Hydrogen Energy Research

► R1. PROD: Alkaline / AEM / PEM Electrolysis (20)

	1.1. 09 Mar 2025, ScienceDirect, Nickel cobalt oxide-based heterostructures as electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction at industry-relevant conditions, "To assess their applicability in industry-like conditions, the performance of Ni plate-supported NiCo2Ox was investigated by chronopotentiometry at 40 °C in 1 M and 7 M KOH at 200 mA cm−2 using an H-type cell."
	1.2. 08 Mar 2025, ACS, Electrochemical N–N Oxidatively Coupled Dehydrogenation of 3,5-Diamino-1H-1,2,4-triazole for Value-Added Chemicals and Bipolar Hydrogen Production, "Here, we propose a bipolar H2 production approach, with anodic H2 generation from the N–N oxidatively coupled dehydrogenation (OCD) of 3,5-diamino-1H-1,2,4-triazole (DAT), in addition to the cathodic H2 generation."
	1.3. 05 Mar 2025, Nature, Iron-complex-based catalytic system for high-performance water oxidation in aqueous media, "Here we successfully integrate two essential features of the natural system: catalytic centre composed of ubiquitous metal ions and charge transporting site. The resulting material catalyses water oxidation with a Faradaic efficiency of up to 99% in aqueous media."
	1.4. 05 Mar 2025, ScienceDirect, Structural aspects of oxygen evolution reaction catalyst support materials: Identifying the most important factors for catalytic performance, "Here we investigated various antimony doped tin oxides (ATO) structures to identify the optimal configuration that maximizes support functionality. Through systematic physical as well as electrochemical investigations, the results of this work indicate that specific ATO structures exhibit superior performance."
	1.5. 28 Feb 2025, ScienceDirect, Wind turbine power fluctuation test protocol for proton exchange membrane water electrolysis, "Here, a reference day is defined by the typical characteristics of an annual coastal wind. The wind turbine electrolyzer interconnection is simulated for a test protocol and the reproducibility of the test protocol is demonstrated for PEM single cell setups."
	1.6. 25 Feb 2025, ACS, Impact of Gas Bubble Evolution Dynamics on Electrochemical Reaction Overpotentials in Water Electrolyser Systems, "Our findings indicate that gas bubble evolution dynamics impact reaction overpotentials to different degrees, leading to divergent escalation rates and requiring targeted improvement strategies."
	1.7. 23 Feb 2025, ACS, Nitrogen- and Sulfur-Rich Microporous Carbons Derived from Conjugated Microporous Polymers for CO2 Uptake, Supercapacitor Energy Storage, and Electrochemical Hydrogen Production, "This study introduced a simple method for producing high-value carbon materials from CMP, examining their possible uses in HER applications, gas capture, and high-performance energy storage systems."
	1.8. 22 Feb 2025, Nature, Rational design of precatalysts and controlled evolution of catalyst-electrolyte interface for efficient hydrogen production, "Here we have successfully synthesized high-purity hexagonal Co2Mo3O8 nanoparticles exposed with the cobalt-terminated (001) facet and utilized them as a model precatalyst for water splitting, considering their features of metastable phase, high conductivity, and good HER activity."
	1.9. 21 Feb 2025, ScienceDirect, Improving electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction with NiO2/Ni2O3 heterostructures synthesized by laser spraying, "There is an urgent need for a low cost, simple operation, and stable new technology to accommodate the industrial production of catalytic electrodes & laser spraying is an innovative technique to prepare porous coatings."
	1.10. 21 Feb 2025, Nature, Facilitating alkaline hydrogen evolution kinetics via interfacial modulation of hydrogen-bond networks by porous amine cages, "Herein, we developed an organic porous modifier to modify the Pt surface in a confining configuration in this work. This configuration fully exposes the Pt surface sites while minimizing the steric effect due to the open windows of the 3D porous cage."
	1.11. 19 Feb 2025, ACS, Facile Production of Ion-Conductive Anion Exchange Membranes through In Situ Quaternization, "In this study, the dependence of the in situ amination of the vinyl-addition norbornene copolymer on the amine structure and solvent system is presented. High conversion of the alkyl bromide on the prepolymer to a quaternary ammonium bromide is challenging because of the low solubility of the ionic form of the polymer."
	1.12. 11 Feb 2025, Nature, Unveiling charge utilization mechanisms in ferroelectric for water splitting, "In this study, we demonstrate that in ferroelectric PbTiO3, surface Ti vacancy defects near the positively polarized facets impede photocatalytic performance by trapping electrons and inducing their recombination."
	1.13. 10 Feb 2025, ACS, Poly(Aryl-co-Aryl Piperidinium) Copolymers for Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells and Water Electrolyzers, "Here we elaborate on our strategies and methodologies associated with AEPs and AEM devices, covering the screening and identification of highly durable cation head groups, molecular-engineering approaches to design AEMs and ionomers, and the design of high-performance AEMFCs and AEMWEs."
	1.14. 08 Feb 2025, MDPI, Membrane-Based Hydrogen Production: A Techno-Economic Evaluation of Cost and Feasibility, "This study focuses on two advanced membranes, namely palladium membranes (PMs) and ceramic–carbonate membranes due to their superior performances under high-temperature conditions typical of steam methane reforming (SMR). PMs are highly selective for hydrogen and capable of producing ultra-pure hydrogen, enhancing both the economic and environmental efficiency of SMR."
	1.15. 05 Feb 2025, IET, Energy, exergy and exergoenvironmental assessments of waste heat operated basic and modified cogeneration systems for freshwater and hydrogen production, "In this study, thermodynamic and environmental assessments of waste heat driven cogeneration systems are carried out. The cogeneration systems include basic and modified configurations of Organic Rankine cycle, Reverse osmosis unit and Proton exchange membrane electrolyser."
	1.16. 03 Feb 2025, Nature, Engineering active sites in ternary CeO2-CuO-Mn3O4 heterointerface embedded in reduced graphene oxide for boosting water splitting activity, "In this study, to increase the active catalytic sites of CeO2 for electrochemical water splitting, a ternary CeO2-CuO-Mn3O4 heterostructure, synthesized by coprecipitation method, is loaded on reduced graphene oxide nanosheets in different amounts to produce CeO2-CuO-Mn3O4@rGO nanocomposites."
	1.17. 03 Feb 2025, Nature, MXene-Assisted NiFe sulfides for high-performance anion exchange membrane seawater electrolysis, "Here we employ Ti3C2 to assist NiFe sulfides ((Ni,Fe)S2@Ti3C2), achieving large-current and high-stable OER performance in AEMSE. A series of experimental & theoretical results reveal that Ti3C2 traps the electrons from (Ni,Fe)S2 to increase the valences of Ni and Fe metals, which accelerates the catalyst reconfiguration to trigger lattice oxygen mechanism, improving the intrinsic activity."
	1.18. 03 Feb 2025, ACS, Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Water Electrolysis: Cell-Level Considerations for Gigawatt-Scale Deployment, "This paper serves as an overarching roadmap for cell-level improvements necessary for gigawatt-scale PEMWE deployment, with insights from three well-established hydrogen technology companies included."
	1.19. 01 Feb 2025, ScienceDirect, Techno-economic analysis with electrolyser degradation modelling in green H2 production scenarios, "A fundamental AEM electrolyser model is constructed, validated, and utilised into a broader H2 and oxygen co-production system powered by solar-PV. A second scenario tests the compatibility of the no-degradation trend with reference material & then investigates the effects of including degradation modelling, showing only a 1.47% increase in LCOH."
	1.20. 25 Jan 2025, ACS, Operando Characterization of Fe in Doped Nix(Fe1–x)OyHz Catalysts for Electrochemical Oxygen Evolution, "Here, we combine various operando X-ray spectroscopy techniques, encompassing HERFD, EXAFS, as well as Kα and Kβ XES, with density functional theory (DFT) simulations, including spectra simulation, to gain knowledge about the Fe-site in the Nix(Fe1–x)OyHz electrocatalyst under OER operating conditions."

► R2. PROD: Bio / Pyrolysis / Radiolysis / Solar (20)

	2.1. 10 Mar 2025, ACS, Earth-Abundant W18O49 Coupled with Minimal Pt for Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution under Dark and Visible Light Conditions, "Here we present a plasmonic tungsten oxide (W18O49) material integrated with ultralow platinum (Pt) loadings (0.4, 0.8, and 1.6 wt %) that delivers high HER performances under both dark and visible light conditions."
	2.2. 07 Mar 2025, ScienceDirect, Exploring two-phase bubble dynamics and convective mass transfer in thermochemical Cu–Cl cycle for hydrogen production, "This research is divided into two key areas: analyzing bubble dynamics for various sparger sizes and creating a mass transfer model which could be used to quantify mass transfer in hydrogen production systems."
	2.3. 07 Mar 2025, MDPI, Sustainable Hydrogen Production from Plastic Waste: Optimizing Pyrolysis for a Circular Economy, "This study introduces a novel multi-stage pyrolysis-reforming framework to maximize hydrogen yield from mixed plastic waste, including polyethylene (HDPE), polypropylene (PP), and polystyrene (PS)."
	2.4. 27 Feb 2025, ACS, Predictive Modeling of Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production: Integrating Experimental Insights with Machine Learning on Fe/g-C3N4 Catalysts, "This study integrates experimental and ML methodologies structured into two distinct sections. The first section details the experimental setup and procedures pertinent to photocatalytic hydrogen production experiments. The second section focuses on the ML methodologies employed for predicting hydrogen evolution based on the experimental data."
	2.5. 27 Feb 2025, ScienceDirect, Ultrasound-driven seawater splitting catalysed by TiO2 for hydrogen production, "We present an alternative H2 production approach using ultrasonic-driven seawater splitting catalysed by TiO2 at room temperature. The application of high-frequency ultrasound (780 kHz, 5.1 W) with a bespoke sonoreactor, designed to focus pulsed ultrasound waves, induces inertial cavitation and generates highly reactive radicals to produce H2."
	2.6. 24 Feb 2025, Nature, Controlling crystallization in covalent organic frameworks to facilitate photocatalytic hydrogen production, "Here, we propose a zone crystallization strategy for covalent organic frameworks (COFs) that enhances surface ordering through regulator-induced amorphous-to-crystalline transformation."
	2.7. 22 Feb 2025, ACS, Analysis of the TiO2 Photoanode Process Using Intensity Modulated Photocurrent Spectroscopy and Distribution of Relaxation Times, "Here we aimed to identify the critical limitations in a photoelectrochemical process by employing intensity-modulated photocurrent spectroscopy (IMPS) and distribution of relaxation times (DRT) analysis noting IMPS is a frequency-domain method to monitor photocurrent responses to light-intensity oscillations,"
	2.8. 17 Feb 2025, ScienceDirect, Life cycle assessment of turning hydrogen sulfide recovered from sea waters into clean hydrogen, "A robust comprehensive life cycle assessment methodology is developed by coupling the process simulation results from the Aspen Plus with the LCA capabilities of the openLCA. The H2S is extracted from the bottom of the Black Sea and employed as a feedstock for a thermochemical cycle to produce hydrogen."
	2.9. 17 Feb 2025, ACS, Recent Advances in High-Entropy Oxides for Photocatalytic Applications, "To date, approximately 38 papers on high-entropy oxides in photocatalysis have been reported, indicating that this research is still in its early stages. Some HEOs exhibit photocatalytic performance comparable to that of conventional oxides like TiO2 and SrTiO3, highlighting their potential."
	2.10. 14 Feb 2025, ScienceDirect, H2 Production from Photocatalytic Reforming of PET over Pt/TiO2: The Role of Terephthalic Acid, "Photoreforming makes use of semiconductor photocatalysts which oxidise organic materials via hydroxyl radicals releasing protons which are then reduced to form H2. From an economic standpoint, waste polymers would be an ideal feedstock for hydrogen generation through photoreforming."
	2.11. 12 Feb 2025, ACS, High-Temperature Growth of CeOx on Au(111) and Behavior under Reducing and Oxidizing Conditions, "This work presents the deposition of ceria by reactive thermal evaporation of metallic cerium under oxidizing (O2 and O/O2) atmospheres at elevated temperatures between 700 and 890 °C. The as-grown surfaces have been first characterized by low-energy electron microscopy (LEEM), low-energy electron diffraction, and intensity–voltage LEEM as well as X-ray absorption spectroscopy."
	2.12. 11 Feb 2025, ScienceDirect, Coking resistant Ru supported on Sm-substituted CaZrO3 catalyst for dry reforming of methane: The effect of Ru loading on catalytic activity, "Aim of this work is to design an efficient and stable catalyst for the dry reforming of methane, active in the 550 °C–850 °C temperature range, able to operate in a wide range of operational conditions."
	2.13. 07 Feb 2025, Nature, An efficient strategy to boost photoelectrochemical water oxidation of g-C3N4 films modified with NiO as cocatalyst, "Herein, we fabricated a g-C3N4 thin photoanode through simple chemical vapor deposition, NiO cocatalyst was modified on the surface of g-C3N4 thin photoanode via electro-deposition and followed by calcination, aiming at improving the transfer of photogenerated charge carriers."
	2.14. 03 Feb 2025, ACS, Structurally Modulated NiV-LDH with CdMoSe-Quantum Dots: Unlocking the Active Centers at S-Scheme Heterojunctions for Stimulating Photocatalytic H2O2 Production and H2 Evolution, "The CNV-1 composite achieves 1.67% SCC for photocatalytic H2O2 generation and 7.36% ACE for photocatalytic H2 evolution. The excellent activity is ascribed to higher anodic photocurrent, the quantum confinement effect of CMS, large surface-active sites, and delayed recombination of excitons as supported by PL and EIS measurements."
	2.15. 27 Jan 2025, ScienceDirect, Preparation and characterization of metal oxide/carbon nanotube nanocomposites for photocatalytic and photo-electrocatalytic hydrogen production: A review, "Here, we highlight new approaches to enhance the photo/electrocatalytic activities and provide an overview of the most recent developments in the design and architecture of metal oxide-carbon nanotubes."
	2.16. 27 Jan 2025, ACS, Temperature Dependence of Photocatalytic Water Splitting under Visible Light Irradiation over Ir- and Sb-Codoped SrTiO3:Al, "Single-particulate photocatalysts active for water splitting under visible light irradiation have been developed by flux treatment and loading of CrOx/Rh and CoOOH cocatalysts on those photocatalysts. (8) Among them, SrTiO3:Ir,Sb,Al shows the highest activity and utilizes light up to 660 nm of visible light."
	2.17. 24 Jan 2025, Nature, A scalable solar-driven photocatalytic system for separated H2 and O2 production from water, "Herein, we design and develop a photocatalytic system composed of two separate reaction parts: a hydrogen evolution cell containing halide perovskite photocatalysts (MoSe2-loaded CH(NH2)2PbBr3-xIx) and an oxygen evolution cell containing NiFe-layered double hydroxide modified BiVO4 photocatalysts."
	2.18. 23 Jan 2025, ScienceDirect, The rising of single atom catalysts in hematite photoanodes for photoelectrochemical water splitting, "Controlling atom-atom interactions between SACs and photoelectrode materials is expected to modulate the atomic structure, local coordination, and electronic states of composite photoelectrodes, thus affecting charge transfer and recombination efficiency, onset potential, photocurrent response, reaction intermediates, and reaction pathways."
	2.19. 22 Jan 2025, MDPI, Multiparametric Study of Water–Gas Shift and Hydrogen Separation Performance in Membrane Reactors Fed with Biomass-Derived Syngas, "The aim of this study is to assess the performance of an H2 production system that incorporates a Pd-Ag membrane permeation unit, followed by a Pd-Ag membrane reactor unit, via a multiparametric analysis."
	2.20. 22 Jan 2025, ScienceDirect, Direct growth of WS2 nanosheets using RF-magnetron sputtering on hydrothermally grown TiO2 nanorods for enhancing photoelectrochemical water splitting, "This study used an indigenously developed multi-target sputtering system to deposit WS2 nanosheets on hydrothermally grown TiO2 nanorods to improve PEC activity and hydrogen production efficiency."

► R3. PROD: Geologic / Natural Hydrogen (20)

	3.1. 25 Feb 2025, Fleet Space - Koloma, Fleet Space & Koloma Partner to Enhance Data-Driven Natural (Geologic) Hydrogen Exploration, "Fleet Space, Australia’s leading space exploration company, and Koloma, an industry leader in technology-enabled natural hydrogen exploration, today announced a partnership to accelerate exploration and development of natural hydrogen resources worldwide."
	3.2. 18 Feb 2025, Primary, Primary Unveils 2025 Exploration Plan to Advance Natural Hydrogen Discovery, "Phase 1: Remote Sensing Studies – Q1-2/2025, Using satellite imagery and airborne hyperspectral analysis, Primary will identify hydrogen anomalies which will help refine target selection and optimize field investigations."
	3.3. 17 Feb 2025, ScienceDirect, Experimental approaches for characterization of water-hydrogen flow in reservoir rock, "This study investigates the water-hydrogen transport properties of homogeneous quartz-arenite Berea sandstone and heterogeneous Ironton/Galesville containing clay-rich bedding planes."
	3.4. 07 Feb 2025, RSC, Hydrogen energy futures – foraging or farming?, "As we transition towards a hydrogen-centric energy landscape, the amalgamation of geochemistry, advanced biology, and engineering emerges as a beacon, signalling a pathway towards a sustainable and transformative energy future."
	3.5. 23 Jan 2025, MIT, Why the next energy race is for underground hydrogen, "Hydrogen tends to build up in very different rocks from those that host oil and gas deposits. While fossil-fuel prospecting tends to focus on softer rocks, like organic-rich shale, hydrogen seems most plentiful in iron-rich rocks like olivine."
	3.6. 17 Jan 2025, Geoscience Australia, Soil gas surveys for hydrogen and helium in New South Wales, "This report summarises the results of field surveys looking for near-surface natural occurrences of hydrogen and helium (helium is used extensively today and extracted exclusively from natural gas) in eastern Australia near the township of Tumut in central New South Wales (NSW) and in western NSW, near the regional centres of Broken Hill, Menindee and Wentworth."
	3.7. 16 Jan 2025, USGS, USGS releases first ever map potential geologic hydrogen in US, "The map reveals areas of interest that have the potential to hold accumulations of geologic hydrogen, including a mid-continent region that covers Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan, the Four Corners states of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah, the California coast, and areas along the Eastern seaboard."
	3.8. 03 Jan 2025, Nature, Review on natural hydrogen wells safety, "The review explores potential solutions like metal coatings, rubber fillers, and cement additives to mitigate these problems. It also emphasizes the need for further research to validate these solutions under real-world conditions. Addressing these challenges is crucial for the safe and efficient extraction of natural hydrogen."
	3.9. 13 Dec 2024, SCIENCE.ORG, Model predictions of global geologic hydrogen resources, "The calculated annual flux of hydrogen from the subsurface to the atmosphere, which is the sum of the nontrapped and leaked hydrogen less the amount consumed by biotic and abiotic processes, was compared to published estimates as a check on our model calculations."
	3.10. 21 Nov 2024, MDPI, Influence of Nb Content on Structure and Functional Properties of Novel Multicomponent Nb–Ni–Ti–Zr–Co Alloy for Hydrogen Separation Membrane Application, "Here we find alloys with 20 and 32 at.% Nb demonstrate high hydrogen permeability (1.05 and 0.96 × 10−8 molH2m−1s−1Pa−0.5, respectively) at 400 °C, making them promising for hydrogen purification membrane application."
	3.11. 08 Nov 2024, FAU, Natural hydrogen – the treasure hidden underground, "The race to find this valuable gas underground is gaining speed and GeoZentrum Nordbayern at FAU is one of the institutions at the forefront of this race. The research project “Natural hydrogen in northern Bavaria” has supplied initial measurements that could revolutionize the energy system of the future."
	3.12. 03 Oct 2024, QUEBEC INNOVATIVE MATERIALS CORP, QIMC Announces Significant Natural H2 Discovery Expansion 11kms to the Northwest & New Land Acquisition bringing total H2 area to over 300 km2, "Recent findings have confirmed QIMC natural renewable H2 model via geology & rock formations in the region & further positions QIMC at the forefront of sustainable H2 energy solutions."
	3.13. 02 Aug 2024, ASX-Gold Hydrogen, ASX - Ramsay Project Stage 2 Exploration Well Testing Update, "Amongst highest Helium purities ever reported at 20% to 25%, extensive regional Hydrogen and Helium play and international first to see initial Helium and Hydrogen concentrations at surface with increasing concentrations of high Helium purities Hydrogen at surface."
	3.14. 15 Jul 2024, GeoScience Australia, Australia's Energy Commodity Resources 2024 - Natural H2, "Australia is one of the most prospective countries for natural H2. This geological resource is not well understood, but there are reports of high concentrations of H2 in gas samples. Interest in natural H2 is increasing & some state jurisdictions have started to amend their petroleum exploration licences for natural H2."
	3.15. 10 Jul 2024, HyTerra Ltd, Nemaha Project: Kansas, USA, prospective for natural H2 & He, "Nemaha’s exploration acreage covers 12,720 acres and is 100% owned and operated by HyTerra. Our leases have historic wells with more than 10 H2 & He occurrences within the region, some up to 92% H2 & 3% He. White H2 potentially has much lower production costs & carbon emissions than man-made H2."
	3.16. 26 Jun 2024, IEAGHG, Gold, Geologic, White, Native, Hidden, Natural H2: Does Earth hold extensive stores of untapped, carbon-free fuel?, "In recent months, there has been a surge of interest among prospectors, who are actively drilling for H2 in various locations around the world, including northeast France, Australia, Spain, Morocco, Brazil and, within the United States, in Nebraska, Arizona, and Kansas."
	3.17. 12 Jun 2024, Gold Hydrogen Ltd, Substantial investment laying the foundation for hydrogen use, "Gold hydrogen is naturally occurring hydrogen that: Accumulates naturally under the ground, generated by geological processes. Can be produced using proven engineering practices with minimal environmental impacts and has a small footprint compared to other exploration activities."
	3.18. 22 May 2024, Nature, A new continental hydrogen play in Damara Belt (Namibia), "Here is evidence of reported H2 emissions from Waterberg Basin, Namibia associated with underlying Neoproterozoic banded iron formations—the Chuos Formation. Magnetite, a known H2-generating mineral & accompanied by other suspected H2-generating minerals in Chuos Formation."
	3.19. 21 May 2024, MIT, H2 underground - 2024 MIT Energy Iniative Spring Symposium, "During MITEI’s Spring Symposium, MIT Assistant Professor Iwnetim Abate (right) said that geologic hydrogen opens up the idea of earth as a “factory to produce clean fuels,” utilizing the subsurface heat and pressure instead of relying on burning fossil fuels or natural gas for the same purpose."
	3.20. 07 May 2024, Geoenergy, Natural hydrogen: sources, systems and exploration plays, "he ‘hydrogen system’ describes the generation, migration and sealing/trapping of hydrogen. There are two parts to the ‘generic hydrogen system’: the ‘source-generation sub-system’ requires an ultramafic protolith, usually in basement, and a supply of water penetrating basement rocks."

► R4. FUEL CELL: AEMFC / PEM / MCFC / SOFC (20)

	4.1. 13 Feb 2025, Nature, Numerical investigation of high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell conductivity at different parameters, "This study results indicate the performance of fuel cells is enhanced by a thinner membrane than a thicker one with an increase in loading & performance is approximated at light loads. Also, the concentration of H2O at the cathode side of the fuel cell is highly affected by the change in fuel cell length more than the thickness of the membrane."
	4.2. 11 Feb 2025, Nature, Revolutionizing proton exchange membrane fuel cell modeling through hybrid aquila optimizer and arithmetic algorithm optimization, "This paper introduces a recently developed hybrid algorithm (Aquila Optimizer Arithmetic Algorithm Optimization (AOAAO)) that enhances the AO and AAO algorithm’s efficiency through a novel mutation strategy, aimed at determining seven unknown parameters of a PEMFC during the optimization process."
	4.3. 10 Feb 2025, ScienceDirect, Techno-economic assessment of a solar-powered green hydrogen storage concept based on reversible solid oxide cells for residential micro-grid: A case study in Calgary, "This paper proposes an innovative concept for PV-based green hydrogen production, storage, and utilization using solid oxide cells within residential micro-grids. It includes comprehensive techno-economic and environmental analyses of the proposed system, utilizing dynamic solar data, with a case study focusing on Calgary."
	4.4. 08 Feb 2025, ScienceDirect, Experiments on maximizing H2 utilization and efficiency in a PEM fuel cell system, "This study investigates optimizing both H2 utilization & stack efficiency by adjusting purge valve actuation in a PEM fuel cell system & results show that reducing purging from the reference increases H2 utilization by 0.79% points to 98.2%, resulting in efficiency improvement of 0.72% points to 47.21% based on HHV."
	4.5. 07 Feb 2025, ACS, A Comprehensive Review of Modeling of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells: From Large Systems to Fine Electrodes, "This review offers a thorough summary and in-depth analysis of an extensive collection of research on SOFC simulations, classifying the models into distinct categories based on their varying scales, and serves as a valuable tool to assist researchers in selecting the most suitable models for diverse research objects."
	4.6. 04 Feb 2025, ACS, Stratified Porous Transport Layers for Unitized Reversible Fuel Cells, "In this study, we report stratification of porous transport layers (PTLs) with different architectures that facilitate gas and water transport in both operational modes. The stratified PTL is composed of two or more layers of titanium felts and/or sinters."
	4.7. 01 Feb 2025, ScienceDirect, Enhancing energy efficiency through combined PEMFC and MH systems and advanced exhaust management strategies, "Here an innovative system integrating PEMFC with Metal Hydrides was introduced. It utilizes the waste heat from the PEMFC to enhance hydrogen release from the MH, thereby improving overall energy efficiency."
	4.8. 15 Jan 2025, ScienceDirect, Hybrid stochastic-deterministic algorithms for the interpretation of Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy spectra of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, "Here three of the most common stochastic algorithms, i.e. Genetic Algorithms (GA), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithms and Simulated Annealing (SA) algorithms, are used in combination with a deterministic Nelder-Mead algorithm for the identification of the impedance parameters of PEMFC EEC."
	4.9. 11 Jan 2025, Nature, A quasi affine transformation evolution algorithm with evolution matrix selection operation for parameter estimation of proton exchange membrane fuel cells, "This paper presents a new approach that applies QUasi-Affine TRansformation Evolution algorithm with a new adaptation of Evolution Matrix and Selection operation (QUATRE-EMS) to determine optimal values of uncertain parameters in PEMFC stack references."
	4.10. 10 Jan 2025, IEEE, A primary frequency regulation algorithm for PEM fuel cell considering maximum power point characteristics, "This paper proposes a primary frequency regulation (PFR) algorithm for the proton exchange membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) considering maximum power point (MPP) characteristics. Based on the principle of PEMFC electrochemical reaction, a dynamic model of PEMFC stack is developed with the current limitation of MPP."
	4.11. 08 Jan 2025, ACS, Same FeN4 Active Site, Different Activity: How Redox Peaks Control Oxygen Reduction on Fe Macrocycles, "Our study demonstrates the existence of two families of Fe macrocycles for oxygen reduction in alkaline electrolytes: (i) weak OH binding macrocycles with one peak in the voltammogram and high peroxide selectivity and (ii) macrocycles with close to optimal OH binding, which exhibit two voltametric peaks and almost no peroxide production."
	4.12. 01 Jan 2025, ACS, Transient Kinetic QXAFS Approach for Understanding the RDE–MEA Gap in Fuel Cell (Oxygen Reduction Reaction) Performances of Pt-Based Electrocatalysts, "There is a large gap between the performances indicated by rotating disk electrode results in acidic media and the actual performances obtained in membrane-electrode assemblies composed of the same electrocatalysts."
	4.13. 24 Dec 2024, MDPI, Techno-Economic Feasibility of Fuel Cell Vehicle-to-Grid Fast Frequency Control in Non-Interconnected Islands, "We present an innovative approach to fast frequency control in electric grids by leveraging parked fuel cell electric vehicles, especially heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks. Equipped with hydrogen storage tanks & fuel cells, these vehicles can be repurposed as dynamic grid-support assets."
	4.14. 22 Dec 2024, ScienceDirect, Techno-economic assessment of MW-scale solid oxide electrolysis H2 production plant: Integrating possibilities in Spain, "We aim to estimate the levelized cost of H2 of a MW-scale SOE system and its possible integration in Spain. The heat exchanger network of a SOE system has been optimized by a pinch analysis and the techno-economic feasibility of the system has been assessed."
	4.15. 19 Dec 2024, Nature, Platinum-based catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction simulated with a quantum computer, "Here we use a novel and more mature hybrid workflow39 that combines the strengths of both quantum and classical computing techniques to model the ORR. Specifically, we explore the kinetic and thermodynamic aspects of the reductive and dissociative adsorption reaction (O2 → 2O)..."
	4.16. 29 Nov 2024, ScienceDirect, Applications of electrospinning for fuel cell and electrolysis cell applications in hydrogen technologies, "This paper aims to explore the application and research trends of nanofibers developed through electrospinning for eco-friendly hydrogen utilization and production using fuel cell and electrolysis technologies."
	4.17. 16 Nov 2024, ScienceDirect, Low-Loaded Catalyst Layers For Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Dynamic Operation Part 1: Experimental Study, "Here we performed electrochemical characterizations on low-loaded catalyst layers in a differential cell setup. It is firstly done for very low Pt loading (20 µgPt cmgeo− 2), such low loading corresponding to very thin “0D” catalyst layers."
	4.18. 15 Nov 2024, ACS, MOF-199-Based Nitrogen-Doped Bimetal Cathode Catalyst for Anion Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells, "In this study, MOF-199 (alternatively recognized as HKUST-1, Cu-BTC, or Cu3(BTC)2 (38)) is the foundational metal–organic framework for catalyzing the ORR through a postsynthetic modification approach, & consists of H3BTC as a ligand & copper as the metal center"
	4.19. 14 Oct 2024, ScienceDirect, Modelling the membrane decomposition induced recoverable performance loss of PEM fuel cells, "Here a physics-based membrane degradation model that effectively captures the decay & recovery of both open circuit voltage & performance by incorporating the release and transport of sulfate & sulfonate, byproducts of membrane degradation, as well as their interactions with catalyst layers."
	4.20. 02 Oct 2024, ScienceDirect, An impedance spectroscopy study to unravel the effect of water on proton and oxygen transport in PEM fuel cells, "Here our results reveal the minor variation of the CCL liquid water saturation and the growth of the “dry” CCL oxygen diffusivity with cell current density. Mechanisms behind these effects are discussed."

► R5. STORE: Type IV-V / MH / LH2 / LOHC / Geo (20)

	5.1. 03 Mar 2025, ACS, Engineering Work Function to Stabilize Metal Oxides in Reactive Hydrogen, "Here we tailor the work function of a complex TM oxide by tuning the relative contents of its constituent TM atoms and show that increasing the fraction of a low-work function TM decreases the work function of the complex oxide."
	5.2. 02 Mar 2025, ACS, Adsorption-Induced Deformation in Microporous Kerogen by Hydrogen and Methane: Implications for Underground Hydrogen Storage, "Our results reveal that in the presence of cushion gases like CH4, which exhibit stronger adsorption than H2, neglecting kerogen deformation can lead to an underestimation of storage capacity by approximately 40%."
	5.3. 25 Feb 2025, ScienceDirect, Comprehensive DFT analysis of Cr-based XCrH3 (X = Li, K, Cs) metal hydride perovskites: Unveiling multifaceted properties and hydrogen storage potential, "This study explores the potential of perovskite hydrides XCrH3 (X = Li, K, Cs) for hydrogen storage materials using density functional theory (DFT). The lattice constants are calculated as 3.35, 3.73, and 4.03 Å for LiCrH₃, KCrH₃, and CsCrH₃, respectively."
	5.4. 20 Feb 2025, ScienceDirect, Insights into site evaluation for underground hydrogen storage on gas mixing-the effects of meter-scale heterogeneity and associated reservoir characterization parameters, "This study focuses on the UHS site evaluation of gas mixing. The economic implications of gas mixing between injected hydrogen gas and the residual or cushion gas in a porous storage reservoir is an emerging problem for Underground Hydrogen Storage."
	5.5. 02 Feb 2025, ACS, Synthesis, Crystal Structure, and Hydrogen Storage Properties of an AB3-Based Alloy Synthesized by Disproportionation Reactions of AB2-Based Alloys, "Herein we report the synthesis, crystal structure, and hydrogen storage properties of an AB3-based alloy, Y0.68Mg0.32Co3.00, which exhibited reversible H2 absorption and desorption with a H2 storage capacity of 1.68 mass % and minimal degradation over 100 cycles at 303 K."
	5.6. 31 Jan 2025, ScienceDirect, Enhanced ambient-temperature hydrogen physisorption in porous graphene materials with defect-stabilized atomic potassium, "This work provides a new strategy for enhancing hydrogen physisorption by engineering alkali metal-centered nano-attractive environment in adsorbent materials."
	5.7. 25 Jan 2025, ScienceDirect, Underground hydrogen storage in sandstone reservoirs: Effects of geochemical reactivity of hydrogen on reservoir performance, "This study investigates the geochemical reactivity of hydrogen with Buntsandstein reservoir sandstones from northern Germany, collected at a depth of about 2.5 km."
	5.8. 21 Jan 2025, ScienceDirect, Advances in hydrogen storage technologies, "This paper summarises research on the development and validation of the breakthrough microleaks-no-burst (μLNB) safety technology of explosion-free in any fire self-venting Type IV tanks that do not require a thermally-activate pressure relief device."
	5.9. 17 Jan 2025, MDPI, Critical Geochemical and Microbial Reactions in Underground Hydrogen Storage: Quantifying Hydrogen Loss and Evaluating CO2 as Cushion Gas, "This study investigates the impacts of geochemical and biochemical reactions on UHS, addressing challenges that threaten storage efficiency and safety. Geochemical reactions in saline aquifers, particularly the generation of hydrogen sulfide (H2S), were analyzed using advanced compositional and geochemical modeling calibrated with experimental kinetic data."
	5.10. 17 Jan 2025, ScienceDirect, Knowledge production in technological innovation system: A comprehensive evaluation using a multi-criteria framework based on patent data—a case study on hydrogen storage, "Here we demonstrate the value of our proposal through a case study on hydrogen storage, comparing patent data since 2000 about three technological solutions: physical, chemical and adsorption technologies."
	5.11. 14 Jan 2025, ACS, Synthesis, Hydrogen Sorption Properties, and Hydride-Ion Conductivity of K2MgH4, "We synthesized K2MgH4 via three different routes (thermal, mechanochemical, and a combination of both methods) and investigated the effects of the preparation method on the structure, thermal stability, hydrogen desorption behavior, and ionic conductivity."
	5.12. 13 Jan 2025, DICP, Researchers Pilot the Production of Magnesium Hydride with Capacity of 150 Tons per Year, "The magnesium hydride pilot focuses on the research and production of magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials and high-efficiency hydrogenation and dehydrogenation catalysts. It aims to develop and optimize the production process of high-quality magnesium-based solid-state hydrogen storage materials, as well as solid-state hydrogen storage equipment and systems."
	5.13. 10 Jan 2025, MDPI, Design and Optimal Sizing of a Hydrogen Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) System for Addressing Residential Power Cutoffs, "This paper presents the design, optimal sizing and analysis of two H2Gen architectures, one powered by the grid alone and the other powered by both the grid and a renewable (PV) source."
	5.14. 09 Jan 2025, ScienceDirect, HYDRIDE4MOBILITY: An EU project on hydrogen powered forklift using metal hydrides for hydrogen storage and H2 compression, "The high specific weight of the metal hydrides (MH), which is frequently considered as a disadvantage, turns out to be a benefit when used in a hydrogen driven forklift, as it allows to achieve a required counterbalancing of the vehicle at no extra cost."
	5.15. 29 Dec 2024, ScienceDirect, Composites in high-pressure hydrogen storage: a review of multiscale characterization and mechanical behavior, "This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of the various hydrogen storage technologies, with a particular emphasis on the role of composite materials in high-pressure containment for the automotive sector, particularly Type IV tanks."
	5.16. 25 Dec 2024, ACS, Electrocatalytic Production of a Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carrier with Anodic Valorization of the Process: Review and Outlook, "The LOHC concept ensures safe transport and long-term storage of these secondary energy sources. LOHC, mostly hydrocarbons, chemically stores hydrogen to be transported and stored safely at room temperature."
	5.17. 13 Nov 2024, MDPI, Novel Sulfamethoxazole Organotin Complexes: Synthesis, Characterization, & H2 Storage Application, "We investigate the utilization of sulfamethoxazole as a ligand for the synthesis of novel tin complexes - subsequently evaluated for their potential as H2 storage materials. Methods were applied to test physical, chemical, & morphological characteristics of the produced complexes."
	5.18. 06 Nov 2024, ScienceDirect, Hydrogen-induced mineral alteration: A review in the context of underground hydrogen storage (UHS) in saline aquifers, "Optimal storage entails a highly permeable and porous reservoir rock, overlain by an unfractured, impermeable caprock. For efficiency, the reservoir rocks permeability should fall within the range of 2 and 600 mD."
	5.19. 02 Nov 2024, ScienceDirect, Lh2 refuelling at HRS: Description of sLH2 concept, modelling approach and results of numerical simulations, "Maintaining LH2 at temps around 20 K restricts options for structural materials suitable for LH2 storage. Aluminium 5083 is the most employed material at cryogenic temps. Aluminium 2219 is used as a vessel material for storing cryogenic liquid fuel in launch vehicles."
	5.20. 17 Oct 2024, MDPI, Integration of Wind Energy and Geological Hydrogen Storage in the Bakken Formation, North Dakota: Assessing the Potential of Depleted Reservoirs for Hydrogen Storage, "The study’s key innovation lies in repurposing a region historically associated with oil and gas for sustainable energy storage, thereby addressing the intermittency of wind sources."

► R6. APP: Automotive / Rail Industry (20)

	6.1. 06 Mar 2025, TEDA, 1st Batch of 200kW Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Rolled Out in TEDA, "The model is built on the Farizon Xinghan G platform and is equipped with the Rockcheck Hydrogen Power Fe6-200kW fuel cell system and a high-capacity Type IV onboard hydrogen storage system, features multiple breakthroughs in thermal management and intelligent driving technology."
	6.2. 19 Feb 2025, Komatsu, Komatsu begins proof-of-concept tests for the world’s first large dump truck equipped with a hydrogen combustion engine, "Komatsu has developed a concept machine by equipping its flagship large dump truck, the HD785 (maximum payload: approximately 92 metric tons), with a H2 combustion engine for proof-of-concept tests at its Ibaraki Plant as world’s first attempt to equip a large dump truck with a H2 combustion engine."
	6.3. 19 Feb 2025, Honda, Honda Reveals Specification for its Next-generation Fuel Cell Module, "An output of 150 kW, the Honda Next Generation Fuel Cell Module will feature half of the production cost and more than double the durability compared to the current model. Moreover, the module was downsized by increasing the volumetric power density*1 by more than three times, which increased the flexibility of installation layouts."
	6.4. 17 Feb 2025, ScienceDirect, Performance and emissions characteristics of hydrogen-diesel heavy-duty engines: The influence of engine control parameters, "This study investigates the impacts of these controlling parameters on the combustion characteristics, limiting factors, and emissions of an HDDF engine. Experimental tests were conducted on a 2.4 L, single-cylinder research engine under medium load and speed conditions (1200 rpm, 8 bar brake mean effective pressure) with varying H2 fractions."
	6.5. 14 Feb 2025, Toyota, Toyota Develops New Fuel Cell System, "The main features of the 3rd Gen FC System include an improvement in durability, up to 2x (two times) that of the prior generation, achieving durability comparable to diesel engines and maintenance-free design, improvements in fuel efficiency of 1.2x allowing for 20% greater range, and significant cost reduction through innovations in cell design & manufacturing processes."
	6.6. 29 Jan 2025, ScienceDirect, Transitioning to Sustainable E-Vehicle Systems – Global Perspectives on the Challenges, Policies and Opportunities, "Here we examined the available technological solutions and explored equitable infrastructure development such as promoting hybrid and renewable energy-powered solutions and establishing formal recycling units to bring in circularity for manufacturing and adoption of EV vehicles in both developed and developing economies."
	6.7. 10 Jan 2025, JCB, LANDMARK START TO 2025 AS JCB's HYDROGEN ENGINE APPROVED FOR USE, "This is a very significant moment for JCB. To start the New Year with certification in place in so many European countries bodes very well for the future of hydrogen combustion technology."
	6.8. 02 Jan 2025, ScienceDirect, Full emissions and energy consumption life cycle assessment of different Heavy-Duty vehicles powered by Electricity, H2, CH30H, and LNG fuels produced from various sources, "We provide a detailed Well to Wheels Life Cycle Assessment of various Heavy-duty Vehicles including a Long-Haul Truck, Intercity Bus, & Refuse Truck powered by different energy sources & fuels."
	6.9. 25 Dec 2024, ScienceDirect, Parameters affecting the reliability of sampling during the assessment of the purity of H2 used as a vehicle fuel, "We present information gathered in the project MetHyTrucks starting with the current and future operational parameters that are/will be used for the refuelling of trucks at HD H2 refuelling stations and then focussing on the parameters affecting the reliability of the sampling."
	6.10. 24 Dec 2024, GCK Mobility, GCK Mobility integrates innovative technologies to decarbonise transport, "Hybrid electric-hydrogen retrofitting involves replacing a vehicle’s internal combustion engine with an electric motor powered by a battery, which in turn is powered by a hydrogen-powered fuel cell. The hydrogen provides the energy needed for greater range, while the medium-capacity battery combines power and performance. The capacity of the hydrogen tank determines the range of the whole vehicle."
	6.11. 08 Dec 2024, MDPI, Simulation and Quantitative Assessment of Sensor Placement in a Hydrogen Bus for Risk Mitigation, "Hydrogen buses require space for luggage under the passenger cabin, and hydrogen tanks cannot be installed on the top of the buses due to their height limit. So, in the current layout, we placed the tanks inside the luggage cabin, surrounded by baffles."
	6.12. 21 Nov 2024, ScienceDirect, Exploring the dynamics of the transport system energy consumption in Australia − A preliminary systems modelling effort, "This study calls for more in-depth research about this problem to support policymakers with a decision-support tool to assist scenario analysis and intervention design over time toward achieving sustainable development goals within Australia’s transport system."
	6.13. 19 Nov 2024, MDPI, Explosions of Hydrogen Storages and the Safety Considerations in Hydrogen-Powered Railway Applications—A Review, "This paper systematically reviews hydrogen explosions in storage tanks operating under high pressure and low temperature, transportation processes, and usage scenarios. It covers the fundamental principles and classifications of hydrogen explosions, as well as analysis methods, including experimental testing and numerical simulations."
	6.14. 31 Oct 2024, Hyundai, Hyundai Motor Reveals Bold and Efficient Hydrogen FCEV Concept Previewing New Design Language, "Hyundai unveils its INITIUM H2 FCEV, reinforcing its clear commitment to H2 mobility and sustainability. The concept showcases the company’s new design language ‘Art of Steel’ and reflects the Hyundai Motor’s customer-centric approach"
	6.15. 26 Sep 2024, CRRC, CRRC Launches Two Innovative Green Intelligent Trains at InnoTrans 2024, "CRRC Corporation Limited unveiled two groundbreaking products at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin, Germany: the CINOVA H2 New Energy Intelligent Intercity Train and the Autonomous Rail Rapid Transit 2.0, showcasing its commitment to pioneering eco-friendly and smart transportation solutions."
	6.16. 17 Aug 2024, ACS, Economic Case for Replacing High-Emitting Peaker Plants with Fuel Cells for Automotive Applications, "This study evaluates the techno-economics, operation, and environmental justice impacts of siting a peaker plant based on fuel cells for automotive applications through the lens of the existing Intermountain Power Plant, in order to supply peak power to the Los Angeles basin."
	6.17. 09 Aug 2024, IEEE, Development of a Cost Minimization Oriented Optimization Algorithm for Green Hydrogen Production in a Multi-Energy System Considering EVs and FCEVs Availability, "The proposed multi-energy system (MES) consists of green hydrogen production, a hydrogen refueling station for FCEVs, hydrogen injection into natural gas (NG), and a charging station for PEVs."
	6.18. 27 Jun 2024, HDrive International, Pure Hydrogen expands sales pipeline with supply of hydrogen-powered waste collection vehicle to the City of Newcastle, "The waste collection vehicle will be supplied by Pure Hydrogen subsidiary HDrive International. This lease with Pure Hydrogen marks the company’s fifth order for HFC waste collection vehicles in Australia, alongside advanced trials for a hydrogen-powered prime mover."
	6.19. 20 Jun 2024, H2X, Modular and Scalable Technology: Revolutionising Hydrogen Mobility, "H2X Global pioneers the world’s sole H2-powered 4×4 vehicles, showcasing a blend of innovation & sustainability. Our lineup includes retrofitted H2-powered trucks, ingeniously converted from internal combustion engines & newly developed FCEV platform vehicles."
	6.20. 18 Jun 2024, Nature, Declining costs imply fast market uptake of zero-emission trucks, "We derive future cost developments for price-setting components of zero-emission trucks, centred on batteries & fuel cells, by meta-forecasting from more than 200 sources. Different cost expectations related to the literature sources, from near-market to scientific, were analysed and discussed with respect to consistency and level of ambition."

► R7. APP: Aviation / UAS Industry (20)

	7.1. 11 Feb 2025, Fabrum, Fabrum launches hydrogen testing facility at Christchurch airport (NZ) to accelerate zero emission aviation "Fabrum at Christchurch Airport offers a world-class facility that supports the development & testing of H2 solutions to support global decarbonisation efforts. Having LH2 as an aviation fuel available on-site is vital for the aviation sector, rapidly advancing towards hydrogen-fuelled operations to unlock a zero-emissions future."
	7.2. 26 Jan 2025, ScienceDirect, Improved sliding mode temperature control of hydrogen fuel cells for multirotor drones "The research findings provide important references for the efficient operation of hydrogen drones, promote the application, and propel the application and maturation of hydrogen-based fuel cell technology in the drone area."
	7.3. 23 Jan 2025, ScienceDirect, Energy equivalent consumption and optimization strategies for hybrid hydrogen fuel systems in multirotor drones "This paper presents an improved Equivalent Consumption Minimization Strategy (ECMS) designed to optimize energy management for the hybrid hydrogen fuel power setups in multirotor drones. The proposed strategy aims to reduce hydrogen consumption and enhance the performance of the system consisting of Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFCs) and lithium batteries."
	7.4. 22 Jan 2025, CQU, Research to help hydrogen-electric aircraft take off "The project – supported by the Regional University Industry Collaboration (RUIC) Program – aims to design a heat management system for a high temperature proton-exchange membrane fuel cell (HT-PEMFC) system that will help accelerate Stralis’ efforts to integrate the fuel cell into their hydrogen powered aircraft."
	7.5. 10 Jan 2025, NASA, Hydrogen Hybrid Power for Aviation Sustainable Systems (Hy2PASS) "Hy2PASS: the specific architecture of hybridization, how it changes the fundamental elements of the aircraft integration, and how these holistic design changes can be leveraged to simultaneously result in large reductions in mission energy required while practically introducing a zero-emissions solution."
	7.6. 03 Dec 2024, FAA, Hydrogen-Fueled Aircraft Safety and Certification Roadmap "At the forefront of our efforts is aviation safety. We have developed this roadmap to outline the current knowledge, key research priorities, and collaborative efforts essential to enabling the safe use of hydrogen in civil aviation aircraft. This roadmap was developed in collaboration with several FAA offices."
	7.7. 13 Oct 2024, ScienceDirect, Hydrogen propulsion systems for aircraft, a review on recent advances and ongoing challenges "H2 as a fuel for the aircraft propulsion systems is considered and a comprehensive overview of the H2 propulsion systems in aviation is presented with an emphasis on the technical aspects crucial for creating a more sustainable and efficient air transportation sector."
	7.8. 12 Sep 2024, ZeroAvia, ZeroAvia Completes $150m Series C Financing "ZeroAvia has extensively flight tested a prototype of its first ZA600-engine aboard a Dornier 228 aircraft at its UK base and the application for certification is underway with the CAA & also performed advanced ground tests in the US and UK for the key building block technologies for the ZA2000 system, including cryogenic tanks for LH2."
	7.9. 20 Aug 2024, ScienceDirect, Investigation on the heat transfer estimation of subcooled liquid hydrogen for transportation applications using intelligent technique, "Hydrogen as a green energy carrier has become the center of attention in the recent years. The main reason behind this recent hype around hydrogen is the Net-zero programs in different countries around the world to curb CO2 emissions,"
	7.10. 11 Jul 2024, Joby Aviation, Joby demonstrates potential for emissions-free regional journeys with landmark 523-mile (841 km) hydrogen-electric flight, "Landmark 523 mile flight, with water as the only by-product; Flight demonstrates potential for emissions-free regional travel; Hydrogen-electric program supported through Joby’s partnership with the U.S. Air Force’s Agility Prime program."
	7.11. 27 Jun 2024, Auora Aviation, Fuel Cell Powers SKIRON-XLE sUAS for Long Range Reconnaissance, "Aurora uses a customized version of UGCS-Defense, which meets international STANAG 4586 standards as well the US Army’s Interoperability standards, Modular Open Systems Approach to software and hardware interoperability, plus Trillium payloads & fuel cell from Intelligent Energy."
	7.12. 19 Jun 2024, AMSL Aero, HOW THE MISSION FOR NEXT GENERATION OF eVTOL AIRCRAFT IS EVOLVING, "Sydney-based company AMSL Aero recently secured federal government funding to develop an autonomous VTOL firefighting aircraft: eight-motor, lightweight, box-wing design, with a hydrogen-electric powertrain capable of delivering up to 540nm of range at speeds of up to 160kt."
	7.13. 23 May 2024, Airbus, Airbus takes superconductivity research for hydrogen-powered aircraft a step further, "Cryoprop will confirm the potential of superconducting technologies for future aircraft, assessing all aspects related to safety, industrialisation, maintenance & operations, and give Airbus opportunity to develop high-level, in-house expertise & foster a new ecosystem to accelerate the introduction of new products."
	7.14. 16 May 2024, Airbus, Innovative aviation liquid hydrogen project launched, "The Ground Operations of LIquid hydrogen AircrafT project* will receive funding of €10.8 million from the EU’s Horizon Europe Framework Programme via the European Climate, Infrastructure & Environment Executive Agency. In four years project will show high-flow LH2 handling & refuelling technologies can be developed & used safely & reliably for airport operations."
	7.15. 15 Apr 2024, ScienceDirect, Optimal design of proton exchange membrane fuel cell systems for regional aircraft, "The results show that it is beneficial to optimize these performance criteria simultaneously in a pareto optimization problem. The aircraft’s electrical power demand of 3.12 MW is provided by ten identical 312 kW fuel cell systems that are distributed along the wing."
	7.16. 18 Mar 2024, ScienceDirect, Optimal design of a hydrogen-powered fuel cell system for aircraft applications, "The aim of this work is to evaluate the applicability of this technology to an existing regional aircraft in order to assess its electrification, with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving sustainability goals."
	7.17. 18 Mar 2024, Airbus, HIA Milestone Delivery Report lists critical next steps for UK to be leader in global hydrogen aviation race, "The Hydrogen in Aviation alliance is calling for a comprehensive industrial strategy for aviation to ensure the UK is a global leader in the development of hydrogen aviation."
	7.18. 01 Mar 2024, Plug Power, High Specific Energy Means More Time in the Air for a Fuel Cell UAV, "Hydrogen fuel cells for aerospace provide high specific energies (Wh/kg) for longer-duration flights and come with the added benefit of fast fueling, allowing customers to maximize the utilization of these assets and setting several world records for endurance flights through the use of EnergyOr’s innovative and proprietary fuel cell technology."
	7.19. 09 Feb 2024, InterestingEngineering, Hydrogen-powered drones get a major boost with new fuel cell membrane "Previous research has attempted to use radical scavengers and hydrocarbon electrolyte membranes to solve the problem but found limited success. The research teams at Incheon and Harvard Universities collaborated to develop a new polymer electrolyte membrane that is resistant to operational fatigue."
	7.20. 29 Jan 2024, Modelon, 2024 Innovations in Aircraft Hydrogen Storage, "Hydrogen is well-suited to flight. Hydrogen is light and energy-dense, yielding roughly three times more energy storage per unit mass than jet fuel. More importantly, hydrogen fuel cells are technically free of carbon emissions. These flights become truly carbon-free by sourcing green hydrogen produced entirely through renewable energy (as all the industry leaders plan to do)."

► R8. APP: Defence / Military Industry (21)

	8.1. 17 Feb 2025, BlueBird, BlueBird Revolutionizes Tactical VTOL UAVs with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology "The WanderB-VTOL is an electric VTOL Mini-UAS, designed for rapid deployment and operation in any environment. Combat-proven, it can effectively function in GPS-denied and spoofed conditions. This VTOL UAV has unprecedented flight endurance of over six (6) hours, unmatched reliability and a sustainable energy solution."
	8.2. 06 Feb 2025, Haskel, Why Hydrogen-Powered Drones Are Essential in Defense Applications "Hydrogen-powered drone technology is slowly becoming one of the most common forms of aerial vehicles used by organizations in the defense industry. Because drones have an acoustic and vibration signature ideal for surveillance and recon missions, they are often used in military operations."
	8.3. 31 Jan 2025, Research & Markets, Military Power Solutions Research Report 2025: Rising Demand for High-Capacity Batteries and Compact Power Units, Renewable Energy Integration Amidst Defense Modernization Efforts "Hydrogen fuel cells are gaining prominence in the military as an alternative power source due to their high energy density and long operational duration. These fuel cells offer the advantage of extended runtime, making them ideal for powering portable systems such as soldiers' gear, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and remote equipment in the field. Fuel cells operate efficiently in harsh conditions, providing a reliable power source even in extreme temperatures, which is often a challenge for conventional batteries."
	8.4. 15 Jan 2025, Heven Drones, HevenDrones Partners with SmartShooter for Drone Defense "Heven's hydrogen-powered, runway-independent drones are designed with endurance and adaptability in mind. Built for the most complex missions, Heven's drones operate anywhere—efficiently, quietly, and reliably— providing the warfighter with the technology to get the job done."
	8.5. 08 Jan 2025, US Army, Engineer Research and Development Center celebrates US Army’s first hydrogen-powered nanogrid "The nanogrid at WSMR uses renewable H2 fuel to replace traditional bulky, noisy diesel generators. It provides power to a surveillance camera system and meteorological weather equipment, supporting continuous, unattended operation in a remote off-grid location. The nanogrid enables this equipment to operate in the particular location where “silent watch” capabilities of H2-powered generation are needed in a pristine environment."
	8.6. 10 Sep 2024, GeoPura, GeoPura Hydrogen Power Trial Advances Green Energy for UK Ministry of Defence Sites "GeoPura, a leading provider of zero-emission energy solutions, is proud to announce the successful completion of a landmark hydrogen power trial with the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The trial successfully introduced and utilised hydrogen on military bases to generate electricity to recharge electric cars."
	8.7. 19 Aug 2024, Blueflite, Blueflite, an innovator in advanced drone technology, is proud to announce its participation in the Northern Strike 2024 "Blueflite® CEO Frank Noppel said the Northern Territory is the ideal location to develop, test and deploy long-range hydrogen powered UAVs which have the potential to shrink distances, increase services in remote areas and decarbonise last mile transportation."
	8.8. 08 Jul 2024, NATO Energy Security, Executive Summary of the field experiment conducted by NATO ENSEC COE in the summer of 2023, utilizing Hydrogen Fuel Cell technology within the military environment "The field trial, conducted at French military site in Gergy “CIEP,” was a unique endeavor that provided a “close to mission” environment. The trial involved using 2xH2 fuel cells for 400W & 1000W."
	8.9. 08 May 2024, Janes, DSA 2024: Malvus Sense unveils hydrogen-electric-powered VTOL UAS "Malaysian firm Malvus Sense unveiled the CW-25H, a new H2-electric-powered vertical take-off & landing in collaboration with Chinese UAS firm JOUAV at the Defence Services Asia 2024. Powered by hydrogen-electric hybrid technology, the CW-25H has a flight time of up to 330 minutes. The two companies are collaborating on UASs for the Malaysian Armed Forces."
	8.10. 22 Apr 2024, University of Sydney, Medical drone project receives $3.6 million to close health gap in rural and remote Australia "The medical drone is being designed to enable early detection, prevention, and treatment of health conditions common in rural and remote regions of Australia, such as sepsis and to actively contribute. Militarily, US Air Force: Drones essential to combat medicine."
	8.11. 15 Apr 2024, Military Aerospace Communications, Japan pours billions of yen into plan to build the world’s largest hydrogen fuel cell for aviation "Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organisation (NEDO), a government research agency, is using $86 million in funds to develop a 4MW hydrogen fuel cell by 2029 & by developing technology for components that make up fuel-cell electric propulsion systems for aircraft applications."
	8.12. 15 Apr 2024, BWR, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Microgrid Project: Energy Innovation, Integration and Assurance "BWR Innovation announces it was recently granted a two-year subcontract by The Global Connective Center, LLC as a part of an agreement with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to develop and integrate capabilities for a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Microgrid (H2MG) to promote operation energy resilience."
	8.13. 07 Apr 2024, H2 IQ, HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS: POWERING THE FUTURE OF THE US MILITARY "The US Army’s recent initiative to award up to $1.8 million for clean hydrogen-fuel technologies underscores the military’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. These investments are focused on pioneering solutions that could revolutionize energy consumption in combat and peacetime scenarios alike."
	8.14. 02 Apr 2024, Honeywell, Honeywell Wins Contract To Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power System For U.S. Army Soldiers "Honeywell’s small fuel cell will be used on the move to charge batteries and power equipment, reducing the number of spare batteries needed by the soldier or squad. Additionally, the system is designed to complement standard electronic equipment a U.S. soldier already uses."
	8.15. 12 Mar 2024, Cellula Robotics, Metron and Cellula Robotics, USA Sign a Strategic Partnership Agreement to Advance UUV Capabilities for Long Duration Operations in Dynamic Environments "Cellula’s Solus-LR and Solus-XR platforms (the latter with an operational range of at least 5,000 kilometers), will be equipped with Cellula’s cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell technology."
	8.16. 11 Dec 2023, SKYCORP Technologies, e-Drone Zero "The e-Drone Zero is a surveillance-focused H2 drone. As a multirotor configuration, it is nimble, compact, resilient & capable of acting off-grid as necessary. Extended Flight Times – 90-120 min; Refueling 2-5 min; On-board Processing – Support for AI; EO-IR Payload; Comms – Radio/LTE/5G/Satcom."
	8.17. 10 Nov 2023, Airgas, Airgas Awarded the 2024 Military Friendly® Gold Recognition Employer Designation "Airgas, an Air Liquide company, has earned the Gold Level Recognition and been named by VIQTORY to the 2024 Military Friendly® Employers list for the second year in a row, following three consecutive years with Silver Level Designation."
	8.18. 06 Sep 2023, Infinite Composites, INFINITE COMPOSITES SIGNS $1.6MUSD ARMY CONTRACT TO DEVELOP CONFORMABLE FUEL TANKS FOR HYDROGEN STORAGE "The DoD has created several initiatives to increase funding to develop new and improved hydrogen technologies for military vehicles including aircraft, ground support, and marine applications."
	8.19. 04 Sep 2023, Naval Technology, Recharge AUVs without a mothership: US trials hydrogen fuel cell "Saab AUV is being equipped with the Subsea Supercharger from Teledyne Energy Systems & the fuel cell uses technology to extend the AUV’s mission duration, and by reducing the requirement to reconnect with a surface vessel it also reduces the risk and the cost of operations."
	8.20. 17 Aug 2023, US DHS, Feature Article: Using Hydrogen to Power Disaster Relief "The H2Rescue truck was built by Accelera by Cummins under a USACE ERDC-CERL cooperative agreement with funding and design assistance from S&T, the DoE, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Power and Mobility, & USNRL."
	8.21. 27 Jun 2023, GM Defense, Hydrotech Fuel Cell Technology "The HYDROTEC Fuel Cell Power Cube is at the core of every GM fuel cell product. These power systems transform electrified systems into fuel cell technology rapidly. GM Defense can leverage FCPC to rapidly deploy fuel cell capabilities to enhance warfighter capability and support mission use cases."

► R9. APP: Marine / Maritime Industry (20)

	9.1. 25 Feb 2025, Zepp.solutions, Zepp.solutions to supply hydrogen fuel cell systems for zero-emission river cruise vessel "Zepp.solutions will supply the fuel cell systems used in the retrofit of an existing cruise vessel with a fully modular hydrogen and battery-electric drivetrain. The H2 fuel cell systems will deliver a power output exceeding 1MW, using Zepp’s X150 fuel cell modules – a system that has already proven itself in heavy-duty applications such as H2-powered trucks"
	9.2. 27 Jan 2025, Yanmar, Yanmar Hydrogen Engine Production Plan Approved Under Zero-Emission Ships Project "Yanmar project aims to establish an advanced production system for zero-emission ships powered by hydrogen and batteries. By developing essential production facilities for hydrogen-fueled propulsion systems, the initiative seeks to reduce CO2 emissions through market adoption while boosting industrial competitiveness and economic growth."
	9.3. 20 Dec 2024, SWITCH Maritime, Sea Change Hydrogen Ferry Demonstration Project "Welcome aboard Sea Change, the world’s first commercial hydrogen fuel-cell powered ferry. Sea Change will be operating special trips on SF Bay Ferry’s Pier 41. Rides are free. MV Sea Change is owned by SWITCH Maritime, and was developed by the company with support from a grant provided by the California Air Resources Board."
	9.4. 30 Oct 2024, Yanmar, Successful Operation at Rated Output in the Trial of a H2 4-Stroke High-Speed Engine for Coastal Vessels "The tested pilot-ignition H2 engine operates by using a small amount of diesel oil as the ignition source (pilot fuel) to burn a premixture of hydrogen and air. With this operation, the engine achieved the world’s highest H2 fuel ratio and an output of approximately 500 kW, leading the industry."
	9.5. 13 Oct 2024, MDPI, A Technical Study on an Integrated Closed-Loop SOFC & NH3 Decomposition System for Marine Application "This study result proves that the integrated system of NH3 cracking SOFCs can maintain a self-balanced condition, ensuring adequate SOFC heat supply for the ammonia cracking process to produce H2 while supporting normal SOFC operation & generating heat."
	9.6. 24 Sep 2024, FCHEA, Hydrogen Fuel Cell Develoipments in Marine Transportation "The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) is the leading industry association in the United States representing more than one hundred leading organizations advancing production, distribution, and use of innovative, clean, safe, and reliable hydrogen energy."
	9.7. 16 Sep 2024, DNV, DNV awards AiP to HD Hyundai for 80K CBM electric propulsion Liquefied Hydrogen Carrier: An innovative solution to enable large-scale H2 shipping "The vessel is equipped with HD Hyundai's new large LH2 tanks featuring advanced vacuum insulation and an electric propulsion system with H2 Dual Fuel HiMSEN engines, allowing flexible fuel use between diesel and hydrogen."
	9.8. 03 Sep 2024, DNV, HYPERMOTIVE AND HONDA COLLABORATE TO BRING INNOVATIVE HYDROGEN POWER SOLUTION TO THE MARITIME SECTOR "Developed in collaboration with Honda, and underpinned by Hypermotive’s SYSTEM-X technology, X-M1 is a scalable, modular, hydrogen fuel cell power system that makes clean energy transition more accessible and achievable for maritime operators."
	9.9. 19 Aug 2024, MDPI, Hydrogen Production from Wave Power Farms to Refuel Hydrogen-Powered Ships in the Mediterranean Sea "This paper explores the technoeconomic viability of harnessing wave energy from the Mediterranean Sea to produce green hydrogen for hydrogen-powered ships. Four promising island locations—near Sardegna, Galite, Western Crete, and Eastern Crete—were selected."
	9.10. 12 Jul 2024, ScienceDirect, Zero-emission propulsion system featuring, Flettner rotors, batteries and fuel cells, for a merchant ship "Here we propose a zero-emission hybrid hydrogen-wind-powered propulsion system to be retrofitted to a benchmark merchant ship with a conventional propulsion system. The ship and its propulsion systems are modelled using an in-house platform."
	9.11. 11 Jul 2024, MDPI, Opportunities and Challenges of Hydrogen Ports: An Empirical Study in Australia and Japan "This paper investigated the opportunities and challenges of integrating ports into hydrogen (H2) supply chains in the context of Australia and Japan because they are leading countries in the field and are potential leaders in the upcoming large-scale H2 trade."
	9.12. 19 Jun 2024, Energys-Anlegg, Energys and Anlegg & Marine Service Join Forces to Propel Zero Emissions Maritime Solutions in Norway "Energys for small - medium vessels: 90kW, 135kW, and 270kW Marine Powerhouses. For medium - large vessels: 1MW, 2MW, and 3MW Marine Powerhouses - delivering high power output with exceptional fuel efficiency for ferries, Ro-Ro ships, tugs & large ocean vessels."
	9.13. 11 May 2024, ScienceDirect, Hydrogen as a deep sea shipping fuel: Modelling the volume requirements "This study focused on one potential future fuel for shipping: hydrogen. The justification is that other leading candidates for future fuels (such as e-methanol and e-ammonia) require a hydrogen feedstock for production. Therefore, hydrogen will always be less energy intensive to produce than either of these fuels."
	9.14. 04 May 2024, Feadship, Feadship ushers in the fuel-cell era with the launch of 118.80-metre Project 821 "Project 821 has a cryogenic fuel tank aboard that holds 92 m2 (some 4 tonnes) of hydrogen, the sixteen compact fuel cells, their switchboard connection to the DC electrical grid, and the vent stacks for the escaping water vapour added four metres to the yacht's original specification length."
	9.15. 25 Apr 2024, Rice University, Underwater robot pioneers new energy-efficient buoyancy control "The robot serves as PoC for fuel cell-based buoyancy control devices to reduce operating costs for remotely operated or autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) with applications ranging from environmental monitoring & oceanographic research to military & industrial tasks, providing a quieter, more energy-efficient alternative to conventional thruster-driven AUVs."
	9.16. 18 Apr 2024, LR, LR to class Torghatten Nord’s H2-powered ferry duo for Arctic sailings "Two H2-powered passenger ferries ordered by Torghatten Nord are set for Lloyd’s Register class following Approval in Principle awarded 08/2022. Designed by The Norwegian Ship Design Company to operate in the challenging waters of the Vestfjordstrekninga fjord in the Arctic Circle, the two vessels will be built at Norwegian shipyard, Myklebust Verft."
	9.17. 14 Mar 2024, EnergyObserver, Through expeditions and innovations, Energy Observer is exploring practical solutions whilst developing new technologies to accelerate ecological transition "The boat and her onboard technologies are exposed to harsh environmental conditions, shocks, and extreme temperatures, and fitted with 8 carbon fiber tanks holding a total of 62kg of hydrogen at 350 bar."
	9.18. 13 Mar 2024, Sandia National Laboratories, Maritime Applications for Hydrogen Fuel Cells "H2 fuel cells have a long track record of supplying efficient, clean power for a wide range of applications, including forklifts, mobile lighting, emergency backup power systems & light-duty vehicles. Conducting research for these applications, Sandia has also studied the feasibility, optimization, applications & safety of H2 fuel cells used in maritime settings."
	9.19. 07 Mar 2024, MAN Energy Solutions, MITSUI Performs World-First Hydrogen Test - Adapted ME-GI gas engine runs on hydrogen up to 100% load "MAN/MITSUI successfully tested a 50-bore MAN B&W two-stroke engine up to 100% load at its Tamano facility while running on hydrogen, a world-first for the maritime industry."
	9.20. 14 Feb 2024, Yamaha, YAMAHA DEVELOPS HYDROGEN FUEL SYSTEM WITH ROUSH AND REGULATOR MARINE, HYDROGEN OUTBOARD UNVEILED AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW "Yamaha, Regulator and Roush displayed the boat hull, fuel system and outboard to demonstrate how hydrogen could work as a possible fuel source in a marine environment."

► R10. APP: Smelting [Al / Cu / Fe] Industry (20)

	10.1. 05 Mar 2025, WWF-Deloitte, Report: Forging Futures: Changing the nature of iron and steel production "The report found that developing Australia’s green iron manufacturing capacity, producing iron with renewable hydrogen and exporting it to countries like Japan and Korea for steelmaking was the most economically competitive option for Australia."
	10.2. 12 Feb 2025, ScienceDirect, Towards net-zero in steel production: Process simulation and environmental impacts of carbon capture, storage and utilisation of blast furnace gas "In an attempt to understand better the environmental impacts of emerging decarbonisation options for the steel industry, this study investigates for the first time the integration of CL-RWGS and FT processes to convert BFG into transport fuels. Using process simulation and life cycle assessment (LCA), it estimates the life cycle impacts of this novel CCU approach for BFG decarbonisation."
	10.3. 08 Feb 2025, ACS, Prospective Life Cycle Assessment Suggests Direct Reduced Iron Is the Most Sustainable Pathway to Net-Zero Steelmaking "This study explores pathways to achieve net-zero CO2eq emissions in the iron and steelmaking industry while minimizing environmental burdens beyond climate change. We conducted a comprehensive attributional life cycle assessment using the net-zero-CO2eq-emissions framework, incorporating both conventional and prospective life cycle assessment methods."
	10.4. 05 Feb 2025, MDPI, Strategic Selection of a Pre-Reduction Reactor for Increased Hydrogen Utilization in Hydrogen Plasma Smelting Reduction "This work aims to compare possible be around 20% lower compared to conventional integrated steel mills. The status of reactor types and propose the most suitable one for the pre-heating and pre-reduction of the process development is currently at technology readiness level 5, as a demonstration iron ores with HPSR off-gas."
	10.5. 03 Feb 2025, BLASTR, Blastr Green Steel completes partner financing round for ultra-low CO2 steel value chain "Blastr is creating a low-carbon mine-to-gate steel value chain with 90% lower C0₂ emissions than conventional steelmaking by using hydrogen instead of coal in the iron production process and feedstock made with carbon-free energy. This mine-to-gate model enables a differentiated and profitable business model with a low carbon footprint."
	10.6. 01 Feb 2025, ScienceDirect, Laterite ore processing with hydrogen via mild chemical pressure leaching or bioleaching "Chemical laterite leaching with hydrogen under pressure at 50 bar and ambient temperature also succeeded in metal extraction; however, the leaching efficiency strongly depended on the laterite mineralogical composition."
	10.7. 09 Jan 2025, ScienceDirect, Global steel decarbonisation roadmaps: Near-zero by 2050 "This paper analyses the current state of research through a critical review of global iron and steel decarbonisation roadmaps to 2050. The consensus among scenarios and modelled pathways is that the sector will achieve near-zero emissions, falling short of net-zero targets by around 10%."
	10.8. 09 Jan 2025, ScienceDirect, A novel rotary-cavity reactor for sustainable solar metallurgy: Design and experimental demonstration of direct reduction of iron ore "A novel rotary-type solar reactor was designed, constructed and tested for demonstration of hydrogen-based direct iron ore reduction under real direct solar irradiation. Such a solar reactor concept for clean ironmaking has never been implemented before."
	10.9. 09 Dec 2024, MDPI, High Efficiency in Clean Hydrogen Production Using Water and AlLi Phases Prepared by Mechanical Alloying "The material was prepared by mechanical alloying using a high-energy Spex-type mill in an Al20Li ratio. Relatively short milling times were programmed for the preparation of AlLi phases. Through this process, two phases were identified, which react efficiently to produce clean h2."
	10.10. 21 Nov 2024, ScienceDirect, Utilization of H2 fuel in reheating furnace & its effect on oxide scale formation of low-carbon steels "Here the oxidation behavior of low-carbon steels is investigated in a dynamic heating test to a max temp. 1180 °C in simulated reheating conditions & aims to determine effects of fuel gas transition from fossil fuels to H2 on the oxide scale formation of different low-carbon steels."
	10.11. 23 Oct 2024, Stegra, Green Steel - Say goodbye to a major polluter. Our near-zero emission steel will be the greenest ore-based steel produced at scale "Here the oxygen in the ore bonds with H2 producing H2O as a byproduct & at the same time making the iron ready for use in steelmaking. Scaled green H2 production enables the transition of hard-to-abate industries towards sustainability."
	10.12. 09 Oct 2024, ScienceDirect, Effect of location on green steel production using Australian resources "This study compares the cost and CO2 emissions associated with green steel production as a function of location for the components in its supply chain between Australia & China & results are benchmarked against a new facility using conventional coal-based technology."
	10.13. 09 Sep 2024, ScienceDirect, Particle-resolved computational modeling of hydrogen-based direct reduction of iron ore pellets in a fixed bed. Part II: Influence of the pellet sizes and shapes "This study emphasizes the importance of accurate bed reconstruction and provides critical insights for optimizing the hydrogen-based direct reduction process in industrial applications."
	10.14. 20 Aug 2024, Austrade, Australia forges a future made from green steel "Australia has plenty of the minerals – magnetite and hematite – and renewable energy resources to make green steel. Supporting infrastructure is in place and expanding. The Australian Government’s 2024–25 Budget includes A$18.1 million over six years from 2024–25 for Green Metals Foundational Incentives."
	10.15. 16 Aug 2024, Fortescue, Fortescue starts works on Green Metal Project "Fortescue has marked a new milestone in its mission to build a green metal supply chain with the start of works at its Green Metal Project in the Pilbara WA. The plant will use green H2 produced at Fortescue’s gaseous & LH2 facility, the largest of its kind in Australia, together with an electric smelting furnace to produce high purity green metal."
	10.16. 09 Jul 2024, ScienceDirect, Global demand for green hydrogen-based steel: Insights from 28 scenarios "We examine 28 existing scenarios to provide a cohesive view of future global demand. In the short term, the demand for green hydrogen-based steel is expected to be limited, constituting 2% of current total steel production by 2030 & transformation phase expected around 2040, marked by accelerated growth."
	10.17. 07 Jun 2024, Boston Metal, Decarbonizing steelmaking for a net-zero future "Developed an electrolysis process eliminates need for coal in steel production. Our platform uses renewable electricity to convert all FeO grades to high-quality liquid metal which eliminates several steps in steelmaking process & does not require coke production, iron ore sintering & pelletizing, blast furnace reduction or O2 furnace refinement."
	10.18. 11 Apr 2024, Voestalpine, Greentec steel: landmark melting at voestalpine site Donawitz "The world’s first high-quality “green” wire rod from hydrogen-reduced pure iron and scrap at its site in Donawitz. The hydrogen-reduced pure iron was produced in the Hyfor pilot plant, while the landmark melting was carried out in the Group’s own Technikum Metallurgie research facility, a unique small but complete steel plant."
	10.19. 01 Mar 2024, ARENA-ANU, ANU – De-risking large-scale Australian fine-ore hydrogen ironmaking "This project was selected as part of the competitive Iron and Steel R&D Funding Round under the Transformative Research Accelerating Commercialisation (TRAC) Program to create solutions for Australian iron ore, predominantly comprised of lower grade ore from the Pilbara, and to decarbonise domestic steel production."
	10.20. 25 Feb 2024, Santos, SANTOS SIGNS MOU TO SUPPORT GREEN STEEL TRANSFORMATION OF WHYALLA STEELWORKS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA "Whyalla has all the elements to lead the green steel industry in one location – vast reserves of high-quality magnetite, abundant potential for the generation of renewable energy, a cape-sized capable sea port, skilled workforce, extensive infrastructure, a supportive community, collaborative governments."

► R11. APP: Space Industry (20)

	11.1. 12 Feb 2025, Sierra Space, Sierra Space Completes Test Campaign on Next Generation Vortex 35,000 lbf Fuel-Rich LOX LH2 Engine "The VR35K-A is a high-performance liquid oxygen (LOX)/liquid hydrogen (LH2) engine that employs a fuel-rich staged combustion cycle, an innovative turbopump architecture and a VORTEX® combustion chamber to produce 35,000 lbf of thrust at a higher performance than any engine currently on the market."
	11.2. 20 Jan 2025, PHYS.ORG, NASA sets new hydrogen sulfide exposure limits for space missions "A SMAC value for hydrogen sulfide has not previously been established since it has not been of concern in spacecraft. However, with Artemis missions returning to the moon, there is a possibility that H2S could be released within spacecraft during lunar sample return, given that this compound may be a component of lunar polar ice."
	11.3. 02 Dec 2024, ScienceDirect, Analytical formulations for Nitrogen Oxides emissions estimation of a hydrogen fueled Synergetic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine (SABRE) in air-breathing mode "This study specifically focuses on the former, enabling the Single Stage To Orbit (SSTO) Skylon reaching the hypersonic speed regime before transitioning to rocket mode."
	11.4. 14 Oct 2024, Infinity, Infinity delivers 7 kW Hydrogen-Oxygen Fuel Cell Designed for Future Spaceflight Missions "This is one of the largest Fuel Cell stacks that Infinity has made and demonstrates the design is on a path to full qualification. Engineers at Infinity tested the stack to meet 1 to 7 kW. Infinity’s patented air-independent, space-rated fuel cell systems can support extended mission operations."
	11.5. 05 Aug 2024, NASA, Low Leakage Cryogenic Disconnects for Fuel Transfer and Long-Term Storage "To enable deep space missions, the capability to transfer and store cryogenic fuels (typically liquid hydrogen, methane, and oxygen) without significant leakage over long duration missions is critical. NASA has been actively developing zero boil-off cryocooler technology to reduce storage losses."
	11.6. 07 Jun 2024, MT Aerospace, Hydrogen is the driver for future decarbonised mobility solutions "MT Aerospace has decades of experience in the use of LH2 in rocket propulsion systems. This expertise results both from sustainable technology innovations and a large number of product-related cryogenic tests. The further development into cryogenic H2 storage and supply systems is a differentiating feature for MT Aerospace."
	11.7. 08 May 2024, University of Melbourne, High-tech equipment boosts University’s hydrogen and space research "UoM has worked with the Florida, USA-headquartered company GenH2, a leader in hydrogen infrastructure solutions, to install a GenH2 Cryostat CS500 simulation test platform to test & develop super-insulation systems for LH2 storage & other cryogenic applications, including space."
	11.8. 08 May 2024, NASA, NASA MARSHALL SPACE FLIGHT CENTER IN-SPACE CRYOGENIC PROPULSION CAPABILITIES AND APPLICATIONS TO HUMAN EXPLORATION "Future Mars transit systems are envisioned to utilize either high-thrust nuclear thermal propulsion (with LH2 propellant), or hybrid systems with both cryogenic chemical systems for high acceleration manoeuvres & nuclear electric systems."
	11.9. 12 Mar 2024, PHYS.ORG, Zero-boil-off tank experiments to enable long-duration space exploration "Although the dynamic ZBO approach is complex, it promises an impressive advantage over the currently used passive methods. An assessment of one nuclear propulsion concept for Mars transport estimated that passive boil-off losses for a large LH2 tank carrying 38 tons of fuel for a three-year mission to Mars would be approximately 16 tons/year."
	11.10. 01 Mar 2024, ESA, Green hydrogen for Ariane 6 and more "ESA & CNES are determined to reduce the footprint of rocket launches & ground operations at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana & aiming to deliver low-carbon H2 generated by solar-powered electrolysis of water by 2026. Project Hyguane a portmanteau of the French words for H2, French Guiana and the local Iguanas is a €40.5M investment in a solar farm and distribution systems."
	11.11. 21 Feb 2024, Space Perspective, The world’s only carbon-neutral spaceship "Space Perspective has designed a luxurious capsule to take passengers on a six-hour trip to the stratosphere, where they can enjoy panoramic views of our humble planet—which they’ll have risen above thanks to a giant hydrogen-filled balloon."
	11.12. 29 Jan 2024, NASA, NASA’s Moon Shot Launched Commercial Fuel Cell Industry - Agency’s technology development prepared fuel cells for tomorrow’s renewable energy grids "NASA started investing in fuel cell technology in the 1960s when rest of world was still content to be powered by fossil fuels, driving NASA to explore new ways to generate & store energy."
	11.13. 04 Jan 2024, NASA, Magnetohydrodynamic Drive for Hydrogen and Oxygen Production in Mars Transfer "A new approach employs magnetohydrodynamic electrolytic cell that extracts & separates O2 & H2 gas without moving parts in microgravity, removing need for a forced water recirculation loop & associated ancillary equipment such as pumps or centrifuges."
	11.14. 15 Nov 2023, Nature, Hydrogen-bearing vesicles in space weathered lunar calcium-phosphates "Here we present transmission electron microscopy analyses of Apollo lunar soil 79221 that reveal solar-wind hydrogen concentrated in vesicles as molecular hydrogen in the calcium-phosphates apatite and merrillite."
	11.15. 21 Sep 2023, WHA International, Will hydrogen power the future of Aerospace? "Engineers have used Hydrogen in rocket fuel and Hydrogen fuel cells since the early years of space exploration. Hydrogen high power and quick refueling potential make it an attractive clean energy option for new aerospace applications as well."
	11.16. 21 Jul 2023, Toyota, Development Status Toyota's Manned Pressurized Rover and MHI's LUPEX Rover "Toyota Fuel cell technology cultivated through long years of vehicle development and technologies developed for the moon, fed back to Earth used to create better vehicles and develop technologies for sustainable society with Lunar Cruiser developed by Toyota."
	11.17. 27 Jun 2023, Infinite Composites, INFINITE COMPOSITES: TYPE V TANKS FOR SPACE "Type V Space application: the infiniteCPV is a simplified all-composite design that allows for users to take advantage of the maximum fuel storage capacity at the lowest possible weight. Removing the need for a metallic or plastic gas barrier eliminates the potential of a liner failure."
	11.18. 06 Jun 2023, Nature, Assessment of the technological viability of photoelectrochemical devices for oxygen and fuel production on Moon and Mars "Present is a refined Martian solar irradiance spectrum and establish the thermodynamic and realistic efficiency limits of solar-driven lunar water-splitting and Martian carbon dioxide reduction (CO2R) devices."
	11.19. 09 May 2023, PHYS.ORG, Researchers switch from helium to hydrogen weather balloons "The National Weather Service provided the electrolysis equipment, which uses electricity to turn water into hydrogen gas and oxygen gas, and provided regular maintenance of the equipment. The ARM Sandia facility launches two weather balloons a day for weather service."
	11.20. 27 Mar 2023, Destinus, Destinus Receives 12M Grant for H₂ Flight "Destinus, a European aerospace firm specializing in high-speed H₂ powered airplanes, has been chosen by the Spanish Ministry of Science’s Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico e Industrial program to participate in a strategic initiative to further R&D for supersonic flight utilizing H₂ as fuel."

► R12. Hydrogen Research Centers (46)

	12.1. AU - Australian Hydrogen Research Network (AHRN) A community of researchers and interested stakeholders supporting the emerging hydrogen industry in Australia. We foster excellence in hydrogen-related research through an ongoing program of seminars and knowledge-sharing activities.
	12.2. AU - Australian National University (ANU) Publications on aspects of the Hydrogen economy transition.
	12.3. AU - Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) The Knowledge Bank is an open-source library of reports, studies, multimedia and tools that provide guidance and learnings to benefit future renewable hydrogen energy projects.
	12.4. AU - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) Publications from CSIRO on Hydrogen Fuel Cell research and development of renewable energy solutions. Hydrogen Knowledge Centre
	12.5. AU - Geoscience Australia / Monash University - Hydrogen Economic Fairways Tool (HEFT) HEFT was developed by Geoscience Australia in collaboration with Monash University & is based on an open-source economic model that maps the economic viability of H2 production opportunities across Australia.
	12.6. AU - Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) Publications from the RMIT Sustainable Hydrogen Energy Laboratory (SHEL) that pioneers research and development on hydrogen energy solutions.
	12.7. AU - Swinburne Institute of Technology / Victorian Hydrogen Hub Led by Swinburne University of Technology in partnership with CSIRO and Germany’s ARENA2036 factory, the Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2) brings together researchers, industry partners and business to drive the implementation of the hydrogen economy.
	12.8. AU - University of NSW Hydrogen storage and battery technology groupResearch focuses on fabrication and storage optimization of a novel porous solid-state hydrogen storage material in fuel cell integrated systems to reduce the hydrogen storage pressure to only 10MPa, six times less than current market technology.
	12.9. CH - Frontiers Frontiers is the 3rd most-cited and 6th largest research publisher and open science platform. Our research journals are community-driven and peer-reviewed by editorial boards of more than 260,000 top researchers.
	12.10. CH - MDPI Hydrogen Journal MDPI has supported academic communities since 1996. Based in Basel, Switzerland, MDPI has the mission to foster open scientific exchange in all forms, across all disciplines.
	12.11. CN - Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) DICP Chinese Academy of Sciences has established a long track record of major academic and industrial accomplishments in catalytic chemistry, chemical engineering, chemical lasers, molecular reaction dynamics, organic chemistry, modern analytical chemistry and biotechnology.
	12.12. DE - Hyfindr Publications on hydrogen system components, materials and other hydrogen related equipment.
	12.13. DE - Hydrogen Tech World Publications including an interesting mix of company profiles, in-depth technical articles, reports from major end users and projects in the hydrogen production industries.
	12.14. EU - Hydrogen Europe Research Publications from the European scientific community involved in the development of a new, industrial ecosystem based on hydrogen and committed to moving towards a circular, carbon-neutral economy.
	12.15. EU - Joint Research Centre Publications Repository The JRC Publications Repository is the public access to all publications of the Joint Research Centre. It offers access to state-of-the-art science performed by the JRC to the wider scientific community, with full-text and open access. It is updated on a daily basis, including most recent outputs.
	12.16. FI - Aalto University H2 Innovation Center Hydrogen open source search on technical materials relating to hydrogen evolution, storage, distribution, and fuel cells.
	12.17. FR - The French National Research Network on Hydrogen Energy The French National Research Network on Hydrogen Energy (FRH2) brings together 30 laboratories with 300 well known researchers (CNRS researchers, faculty members and engineers) actively involved in the hydrogen sector.
	12.18. INT - International Journal of Hydrogen Energy A central vehicle for the exchange and dissemination of new ideas, technology developments and research results in the field of Hydrogen Energy between scientists and engineers throughout the world.
	12.19. JP - Advanced Industrial, Science and Technology, Fukushima Renewable Energy Institute, Hydrogen Energy Carrier Team Developing technologies for storing and utilizing large amounts of renewable energy that will help solve several energy issues facing Japan.
	12.20. KR - Korea Institute of Energy Research Future Energy Research Division conducts researches on H2 generation, storage, transportation, and utilization to realize a future energy society, focusing on the development of fuel cell technologies represented by generation, storage, and use of H2, an eco-friendly source of energy with economic benefits obtained by coal fuels and water.
	12.21. NL - ScienceDirect From foundational science to new and novel research, discover our large collection of Physical Sciences and Engineering publications, covering a range of disciplines, from the theoretical to the applied.
	12.22. NL - ScienceDirect Journal of Green Technologies and Sustainability This Journal encourages and promotes interdisciplinary research and development to important technological and theoretical developments in greentech and sustainability issues.
	12.23. SG - National University of Singapore - Centre for Hydrogen Innovations Research site focus promotes cutting-edge R&D advancements in H2 production, storage, and utilization; and fosters collaborations with industries, academia, and agencies to drive H2-based solutions.
	12.24. UK - Geological Society Publications - Lyell Collection Research site search "hydrogen" - the Lyell Collection represents one of the largest integrated collections of online Earth Science literature available.
	12.25. UK - Royal Sociaety of Chemistry RSC develop, recognise and celebrate professional capabilities. We bring people together to spark new ideas and new partnerships. Noting Hydrogen is an essential element for life. It is present in water and in almost all the molecules in living things.
	12.26. UK - The Major Projects Association - Knowledge Centre Renewable Hydrogen Energy: Applied Scientific and Engineering References - A set of recent, curated, renewable Hydrogen energy scientific and engineering references covering: H2 production via electromechanical and electrolysis methods; H2 production via solar and protonic ceramics; proton exchange membrane fuel cells; H2 storage as liquid or compressed gas and Type IV carbon fibre reinforced storage products. Industry area references are categorized under Automotive; Aviation; Defence; Marine; Rail; and Smelting and Steel. References to significant H2 Research Centers, and H2 market analyses are also included.
	12.27. UK - TheIET.ORG The Institution of Engineering and Technology Wiley - Search "hydrogen + energy" => research developments -> we inspire, inform and influence the global engineering and technology community to engineer a better world.
	12.28. UK - Science X / PHYS.ORG Search "hydrogen + energy" => Daily science news on research developments, technological breakthroughs and the latest scientific innovations.
	12.29. UK - University of Birmingham The Birmingham Centre for Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Research focuses on research and development, applications and demonstrations of fuel cell and hydrogen systems and technologies.
	12.30. UK - University of Cambridge The University of Cambridge, are developing low-cost light-harvesting semiconductors that power devices for converting water into clean hydrogen fuel.
	12.31. US - American Chemical Society (ACS) pubs.acs.org ACS Publications’ commitment to publishing high-quality content continues to attract impactful research that addresses the world’s most important challenges.
	12.32. US - IEEE ieee.org IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
	12.33. US - Mendeley.com Search "hydrogen + energy" => Year/Document Type/Journal/Author/Access Type/Most relevant/Most recent/Most cited science articles on research developments, technological breakthroughs and the latest scientific innovations.
	12.34. US - MIT HyTEC The research capabilities at HyTEC range from a wide variety of experimental and modeling areas associated with hydrogen. We have partnered with world-leading industries and organizations to advance the science and develop new technologies necessary to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and improve the safety of hydrogen production, liquefaction, storage and transportation.
	12.35. US - Nature.com Search "hydrogen + evolution + reaction + HER" for wide variety of journal articles on researched developments, technological breakthroughs and latest innovations.
	12.36. US - National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) NREL's research accelerates development, integration, and scale up of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies to enable widespread deployment across multiple energy sectors.
	12.37. US - Naval Postgraduate School Energy Academic Group (EAG) Energy Academic Group maintains the Naval Postgraduate School as a Navy center of excellence for energy graduate education and research. Our efforts focus on solving the Navy, Marine Corps, and Department of Defense’s most critical energy problems through graduate education and research. To that end, EAG employs a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach using the basic sciences, engineering, operations and analysis, and business methods.
	12.38. US - Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Technical information about hydrogen published in technical reports, conference proceedings, journal articles, and websites is provided, across categories: General, Production, Delivery, and Storage.
	12.39. US - Pennsylvania State University, H2E Center Researchers at Penn State are active in a variety of topics in hydrogen production, storage, and use in fuel cells and for other applications.
	12.40. US - Proceedings of the National Academv of Sciences, PNAS PNAS is one of the world's most-cited and comprehensive multidisciplinary scientific journals, publishing more than 3,500 research papers annually.
	12.41. US - Sandia National Laboratories, SNL Sandia National Laboratories is operated and managed by National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell International, Inc.
	12.42. US - University of Michigan - MI Hydrogen A joint venture by the Office of the Vice President for Research, Michigan Engineering and the School for Environment and Sustainability.
	12.43. US - University of South Carolina College of Engineering and Computing Publications includes a number of specific areas of Hydrogen and Fuel Cells research related to fundamental knowledge, technical applications, and integrated systems.
	12.44. US - Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) SwRI develops applied R&D solutions with hydrogen technology used in rockets, alternative combustion, fuel cells, energy storage, and industrial processing plants.
	12.45. US - University of Maryland (UMD) Faculty at UMD are engaged in many aspects of fuel cell R&D including: Microbial fuel cells - a bio-electrochemical system that uses bacteria as the catalyst to oxidize organic and inorganic matter, and consequently, generate electric current. Applications include power generation systems, bio-recovery, & waste-water treatment. Polymer electrolyte membrane Fuel Cells - deliver high power density and offer the advantages of low weight and volume compared with other fuel cells. PEM fuel cells use a solid polymer as an electrolyte and porous carbon electrodes containing a platinum or platinum alloy catalyst. Solid Oxide Fuel Cells - use a hard, non-porous ceramic compound as the electrolyte. SOFCs operate at very high temperatures which removes the need for precious-metal catalyst, thereby reducing cost.
	12.46. US - University of Texas (UT) Feautured publications and White Papers on Blue Hydrogen, Green H2 economy, H2 infrastructure, and achieving NET ZERO by 2050.

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PRODUCTION Research R1..R5

APPLIED Engineering Research R6..R11

	R1. PROD: Alkaline / AEM / PEM Electrolysis (1/20)
	1.1. 09 Mar 2025, ScienceDirect, Nickel cobalt oxide-based heterostructures as electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction at industry-relevant conditions,


	R2. PROD: Bio / Pyrolysis / Radiolysis / Solar (1/20)
	2.1. 10 Mar 2025, ACS, Earth-Abundant W18O49 Coupled with Minimal Pt for Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution under Dark and Visible Light Conditions,


	R3. PROD: Geologic / Natural Hydrogen (1/20)
	3.1. 25 Feb 2025, Fleet Space - Koloma, Fleet Space & Koloma Partner to Enhance Data-Driven Natural (Geologic) Hydrogen Exploration


	R4. FUEL CELL: AEMFC / PEM / MCFC / SOFC (1/20)
	4.1. 13 Feb 2025, Nature, Numerical investigation of high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cell conductivity at different parameters


	R5. STORE: Type IV-V / MH / LH2 / LOHC / Geo (1/20)
	5.1. 03 Mar 2025, ACS, Engineering Work Function to Stabilize Metal Oxides in Reactive Hydrogen

	R6. APP: Automotive / Rail Industry (1/20)
	6.1. 06 Mar 2025, TEDA, 1st Batch of 200kW Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Rolled Out in TEDA


	R7. APP: Aviation / UAS Industry (1/20)
	7.1. 11 Feb 2025, Fabrum, Fabrum launches hydrogen testing facility at Christchurch airport (NZ) to accelerate zero emission aviation


	R8. APP: Defence / Military Industry (1/22)
	8.1. 17 Feb 2025, BlueBird, BlueBird Revolutionizes Tactical VTOL UAVs with Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology


	R9. APP: Marine / Maritime Industry (20)
	9.1. 25 Feb 2025, Zepp.solutions, Zepp.solutions to supply hydrogen fuel cell systems for zero-emission river cruise vessel


	R10. APP: Smelting [Al / Cu / Fe] Industry (20)
	10.1. 05 Mar 2025, WWF-Deloitte, Report: Forging Futures: Changing the nature of iron and steel production


	R11. APP: Space Industry (20)
	11.1. 12 Feb 2025, Sierra Space, Sierra Space Completes Test Campaign on Next Generation Vortex 35,000 lbf Fuel-Rich LOX LH2 Engine

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