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Annual Review of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Volume 10, 2019

Perspectives on Low-Temperature Electrolysis and Potential for Renewable Hydrogen at Scale

Abstract

Hydrogen is an important part of any discussion on sustainability and reduction in emissions across major energy sectors. In addition to being a feedstock and process gas for many industrial processes, hydrogen is emerging as a fuel alternative for transportation applications. Renewable sources of hydrogen are therefore required to increase in capacity. Low-temperature electrolysis of water is currently the most mature method for carbon-free hydrogen generation and is reaching relevant scales to impact the energy landscape. However, costs still need to be reduced to be economical with traditional hydrogen sources. Operating cost reductions are enabled by the recent availability of low-cost sources of renewable energy, and the potential exists for a large reduction in capital cost withmaterial and manufacturing optimization. This article focuses on the current status and development needs by component for the low-temperature electrolysis options.

Keyword(s): acid electrolyte, alkaline electrolyte, catalyst, electrolysis, hydrogen, ion exchange membranes
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Perspectives on Low-Temperature Electrolysis and Potential for Renewable Hydrogen at Scale
Annual Review of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering 10, 219 (2019); https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-chembioeng-060718-030241
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