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Thermochemical Production of Hydrogen from Biomass: Pyrolysis and Gasification

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  • José Juan Alvarado-Flores

    (Facultad de Ingeniería en Tecnología de la Madera, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Edif. D. Cd. Universitaria, Santiago Tapia No. 403, Centro, Morelia 58000, Michoacán, Mexico)

  • Jorge Víctor Alcaraz-Vera

    (Instituto de Investigaciones Económicas y Empresariales, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Cd. Universitaria, Santiago Tapia No. 403, Centro, Morelia 58000, Michoacán, Mexico)

  • María Liliana Ávalos-Rodríguez

    (Centro de Investigaciones en Geografía Ambiental, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, Antigua Carretera a Pátzcuaro No. 8701, Col. Ex Hacienda de San José de la Huerta, Morelia 58190, Michoacán, Mexico)

  • Erandini Guzmán-Mejía

    (Facultad de Ingeniería en Tecnología de la Madera, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Edif. D. Cd. Universitaria, Santiago Tapia No. 403, Centro, Morelia 58000, Michoacán, Mexico)

  • José Guadalupe Rutiaga-Quiñones

    (Facultad de Ingeniería en Tecnología de la Madera, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Edif. D. Cd. Universitaria, Santiago Tapia No. 403, Centro, Morelia 58000, Michoacán, Mexico)

  • Luís Fernando Pintor-Ibarra

    (Facultad de Ingeniería en Tecnología de la Madera, Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo, Edif. D. Cd. Universitaria, Santiago Tapia No. 403, Centro, Morelia 58000, Michoacán, Mexico)

  • Santiago José Guevara-Martínez

    (Centro Universitario de Ciencias Exactas e Ingenierías, Universidad de Guadalajara, Blvd. Gral. Marcelino García Barragán 1421, Olímpica, Guadalajara 44430, Jalisco, Mexico)

Abstract

Today, hydrogen is one of the best options for generating electrical energy, for both industrial and residential use. The greatest volume of hydrogen produced today derives from processes that utilize petroleum. Although hydrogen has numerous benefits, continuing to produce it by these means is undesirable. This document presents a review of the literature on biohydrogen production based on an analysis of over 15 types of terrestrial and marine biomasses. The fundamental components of different production systems are described, with a focus on the thermochemical processes of pyrolysis and gasification, which have been identified as two of the most effective, practical ways to produce hydrogen from biomass. It also discusses catalysts, solid residues, and residual water that are used in the thermochemical production of biohydrogen. The article ends with an analysis of hydrogen and its benefits as an energy option with great potential in the short term to participate in the transition from fossil fuels.

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  • José Juan Alvarado-Flores & Jorge Víctor Alcaraz-Vera & María Liliana Ávalos-Rodríguez & Erandini Guzmán-Mejía & José Guadalupe Rutiaga-Quiñones & Luís Fernando Pintor-Ibarra & Santiago José Guevara-M, 2024. "Thermochemical Production of Hydrogen from Biomass: Pyrolysis and Gasification," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(2), pages 1-21, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:2:p:537-:d:1324037
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