+ production of hydrogen allows for cleaner fuel (ie. fuel cells)
+ boosts the nation's economy
+ job creation
+ uses electricity as opposed to thermal energy
+ some processes are able to recycle industrial waste
+ able to obtain metals that can improve current technology and products
- waste products can be potentially dangerous (ie. hydrogen gas)
- usually require a very strong electrical current
- intense monitoring of chemical processes
- some require anhydrous and anaerobic conditions
