TY - JOUR
T1 - Advancements in sorption-enhanced steam reforming for clean hydrogen production
T2 - A comprehensive review
AU - Farooqi, Ahmad Salam
AU - Allam, Abdelwahab N.
AU - Shahid, Muhammad Zubair
AU - Aqil, Anas
AU - Fajri, Kevin
AU - Park, Sunhwa
AU - Abdelaziz, Omar Y.
AU - Abdelnaby, Mahmoud M.
AU - Hossain, Mohammad M.
AU - Habib, Mohamed A.
AU - Hasnain, Syed Muhammad Wajahat ul
AU - Nabavi, Ali
AU - Zhu, Mingming
AU - Manovic, Vasilije
AU - Nemitallah, Medhat A.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2024 The Author(s)
PY - 2025/3
Y1 - 2025/3
N2 - The sorption-enhanced steam methane reforming (SE-SMR) process, which integrates methane steam reforming with in situ CO2 capture, represents a breakthrough technology for clean hydrogen production. This comprehensive review thoroughly explores the SE-SMR process, highlighting its ability to efficiently combine carbon capture with hydrogen generation. The review evaluates the mechanisms of SE-SMR and evaluates a range of innovative sorbent materials, such as CaO-based, alkali-ceramic, hydrotalcite, and waste-derived sorbents. The role of catalysts in enhancing hydrogen production within SE-SMR processes is also discussed, with a focus on bi-functional materials. In addition to examining reaction kinetics and advanced process configurations, this review touches on the techno-economic aspects of SE-SMR. While the analysis does not provide an in-depth economic evaluation, key factors such as potential capital costs (CAPEX), operational expenses (OPEX), and scalability are considered. The review outlines the potential of SE-SMR to offer more efficient hydrogen production, with the added benefit of in situ carbon capture simplifying the process design. Although a detailed economic comparison with other hydrogen production technologies was not the focus, this review emphasizes SE-SMR's promise as a scalable and flexible solution for clean energy. With its integrated design, SE-SMR offers pathways to industrial-scale hydrogen production. This review serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and industry experts committed to advancing sustainable and efficient hydrogen production technologies.
AB - The sorption-enhanced steam methane reforming (SE-SMR) process, which integrates methane steam reforming with in situ CO2 capture, represents a breakthrough technology for clean hydrogen production. This comprehensive review thoroughly explores the SE-SMR process, highlighting its ability to efficiently combine carbon capture with hydrogen generation. The review evaluates the mechanisms of SE-SMR and evaluates a range of innovative sorbent materials, such as CaO-based, alkali-ceramic, hydrotalcite, and waste-derived sorbents. The role of catalysts in enhancing hydrogen production within SE-SMR processes is also discussed, with a focus on bi-functional materials. In addition to examining reaction kinetics and advanced process configurations, this review touches on the techno-economic aspects of SE-SMR. While the analysis does not provide an in-depth economic evaluation, key factors such as potential capital costs (CAPEX), operational expenses (OPEX), and scalability are considered. The review outlines the potential of SE-SMR to offer more efficient hydrogen production, with the added benefit of in situ carbon capture simplifying the process design. Although a detailed economic comparison with other hydrogen production technologies was not the focus, this review emphasizes SE-SMR's promise as a scalable and flexible solution for clean energy. With its integrated design, SE-SMR offers pathways to industrial-scale hydrogen production. This review serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and industry experts committed to advancing sustainable and efficient hydrogen production technologies.
KW - Carbon capture and storage (CCS)
KW - Clean hydrogen
KW - Solid sorbents
KW - Sorption-enhanced steam methane reforming (SE-SMR)
KW - Sustainable energy production
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U2 - 10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100336
DO - 10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100336
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85209544389
SN - 2772-6568
VL - 14
JO - Carbon Capture Science and Technology
JF - Carbon Capture Science and Technology
M1 - 100336
ER -
