduce costs and increase reliability and durability to compete in the energy market. A considerable long term effort is necessary for research, development and demonstration of adequate solutions; important programs in this sense are carried out in the main...

A comprehensive review of various processes and possible sources of hydrogen production are discussed in this paper. The various process for hydrogen production reviewed includes industrial process i.e. steam reforming, thermal cracking, partial oxidation of fossil fuels, coal gasification,...

As part of the decarbonisation of the global economy, low-carbon hydrogen is expected to play acentral role in future energy systems. This article presents a comprehensive approach for estimating thedevelopment of global production and supply costs of low-carbon hydrogen from renewable energy...