Self-Generating Hybrid Aluminum-Assisted Green Hydrogen System

This work presents a hybrid aluminium-assisted hydrogen generation system utilizing waste aluminium feedstock for continuous hydrogen production through a combination of chemical reaction and electrolysis. Aluminium scrap is processed into fine particles and reacted with water in the presence of a catalyst to generate hydrogen. The system integrates a secondary electrolysis unit to extract additional hydrogen from residual water, thereby improving overall efficiency. A catalyst regeneration loop is incorporated to enable repeated use of catalytic material, while aluminium is consumed as an energy carrier and converted into aluminium oxide. The system is designed for decentralized, on-demand hydrogen generation, particularly suited for remote, off-grid, and waste-to-energy applications.