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Water Electrolysis Technology: Fundamentals, Perspectives, and Modeling Approaches provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and technologies underlying hydrogen production through water electrolysis. The book presents the fundamental concepts of electrolysis, including thermodynamics, electrochemical reactions, cell voltage, overpotentials, and the main factors governing electrolyzer performance. It explores the major water electrolysis technologies, including alkaline, proton exchange membrane (PEM), and emerging approaches, highlighting their operating principles, advantages, limitations, and technological challenges. Particular attention is given to the mathematical and physical modeling of electrolysis systems, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the relationships between operating conditions, electrochemical behavior, and cell performance. The book also addresses important aspects of electrolyzer degradation, thermal behavior, mass transport, and performance analysis, while discussing current developments and future perspectives in water electrolysis technology. Designed for students, researchers, engineers, and professionals working in renewable energy and hydrogen technologies, this book offers a structured scientific reference for understanding the fundamentals of water electrolysis and the modeling approaches used to analyze and improve electrolyzer systems.