Fundamental Principles of Sustainable Hydrogen Energy Value Chain

by Chaouki Ghenai

Overview

This book covers the significance of hydrogen in relation to energy transition, climate action, and sustainable development. And the unique aspect of this book is its comprehensive examination of the entire value chain of environmentally friendly hydrogen energy. It covers topics such as the following: the role of hydrogen in the energy transition and the goal of net zero emissions by 2050; the infrastructures involved in producing, storing, distributing, and using hydrogen; the process of converting hydrogen into chemicals and fuels; hydrogen safety, certification, and standards; and policies and strategies with regard to capacity building, energy security, and energy connectivity. Because hydrogen can address both energy and environmental issues, this value chain has recently come under scrutiny. Additionally, the book covers the significance of hydrogen in relation to energy transition, climate action, and sustainable development. As the world's economy moves away from carbon pollution, hydrogen will play a crucial role. Integrating hydrogen into several industrial sectors, including power, transportation, industry, and residential and commercial buildings, requires enhanced safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness at every stage of the value chain.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789819669431
Publisher:	Springer Nature Singapore
Publication date:	09/14/2025
Series:	Green Energy and Technology
Pages:	322
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Chaouki Ghenai is a Professor at the Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering Department, College of Engineering; Director of the Renewable Energy Laboratory, Research Institute for Sciences and Engineering; Chair of the Energy and Climate Change, Sustainability Office; and Chairman of the Research Funding Department at the Office of Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies, University of Sharjah. Dr. Ghenai is a Senior Fellow for Energy Strategy and Policy, New Lines Institute for Strategy and Policy, Washington DC, USA. Dr. Ghenai was listed in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 (career and single year) world’s top 2% Scientists in Energy–Mechanical Engineering & Transport (Enabling & Strategic Technologies). Dr. Ghenai received his Ph.D. and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from Orleans University, Orleans, France, and bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Constantine University, Constantine, Algeria. Before Joining the University of Sharjah, Dr. Ghenai was an Assistant Professor at Florida Atlantic University, and postdoc at Cornel University, Kansas State University, and University of California Los Angeles. He received several teaching and energy research awards. Dr. Ghenai has published more than 230 research papers in technical journals, book chapters, and books. His research interests are renewable energy, energy efficiency, electrification of energy systems, combustion (solid, liquid and gas fuels), alternative and renewable fuels (biogas, syngas, bio-oil, biodiesel, and hydrogen), digitalization (AI & ML for energy forecasting and optimization of energy systems, digital twin, blockchain and AI data center); waste to energy (pyrolysis, gasification, anaerobic digestion); sustainability; micro grid power systems, climate actions, AI-energy nexus, role of critical minerals for clean energy technologies, and energy strategy and policy.

Table of Contents

1. Sustainability - Hydrogen for Sustainable Development.- 2. Sources – Inputs Resources (Raw Materials) for Hydrogen Production.- 3. Systems – Hydrogen Production Technologies.- 4. Storage – Hydrogen storage systems.- 5. Sites and Infrastructures – Hydrogen transport and refuelling stations.- 6. Services – Hydrogen applications.- 7. Synthesis – Hydrogen for chemical and fuel synthesis.- 8. Supports – Energy Security, and Energy connectivity and trades.- 9. Shift – Role of Hydrogen for Energy Transformation.- 10. Safety & Standards – Hydrogen safety, policy, regulations, and standards.