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Italian National Research Council (CNR), Department of Engineering, ICT and Technology for Energy and Transport (DIITET), Institute for Advanced Energy Technologies (ITAE), Via Salita S. Lucia Sopra Contesse 5, 98126 Messina, Italy
Dipartimento di Ingegneria, Università degli Studi di Palermo, Viale delle Scienze Ed. 6, 90128 Palermo, Italy
CNR-ITAE Institute for Advanced Energy Technologies “N. Giordano”, Via Salita S. Lucia Sopra Contesse 5, 98126 Messina, Italy

Hydrogen Technologies vs. Battery Ones in the Green Energy Transition

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Dear Colleagues,

The transition to an economy with an exponentially reduced environmental impact is now obligatory. In this context, two major technologies can enable the exploitation and full utilisation of renewable energy sources: one operates using hydrogen and the other via batteries. These are thus two seemingly contrasting but complementary technologies. This Topic aims to present scientific articles highlighting (the list is only partial) the pros and cons of both technologies, comparing them and showing their areas of use, the social and economic aspects of their application, as well as the technological and infrastructural challenges, fundamental/key research issues, regulations, test protocols and costs. In addition, state-of-the-art analyses/reviews are also welcome. In summary, we aim to provide an overview of the two technologies in order to enable the reader to form an opinion exclusively based on the results of scientific research.

Dr. Orazio Barbera
Prof. Dr. Monica Santamaria
Dr. Vincenzo Baglio
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • fuel cell
  • batteries
  • hydrogen technologies
  • battery-based power systems
  • hydrogen-based power systems
  • hydrogen infrastructures
  • charging infrastructures
  • energy storage
  • green transition
  • socio-economic impact of green transition

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Energies
energies
3.0 6.2 2008 17.5 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Sustainability
sustainability
3.3 6.8 2009 20 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Batteries
batteries
4.6 4.0 2015 22 Days CHF 2700 Submit
Clean Technologies
cleantechnol
4.0 6.1 2019 30 Days CHF 1600 Submit
Hydrogen
hydrogen
- 3.6 2020 15.4 Days CHF 1000 Submit

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A Comprehensive Study on Hydrogen Production via Waste Heat Recovery of a Natural Gas-Fueled Internal Combustion Engine in Cogeneration Power-Hydrogen Layouts: 4E Study and Optimization
by Mohammad Zoghi, Nasser Hosseinzadeh, Saleh Gharaie and Ali Zare
Sustainability 2024, 16(16), 6860; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16166860 - 9 Aug 2024
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Internal combustion engines (ICEs) are one of the significant sources of wasted energy, with approximately 65% of their input energy being wasted and dissipated into the environment. Given their wide usage globally, it is necessary to find ways to recover their waste energies, [...] Read more.
Internal combustion engines (ICEs) are one of the significant sources of wasted energy, with approximately 65% of their input energy being wasted and dissipated into the environment. Given their wide usage globally, it is necessary to find ways to recover their waste energies, addressing this inefficiency and reducing environmental pollution. While previous studies have explored various aspects of waste energy recovery, a comparative analysis of different bottoming configurations has been lacking. In this research, an extensive review of the existing literature was conducted by an exploration of four key bottoming cycles: the steam Rankine cycle (SRC), CO2 supercritical Brayton cycle, inverse Brayton cycle (IBC), and air bottoming cycle. In addition, these four main bottoming systems are utilized for the waste energy recovery of natural gas-fired ICE with a capacity of 584 kW and an exhausted gas temperature of 493 °C. For the efficient waste heat recovery of residual exhausted gas and heat rejection stage of the main bottoming system, two thermoelectric generators are utilized. Then, the produced power in bottoming systems is sent to a proton exchange membrane electrolyzer for hydrogen production. A comprehensive 4E (energy, exergy, exergy-economic, and environmental) optimization is conducted to find the best main bottoming system for hydrogen production. Results showed that the SRC-based system has the highest exergy efficiency (21.93%), while the IBC-based system results in the lowest efficiency (13.72%), total cost rate (25.58 $/h), and unit cost of hydrogen production (59.91 $/GJ). This combined literature review and research article underscore the importance of finding an economically efficient bottoming cycle in the context of waste energy recovery and hydrogen production. Full article
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Analysis of the Boss Structure of Type Ⅳ Composite Vessel for a High-Pressure Hydrogen Tube Trailer
by Zhiwen Meng, Suke Jin, Meng Yu, Abel Mehari and Long Jiang
Sustainability 2024, 16(12), 5098; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16125098 - 15 Jun 2024
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Currently, large-volume type IV composite vessel tube trailers garner significant attention and development within the hydrogen energy storage and transportation industry due to their cost-effectiveness and practicality. This study aims to assess the static strength and sealing performance of the boss structure in [...] Read more.
Currently, large-volume type IV composite vessel tube trailers garner significant attention and development within the hydrogen energy storage and transportation industry due to their cost-effectiveness and practicality. This study aims to assess the static strength and sealing performance of the boss structure in order to optimize its design. Firstly, a model of the mouth structure of type IV vessels was constructed to analyze the stress distributions in the boss and liner. Subsequently, innovative boss and liner structures were developed based on the primary mouth structure to investigate the impact of geometric dimensions through finite element analysis. This study revealed that changes in geometrical dimensions led to significant alterations in the stresses of the plastic liner in comparison to metallic bosses. Building upon these findings, the structural safety and sealing performance of the boss and liner structure were further validated through finite element analysis. The outcomes of this research can serve as a reference for guiding the structural design of bosses and aiding in the development of hydrogen storage vessels. Full article
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