Optimising air quality co-benefits in a hydrogen economy: a case for hydrogen-specific standards for NO <sub> <i>x</i> </sub> emissions
Alastair C. Lewis
Abstract
Hydrogen may play a major role as an energy source to support net zero but combustion leads to emissions of NO x , a key air pollutant. Delivering optimal air quality co-benefits may need more ambitious hydrogen-specific emission standards developing.
Topics & Concepts
HydrogenCombustionZero emissionEnvironmental sciencePollutantHydrogen economyAir quality indexEnergy carrierHydrogen fuelWaste managementEnvironmental economicsEngineeringChemistryMeteorologyEconomicsPhysicsOrganic chemistryVehicle emissions and performanceAir Quality and Health ImpactsAtmospheric chemistry and aerosols