Current status of biohydrogen production from lignocellulosic biomass, technical challenges and commercial potential through pyrolysis process

Wei Hsin Chen; Wasif Farooq; Muhammad Shahbaz; Salman Raza Naqvi; Imtiaz Ali; Tareq Al-Ansari; Nor Aishah Saidina Amin

doi:10.1016/j.energy.2021.120433

Current status of biohydrogen production from lignocellulosic biomass, technical challenges and commercial potential through pyrolysis process

Wei Hsin Chen, Wasif Farooq, Muhammad Shahbaz, Salman Raza Naqvi^*, Imtiaz Ali, Tareq Al-Ansari, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin

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Abstract

Hydrogen (H₂) is considered as a zero-emission fuel when produced through biomass pyrolysis. The objective of this review article is to analyze the potential of the pyrolysis process in terms of H₂ yield, the maturity of technology, current challenges, future perspective, and its commercialization potential. This review article has three folds. Firstly, a comprehensive overview of the technical state-of-the-art analysis of biohydrogen production from biomass pyrolysis process is presented. Secondly, the technical and critical review of both the conventional fast and slow pyrolysis for H₂ production from the viewpoint of mechanisms, catalysts, reactors, and process parameters is provided. Thirdly, the technical readiness level for bio-oil, char, and H₂ production is presented. Finaly, challenges and future prospectives are highlighted for further research for researchers and the networking of stakeholders for commercialization to guide policymakers, investors, and commercial enterprises.

Original language	English
Article number	120433
Journal	Energy
Volume	226
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.120433
State	Published - 1 Jul 2021

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Keywords

Biohydrogen
Lignocellulosic biomass
Pyrolysis
Reforming
Technology readiness level

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Civil and Structural Engineering
Modeling and Simulation
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Building and Construction
Fuel Technology
Energy Engineering and Power Technology
Pollution
Mechanical Engineering
General Energy
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Current status of biohydrogen production from lignocellulosic biomass, technical challenges and commercial potential through pyrolysis process

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