Renewable hydrogen production via biological and thermochemical routes: Nanomaterials, economic analysis and challenges

Qureshi, Fazil; Yusuf, Mohammad; Tahir, Muhammad Bilal; Haq, Moinul; Mohamed, Montaha Mohamed Ibrahim; Kamyab, Hesam; Nguyen, Hong-Ha T.; Vo, Dai‐Viet N.; Ibrahim, Hussameldin

doi:10.1016/j.psep.2023.07.075

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“…236 The major drawbacks of the biophotolysis process are the complex bioreactor design with large surface areas for light capturing and low H 2 conversion yields. 249 In the study conducted by Qureshi et al, 249 a comprehensive overview of data about direct and indirect biophotolysis was presented. Their findings indicated that the costs for direct biophotolysis span a range from $2.13 to $7.24/kg of H 2 , while indirect biophotolysis costs encompass a spectrum from $1.42 to $7.54/kg of H 2 .…”

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“…While both methods hold promise for hydrogen production, they have remained largely confined to laboratory settings and small-scale outdoor environments up to the present day . The major drawbacks of the biophotolysis process are the complex bioreactor design with large surface areas for light capturing and low H 2 conversion yields . In the study conducted by Qureshi et al, a comprehensive overview of data about direct and indirect biophotolysis was presented.…”

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Review and Outlook of Hydrogen Production through Catalytic Processes

Kumar,

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Dutta

2024

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Hydrogen holds immense potential as a sustainable energy source as a result of its eco-friendliness and high energy density. Thus, hydrogen can solve the energy and environmental challenges. However, it is crucial to produce hydrogen using sustainable approaches in a cost-efficient manner. Currently, hydrogen can be produced by utilizing diverse feedstocks, such as natural gas, methane, ammonia, smaller organic molecules (methanol, ethanol, glycerol, and formic acid), biomass, and water. These feedstocks undergo conversion into hydrogen through different catalytic processes, including steam reforming, pyrolysis, catalytic decomposition, gasification, electrolysis, and photoassisted methods (photoelectrochemical, photocatalysis, and biophotolysis). Researchers have extensively explored various catalysts, including metals, alloys, oxides, non-oxides, carbon-based materials, and metal−organic frameworks, for these catalytic methods. The primary objectives have been to attain higher activity, selectivity, stability, and cost effectiveness in hydrogen generation. The efficacy of these catalytic processes is significantly dependent upon the performance of the catalysts, emphasizing the need for further research and development to create more efficient catalysts. However, during catalytic hydrogen production, gases like CO 2 , O 2 , CO, N 2 , etc. are produced alongside hydrogen. Separation techniques, such as pressure swing adsorption, metal hydride separation, and membrane separation, are employed to obtain high-purity hydrogen. Furthermore, a techno-economic analysis indicates that catalytic hydrogen production through steam reforming of natural gas/methane is currently viable and commercially successful. Photovoltaic electrolysis has been commercialized, but the cost of hydrogen production is still higher. Meanwhile, other photoassisted methods are in the development phase and hold the potential for future commercialization.

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Review and Outlook of Hydrogen Production through Catalytic Processes

Kumar,

Singh,

Dutta

2024

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“…However, pipes have the highest transfer volume as they facilitate continuous transfers. Therefore, when it comes to transferring energy from production sites to storage locations Equation ( 9) and from storage locations to demand areas Equation (10), the following constraints are applicable:…”

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“…There are several methods for hydrogen production based on the type of raw materials. This process can be analyzed using three types of chemistry: electrochemical, biological, and thermochemical [10]. These methods are essential for hydrogen energy production.…”

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Optimization of Renewable Energy Supply Chain for Sustainable Hydrogen Energy Production from Plastic Waste

Doniavi,

Babazadeh,

Hasanzadeh

2023

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Disposing of plastic waste through burial or burning leads to air pollution issues while also contributing to gas emissions and plastic waste spreading underground into seas via springs. Henceforth, this research aims at reducing plastic waste volume while simultaneously generating clean energy. Hydrogen energy is a promising fuel source that holds great value for humanity. However, achieving clean hydrogen energy poses challenges, including high costs and complex production processes, especially on a national scale. This research focuses on Iran as a country capable of producing this energy, examining the production process along with related challenges and the general supply chain. These challenges encompass selecting appropriate raw materials based on chosen technologies, factory capacities, storage methods, and transportation flow among different provinces of the country. To deal with these challenges, a mixed-integer linear programming model is developed to optimize the hydrogen supply chain and make optimal decisions about the mentioned problems. The supply chain model estimates an average cost—IRR 4 million (approximately USD 8)—per kilogram of hydrogen energy that is available in syngas during the initial period; however, subsequent periods may see costs decrease to IRR 1 million (approximately USD 2), factoring in return-on-investment rates.

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“…Pyrolysis and gasification of materials such as grass, straw, or biological waste are possible thermochemical routes. Alternatively, biophotolysis, based on the biological gas conversion and fermentation reactions, may also be applied [97][98][99]. In water electrolysis, on the other hand, an electric current is used to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen.…”

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Hydrogen Production Using Modern Photocatalysts

Wawrzyńczak,

Feliczak-Guzik

2024

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Fossil fuels play a powerful role in the global economy and are therefore referred to as strategic raw materials. However, their massive use around the world is associated with concerns about the sufficiency of energy sources for future generations. Currently, fossil fuel resources are heavily depleted, with limited supplies. According to forecasts, the demand for energy will constantly increase, so it is necessary to find a solution that reconciles the ever-increasing demand for energy with the need to protect the environment. The main solution to this problem is to acquire energy from renewable resources, especially in the direction of obtaining alternative substitutes for transportation fuels. One of the main alternative fuels that can replace existing fossil fuels is hydrogen. An efficient way to obtain this compound is through the use of modern photocatalysts. Hence, the purpose of this paper is to review the recent literature on the effective use of catalysts in photocatalytic processes (e.g., glycerol conversion) that enable the synthesis of hydrogen.

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Renewable hydrogen production via biological and thermochemical routes: Nanomaterials, economic analysis and challenges

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Review and Outlook of Hydrogen Production through Catalytic Processes

Review and Outlook of Hydrogen Production through Catalytic Processes

Optimization of Renewable Energy Supply Chain for Sustainable Hydrogen Energy Production from Plastic Waste

Hydrogen Production Using Modern Photocatalysts

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