Safety of Hydrogen Energy: Technologies and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

As the globe strongly values hydrogen energy in decarbonization and in meeting zero-emission objectives, the industry is growing fast and the market is expanding. Meanwhile, scientists, engineers, and producers must recognize the crucial challenges in hydrogen energy use, such as the safety of hydrogen energy equipment, hydrogen storage containers, and pro-hydrogen materials. In recent years, explosions caused by hydrogen leakage in countries like South Korea, the U.S., Norway, and China have indicated that hydrogen safety is still a critical and common challenge. Therefore, conducting hydrogen safety research is urgent and necessary. By offering an open and professional communication platform, this Special Issue on hydrogen safety aims to promote the discussion and communication of the latest and forefront ideas, technological innovations, and forecasts in themes and areas related to hydrogen safety. It expects articles focusing on the following seven themes.

Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Hydrogen leakage and fire explosion;
2. Inspection and testing technology for hydrogen energy equipment;
3. The hydrogen compatibility of materials;
4. The safety of hydrogen storage cylinders;
5. Sealing technology for hydrogen energy equipment;
6. Hydrogen energy equipment design and manufacture;
7. Hydrogen codes and standards.

Dr. Chilou Zhou
Dr. Xiang Li
Dr. Yang Du
Guest Editors

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• hydrogen
• safety
• leakage
• explosion
• risk
• hydrogen damage
• hydrogen equipment