Revolutionizing Aerospace Mobility: Green Hydrogen As the Sustainable Fuel of the Future

Dear Colleagues,

Green hydrogen, produced through renewable energy sources, offers a promising alternative to traditional fossil fuels for propulsion systems in the aerospace mobility sector. Thanks to the chemical composition of the fuel itself, hydrogen holds the key to achieving the ambitious environmental targets of moving toward zero-carbon air mobility and mitigating the impact of aviation on climate change. By embracing green hydrogen technologies, aerospace industry stakeholders can pave the way for a cleaner and sustainable future for air travel and space exploration. From fuel cell technologies to optimized conventional propulsion systems, the integration of green hydrogen in aerospace not only promises enhanced efficiency and performance but also contributes to global efforts in sustainability and environmental stewardship. This Special Issue aims to explore the transformative potential of green hydrogen as a sustainable fuel for both aviation and the space transportation sector. The scope of the Special Issue encompasses a wide range of topics, including the production and distribution of green hydrogen, innovation in hydrogen storage technologies, advances in hydrogen fuel cell technology for propulsion and power generation, the management of high-power-to-weight-ratio renewable-fueled propulsion systems, the optimization and design of hydrogen propulsion systems, the environmental impact assessment of hydrogen technology, policy and regulatory aspects, and case studies on its applications in aerospace mobility.

The scope of the Special Issue will include, but is not limited to, the following topics:

• An overview of green hydrogen technologies for aerospace mobility, encompassing both aviation and space segment.
• Advances in hydrogen fuel cell technology and materials for aerospace applications.
• The optimization and design of green hydrogen propulsion systems for aerospace applications.
• Comparisons of experimental data and case studies on the use of green hydrogen propulsion systems.
• The management of high power-to-weight ratio renewable-fueled propulsion systems.
• The integration of green hydrogen propulsion systems with aircraft and subsystems.
• The environmental impact assessment of green hydrogen propulsion in the atmosphere and in commercial space missions, including emission reduction and planetary protection.
• The production, storage, and distribution of green hydrogen for air and space applications.
• The policy, regulatory, and economic aspects of green hydrogen adoption in the aerospace industry.
• Case studies and demonstrations of green hydrogen applications in aerospace mobility, including both the aviation and commercial space markets. 

We welcome original research articles and review articles that address any of the above topics or related areas. We look forward to receiving high-quality submissions that contribute to the advancement of the field of green hydrogen technologies and sustainable aerospace mobility.

Dr. Giacomo Silvagni
Dr. Vittorio Ravaglioli
Guest Editors

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