Hydrogen gas is a viable choice as a renewable substitute for fossil fuels, and can help mitigate emissions to reduce pollution.
Advantages of Hydrogen as Fuel:
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Environment Friendly:
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The advantage of using hydrogen as an energy carrier is that when it combines with oxygen the only by products are water and heat.
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No greenhouse gasses or other particulates are produced by the use of hydrogen fuel cells.
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Non Toxic:
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Hydrogen is a non-toxic substance that is rare for a fuel source. It is environmentally friendly and does not cause any harm or destruction to human health.
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Highly Efficient:
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Hydrogen is an efficient energy type since it has the ability to convey a lot of energy for every pound of fuel compared to diesel or gas.
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Ideal Spaceship Fuel:
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Hydrogen energy’s efficiency and power make it an ideal fuel source for spaceships. Its power is so high that it’s able to quickly rocket spaceships to exploration missions.
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Disadvantages of Hydrogen as fuel
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Compared to gas, hydrogen lacks smell, which makes any leak detection almost impossible.
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Hydrogen is a highly flammable and volatile substance, its potential dangers make its transportation and storage very challenging.
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Sulphur-Iodine Cycle : The sulphur–iodine cycle (SI cycle) is a three-step thermochemical cycle used to produce hydrogen. In this cycle, all the chemicals are recycled. The SI process requires an efficient source of heat.