Hydrogen technologies: outlook and future possibilities

In light of the targets for climate neutrality and resource conservation outlined in various international agreements, hydrogen is set to become a vital component in industrial production and general energy supply in the future. The growing hydrogen demand is opening up emerging markets at both a national and international level, meaning that technological solutions that address practical needs could develop into internationally successful products and processes. This chapter will discuss strategies and possible means of not only helping existing technologies evolve but also discovering and pursuing entirely new avenues. These new avenues range from recycling and innovative hydrogen production processes, to the development of diverse technologies that will facilitate the establishment of a functional, economically viable hydrogen-based energy supply and basic industry.