Abstract submissions are welcome for consideration for the H2Irl 2024 Annual Conference which will be held in Fota Island Resort, Cork from 13-14 November 2024.

The 2024 conference theme, Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities is geared towards industry professionals, technical and academic partners, research collaborators, policy makers and Government officials. 

The Conference Committee welcome proposals on the theme and sub-themes which include trends which may shape the future and practical elements of research. Papers that may not fit into the topics below but relate to the overall theme are equally welcome.

Main Heading 1: Efficient and Low-Cost Hydrogen Production Technologies

• Renewable Grid-Based Hydrogen Production:
  Utilizes renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power for electrolysis of water to produce hydrogen, integrating clean energy with hydrogen production for sustainable solutions.

• Decarbonization of Traditional Energy Hydrogen Production:
  Includes technologies and strategies to reduce carbon emissions in traditional hydrogen production methods, such as steam methane reforming and coal gasification, by improving efficiency and incorporating carbon capture.

• Biomass-Based Hydrogen Production:
  Focuses on producing hydrogen from organic materials through processes like biomass gasification or fermentation, leveraging agricultural and organic waste for sustainable hydrogen generation.

• Emerging Hydrogen Production Methods:
  Covers innovative technologies such as photocatalysis and thermochemical cycles aimed at enhancing hydrogen production efficiency and expanding its applications in various sectors.

• Hydrogen Production Optimization and Efficiency Enhancement:
  Involves optimizing existing hydrogen production processes, improving reaction conditions, and increasing energy efficiency to lower production costs and enhance overall efficiency.

Main Heading 2: Hydrogen Safety Storage and Distribution Technologies

• Hydrogen Storage Materials and Methods:
  Involves the development and application of various hydrogen storage materials, aiming to enhance storage efficiency and safety.

• Compressed and Liquid Hydrogen Storage Technologies:
  Covers high-pressure compression and cryogenic liquefaction technologies for hydrogen, focusing on efficient and safe storage and transportation across different applications.

• Geological Hydrogen Storage:
  Examines the use of underground geological formations, such as salt caverns and abandoned mines, for large-scale hydrogen storage, catering to long-term storage and distribution needs.

• Hydrogen Transport Infrastructure:
  Includes the design and construction of hydrogen transport infrastructure, such as pipelines, liquefied hydrogen transport systems, and refueling stations, to ensure safe and efficient distribution of hydrogen between locations.

Main Heading 3: Hydrogen Post-Processing and Carbon Capture Integration

• Synthesis of Hydrogen-Based Fuels:
  Involves the production of hydrogen-based fuels such as synthesis gas, methanol, and ammonia, focusing on applications in creating new fuels and chemicals.

• Carbon Capture and Utilization:
  Explores the integration of hydrogen energy with carbon capture technologies, including strategies for producing low-carbon fuels and reducing industrial carbon emissions.

• Hydrogen Chemical Production:
  Covers the use of hydrogen in the production of fundamental and specialty chemicals, focusing on manufacturing processes and applications in the chemical industry.

Main Heading 4: Hydrogen and Hydrogen-Based Energy End-Use Applications

• Hydrogen Applications in Transportation:
  Covers the use of hydrogen in public transport, freight, and heavy-duty applications, focusing on the performance, benefits, and market prospects of hydrogen-powered vehicles.

• Hydrogen Power Generation and Storage Technologies:
  Investigates the application of hydrogen in power generation, including hydrogen fuel cell technology and the development and optimization of hydrogen storage systems.

• Industrial Process Optimization:
  Focuses on optimizing the use of hydrogen in industrial processes, including its application as an energy source or raw material to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

• Hydrogen Applications in Aviation and Marine Industries:
  Examines the use of hydrogen in aviation and marine sectors, including the development and challenges of hydrogen-powered aircraft and ships.

• Hydrogen-Methane Integration: Economic and Environmental Benefits:
  Explores the integrated use of hydrogen and methane, evaluating their combined economic and environmental benefits in energy production and usage.

Main Heading 5: Hydrogen Safety and Standards

• Hydrogen Handling and Storage Safety Standards:
  Covers safety standards for handling and storing hydrogen, including material selection, design requirements, and operational procedures to ensure safe practices.

• Hydrogen Infrastructure Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
  Involves risk assessment and mitigation strategies for hydrogen infrastructure, such as refueling stations and pipelines, including identification of potential risks and implementation of safety measures.

• Hydrogen Leak Detection and Prevention Technologies:
  Examines technologies and methods for detecting and preventing hydrogen leaks, including sensor technologies, leak monitoring systems, and emergency response plans to enhance safety.

Main Heading 6: Policy, Economics, and Social Impact of Hydrogen

• Government Incentives and Hydrogen Economy Policies:
  Studies government policies, regulations, and incentives aimed at promoting the hydrogen economy, including subsidies, tax benefits, and supportive measures.

• Cost Analysis and Economies of Scale in Hydrogen Ecosystems:
  Analyzes the costs associated with hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and application, evaluating economies of scale and their impact on the overall hydrogen economy.

• Social Impact and Public Acceptance of Hydrogen Energy:
  Examines the role of hydrogen energy in the socio-economic landscape, researching public acceptance and societal attitudes towards hydrogen technologies.

• Technical and Economic Analysis of Hydrogen Supply Chains:
  Explores the technical and economic aspects of hydrogen supply chains, including production, storage, transportation, and distribution, focusing on supply chain efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and optimization strategies.

Main Heading 7: Sustainable Hydrogen Technologies

• Hydrogen Integration with Renewable Energy Systems:
  Investigates the integration of hydrogen production with renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, aiming to optimize energy utilization and system efficiency.

• Lifecycle Assessment of Hydrogen Systems:
  Conducts environmental and economic impact assessments of hydrogen systems throughout their entire lifecycle, including equipment, raw materials, operation, and end-of-life processing, to analyze their overall sustainability.

• Role of Hydrogen in Industrial Decarbonization:
  Explores the application of hydrogen in reducing industrial carbon emissions, including its feasibility as an alternative energy source or reductant to achieve industrial decarbonization goals.

• Circular Economy in Hydrogen Systems:
  Studies the circular economy practices within hydrogen systems, focusing on resource recovery, waste management, and process optimization to enhance resource efficiency and minimize environmental impact.

Main Heading 8: Others

• Other Hydrogen-Related and Energy-Related Topics:
  Includes research on hydrogen and related energy fields not covered in other categories, encompassing emerging technologies, interdisciplinary applications, and unique case studies.

An abstract can be submitted for consideration as one of the following conference session formats:

• Parallel Paper

• Workshop

• Poster Presentations

Poster presentations: 100 word abstract submission

Oral presentations: 300 word abstract submission

Important Dates

Opening of Call for Papers: 2nd August 2024

Deadline for abstract submission: 17th October 2024

Notification of abstract acceptance: 31st October 2024

Deadline for registration of presenters: 8 November 2024

Deadline for submission of final presentation: 8 November 2024

The closing date for abstract submission is Midnight (GMT) on 17th October 2024.