Sustainable and energy efficient hydrogen production via glycerol reforming techniques: A review

Fazil Qureshi; Mohammad Yusuf; Amjad Ali Pasha; Huma Warsi Khan; Binash Imteyaz; Kashif Irshad

doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.04.010

Sustainable and energy efficient hydrogen production via glycerol reforming techniques: A review

Fazil Qureshi, Mohammad Yusuf^*, Amjad Ali Pasha, Huma Warsi Khan, Binash Imteyaz, Kashif Irshad

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Abstract

Hydrogen-based energy solutions are among the alternative energy choices due to their clean emissions and high efficiency. H₂ is a highly convenient energy source, particularly if derived from sustainable feedstock. With the renewed emphasis on biodiesel production globally, large quantities of glycerol are expected to be produced as a major by-product. Reforming of this glycerol can provide a sustainable and H₂-rich feedstock. The study reveals that 7H₂ molecules were produced/molecule of glycerol in GSR, which is much higher than the commercially available SRM process. This also endorses the concept of circular economy and the 3Rs (Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle) by utilization of a by-product. This review highlights the recent advancements in different types of glycerol reforming technologies for H₂ production. The highly endothermic reaction and the coking of Ni-based catalysts are still the main limitations in its commercialization. It has been found that among different glycerol reforming techniques, the GSR is the finest with the least drawbacks. Hence, corresponding solutions to overcome these obstacles are deliberated.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	41397-41420
Number of pages	24
Journal	International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Volume	47
Issue number	98
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.04.010
State	Published - 19 Dec 2022

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Funding Information:
This project was funded by the Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR) , King Abdulaziz University , Jeddah, under grant No. ( D-251-135-1443 ). The authors, therefore, gratefully acknowledge DSR technical and financial support.

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© 2022 Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC

Keywords

Alternative energy
Circular economy
Glycerol reforming
Hydrogen
Sustainable source

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Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Fuel Technology
Condensed Matter Physics
Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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