The Decentralized Hydrogen Revolution Using Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Blockchain - Softcover

Pourrahmani

Softcover

ISBN 10: 044341467X ISBN 13: 9780443414671

Publisher: Elsevier, 2025

Synopsis

The Decentralized Hydrogen Revolution Using Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Blockchain provides an essential guide to understanding the transformative potential of advanced technologies in decentralized hydrogen communities. This comprehensive resource covers the intersection of AI, IoT, and blockchain with sustainable energy, offering insights from foundational principles to advanced applications. Readers will learn about the environmental benefits of hydrogen over fossil fuels, electrolysis, and the integration of innovative technologies to enhance hydrogen production and distribution. The book delves into the role of fuel cells in clean energy, advanced AI algorithms in hydrogen production, blockchain trust in hydrogen networks, and IoT connectivity.

Economic considerations, policy frameworks, and the future of decentralized hydrogen communities are also explored, making this an invaluable reference for researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and students interested in the hydrogen economy.

• Examines the intricate interplay between artificial intelligence, internet of things, and blockchain technologies and how their integration optimizes decentralized hydrogen production and distribution systems
• Presents insights into cutting-edge advancements in electrolyzers and fuel cells and how AI algorithms enhance the efficiency and reliability of these critical components in decentralized hydrogen networks
• Covers strategic perspectives on the economic viability and policy frameworks essential for supporting decentralized hydrogen initiatives, providing a roadmap for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers
• Discusses the role of IoT in providing real-time monitoring and control of hydrogen systems and explores how blockchain technology ensures trust, transparency, and security in hydrogen transactions and networks

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About the Authors

Dr. Hossein Pourrahmani is a distinguished researcher in mechanical and energy engineering, focusing on computational science, artificial intelligence, and advanced energy systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Energy from EPFL and has significantly advanced renewable energy technologies, particularly in proton exchange membrane fuel cells and electrolyzers. He authored "The Decentralized Hydrogen Revolution Using Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Blockchain," highlighting AI's role in the hydrogen economy. With over 40 peer-reviewed publications and collaborations with organizations like the DOE and European Commission, he is set to publish "Mechanical and Chemical Engineering in the Age of Artificial Intelligence," bridging theory and practice.

Dr. Hossein Madi is a distinguished scientist at the Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI), renowned for his contributions to energy transition and the decarbonization of energy systems. Having earned his Ph.D. from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in 2016, Dr. Madi has been at the forefront of research in various energy domains ever since. His pioneering work on integrating biogas with SOFC systems and investigating the effects of impurities on SOFC performance has garnered significant attention. Since joining PSI in 2019, Dr. Madi's focus has shifted towards Power-to-X concepts, where he conducts thorough techno-economic analyses to evaluate the feasibility of energy conversion and storage solutions, including hydrogen production, methanation, and methanol synthesis.

Dr. Jan Van herle is an electrochemist specialised in fuel cells and electrolysis since over 30 years. After a Ph.D. in the field at EPFL Switzerland in 1993, he did a postdoc in Japan and returned to EPFL to lead a research group activity. Switching to Mechanical Engineering in 2000 and founding a fuel cell start-up the same year, he built up a Laboratory that covers aspects from nanometric interfaces all the way to entire system optimisation, combining detailed experimental diagnostics and validation with multi-scale multi-physics modelling. His Group produced so far 26 PhD theses, 95 master theses and over 400 publications, contributing to understanding performance durability and improving designs and characterisation of fuel cell and electrolyzer devices.

From the Back Cover

The Decentralized Hydrogen Revolution Using Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Blockchain is a unique and comprehensive resource that addresses the dynamic intersection of decentralized hydrogen communities and advanced technologies. The book provides a guide to understanding the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and blockchain in the context of decentralized hydrogen, from foundational principles to advanced applications. It provides practical insights into addressing environmental concerns, integrating innovative technologies, and formulating effective policies. The book begins by introducing decentralized hydrogen communities, their principles, and significance in sustainable energy. It differentiates hydrogen from fossil fuels, highlighting environmental benefits and the inclusive nature of decentralized hydrogen production. The exploration continues with electrolysis for hydrogen generation, types of electrolyzers, working principles, technological advancements, and their environmental and economic impacts. The role of fuel cells in clean energy is covered next, detailing types, advancements, integration in various applications, and environmental and economic impacts. The discussion then shifts to advanced Artificial Intelligence algorithms in hydrogen production, focusing on AI integration, smart production mechanisms, predictive analytics, and cybersecurity challenges. Blockchain trust in hydrogen networks is examined, emphasizing blockchain integration, trust and transparency, and smart contracts. The book also discusses Internet of Things connectivity for optimizing hydrogen systems and technologies, covering IoT integration, devices, real-time monitoring, and future trends. Economic considerations and policy frameworks in hydrogen production are addressed, including economic viability, policy implications, financial incentives, and regulatory challenges. Finally, the book summarises key insights, benefits, challenges, and the role of decentralized hydrogen communities in global energy. Decentralized Hydrogen: Using Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Blockchain is an invaluable reference for researchers, scientists, industry professionals, and policymakers involved in the hydrogen economy and will also be of interest to students seeking an overview of the subject.

Edition details

• Publisher: Elsevier
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 044341467X
• ISBN 13: 9780443414671
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368