Aplicación de generadores termoeléctricos para la producción de hidrógeno verde: Una revisión sistemática
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revisión sitemática, generador termoeléctrico, hidrógeno verde, recuperación de calor residual, transición energéticaResumen
Objetivo: Analizar la evolución y las dinámicas de investigación relacionadas con el uso de generadores termoeléctricos (TEG) para la producción de hidrógeno verde con el fin de identificar a los principales contribuyentes, las áreas temáticas y las oportunidades tecnológicas dentro de este campo.
Metodología: Se presenta una revisión sistemática basada en el enfoque PRISMA 2020 para identificar redes de coocurrencia y evaluar el impacto de la integración de TEG en sistemas de energía solar, procesos de recuperación de calor y aplicaciones de energía geotérmica. Un total de 119 documentos científicos fueron indexados en las bases de datos de Scopus y Web of Science entre 2012 y 2026.
Resultados: Los resultados revelan un aumento exponencial en la producción científica, alcanzando un máximo histórico de 27 documentos en 2025. Esta tendencia destaca la consolidación de TEG como un componente clave en las estrategias globales de descarbonización y transición energética.
Discusiones: Las tendencias actuales de investigación posicionan a los TEG como un componente fundamental en la sostenibilidad de los sistemas de generación de energía. Su integración con fuentes de energía renovable y residual ha demostrado ser tanto técnicamente viable como ambientalmente ventajosa, facilitando la generación dual de electricidad e hidrógeno.
Conclusiones: El análisis concluye que la investigación sobre la tecnología de TEG para la producción de hidrógeno verde experimentó un crecimiento de 250% entre 2020 y 2025, con Asia representando el 74% de las contribuciones. Los TEG demuestran una clara viabilidad para la generación dual de electricidad e hidrógeno.
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