Water Splitting: Production of Hydrogen

Water Splitting is essential for anyone looking to stay at the cutting edge of hydrogen production and renewable energy, as it provides a thorough exploration of the latest advancements and interdisciplinary approaches to addressing global energy challenges.

Water splitting for the production of hydrogen is a rapidly evolving field at the forefront of interdisciplinary research and industrial development. It encompasses the integration of multiple scientific disciplines, including chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering, and environmental science, to address the global energy challenge and transition towards a sustainable future. The integration of water splitting with other renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, presents opportunities for the development of integrated systems and the establishment of a hydrogen economy. The ability to store and utilize hydrogen as a versatile energy carrier has the potential to revolutionize transportation, power generation, and industrial applications, enabling a transition away from fossil fuels and reducing carbon emissions.

Water Splitting provides a comprehensive exploration of water splitting, starting with the foundational principles of thermodynamics and kinetics, crucial for understanding hydrogen production. It covers diverse methods and catalysts, emphasizing material selection and reaction optimization, and explores recent innovations in materials and catalysts tailored for water splitting, highlighting synthesis techniques, functional materials, and nanotechnology integration. A significant portion of the book is dedicated to water photoelectrochemistry, analyzing semiconductor materials, photoelectrode design, and solar-to-hydrogen conversion strategies. The book delves into integrated systems, advanced reactors, and the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and big data in enhancing water splitting technologies. Water Splitting addresses gaps in current resources, focusing on cutting-edge advancements and ensuring researchers stay informed and prepared to contribute to the field’s progress.

Inamuddin, PhD, is an assistant professor at the Department of Applied Chemistry, Zakir Husain College of Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India. He has extensive research experience in multidisciplinary fields of analytical chemistry, materials chemistry, electrochemistry, renewable energy, and environmental science. He has worked on different research projects funded by various government agencies and universities and is the recipient of awards, including the Department of Science and Technology, India, Fast-Track Young Scientist Award and Young Researcher of the Year Award 2020 from Aligarh Muslim University. He has published about 210 research articles in various international scientific journals, many book chapters, and dozens of edited books, many with Wiley-Scrivener.

Tariq Altalhi, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at Taif University, Saudi Arabia. He received his doctorate degree from University of Adelaide, Australia in the year 2014 with Dean's Commendation for Doctoral Thesis Excellence. He has worked as head of the Chemistry Department at Taif university and Vice Dean of Science College. In 2015, one of his works was nominated for Green Tech awards from Germany, Europe's largest environmental and business prize, amongst top 10 entries. He has also co-edited a number of scientific books.

Mohammad Luqman, PhD, has more than 12 years of post-PhD experience in teaching, research, and administration. Currently, he is serving as an assistant professor of Chemical Engineering at Taibah University, Saudi Arabia. Moreover, he served as a post-doctoral fellow at Artificial Muscle Research Center, Konkuk University, South Korea, and he earned his PhD degree in the field of ionomers (Ion-containing Polymers), from Chosun University, South Korea. He has edited three books and published numerous scientific papers and book chapters. He is an editor for several journals, and he has been awarded several grants for academic research.

Jorddy Neves Cruz is a researcher at the Federal University of Pará and the Emilio Goeldi Museum. He has experience in multidisciplinary research in the areas of medicinal chemistry, drug design, extraction of bioactive compounds, extraction of essential oils, food chemistry and biological testing. He has published several research articles in scientific journals and is an associate editor of the Journal of Medicine.