Production of Hydrogen from Lignocellulosic Biomass: A Review of Technologies
Lourdes Jara-Cobos, Mónica Abril-González, Verónica Pinos-Vélez
Abstract
Hydrogen is considered one of the most important forms of energy for the future, as it can be generated from renewable sources and reduce CO2 emissions. In this review, the different thermochemical techniques that are currently used for the production of hydrogen from biomass from plantations or crops, as well as those from industrial or agro-industrial processes, were analyzed, such as gasification, liquefaction, and pyrolysis. In addition, the yields obtained and the reactors, reaction conditions, and catalysts used in each process are presented. Furthermore, a brief comparison between the methods is made to identify the pros and cons of current technologies.
Topics & Concepts
Lignocellulosic biomassBiomass (ecology)Environmental scienceRenewable energyHydrogen productionLiquefactionHydrogen technologiesBiomass gasificationPyrolysisProduction (economics)Waste managementBiochemical engineeringProcess engineeringBiofuelHydrogenChemistryHydrogen economyEngineeringAgronomyEconomicsMacroeconomicsBiologyOrganic chemistryElectrical engineeringThermochemical Biomass Conversion ProcessesBiofuel production and bioconversionBiodiesel Production and Applications