Hydrogen production by high-temperature steam electrolysis

This chapter focuses on hydrogen production through a breakthrough process, high-temperature steam electrolysis. It presents the technology in general before detailing electrochemical reactions, constituting materials and components, and the status of the technology in terms of performance and durability. The chapter then provides an overview of the advantages and challenges of this technology compared with other electrolysis technologies that are alkaline and proton exchange membrane water electrolysis. Finally, it proposes future trends in development of this technology.

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