Author(s): Conghao Yi, Princeton University (First Author, Presenting Author) David Cole, The Ohio State University Catherine Peters, Princeton University
The Earth naturally produces a significant amount of hydrogen (H2). This natural H2 could be a big contributor to decarbonizing global energy and mitigating climate change. In our study, we used a specialized computer program to simulate natural H2 generation under many different conditions (e.g., H2 generation at different temperatures). This enabled us to understand the relationship between H2 generation and environmental conditions, seek the most suitable conditions for H2 generation, and guide site selections for future industrial implementation. We also explored the possibility of using CO2 to enhance natural H2 generation, a promising approach to simultaneously obtain clean energy and remove greenhouse gas.
