Clean Hydrogen Production Methods
This brief covers novel techniques for clean hydrogen production which primarily involve sodium hydroxide as an essential ingredient to the existing major hydrogen production technologies. Interestingly, sodium hydroxide plays different roles and can act
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Sushant Kumar
Clean Hydrogen Production Methods
SpringerBriefs in Energy
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Sushant Kumar
Clean Hydrogen Production Methods
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Sushant Kumar Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Florida International University Miami, FL USA
ISSN 2191-5520 SpringerBriefs in Energy ISBN 978-3-319-14086-5 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-14087-2
ISSN 2191-5539 (electronic) ISBN 978-3-319-14087-2
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In loving memory of my father
Foreword
The book discusses solutions to the existing problem related to the production of hydrogen. Similar to electricity, hydrogen is a high-efficiency energy carrier, which can lead to zero or near-zero emissions at the point of use. Ironically, the production of hydrogen is an energy intensive process and thus nullifies its inherent advantage. The required energy is mainly provided by burning fossil fuel which subsequently emits a huge amount of CO2 per unit of hydrogen. Over the years, a lot of attention has been given to mitigate emission of CO2 during hydrogen production. This book presents various clean methods to produce hydrogen using both fossil and nonfossil energy sources. Moreover, the book illustrates novel techniques based on the inclusion of oxides and hydroxides in the existing major hydrogen production technologies. Such methods provide a local minimal solution to a global problem. Depending on how the carbon binding solid is used, the carbon dioxide emission may be delayed or permanently prevented. The information in this book can be useful for engineers, scientists, researchers and practitioners involved in the various fields of hydrogen production and C
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