(Invited) Novel Fuel Production Based on Sonochemistry and Sonoelectrochemistry. (3rd July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Islam, Md Hujjatul; Lamb, Jacob J.; Lien, Kristian M.; Burheim, Odne Stokke; Hihn, Jean-Yves; Pollet, Bruno G.
• Is Part Of: ECS transactions. Volume 92:Number 10(2019)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 16
• Publication Date: 2019-07-03
• Subjects: Electrochemistry -- Periodicals; Electrochemistry; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Electronic journal; 541.37
• DOI: 10.1149/09210.0001ecst
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1938-5862

Abstract

Abstract : Sonochemistry has been used in many applications where it is employed to improve both catalytic and synthetic processes; whereas, sonoelectrochemistry has been used in various studies including organic syntheses, environmental (soil and water) treatments, water disinfection and various analytical procedures. In the ongoing energy transition from a fossil-based energy economy, society requires energy forms that can be readily stored and transported. This can be achieved using rechargeable batteries, biofuels and hydrogen. Hydrogen (H2 ) is an attractive fuel source due to its rather high specific energy compared to other conventional fuels. Power ultrasound could be an attractive alternative since the ultrasonication of water produces H2 . Alternatively, biogas production could be another fuel source. However, lignocellulose presents a bottleneck due to its' rigid and obstinate structure. Power ultrasound could be adopted as a pretreatment of lignocellulosic materials to improve their utilisation in the production of biogas.