Hydrogen and Bioenergy
Synergies for a Renewable Energy Future
- 1st Edition - March 1, 2026
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Editors: Petronilla Fragiacomo, Matteo Genovese, Orlando Corigliano, Francesco Piraino
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 0 4 9 3 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 4 0 4 9 4 - 8
Hydrogen and Bioenergy: Synergies for a Renewable Energy Future addresses the crucial challenges within the renewable energy sector. It explores the synergies between hydrog… Read more
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Hydrogen and Bioenergy: Synergies for a Renewable Energy Future addresses the crucial challenges within the renewable energy sector. It explores the synergies between hydrogen and bioenergy, emphasizing hydrogen’s pivotal role in providing carbon-neutral and sustainable solutions. With its high energy density and adaptability, hydrogen is becoming indispensable for decarbonizing sectors where direct electrification is not feasible. Similarly, bioenergy plays a crucial role in delivering sustainable power. When combined, hydrogen and bioenergy offer innovative pathways to a cleaner energy future. The book begins with an overview of renewable energy and the role of hydrogen and bioenergy, followed by chapters that examine the fundamentals of biofuels and bioenergy, hydrogen production technologies, and the challenges associated with hydrogen storage and distribution. It notably explores strategies for integrating hydrogen and bioenergy systems within existing renewable energy grids, the production of e-fuels, and the policy, economic, and social aspects of adopting these technologies. Additionally, the book includes diverse global case studies highlighting successful hydrogen and bioenergy projects and discusses future directions and emerging technologies in this field. Hydrogen and Bioenergy: Synergies for a Renewable Energy Future offers the most up-to-date advancements and practical applications for students, researchers, scientists, engineers, and industry professionals involved in the hydrogen and bioenergy sectors and interested in their utilization and grid integration.
- Highlights the technologies, applications, and relevance of hydrogen and bioenergy in a renewable energy portfolio
- Covers the development and scaling of cost-effective, efficient hydrogen production, storage, and distribution technologies
- Describes sustainable bioenergy production and utilization, considering land use, biodiversity, and food security
- Addresses the challenges of integrating intermittent renewable energy sources into electricity grids
- Explains the decarbonization of the energy sector through innovative hydrogen and bioenergy applications, including academic concepts to practical applications, industry trends, case studies, and best practices
Students, researchers, scientists, engineers, and industry professionals involved in the hydrogen and bioenergy sectors and interested in their utilization and grid integration
1. Introduction
2. Introduction to Bioenergy and Renewable Energy Systems
3. Fundamentals of Biofuels and Bioenergy
4. Hydrogen Production: Technologies and Challenges
5. Hydrogen Storage and Distribution for Renewable Energy Systems
6. Integration of Hydrogen and Bioenergy in Renewable Energy Grids
7. E-fuels: Synthesizing Renewable Fuels from Hydrogen
8. Policy, Economic, and Social Aspects of Hydrogen Energy and Bioenergy
9. Global Case Studies: Hydrogen and Bioenergy Implementation in Renewable Energy Projects
10. Future Directions in Hydrogen Energy and Bioenergy and Their Role in Global Energy Transition
11: Conclusion and Outlook
2. Introduction to Bioenergy and Renewable Energy Systems
3. Fundamentals of Biofuels and Bioenergy
4. Hydrogen Production: Technologies and Challenges
5. Hydrogen Storage and Distribution for Renewable Energy Systems
6. Integration of Hydrogen and Bioenergy in Renewable Energy Grids
7. E-fuels: Synthesizing Renewable Fuels from Hydrogen
8. Policy, Economic, and Social Aspects of Hydrogen Energy and Bioenergy
9. Global Case Studies: Hydrogen and Bioenergy Implementation in Renewable Energy Projects
10. Future Directions in Hydrogen Energy and Bioenergy and Their Role in Global Energy Transition
11: Conclusion and Outlook
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 1, 2026
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Language: English
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Petronilla Fragiacomo
Petronilla Fragiacomo is a full professor and scientist responsible for the “fuel cell and hydrogen – FCH2" laboratory, at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, at the University of Calabria.
Her research focuses on renewable & fossil sources. In the last 15 years, her research activities have been directed towards innovative energy systems with high environmental compatibility and high efficiency.
Affiliations and expertise
Full Professor and Scientist, Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria, ItalyMG
Matteo Genovese
Dr Matteo Genovese is a Post doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering at the University of Calabria, with a PhD in Civil & Industrial Engineering.
Affiliations and expertise
Post doctoral Research Fellow, Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria, ItalyOC
Orlando Corigliano
Olando Corigliano is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the DIMEG Department of University of Calabria (Rende – Cosenza), specialising in Energy Systems and Power Generations. His research focuses on fuel cell technology, including SOFC and PEM systems, hydrogen and e-fuels generation and poly generation.
Affiliations and expertise
Postdoctoral Researcher, DIMEG Department, University of Calabria, ItalyFP
Francesco Piraino
Francesco Piraino is a Post doctoral Fellow and Assistant lecturer of the Power systems course at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering of the University of Calabria. His main research interests concern the hydrogen systems, e.g., fuel cells and electrolyzes and their principal applications.
Affiliations and expertise
Post Doctoral Fellow and Assistant Lecturer, Power Systems Course, Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria, Italy