About this Research Topic
Hydrogen energy is a viable replacement for fossil fuels since it emits no greenhouse gases and can be generated from renewable resources such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. Unfortunately, the high expense and technological difficulties involved in creating, storing, and transporting hydrogen have prevented the broad use of hydrogen energy. One key research area in hydrogen energy is the development of materials that can resist the demanding harsh environments encountered in hydrogen production, transportation, storage and utilization. When exposed to hydrogen gas and other reactive chemicals, these materials must be able to withstand corrosion, wear, and fatigue. These challenges can be addressed through surface engineering and advanced coatings manufacturing. Using thin films, coatings, and surface treatments, researchers can improve the corrosion resistance, wear resistance, and other properties of materials.
The goal is to develop novel materials and innovative surface engineering and coating techniques for materials used in hydrogen energy systems, with a focus on enhancing the robustness, performance, and efficiency of components in hydrogen production, transportation, storage and utilization. This Research Topic will cover studies that aim to eliminate present material and production technology restrictions in hydrogen energy and promote the transition to a low-carbon economy and the creation of a more sustainable energy system.
The scope will cover the latest developments and advancements in the field of surface engineering and advanced coatings manufacturing for hydrogen energy applications. A few specific themes can include:
1- Innovative surface engineering and coating techniques for enhancing the lifecycle and performance of hydrogen fuel cells
2- Advanced coating techniques for corrosion-resistance and improving the lifetime of materials in hydrogen production, storage and transportation systems
3- Computational modeling and simulation of surface engineering and coating processes for hydrogen energy applications
4- Strategies for scaling up and commercializing of hydrogen energy through advanced coatings and surface engineering technologies
The goal is to develop novel materials and innovative surface engineering and coating techniques for materials used in hydrogen energy systems, with a focus on enhancing the robustness, performance, and efficiency of components in hydrogen production, transportation, storage and utilization. This Research Topic will cover studies that aim to eliminate present material and production technology restrictions in hydrogen energy and promote the transition to a low-carbon economy and the creation of a more sustainable energy system.
The scope will cover the latest developments and advancements in the field of surface engineering and advanced coatings manufacturing for hydrogen energy applications. A few specific themes can include:
1- Innovative surface engineering and coating techniques for enhancing the lifecycle and performance of hydrogen fuel cells
2- Advanced coating techniques for corrosion-resistance and improving the lifetime of materials in hydrogen production, storage and transportation systems
3- Computational modeling and simulation of surface engineering and coating processes for hydrogen energy applications
4- Strategies for scaling up and commercializing of hydrogen energy through advanced coatings and surface engineering technologies
Keywords: Surface Engineering, Coating, Hydrogen Production, Hydrogen Storage and Transport, Hydrogen Utilization, Sustainability
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