Advances in Hydrogen and Carbon Value Chains in Green Electrification

Dear Colleagues,

The advancement of hydrogen and carbon value chains is crucial for achieving green energy goals. “Green hydrogen”, which is produced via electrolysis powered by renewable energy sources, is gaining attention. This route produces hydrogen without emitting carbon dioxide, thereby offering a sustainable alternative to traditional methods like steam methane reforming or coal gasification. Yet, several aspects need to be studied regarding the installation of energy power plants based on this technology. For instance, developing efficient transportation and storage infrastructures for hydrogen as an energy carrier is a major problem due to the characteristics of hydrogen and associated safety issues.

Integrating hydrogen and carbon value chains with renewable energy sources can create synergies and contribute to the transition to a low-carbon economy. By integrating these components, carbon value chains contribute to the decarbonization of the energy sector and broader efforts to mitigate climate change. They offer pathways for reducing emissions in industries where the complete elimination of carbon is challenging, thus helping the transition toward a more sustainable, low-carbon economy. Advances in these value chains are driven by technological innovation, policy support, and market demand for sustainable solutions. Collaboration between governments, industries, and research institutions is essential for overcoming technical and economic challenges and scaling up these technologies for widespread adoption. Contributions from different disciplines with conceptual, empirical, and practical insights are invited for this Special Issue. Key research topics include (but they are not limited to) the following:

• Energy engineering and power technology;
• Environmental engineering;
• Advancements in the hydrogen value chain;
• Hydrogen production, storage, and transportation;
• Carbon-free electricity generation

Thus, to disseminate this information, this Special Issue, titled “Advances in Hydrogen and Carbon Value Chains in Green Electrification”, has been proposed for the international journal Energies. This Special Issue includes original research and studies related to, but not limited to, the abovementioned topics.

Dr. Ana Cristina Ferreira
Prof. Dr. José Carlos Fernandes Teixeira
Guest Editors

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