Hydrogen is the simplest and most abundant element in the universe, and has been a critical raw material in the organic chemical industry for decades. About 50 million tons of hydrogen are produced each year worldwide, with 9 million tons coming from the U.S. alone.[1] Given its abundancy and lack of emissions, it would seem that the transition from the industrial sector to the energy sector would be a smooth one. However, when hydrogen is used as a fuel a variety of production and storage options exist, with no agreement on which is most preferable. While several countries have given modest attention to the need for a sustainable hydrogen energy system, hydrogen will be produced from fossil fuels in the short to mid-term in most cases.[2]
Research by: Kristin Stiner
