A comprehensive review of hydrogen production and storage: A focus on the role of nanomaterials. (1st June 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Epelle, Emmanuel I.; Desongu, Kwaghtaver S.; Obande, Winifred; Adeleke, Adekunle A.; Ikubanni, Peter P.; Okolie, Jude A.; Gunes, Burcu
• Is Part Of: International journal of hydrogen energy. Volume 47:Number 47(2022)
• Page Start: 20398
• Page End: 20431
• Publication Date: 2022-06-01
• Subjects: Hydrogen -- Nanomaterials -- Electrolysis -- Water splitting -- Gasification -- Activated carbon; Hydrogen as fuel -- Periodicals; Hydrogène (Combustible) -- Périodiques; Hydrogen as fuel; Periodicals; 665.81
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.04.227
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0360-3199

Abstract

Abstract: Nanomaterials are beginning to play an essential role in addressing the challenges associated with hydrogen production and storage. The outstanding physicochemical properties of nanomaterials suggest their applications in almost all technological breakthroughs ranging from catalysis, metal-organic framework, complex hydrides, etc. This study outlines the applications of nanomaterials in hydrogen production (considering both thermochemical, biological, and water splitting methods) and storage. Recent advances in renewable hydrogen production methods are elucidated along with a comparison of different nanomaterials used to enhance renewable hydrogen production. Additionally, nanomaterials for solid-state hydrogen storage are reviewed. The characteristics of various nanomaterials for hydrogen storage are compared. Some nanomaterials discussed include carbon nanotubes, activated carbon, metal-doped carbon-based nanomaterials, metal-organic frameworks. Other materials such as complex hydrides and clathrates are outlined. Finally, future research perspectives related to the application of nanomaterials for hydrogen production and storage are discussed. Graphical abstract: Image 1 Highlights: Different routes for renewable H2 production are discussed. A comparison of the H2 storage capabilities of various nanomaterials is presented. New technological advances on nanomaterial applications for H2 storage are explained. Computational methodologies for H2 storage are evaluated. Future research recommendations are presented based on identified literature gaps.