Stakeholders discuss recent advancements in hydrogen value chain

Eminent scientists, academicians, industry experts, and researchers convened at a workshop organized by the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) to discuss recent advancements, emerging opportunities, and challenges across the hydrogen value chain. Held at IIT Madras Research Park to commemorate National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day, the event covered hydrogen generation, storage, purification, utilization, fuel-cell technologies, mobility applications, safety, standards, and industrial deployment. Discussions highlighted India's research into advanced materials for indigenous technologies, diverse hydrogen-production pathways using locally available biomass, and sovereign commitments toward energy independence, economic development, and net-zero emissions.