Recent advances in hydrogen production by thermo-catalytic conversion of biomass. (31st May 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Li, Shuo; Zheng, Heshan; Zheng, Yongjie; Tian, Jingzhi; Jing, Tao; Chang, Jo-Shu; Ho, Shih-Hsin
• Is Part Of: International journal of hydrogen energy. Volume 44:Number 28(2019)
• Page Start: 14266
• Page End: 14278
• Publication Date: 2019-05-31
• Subjects: Biomass -- Hydrogen -- Catalyst -- Chemical conversion; Hydrogen as fuel -- Periodicals; Hydrogène (Combustible) -- Périodiques; Hydrogen as fuel; Periodicals; 665.81
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.03.018
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0360-3199

Abstract

Abstract: Hydrogen production from biomass is a green, clean, and zero emissions technology that has attracted increasing attention. This technology has been considered to possess a long-term growth potential, and it is expected to gradually reduce environmental pollution and over-exploitation of resources. In this context, we holistically review this technology and focused on the conversion of biomass into hydrogen using chemical methods (i.e., those with potential for obtaining H2 -rich producer gas streams). Several reaction parameters were discussed and classified herein including biomass conversion methods and conditions, hydrogen production and carbon conversion ratios, the effect of different catalysts types, the catalytic properties of these materials, and their related mechanisms. The overall findings provide new insights for the selection of highly effective and suitable hydrogen production catalysts by biomass conversion applications. Graphical abstract: Hydrogen production from biomass sources.Image 1 Highlights: Biomass is a promising sustainable precursor for hydrogen production. Thermo-catalytic conversion of biomass has attracted increasing attention. Fast pyrolysis, gasification and supercritical water gasification are discussed. Catalysts enhanced the rate and the yield of hydrogen production. Microwave can improve the catalytic activity of catalysts in biomass conversion.