Hydrogen Applications and Technologies

Mohammad Reza Rahimpour is a Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at Shiraz University, Iran. He earned a PhD in chemical engineering at Shiraz University, in collaboration with the University of Sydney, Australia, in 1988. He leads a pioneering research group specializing in fuel processing technology, with a particular focus on the catalytic conversion of both fossil fuels, such as natural gas, and renewable fuels, like bio‑oils derived from lignin, into valuable energy sources. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Rahimpour has specialized in hydrogen production technologies, including steam methane reforming, water electrolysis, photocatalytic hydrogen production, and hydrogen production from both renewable sources and fossil fuels. His extensive expertise and innovative research significantly contribute to advancements in hydrogen production and its practical applications. Mohammad Amin Makarem earned a PhD in chemical engineering at Shiraz University. His research interests include gas separation and purification, nanofluids, microfluidics, catalyst synthesis, reactor design, and green energy. Parvin Kiani earned a degree in chemical engineering at Shiraz University. Her research has focused on gas separation, clean energy, and catalyst synthesis.

Section I: Hydrogen Applications in Petrochemical Industries. 1. Application of Hydrogen in Light Alcohols Production. 2. Application of Hydrogen in Mixed Higher Alcohols Production. 3. Application of Hydrogen in Dimethyl Ether Production. 4. Application of Hydrogen in Ammonia Production. 5. Application of Hydrogen in Olefins Production. 6. Utilization of Hydrogen through Cycloalkanes. 7. Hydrogen Application in Commercialized Petrochemical Units. Section II: Hydrogen Application as Energy and Power Sources. 8. Application of Hydrogen in Power Generation Systems. 9. Applications of Hydrogen as a Fuel in Spacecraft: Airplanes, Jets, Rockets, Antimissiles, etc. 10. Hydrogen Applications in Gas Turbines. 11. Hydrogen Application in Steelworks. 12. Application of Hydrogen in Nuclear Reactors. 13. Hydrogen Application in Commercialized Energy and Power Units and Case Studies. Section III: Other Hydrogen Applications. 14. Application of Hydrogen in Bio‑Oil Hydrotreating. 15. Application of Hydrogen in Metallurgy.