Hydrogen as an alternative fuel for internal combustion engines: A review

IF 7 2区工程技术 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments Pub Date : 2025-09-02 DOI:10.1016/j.seta.2025.104551

Abhishek Priyam

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Abstract

Concerns rising on greenhouse gas emissions and depletion of fossil fuel have led researchers to explore alternative fuels for Internal Combustion Engines (ICEs). One such hopeful option gaining traction is hydrogen, primarily for its promise of no carbon emissions but particulate emission and abundance. This review paper thus seeks to discuss feasibility advantages, challenges, as well as technological advancements related to using hydrogen as fuel for ICEs. It will encompass topics such as the properties of hydrogen; methods of production; types of modifications needed in the engine; performance characteristics, including efficiency and power output; and environmental impact, among others. With focused research, supportive policies, and the development of necessary infrastructure, hydrogen internal combustion engines (HICEs) have the potential to play a significant role in the transition to a sustainable and low-carbon transportation system. The study concludes that hydrogen has a promising future to be a highly feasible energy carrier and energy source itself at consumer level.

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氢作为内燃机的替代燃料：综述

对温室气体排放和化石燃料枯竭的担忧促使研究人员探索内燃机（ICEs）的替代燃料。其中一个备受关注的有希望的选择是氢，主要是因为它承诺不会产生碳排放，但会产生颗粒物排放，而且储量丰富。因此，这篇综述论文旨在讨论可行性、优势、挑战以及与使用氢作为燃料的技术进步。它将包括诸如氢的性质；生产方法；发动机需要的修改类型；性能特点，包括效率和功率输出；还有环境影响等等。有了重点研究、支持性政策和必要基础设施的发展，氢内燃机（HICEs）有可能在向可持续低碳交通系统过渡的过程中发挥重要作用。该研究得出结论，氢在消费者层面上作为一种高度可行的能源载体和能源本身具有广阔的前景。

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Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments Energy-Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

CiteScore

12.70

自引率

12.50%

发文量

1091

期刊介绍： Encouraging a transition to a sustainable energy future is imperative for our world. Technologies that enable this shift in various sectors like transportation, heating, and power systems are of utmost importance. Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments welcomes papers focusing on a range of aspects and levels of technological advancements in energy generation and utilization. The aim is to reduce the negative environmental impact associated with energy production and consumption, spanning from laboratory experiments to real-world applications in the commercial sector.