The academy and the decisive years of green hydrogen
Chilean industry faces a future full of significant challenges, among which the decarbonization of the energy matrix and the sustainable use of water stand out. These issues are not exclusive to Chile, but their convergence with important productive activities presents a unique opportunity for the development of innovative technological solutions, among which green hydrogen emerges as a promising option.
Green hydrogen, produced by electrolysis of water using renewable energy, is emerging as a key alternative for the decarbonization of important industrial sectors in the country. The adoption of green hydrogen can not only significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but also position the country as a leader in the production and export of this clean fuel.
The opportunities presented by green hydrogen are remarkable. Chile has vast renewable energy resources, especially solar and wind, which can be harnessed to produce green hydrogen on a large scale. Furthermore, the growing global demand for clean energy and the need to decarbonize some productive areas offer a significant potential market for Chilean green hydrogen.
https://www.ing.uc.cl/noticias/identifican-prioridades-para-acelerar-el-desarrollo-de-la-industria-del-hidrogeno-verde/
Autores

Loreto Valenzuela
Decana Facultad de Ingeniería UC
FACULTAD DE INGENIERÍA
DEPARTAMENTO DE INGENIERÍA QUÍMICA Y BIOPROCESOS
Áreas de Interés:
Caracterización de materiales poliméricos, aplicaciones en alimentos (películas y recubrimientos comestibles), biomédicas (diseño, fabricación y caracterización de scaffolds), nanopartículas magnéticas y nanotecnología, además de modelación QSPR y dinámica molecular de interacción soluto-solvente.