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This chapter introduces the key methods for producing hydrogen from fossil fuels, such as natural gas. The chapter also comments on the future role for innovation in this sector. Some consideration is given to the costs of hydrogen production, such as steam methane reforming natural gas.
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Nuttall, W.J., Bakenne, A.T. (2020). Hydrogen Chemical Engineering—The Future. In: Fossil Fuel Hydrogen. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-30908-4_3
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