Hydrogen Economy : Supply Chain, Life Cycle Analysis and Energy Transition for Sustainability

__Hydrogen Economy: Supply Chain, Life Cycle Analysis and Energy Transition for Sustainability__ explores the challenges for the transition into a sustainable hydrogen economy. In this book, experts from various academic backgrounds discuss the tools and methodologies for the analysis, planning, design and optimization of hydrogen supply chains. They examine the available technologies for hydrogen production, storage, transport, distribution and energy conversion, providing a cross cutting perspective on their sustainability. Environmental, social and economic aspects are considered, allowing for a more complete life cycle assessment of the entire supply chain. Methods and frameworks for multi-criteria decision making for the sustainable implementation of hydrogen systems are also covered. Providing a broad overview of the subject and well-recognized tools to manage hydrogen sustainability, this book is a useful resource for engineering researchers and PhD students in energy, environmental and industrial areas, energy economy researchers, practicing hydrogen energy engineers and technicians, energy and environmental consultants, life cycle assessment practitioners and consultants. Content: Front-matter,Copyright,List of ContributorsEntitled to full textChapter 1 - The Role of Hydrogen Energy: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats, Pages 1-33, Jingzheng Ren, Suzhao Gao, Hanwei Liang, Shiyu Tan, Lichun Dong Chapter 2 - Introduction of Hydrogen Routines, Pages 35-54, Di Xu, Lichun Dong, Jingzheng Ren Chapter 3 - Critical Factors and Cause–Effect Analysis for Enhancing the Sustainability of Hydrogen Supply Chain, Pages 55-83, Alessandro Manzardo, Jingzheng Ren, Sara Toniolo, Antonio Scipioni Chapter 4 - Design and Optimization of Hydrogen Supply Chains for a Sustainable Future, Pages 85-120, Sofía De-León Almaraz, Catherine Azzaro-Pantel Chapter 5 - Life Cycle Cost Analysis of Hydrogen Energy Technologies, Pages 121-138, Antonella Petrillo, Fabio De Felice, Elio Jannelli, Mariagiovanna Minutillo Chapter 6 - Life Cycle Assessment of Solid Oxide Fuel Cells and Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells: A Review, Pages 139-169, Sonia Longo, Maurizio Cellura, Francesco Guarino, Marco Ferraro, Vincenzo Antonucci, Gaetano Squadrito Chapter 7 - Social Life Cycle Assessment of Hydrogen Energy Technologies, Pages 171-188, Rosana Adami Mattioda, Pâmela Teixeira Fernandes, José Luiz Casela, Osiris Canciglieri Junior Chapter 8 - Comparison of Different Multicriteria Decision-Making Methodologies for Sustainability Decision Making, Pages 189-224, Hanwei Liang, Jingzheng Ren, Suzhao Gao, Liang Dong, Zhiqiu Gao Chapter 9 - Sustainability Decision Support Framework for the Prioritization of Hydrogen Energy Systems, Pages 225-276, Jingzheng Ren, Di Xu, Huan Cao, Shun’an Wei, Lichun Dong, Michael E. Goodsite Chapter 10 - Opportunities and Future Challenges in Hydrogen Economy for Sustainable Development, Pages 277-305, Yi Dou, Lu Sun, Jingzheng Ren, Liang Dong Index, Pages 307-315

Hydrogen Economy: Supply Chain, Life Cycle Analysis and Energy Transition for Sustainability explores the challenges for the transition into a sustainable hydrogen economy. In this book, experts from various academic backgrounds discuss the tools and methodologies for the analysis, planning, design and optimization of hydrogen supply chains. They examine the available technologies for hydrogen production, storage, transport, distribution and energy conversion, providing a cross cutting perspective on their sustainability.

Environmental, social and economic aspects are considered, allowing for a more complete life cycle assessment of the entire supply chain. Methods and frameworks for multi-criteria decision making for the sustainable implementation of hydrogen systems are also covered. Providing a broad overview of the subject and well-recognized tools to manage hydrogen sustainability, this book is a useful resource for engineering researchers and PhD students in energy, environmental and industrial areas, energy economy researchers, practicing hydrogen energy engineers and technicians, energy and environmental consultants, life cycle assessment practitioners and consultants.

• Provides a broad perspective of the issues related to environmental, social and economic sustainability of hydrogen energy and its future perspectives
• Presents the current applied research and available tools for managing and assessing hydrogen energy sustainability, such as LCA, optimization, multi-criteria decision making and supply chain optimization
• Explores how experts in the field handle all issues related to the application of life cycle assessment for hydrogen production, storage, transport, distribution and end use

This book explores the challenges for the transition into a sustainable hydrogen economy. In this book, experts from various academic backgrounds discuss the tools and methodologies for the analysis, planning, design and optimization of hydrogen supply chains. They examine the available technologies for hydrogen production, storage, transport, distribution and energy conversion