Membrane-based electrolysis for hydrogen production: a review

Hydrogen is a zero-carbon footprint energy source with high energy density that could be the basis of future energy systems. Membrane-based water electrolysis is one means by which to produce high-purity and sustainable hydrogen. It is important that the scientific community focus on developing elec...

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Main Authors: Kamaroddin, Mohd. Fadhzir Ahmad, Sabli, Nordin, Tuan Abdullah, Tuan Amran, Siajam, Shamsul Izhar, Abdullah, Luqman Chuah, Abdul Jalil, Aishah, Ahmad, Arshad
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/94810/1/ArshadAhmad2021_MembraneBasedElectrolysisforHydrogen.pdf
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author Kamaroddin, Mohd. Fadhzir Ahmad
Sabli, Nordin
Tuan Abdullah, Tuan Amran
Siajam, Shamsul Izhar
Abdullah, Luqman Chuah
Abdul Jalil, Aishah
Ahmad, Arshad
author_facet Kamaroddin, Mohd. Fadhzir Ahmad
Sabli, Nordin
Tuan Abdullah, Tuan Amran
Siajam, Shamsul Izhar
Abdullah, Luqman Chuah
Abdul Jalil, Aishah
Ahmad, Arshad
author_sort Kamaroddin, Mohd. Fadhzir Ahmad
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description Hydrogen is a zero-carbon footprint energy source with high energy density that could be the basis of future energy systems. Membrane-based water electrolysis is one means by which to produce high-purity and sustainable hydrogen. It is important that the scientific community focus on developing electrolytic hydrogen systems which match available energy sources. In this review, various types of water splitting technologies, and membrane selection for electrolyzers, are discussed. We highlight the basic principles, recent studies, and achievements in membrane-based electrolysis for hydrogen production. Previously, the Nafion™ membrane was the gold standard for PEM electrolyzers, but today, cheaper and more effective membranes are favored. In this paper, CuCl–HCl electrolysis and its operating parameters are summarized. Additionally, a summary is presented of hydrogen production by water splitting, including a discussion of the advantages, disadvantages, and efficiencies of the relevant technologies. Nonetheless, the development of cost-effective and efficient hydrogen production technologies requires a significant amount of study, especially in terms of optimizing the operation parameters affecting the hydrogen output. Therefore, herein we address the challenges, prospects, and future trends in this field of research, and make critical suggestions regarding the implementation of comprehensive membrane-based electrolytic systems.
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spelling utm.eprints-948102022-04-29T22:27:22Z http://eprints.utm.my/94810/ Membrane-based electrolysis for hydrogen production: a review Kamaroddin, Mohd. Fadhzir Ahmad Sabli, Nordin Tuan Abdullah, Tuan Amran Siajam, Shamsul Izhar Abdullah, Luqman Chuah Abdul Jalil, Aishah Ahmad, Arshad TP Chemical technology Hydrogen is a zero-carbon footprint energy source with high energy density that could be the basis of future energy systems. Membrane-based water electrolysis is one means by which to produce high-purity and sustainable hydrogen. It is important that the scientific community focus on developing electrolytic hydrogen systems which match available energy sources. In this review, various types of water splitting technologies, and membrane selection for electrolyzers, are discussed. We highlight the basic principles, recent studies, and achievements in membrane-based electrolysis for hydrogen production. Previously, the Nafion™ membrane was the gold standard for PEM electrolyzers, but today, cheaper and more effective membranes are favored. In this paper, CuCl–HCl electrolysis and its operating parameters are summarized. Additionally, a summary is presented of hydrogen production by water splitting, including a discussion of the advantages, disadvantages, and efficiencies of the relevant technologies. Nonetheless, the development of cost-effective and efficient hydrogen production technologies requires a significant amount of study, especially in terms of optimizing the operation parameters affecting the hydrogen output. Therefore, herein we address the challenges, prospects, and future trends in this field of research, and make critical suggestions regarding the implementation of comprehensive membrane-based electrolytic systems. MDPI 2021-11 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.utm.my/94810/1/ArshadAhmad2021_MembraneBasedElectrolysisforHydrogen.pdf Kamaroddin, Mohd. Fadhzir Ahmad and Sabli, Nordin and Tuan Abdullah, Tuan Amran and Siajam, Shamsul Izhar and Abdullah, Luqman Chuah and Abdul Jalil, Aishah and Ahmad, Arshad (2021) Membrane-based electrolysis for hydrogen production: a review. Membranes, 11 (11). pp. 1-27. ISSN 2077-0375 http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/membranes11110810 DOI:10.3390/membranes11110810
spellingShingle TP Chemical technology
Kamaroddin, Mohd. Fadhzir Ahmad
Sabli, Nordin
Tuan Abdullah, Tuan Amran
Siajam, Shamsul Izhar
Abdullah, Luqman Chuah
Abdul Jalil, Aishah
Ahmad, Arshad
Membrane-based electrolysis for hydrogen production: a review
title Membrane-based electrolysis for hydrogen production: a review
title_full Membrane-based electrolysis for hydrogen production: a review
title_fullStr Membrane-based electrolysis for hydrogen production: a review
title_full_unstemmed Membrane-based electrolysis for hydrogen production: a review
title_short Membrane-based electrolysis for hydrogen production: a review
title_sort membrane based electrolysis for hydrogen production a review
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