Techno-Economic Challenges of Green Ammonia as an Energy Vector presents the fundamentals, techno-economic challenges, applications, and state-of-the-art research in using green ammonia as a route toward the hydrogen economy. This book presents practical implications and case studies of a great variety of methods to recover stored energy from ammonia and use it for power, along with transport and heating applications, including its production, storage, transportation, regulations, public perception, and safety aspects. As a unique reference in this field, this book can be used both as a handbook by researchers and a source of background knowledge by graduate students developing technologies in the fields of hydrogen economy, hydrogen energy, and energy storage. Includes glossaries, case studies, practical concepts, and legal, public perception, and policy viewpoints that allow for thorough, practical understanding of the use of ammonia as energy carrier Presents its content in a modular structure that can be used in sequence, as a handbook, in individual parts or as a field reference Explores the use of ammonia, both as a medium for hydrogen storage and an energy vector unto itself

This book presents sustainable synthetic pathways and modern applications of ammonia. It focuses on the production of ammonia using various catalytic systems and its use in fuel cells, membrane, agriculture, and renewable energy sectors. The book highlights the history, investigation, and development of sustainable pathways for ammonia production, current challenges, and state-of-the-art reviews. While discussing industrial applications, it fills the gap between laboratory research and viable applications in large-scale production.

This book highlights the opportunities and the challenges of introducing hydrogen as alternative transport fuel from an economic, technical and environmental point of view. Through its multi-disciplinary approach the book provides researchers, decision makers and policy makers with a solid and wide-ranging knowledge base concerning the hydrogen economy.

This book describes important findings in intensive studies conducted in Japan on ammonia as an energy carrier. It illustrates an advanced solar-heat capture system and storage materials at 600°C and hydrogen production with SOECs and a new IS method through the use of heat. New industrial ammonia catalysts and a demonstration process that started running in Fukushima are also introduced. Advanced ammonia decomposition catalysts and the process that were developed for use by the hydrogen station are presented. An advanced direct ammonia fuel cell was developed and the base data are shown. The book explains that ammonia is used as a fuel for industrial applications because its burning can be controlled without emitting extra NOx in the gas turbine and the real coal co-fired power plant. These breakthroughs have made a strong impact in the world as a practical technology for CO2 reduction. Also provided here are the scientific and industrial backgrounds as well as the environmental assessment and economic evaluation for the future.This book will be helpful for all who are interested in energy technology—researchers, students, and strategy planners at companies and in the government.

This primer presents the production, storage, distribution, and combustion properties of the main carbon-free fuels—hydrogen, ammonia, and metals—and the technical challenges associated with each. Among these fuels, hydrogen is by far the best-known carbon-free fuel, and ammonia also has a high profile for many scientists and governments, whereas the science behind metals as a fuel is still not mature. Undergraduate and graduate students who intend to pursue a career in the energy conversion field and current researchers in the field will benefit from reading this primer.

“Hydrogen Diplomacy” provides a comprehensive examination of the global transition towards hydrogen as a pivotal energy carrier, emphasizing its urgency amidst environmental crises stemming from fossil fuel usage. The book delves into the potential of hydrogen as a clean and sustainable alternative, elucidating its benefits while navigating the challenges impeding its widespread adoption. From exploring various methods of hydrogen production, including fossil fuel-based and renewables-driven approaches, to scrutinizing the intricate facets of the hydrogen economy, transportation systems, and advancements in storage and delivery mechanisms, each chapter comprehensively elucidates critical aspects of this paradigm shift. Moreover, it examines regional strategies and international collaborations, showcasing the United States' endeavors to leverage hydrogen for decarbonization, the European Union's ambitious hydrogen strategy, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific's vision for a cleaner future. Furthermore, the book explores the roles of other key players, such as Russia, the United Kingdom, Canada, Africa, and South America, in shaping the global landscape of hydrogen technology. With its analysis and strategic insights, "Hydrogen Diplomacy" serves as an indispensable guide for researchers and engineers (Energy, Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Material), policymakers, and industry stakeholders navigating the intricate realms of energy transition and diplomacy in the pursuit of a sustainable future. How to cite this document? Hosseini, Seyed Ehsan, Hydrogen Diplomacy. Future Publishing LLC, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55670/fpll.book/1

This outlook highlights climate-safe investment options until 2050, policies for transition and specific regional challenges. It also explores options to eventually cut emissions to zero.