Author: Arnes Biogradlija

Researchers from multiple institutions have explored the potential of a lithium-modified B3C2P3 monolayer as a medium for reversible hydrogen storage.

The European Energy Agency (EEA) has published a tender titled “Hydrogen Pipeline Development Project 2024” on August 7, 2024. The submission deadline for this significant tender is September 30, 2024.

Thyssenkrupp Uhde GmbH has introduced a novel ammonia system, as outlined in their recent patent filing on July 24, 2024.

Hydrogen technology continues to evolve with innovative solutions designed to enhance efficiency and safety. One such advancement is the injector patent filed by Liebherr Components Deggendorf GmbH. This patent describes a sophisticated injector tailored for the direct injection of hydrogen. The patented injector presents several notable enhancements over existing gas injection technologies. Key features include: 1. Active Solenoid Valve: The injector uses an actively switchable solenoid valve that can switch between closing and releasing states to control the flow of gaseous hydrogen from the fuel feed line. 2. Passive Valve: Positioned downstream of the active valve, this passive component adjusts…

This patent, assigned to NEL Hydrogen, outlines a hydrogen refueling station system. The invention revolves around an assembly of heaters, an ejector, and a storage tank, all interconnected to enhance the refueling process of hydrogen-powered vehicles.

The Belgian government has issued a new tender titled “VKhyLab – National Hydrogen Test Center in Antwerp and Charleroi.” Published on August 5, 2024, the tender seeks bids for constructing this pivotal infrastructure, with submissions due by September 30, 2024.

The Romanian Ministry of Energy has published a tender titled “Development of Hydrogen Production Facilities” on August 5, 2024. Interested parties are invited to submit their applications by October 1, 2024.

The patent filed by Evimien Energy introduces a novel method for hydrogen storage and transportation. The inventors responsible for this innovation are known within the renewable energy field and seek to provide a more efficient solution to a common challenge in the hydrogen energy sector. The patented technology focuses on using advanced metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for hydrogen storage. These MOFs are designed to significantly improve hydrogen absorption and desorption rates compared to existing storage solutions. The key improvement lies in the enhanced surface area and pore volume within the MOFs, allowing for more hydrogen molecules to be stored at a…

In a recent publication in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, a multi-institutional team of researchers led by Xinyi Yang has made significant strides in optimizing hydrogen fuel cell technology. Titled “Polyaniline nanofiber supported Pt catalyst with optimized Pt nanoparticle size for enhanced oxygen reduction reaction,” the study offers promising insights into improving the efficiency of hydrogen fuel cells, a key technology in the transition to sustainable energy. The study cis co-authored by Rui Song, Fang Tian, Chen Ding, Haitao Du, Qingting Liu, Rong Zhang, Shengfei Hu, Xiao Li, and Xudong Fu. It addresses a critical challenge in the hydrogen…

A recent study published in the International Journal of Hydrogen Energy explores the implications of injecting hydrogen into existing natural gas pipelines—an area of growing interest as the world moves towards greener energy solutions.