Hydrogen Economy: The Global Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality
Hydrogen Economy: A New Era in Energy Transformation
The global race toward net-zero emissions is no longer a distant vision—it’s a necessity. As countries seek alternatives to fossil fuels, hydrogen has emerged as a game-changing energy carrier that connects renewable electricity with heavy industries, transport, and manufacturing.
The two-volume series Accelerating the Transition to a Hydrogen Economy: Achieving Carbon Neutrality, edited by Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan and Majeti Narasimha Vara Prasad, offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary roadmap for this transition.
Volume 1 — Pathways to Carbon Neutrality
This first volume, published by Elsevier (2024), examines hydrogen’s role as a decarbonization tool through real-world case studies and global perspectives.
It explores:
- Integration with renewables: How solar, wind, and hydropower drive green hydrogen production via electrolysis.
- Technological innovation: Advances in hydrogen storage, distribution, and safety.
- Policy and socio-economic dimensions: Strategies to scale up hydrogen infrastructure equitably and sustainably.
- Waste-to-energy connections: How hydrogen links food, waste, and circular economy models.
It’s an essential reference for policymakers, researchers, and professionals shaping the clean energy landscape
Volume 2 — Pathways to Decarbonization and Net Zero
Building on the foundation of Volume 1, the second book delves into the technological and practical applications of hydrogen-based systems in achieving carbon neutrality.
Key sections include:
- Innovative hydrogen generation: Extracting hydrogen from wastewater, microalgae, and thermochemical processes.
- Industrial transformation: Using hydrogen in cement, iron, and steel to replace carbon-intensive fuels.
- Zero-carbon technologies: Practical frameworks for meeting Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.
- Africa’s energy future: Securing sustainable development through regional hydrogen initiatives.
With contributions from experts across continents, this volume provides a realistic action plan for achieving net-zero emissions, aligning economic growth with environmental responsibility
Why These Books Matter
Hydrogen is more than just another clean fuel—it’s a bridge between renewable energy and industrial transformation.
These two volumes provide the scientific foundation, technological insights, and policy direction needed to make the hydrogen economy a reality.
They are particularly relevant for:
- Environmental and chemical engineers designing the next generation of hydrogen systems.
- Energy policy experts crafting regulatory frameworks.
- Sustainability professionals and researchers driving decarbonization strategies.
- Universities and libraries expanding collections on renewable energy, circular economy, and green technologies.
Further Reading & Key Institutions
Explore more about global hydrogen initiatives at:
- 🌐 International Energy Agency (IEA) – Global Hydrogen Review
- 🌍 International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) – Green Hydrogen
- 💧 Hydrogen Council
- 🌱 United Nations Climate Change – Energy Transition
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