General definition of hydrogen energy and related electrochemical technologies

doi:10.1016/S1872-2067(23)64572-3

Chinese Journal of Catalysis ›› 2024, Vol. 56: 1-8.DOI: 10.1016/S1872-2067(23)64572-3

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General definition of hydrogen energy and related electrochemical technologies

Gongwei Wang^a, Li Xiao^a^,^b, Lin Zhuang^a^,^c^,^*()

^aCollege of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Hubei Key Lab of Electrochemical Power Sources, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, Hubei, China
^bSauvage Center for Molecular Sciences, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, Hubei, China
^cThe Institute for Advanced Studies, Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, Hubei, China

Received:2023-09-23 Accepted:2023-11-16 Online:2024-01-18 Published:2024-01-10
Contact: *E-mail: lzhuang@whu.edu.cn (L. Zhuang).
About author:Lin Zhuang is the Chuan-Sin Cha Chair Professor and Dean in College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences at Wuhan University, China. He received Ph.D. at Wuhan University in 1998, and was a visiting scientist at Cornell University in 2004-2005. His research focuses on electrocatalysis and hydrogen energy technology, in particular alkaline polymer electrolyte fuel cells, water electrolysis, and CO₂ electrolysis.
Supported by:
National Natural Science Foundation of China(21991154);National Natural Science Foundation of China(21991150);National Natural Science Foundation of China(22172115);National Natural Science Foundation of China(92045302);Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2042022kf1174);Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2042021kf1064)

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Electrochemical energy conversion, based on the transformation between electrical energy and chemical energy, is crucial for the storage and utilization of renewable electrical energy, as well as the eco-friendly production of valuable fuels and chemicals. Here we put forward a general definition of hydrogen energy that covers the energy storage/release in any hydrogen-involved chemical bonds, such as H-H, C-H, and N-H bonds. Given that H₂ gas, hydrocarbons, and hydronitrogens are not only high-energy-density fuels but also important industrial feedstocks, the successful implementation of efficient energy storage/release in the H-H (hydrogen cycle), C-H (carbon cycle), and N-H (nitrogen cycle) bonds are of great significance in establishing sustainable energy systems and reducing dependence on fossil fuels, which contributes to address global energy crisis and environmental problems. We provide a concise overview of the current development status of some key low-temperature (< 100 °C) electrochemical technologies relevant to general hydrogen energy, including fuel cells, water electrolysis, CO₂ electrolysis, and N₂ electrolysis. This discussion aims to elucidate the major challenges and future trends in this field.

Key words: Hydrogen energy, Fuel cells, Water electrolysis, CO₂ electrolysis, N₂ electrolysis

Gongwei Wang, Li Xiao, Lin Zhuang. General definition of hydrogen energy and related electrochemical technologies[J]. Chinese Journal of Catalysis, 2024, 56: 1-8.

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