Biohydrogen production: Current perspectives and the way forward
Journal
International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
Journal Volume
37
Journal Issue
20
Pages
15616-15631
Date Issued
2012
Author(s)
Abstract
Global research is moving forward in developing biological production of hydrogen (biohydrogen) as a renewable energy source to alleviate stresses due to carbon dioxide emissions and depleting fossil fuels resource. Biohydrogen has the potential to replace current hydrogen production technologies relying heavily on fossil fuels through electricity generation. While biohydrogen research is still immature, extensive work on laboratory- and pilot-scale systems with promising prospects has been reported. This work presents a review of advances in biohydrogen production focusing on production pathways, microbiology, as well as bioreactor configuration and operation. Challenges and prospects of biohydrogen production are also outlined. ? 2012, Hydrogen Energy Publications, LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Subjects
Biohydrogen
Biophotolysis
Bioreactor
Dark fermentation
Photo-fermentation
SDGs
Other Subjects
Bio-hydrogen; Bio-hydrogen production; Biological production; Biophotolysis; Carbon dioxide emissions; Dark fermentation; Electricity generation; Hydrogen production technology; Photo fermentation; Pilot scale; Production pathways; Renewable energy source; Bioreactors; Carbon dioxide; Electric generators; Fermentation; Fossil fuels; Global warming; Hydrogen; Renewable energy resources; Photobiological hydrogen production
Type
conference paper