Bioreactor and process design for biohydrogen production
Journal
Bioresource Technology
Journal Volume
102
Journal Issue
18
Pages
8524-8533
Date Issued
2011
Author(s)
Abstract
Biohydrogen is regarded as an attractive future clean energy carrier due to its high energy content and environmental-friendly conversion. It has the potential for renewable biofuel to replace current hydrogen production which rely heavily on fossil fuels. While biohydrogen production is still in the early stage of development, there have been a variety of laboratory- and pilot-scale systems developed with promising potential. This work presents a review of advances in bioreactor and bioprocess design for biohydrogen production. The state-of-the art of biohydrogen production is discussed emphasizing on production pathways, factors affecting biohydrogen production, as well as bioreactor configuration and operation. Challenges and prospects of biohydrogen production are also outlined. ? 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
Subjects
Biohydrogen
Biophotolysis
Bioreactor
Dark fermentation
Photo-fermentation
SDGs
Type
journal article