Overview biohydrogen technologies and application in fuel cell technology

Hydrogen (H2) gas is a clean energy carrier and has high energy density. Currently, most H2 gas is produced by carbon-based non-renewable sources, such as natural gases, coal, heavy oil and naptha, as well as from the electrolysis of water. However, the production of H2 from fossil fuels generates g...

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Published inRenewable & sustainable energy reviews Vol. 66; pp. 137 - 162
Main Authors Rahman, S.N.A., Masdar, M.S., Rosli, M.I., Majlan, E.H., Husaini, T., Kamarudin, S.K., Daud, W.R.W.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2016
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Biohydrogen
Bioreactor
Gas purification
Membrane
PEMFC
Gas purification
Membrane
Bioreactor
PEMFC
Biohydrogen
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Summary:Hydrogen (H2) gas is a clean energy carrier and has high energy density. Currently, most H2 gas is produced by carbon-based non-renewable sources, such as natural gases, coal, heavy oil and naptha, as well as from the electrolysis of water. However, the production of H2 from fossil fuels generates greenhouse gases and requires high energy. Thus, it is important to develop alternative H2 production routes that are renewable, such as biohydrogen. This paper focuses on reviewing and discussing biohydrogen production technologies, including the mechanism and bioreactor system, and the biohydrogen purification system using membrane technology in the application of the polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC). In addition, the sizes of bioreactor required to generate H2 to power the PEMFC stack are calculated and compared in order to determine the potential application of hydrogen production through the biological pathway.
ISSN:1364-0321
1879-0690
DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2016.07.047