Review
Chemistry, Physical
Anchasa Pramuanjaroenkij, Sadik Kakac
Summary: The transportation sector plays an important role in the consumption of fossil fuels worldwide. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, it has become a crucial connector between countries due to the reliance on logistics. Researchers around the world are exploring alternative transportation options, and fuel cells, particularly those using hydrogen as fuel, have emerged as a prominent choice. Fuel cell electric vehicles have the potential to revolutionize the transportation sector by providing continuous electric power without greenhouse gas emissions. An overall review of fuel cell vehicles is of significant interest as it can provide valuable information for various stakeholders and promote the development of sustainable transportation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
A. G. Olabi, Tabbi Wilberforce, Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem
Summary: The automotive industry is a significant contributor to global emissions due to its high dependency on fossil fuels. This review discusses the current state, technological advances, and future prospects of fuel cells in the automotive industry, while also addressing factors impeding their advancement and potential solutions. The investigation aims to explore pragmatic approaches to reduce the overall cost of fuel cells and integrate them into the automotive industry.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
L. Vichard, N. Yousfi Steiner, N. Zerhouni, D. Hissel
Summary: The paper aims to critically review existing methods to model all elements of a hybrid fuel cell system according to operating conditions and degradation. Interactions and major degradation mechanisms occurring at all components are presented and physics-based models, data-driven and hybrid models of these components are reviewed. Finally, methods are discussed, and advantages and drawbacks are summarized.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Veronica Jaramillo Jimenez, Hyungju Kim, Ziaul Haque Munim
Summary: This study presents a retrospective review of ship energy efficiency literature using a hybrid review method. The outcomes of bibliometric analysis identified five research clusters, and future research directions are proposed for each cluster.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Marine
George Mallouppas, Elias Ar Yfantis
Summary: This review paper examines the possible pathways and technologies for the shipping sector to achieve the IMO's deep decarbonization targets by 2050, highlighting the importance of financial incentives and policies at international and regional levels. The paper discusses alternative fuels, renewable energy sources, as well as technical and operational strategies to reduce fuel consumption for ships.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dengye Xun, Xin Sun, Jingxuan Geng, Zongwei Liu, Fuquan Zhao, Han Hao
Summary: Fuel cell vehicles have the potential to improve air quality and address climate concerns, but there are significant supply risks in the global FCV industry chain, especially in commodities like platinum and gas diffusion layers. Japan faces risks in platinum, the United States in vehicles, and China along the entire industry chain. Mitigation measures such as building national stocks of critical materials and enhancing industry policies are recommended.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Taskin Jamal, G. M. Shafiullah, Furat Dawood, Arshdeep Kaur, Mohammad T. Arif, Rishi Pugazhendhi, Rajvikram M. Elavarasan, Shams Forruque Ahmed
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review of fuel cell technologies, summarizing the current research progress, application areas, and future research opportunities. It covers topics such as manufacturing, key components, electrical properties, and economic attributes of fuel cells.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Yun He, Keda Chen, Michael K. H. Leung, Yizhen Zhang, Li Li, Guisheng Li, Jin Xuan, Jianfen Li
Summary: Photocatalytic oxidation is widely used for degrading organic pollutants in water and air. Recent technological advancements have integrated photocatalysis into fuel cells to create photocatalytic fuel cells for simultaneous wastewater treatment and electricity production, enhancing PC activity through effective inhibition of electron-hole recombination.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Michail Cheliotis, Evangelos Boulougouris, Nikoletta L. Trivyza, Gerasimos Theotokatos, George Livanos, George Mantalos, Athanasios Stubos, Emmanuel Stamatakis, Alexandros Venetsanos
Summary: The International Maritime Organisation aims to reduce shipping's Green House Gas emissions by 50% by 2050, using environmentally friendly fuels like ammonia. However, challenges such as selecting appropriate generators and addressing safety hazards need to be overcome for ammonia fuel to become a compelling option for decarbonizing shipping.
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Hossein Pourrahmani, Adel Yavarinasab, Rahim Zahedi, Ayat Gharehghani, Mohammad Hadi Mohammadi, Parisa Bastani, Jan Van Herle
Summary: The use of Internet of Things (IoT) in the automotive industry is gaining attention. This paper evaluates the application of IoT in batteries, fuel cells, and internal combustion engines (ICEs), and discusses various types of IoT applications. The comprehensive review provided in this article clarifies the different uses of IoT in the automotive sector and serves as a basis for advancing IoT implementation in the fuel cell, battery, and ICE domains.
INTERNET OF THINGS
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
B. B. Skabelund, R. J. Milcarek
Summary: This review explores the recent progress in thermal partial oxidation, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), and integrated setups. It discusses the challenges and opportunities in achieving super-adiabatic conditions for synthesis gas generation, and explores the tradeoff between reformer optimization, SOFC performance optimization, and integration limitations. The review highlights key opportunities in thermal management for rapid startup and thermal cycling.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Lixin Fan, Zhengkai Tu, Siew Hwa Chan
Summary: Summary: Hydrogen has emerged as a new energy vector, beyond its industrial role, to address energy security issues in developed countries. China is actively developing hydrogen infrastructure to meet sustainability goals and growing energy demand.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Norazuwana Shaari, Siti Kartom Kamarudin, Raihana Bahru, Siti Hasanah Osman, Nurul Atiqah Izzati Md Ishak
Summary: DLFCs have superior energy density and small fuel container size, but face challenges such as expensive catalysts and fuel security. Further research is needed to improve performance and market penetration.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Saeed Sahebdelfar, Maryam Takht Ravanchi
Summary: The removal of CO from hydrogen derived from hydrocarbon and methanol can be achieved through various methods, such as pressure swing adsorption, membrane separation, selective methanation, and preferntial oxidation. Among them, PROX is considered the best method for small scale portable fuel processors due to its rapid reaction rate and mild operation conditions. Extensive research is being conducted to improve catalyst activity and expand the temperature range for the reaction.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
T. B. Ferriday, Peter Hugh Middleton
Summary: The realm of alkaline-based fuel cells has made significant progress with the introduction of anionic exchange membrane fuel cells (AEMFCs) to replace traditional liquid electrolyte alkaline fuel cells (AFCs). Challenges remain in achieving long-term stability, developing non-PGM materials, and optimizing system-level performance.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
