- To understand the fundamental characteristics of hydrogen in various states.
- To describe hydrogen's role and potential as a renewable energy vector.
- To analyse the environmental benefits of hydrogen in sustainability contexts.
- To evaluate hydrogen's impact on reducing carbon emissions globally.
- To explore key variables affecting hydrogen's energy efficiency.
- To identify challenges in hydrogen production and storage technologies.
- To assess hydrogen's viability compared to traditional energy sources.
UNIT 1. CHARACTERISTICS OF HYDROGEN History of hydrogen Physical properties of hydrogen Chemical properties of hydrogen Natural or biogeochemical cycles Thermodynamics of the reactions UNIT 2. HYDROGEN AS AN ENERGY VECTOR Hydrogen as an energy vector Regenerative systems (I) Regenerative systems (II) Regenerative systems (III) Sources of hydrogen and primary energy UNIT 3. ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY Hydrogen as an energy alternative The role of hydrogen in the planet Environment and hydrogen (I) Environment and hydrogen (II) Carbon footprint and life cycle UNIT 4. OTHER VARIABLES OF INTEREST Hydrogen industry past and present The role of hydrogen in the climate Hydrogen economy Other technologies: Hydrogen Terminal Combustion Engines (HICE) and nuclear energy Sun-hydrogen binomial