Decarbonizing the Industry With Green Hydrogen

Abstract

Perseverance to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and backward economic and ecological issues of excessive use of carbon-based fuels is more preponderant than any other environmental- related policies. In this respect, hydrogen (H2) appears to be a revolutionary in decarbonizing the common and energy-intensive industrial applications along with its use in transportation. Nations agree to explore a diverse range of innovations to integrate green H2 into the common industrial plants. Energy-intensive industrial sectors emitting large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually need widespread analysis and investigations to reform the adaptation to carbon-neutral resources. This chapter plunges into these energy-intensive, yet crucial for human needs, applications such as ammonia (NH3), iron/steel, cement, and oil refining. These sectors can be assisted with green H2 as an energy source with its high energy density and as a potential carbon-neutral feedstock for the chemical industry. © 2024 Scrivener Publishing LLC.