
Nanotechnology for Hydrogen Production and Storage
Nanostructured Materials and Interfaces
- 1st Edition - March 27, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Editors: Kamel A. Abd-Elsalam, M.V. Shankar
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 1 4 5 6 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 1 4 5 5 - 4
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Request a sales quoteNanotechnology for Hydrogen Production and Storage: Nanostructured Materials and Interfaces presents an evaluation of the various nano-based systems for hydrogen generation and storage. With a focus on challenges and recent developments, the book analyzes nanomaterials with the potential to boost hydrogen production and improve storage. It assesses the potential improvements to industrially important hydrogen production technologies by way of better surface-interface control through nanostructures of strategical composites of metal oxides, metal chalcogenides, plasmonic metals, conducting polymers, carbonaceous materials, and bio-interfaces with different types of algae and bacteria.
In addition, the efficiency of various photochemical water splitting processes to generate renewable hydrogen energy are reviewed, with a focus on natural water splitting via photosynthesis, and the use of various metallic and non-metallic nanomaterials in anthropogenic/artificial water splitting processes is analyzed. Finally, the potential of nanomaterials in enhancing hydrogen generation in dark- and photo-fermentative organisms is explored, along with various nano-based systems for hydrogen generation and associated significant challenges and advances in biohydrogen research and development.
- Synthesizes the latest advances in the field of nanoparticles for hydrogen production and storage, including new methods and industry applications
- Explains various methods for the design of nanomaterials for hydrogen production and storage
- Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of different nanomaterials and approaches
- Explores hydrogen production via photocatalytic, electrocatalytic, and biological processes
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- List of contributors
- About the editors
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Next-generation nanostructures and material interfaces for enhanced hydrogen generation and storage: a note from the editors
- Abstract
- 1.1 Introduction
- 1.2 Why is hydrogen the energy of the future?
- 1.3 Types of hydrogen
- 1.4 Production methods and challenges of green or renewable hydrogen
- 1.5 Photocatalytic water splitting
- 1.6 Nanostructured materials for hydrogen production
- 1.7 Hydrogen storage and its importance
- 1.8 Conclusions
- References
- Part 1: Nanomaterials for water splitting
- Chapter 2. Hydrogen production: technical challenges and future trends
- Abstract
- 2.1 Introduction
- 2.2 Current hydrogen status
- 2.3 Hydrogen production technologies
- 2.4 Technical challenges in hydrogen production
- 2.5 Requirements and technological perspectives
- 2.6 Prospects for commercialization and mass use of hydrogen
- 2.7 Research and development in H2 production: future trends
- 2.8 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 3. Shuttling of photo excitons in 1D TiO2-based nanostructures for photocatalytic H2 production and environmental applications
- Abstract
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Fundamentals of photocatalysis
- 3.3 Shuttling of exciton in one-dimensional TiO2 nanostructures
- 3.4 Summary
- 3.5 Future directions
- References
- Chapter 4. Engineered titania nanomaterials for hydrogen production
- Abstract
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Synthetic strategies
- 4.3 Literature survey on hydrogen production using engineered TiO2 NPs
- 4.4 Challenges and future aspects
- 4.5 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 5. Shell and interface engineering in core–shell nanophotocatalysts for sustainable hydrogen production
- Abstract
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Significance of core–shell morphology
- 5.3 Optimization of shell thickness for improved photocatalytic H2 generation
- 5.4 Heterojunction in core–shell photocatalysts
- 5.5 Summary
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 6. Materials aspects on Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts for superior hydrogen evolution
- Abstract
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Synthesis procedure of Z-scheme heterojunction photocatalyst
- 6.3 Z-scheme heterostructure in hydrogen evolution
- 6.4 Material design and aspects for direct Z-schemes in hydrogen evolution
- 6.5 Characterization
- 6.6 Summary and future outlook
- References
- Chapter 7. Hybrid plasmonic nanomaterials for hydrogen production
- Abstract
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Plasmonic hybrid nanomaterials for hydrogen production
- 7.3 Types of hydrogen fuel
- 7.4 Methods for producing hydrogen
- 7.5 Application of plasmonic hybrid nanomaterials for hydrogen production
- 7.6 Conclusion and future prospects
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 8. Insight into the S-scheme charge transfer interface for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production
- Abstract
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Concept of heterojunction and mechanism of different heterojunctions
- 8.3 Design and development of S-scheme heterojunction
- 8.4 Confirmation strategies to understand the charge transfers in S-scheme
- 8.5 S-scheme heterojunctions with metal sulfides as reduction photocatalysts
- 8.6 S-scheme heterojunctions with metal oxides as reduction photocatalysts
- 8.7 S-scheme heterojunctions with graphitic carbon nitride as Reduction photocatalysts
- 8.8 S-scheme heterojunctions having phosphorous-based semiconductors as reduction photocatalysts
- 8.9 S-scheme heterojunctions having MOFs and COFs as reduction photocatalysts
- 8.10 Conclusions
- 8.11 Future prospectives of S-scheme heterojunctions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 9. Two-dimensional nanomaterials for improved photoelectrochemical water splitting
- Abstract
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Superiority of 2D nanomaterials
- 9.3 Basics of photoelectrochemical water splitting
- 9.4 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 10. Two-dimensional nanostructured materials for electrochemical and photoelectrochemical green hydrogen generation application
- Abstract
- 10.1 Introduction
- 10.2 2D nanostructured materials for green H2 generation
- 10.3 Two-dimensional heterointerfaces for green H2 generation
- 10.4 Different mechanisms of green H2 production
- 10.5 Challenges and shortcomings
- 10.6 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 11. Polymer-based nanocomposites for enhanced water splitting application
- Abstract
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
- 11.3 Background
- 11.4 Hydrogen evolution through photocatalysis
- 11.5 Polymer photocatalyst for water splitting
- 11.6 Hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity of polymers for H2 generation
- 11.7 Research outlook
- 11.8 Summary
- References
- Chapter 12. Photochemical hydrogen production using advanced semiconducting metal oxide nanostructures
- Abstract
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Photocatalysis mechanism
- 12.3 H2- and O2-evolution cocatalysts
- 12.4 Recent advances in H2 production by metal oxide structures
- 12.5 Conclusions and future perspectives
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 13. Functional nanostructures for photoelectrochemical water splitting applications
- Abstract
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 Objectives
- 13.3 Principle
- 13.4 Physicochemical steps at the electrode surfaces
- 13.5 Understanding water-decomposition mechanism
- 13.6 Thermodynamics of water splitting
- 13.7 Nanomaterials for photoelectrochemical water splitting
- 13.8 Challenges in water splitting
- 13.9 Recent research
- 13.10 Future outlooks
- 13.11 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 14. Hydrogen generation from formic acid using metal nanoparticles
- Abstract
- 14.1 Introduction
- 14.2 Formic acid decomposition: hydrogen generation from formic acid and reaction mechanism
- 14.3 Heterogenous catalyst
- 14.4 Metal nanoparticles as heterogeneous catalysts in formic acid decomposition
- 14.5 Mechanism of hydrogen generation from formic acid using metal nanoparticles as catalyst
- 14.6 Applications of hydrogen generation from formic acid using metal nanoparticles
- 14.7 Challenges and future perspectives
- 14.8 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 15. Oxyhydrogen production and optimization using electrolysis and its application in engines
- Abstract
- 15.1 Introduction
- 15.2 HHO generation cells
- 15.3 Testing on engines
- 15.4 Conclusions and recommendations
- References
- Part 2: Nanomaterials for biohydrogen production
- Chapter 16. Biohydrogen production using organic nanoparticles
- Abstract
- 16.1 Introduction
- 16.2 Overview of the biohydrogen production
- 16.3 Outline of organic nanoparticles
- 16.4 Organic nanoparticles in biohydrogen production
- 16.5 Challenges and opportunities in biohydrogen production
- 16.6 Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 17. Production of H2 for use in low-temperature fuel cell technology
- Abstract
- 17.1 Introduction
- 17.2 Hydrogen production
- 17.3 Fuel cells
- 17.4 Future perspectives
- 17.5 Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Part 3: Nanomaterials for hydrogen storage
- Chapter 18. Enhancing hydrogen storage efficiency using nanomaterials
- Abstract
- 18.1 Introduction
- 18.2 Hydrogen as renewable energy
- 18.3 Hydrogen storage
- 18.4 Hydrogen storage mechanisms in nanomaterials
- 18.5 Types of nanomaterials for hydrogen storage
- 18.6 Challenges and future perspectives
- 18.7 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
- References
- Chapter 19. Hydrogen injection and storage in a subsurface formation
- Abstract
- 19.1 Introduction
- 19.2 Storage of gas subsurface
- 19.3 Trapping mechanisms
- 19.4 Lack of knowledge and prospective fields of research
- 19.5 Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 20. Advances in nanomaterials for hydrogen storage applications
- Abstract
- 20.1 Introduction
- 20.2 Objectives
- 20.3 Nanomaterials for solid-state hydrogen storage
- 20.4 Material morphology
- 20.5 Summary and future outlook
- References
- Chapter 21. Graphene-based materials for hydrogen storage applications
- Abstract
- 21.1 Introduction
- 21.2 H2 storage—methods and challenges
- 21.3 Graphene-based materials and hydrogen storage
- 21.4 Conclusion and future perspectives
- Credit authorship contribution statement
- Declaration of competing interest
- References
- Chapter 22. Carbon-based micro- and nanomaterials for hydrogen production and storage
- Abstract
- 22.1 Introduction
- 22.2 Carbon-based materials in hydrogen production
- 22.3 Carbon-based materials in the storage of hydrogen
- 22.4 Conclusion
- Acknowledgment
- References
- Chapter 23. Nanoionic liquid for hydrogen generation and storage
- Abstract
- 23.1 Introduction
- 23.2 Applications of ionic liquids in dehydrogenation reactions
- 23.3 Advantages of ionic liquids in dehydrogenation reactions
- 23.4 Polymeric ionic liquids
- 23.5 Conclusion and future perspectives
- References
- Chapter 24. Nanoparticle mechanisms for hydrogen production and storage: challenges and future perspectives
- Abstract
- 24.1 Introduction
- 24.2 Importance of nanoparticles in hydrogen technologies
- 24.3 Nanomaterials used in hydrogen production
- 24.4 Nanomaterials used in hydrogen storage
- 24.5 Mechanisms of nanoparticle catalysis
- 24.6 Hydrogen storage methods and challenges
- 24.7 Hydrogen adsorption and desorption mechanisms
- 24.8 Challenges
- 24.9 Emerging trends and future directions
- 24.10 Conclusion and final remarks
- References
- Index
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 27, 2024
- Imprint: Elsevier
- No. of pages: 736
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443214561
- eBook ISBN: 9780443214554
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Kamel A. Abd-Elsalam
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