@article{article_1716780, title={Utilization of Aluminium for Hydrogen Production: A Sustainable and In-Situ Approach}, journal={International Journal of Energy Horizon (IJEH)}, volume={1}, pages={26–31}, year={2025}, author={Yadav, Vinay and Khalid, Farrukh}, keywords={Alüminyum, hidrojen, sürdürülebilir, yerinde yaklaşım, hurda kullanımı}, abstract={The production of hydrogen from affordable and widely available resources is necessary for the broader adoption of hydrogen as a sustainable energy carrier. Aluminium, because of its significant energy content per unit mass, natural abundance, and recyclability, has attracted significant attention as a reactive material for on-demand hydrogen generation when combined with water or reducing agents such as sodium borohydride (NaBH4) and hydrogen chloride (HCl). Furthermore, aluminium scraps are a valuable resource which can be used to produce various useful products such as hydrogen, alumina, potash alum, etc. A major limitation in utilising aluminium for hydrogen production is the development of a stable oxide layer (Al2O3) on its outer layer, which inhibits its reaction with water. To overcome this barrier and improve hydrogen yield, various activation techniques have been explored. This review critically examines several activation methods aimed at enhancing the reactivity of aluminium, including salt-assisted activation, metal-assisted activation, particle size reduction, etc. The study concludes with a discussion on future directions, emphasising the need for environmentally friendly activation strategies, reusable reaction systems, and integration with aluminium scrap recycling and renewable energy systems to support sustainable hydrogen production.}, number={1}, publisher={Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi}