Hydrogen Storage in Porous Rocks: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends
Currently, there is an increasing number of research studies on underground storage of hydrogen in porous rocks (aquifers and depleted hydrocarbon fields). An important aspect of this process is the efficiency of hydrogen storage, which is defined as the correct operation of a storage facility (the...
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| description | Currently, there is an increasing number of research studies on underground storage of hydrogen in porous rocks (aquifers and depleted hydrocarbon fields). An important aspect of this process is the efficiency of hydrogen storage, which is defined as the correct operation of a storage facility (the ability to inject and withdraw an appropriate quantity of gas) and the safety of storage, which is influenced by numerous factors, including geological factors. With an increasing number of publications, gathering knowledge and keeping track of scientific progress is becoming increasingly complex. In addition to the technical interdependence of the parameters analysed, there are also interrelationships between scientific publications addressing issues related to underground hydrogen storage in porous rocks. The aim of this paper is to analyse the literature on hydrogen storage efficiency in porous rocks and, on the basis of the analysis, to identify the most important research trends and issues relevant to their implementation. This article presents an analysis of publications indexed in the SCOPUS database. The analysis included publications that contained expressions related to the relevant search phrases in their title, abstract or keywords. The dynamics of changes in the interest of researchers on the problem of hydrogen storage in porous rocks and the distribution of studies by geographical location (countries) are presented. Based on an analysis of the number of citations, the most influential publications were identified. Using the VOSviewer version 1.6.19 software, clusters reflecting research sub-areas were identified based on co-occurrence analysis, such as geological and reservoir aspects, reservoir engineering aspects, hydrogeological aspects and petrophysical aspects. Bibliometric methods have great potential for performing quantitative confirmation of subjectively delineated research fields and/or examining unexplored areas. The literature on underground hydrogen storage in porous rocks has been growing rapidly since at least 2018, with researchers conducting their studies in four major research streams: geological and reservoir aspects, reservoir engineering aspects, hydrogeological aspects and petrophysical aspects. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e8958a57748349feaa0275036dd380b12024-02-23T15:15:07ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732024-02-0117480510.3390/en17040805Hydrogen Storage in Porous Rocks: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research TrendsBarbara Uliasz-Misiak0Jacek Misiak1Joanna Lewandowska-Śmierzchalska2Faculty of Drilling, Oil and Gas, AGH University of Krakow, 30-059 Krakow, PolandFaculty of Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Protection, AGH University of Krakow, 30-059 Krakow, PolandFaculty of Drilling, Oil and Gas, AGH University of Krakow, 30-059 Krakow, PolandCurrently, there is an increasing number of research studies on underground storage of hydrogen in porous rocks (aquifers and depleted hydrocarbon fields). An important aspect of this process is the efficiency of hydrogen storage, which is defined as the correct operation of a storage facility (the ability to inject and withdraw an appropriate quantity of gas) and the safety of storage, which is influenced by numerous factors, including geological factors. With an increasing number of publications, gathering knowledge and keeping track of scientific progress is becoming increasingly complex. In addition to the technical interdependence of the parameters analysed, there are also interrelationships between scientific publications addressing issues related to underground hydrogen storage in porous rocks. The aim of this paper is to analyse the literature on hydrogen storage efficiency in porous rocks and, on the basis of the analysis, to identify the most important research trends and issues relevant to their implementation. This article presents an analysis of publications indexed in the SCOPUS database. The analysis included publications that contained expressions related to the relevant search phrases in their title, abstract or keywords. The dynamics of changes in the interest of researchers on the problem of hydrogen storage in porous rocks and the distribution of studies by geographical location (countries) are presented. Based on an analysis of the number of citations, the most influential publications were identified. Using the VOSviewer version 1.6.19 software, clusters reflecting research sub-areas were identified based on co-occurrence analysis, such as geological and reservoir aspects, reservoir engineering aspects, hydrogeological aspects and petrophysical aspects. Bibliometric methods have great potential for performing quantitative confirmation of subjectively delineated research fields and/or examining unexplored areas. The literature on underground hydrogen storage in porous rocks has been growing rapidly since at least 2018, with researchers conducting their studies in four major research streams: geological and reservoir aspects, reservoir engineering aspects, hydrogeological aspects and petrophysical aspects.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/4/805underground hydrogen storageporous rockbibliometric analysisresearch trendsSCOPUS |
| spellingShingle | Barbara Uliasz-Misiak Jacek Misiak Joanna Lewandowska-Śmierzchalska Hydrogen Storage in Porous Rocks: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends Energies underground hydrogen storage porous rock bibliometric analysis research trends SCOPUS |
| title | Hydrogen Storage in Porous Rocks: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends |
| title_full | Hydrogen Storage in Porous Rocks: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends |
| title_fullStr | Hydrogen Storage in Porous Rocks: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends |
| title_full_unstemmed | Hydrogen Storage in Porous Rocks: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends |
| title_short | Hydrogen Storage in Porous Rocks: A Bibliometric Analysis of Research Trends |
| title_sort | hydrogen storage in porous rocks a bibliometric analysis of research trends |
| topic | underground hydrogen storage porous rock bibliometric analysis research trends SCOPUS |
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