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Main Trends and Research Directions in Hydrogen Generation Using Low Temperature Electrolysis: A Systematic Literature Review

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  • Cristina Hora

    (Faculty of Energy Engineering and Industrial Management (ROMANIA), University of Oradea, Strada Universității 1, 410087 Oradea, Romania)

  • Florin Ciprian Dan

    (Faculty of Energy Engineering and Industrial Management (ROMANIA), University of Oradea, Strada Universității 1, 410087 Oradea, Romania)

  • Nicolae Rancov

    (Faculty of Energy Engineering and Industrial Management (ROMANIA), University of Oradea, Strada Universității 1, 410087 Oradea, Romania)

  • Gabriela Elena Badea

    (Faculty of Energy Engineering and Industrial Management (ROMANIA), University of Oradea, Strada Universității 1, 410087 Oradea, Romania)

  • Calin Secui

    (Faculty of Energy Engineering and Industrial Management (ROMANIA), University of Oradea, Strada Universității 1, 410087 Oradea, Romania)

Abstract

Hydrogen (H 2 ) is the most abundant element in the universe and it is also a neutral energy carrier, meaning the environmental effects of using it are strictly related to the effects of creating the means of producing of that amount of Hydrogen. So far, the H 2 generation by water electrolysis research field did not manage to break the efficiency barrier in order to consider H 2 production as a technology that sustains financially its self-development. However, given the complexity of this technology and the overall environmental impacts, an up-to-date research and development status review is critical. Thus, this study aims to identify the main trends, achievements and research directions of the H 2 generation using pure and alkaline water electrolysis, providing a review of the state of the art in the specific literature. Methods: In order to deliver this, a Systematic Literature Review was carried out, using PRISMA methodology, highlighting the research trends and results in peer review publish articles over more than two years (2020–2022). Findings: This review identifies niches and actual status of the H 2 generation by water and alkaline water electrolysis and points out, in numbers, the boundaries of the 2020–2022 timeline research.

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  • Cristina Hora & Florin Ciprian Dan & Nicolae Rancov & Gabriela Elena Badea & Calin Secui, 2022. "Main Trends and Research Directions in Hydrogen Generation Using Low Temperature Electrolysis: A Systematic Literature Review," Energies, MDPI, vol. 15(16), pages 1-21, August.
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