Hydrogen production research in Mexico: A review

Today, there is a great opportunity for alternative energies and specifically for hydrogen technologies to flourish within Mexico. The opportunity for the hydrogen production research to contribute to the advance and viable application of the related technologies is today of paramount importance. The present paper is aimed to present a review of research activities in the field of hydrogen production in Mexico. Main research activities are reflected in journal publications and conference proceedings within the last seven years. These resulted in the following topics and contributions: Hydrogen production (HP) from biological processes and wastes 40.4%, followed by HP through conventional and non conventional fuels (CO2 capture and Catalysis) 22.4%, HP by photocatalysis and photoelectrocatalysis 14.1%, HP systems and controls 12.2%, theoretical and thermodynamic studies for HP 7.7%, and HP by electrolysis 3.2%. A wide variety of potential applications can be followed by these contributions, while the spread of this research can be a key for future national or international collaborations that may strengthen this important area to take advantage of the upcoming opportunities in the country and worldwide. (C) 2016 Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.