New Perspectives on Catalytic Hydrogen Production by the Reforming, Partial Oxidation and Decomposition of Methane and Biogas
The article provides a short review on catalyst-based processes for the production of hydrogen starting from methane, both of fossil origin and from sustainable processes. The three main paths of steam- and dry-reforming, partial oxidation and thermo-catalytic decomposition are briefly introduced an...
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| description | The article provides a short review on catalyst-based processes for the production of hydrogen starting from methane, both of fossil origin and from sustainable processes. The three main paths of steam- and dry-reforming, partial oxidation and thermo-catalytic decomposition are briefly introduced and compared, above all with reference to the latest publications available and to new catalysts which obey the criteria of lower environmental impact and minimize the content of critical raw materials. The novel strategies based on chemical looping with CO<sub>2</sub> utilization, membrane separation, electrical-assisted (plasma and microwave) processes, multistage reactors and catalyst patterning are also illustrated as the most promising perspective for CH<sub>4</sub> reforming, especially on small and medium scale. Although these strategies should only be considered at a limited level of technological readiness, research on these topics, including catalyst development and process optimization, represents the crucial challenge for the scientific community. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ae7e73412ef840ea817559dcc83504882023-11-19T08:07:00ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732023-09-011617637510.3390/en16176375New Perspectives on Catalytic Hydrogen Production by the Reforming, Partial Oxidation and Decomposition of Methane and BiogasMattia Boscherini0Alba Storione1Matteo Minelli2Francesco Miccio3Ferruccio Doghieri4Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, ItalyDepartment of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, ItalyInstitute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics, Italian National Research Council, via Granarolo 64, 84018 Faenza, ItalyDepartment of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, ItalyThe article provides a short review on catalyst-based processes for the production of hydrogen starting from methane, both of fossil origin and from sustainable processes. The three main paths of steam- and dry-reforming, partial oxidation and thermo-catalytic decomposition are briefly introduced and compared, above all with reference to the latest publications available and to new catalysts which obey the criteria of lower environmental impact and minimize the content of critical raw materials. The novel strategies based on chemical looping with CO<sub>2</sub> utilization, membrane separation, electrical-assisted (plasma and microwave) processes, multistage reactors and catalyst patterning are also illustrated as the most promising perspective for CH<sub>4</sub> reforming, especially on small and medium scale. Although these strategies should only be considered at a limited level of technological readiness, research on these topics, including catalyst development and process optimization, represents the crucial challenge for the scientific community.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/17/6375hydrogenreformingpartial oxidationautothermal reformingdual/tri reformingthermo-catalytic decomposition |
| spellingShingle | Mattia Boscherini Alba Storione Matteo Minelli Francesco Miccio Ferruccio Doghieri New Perspectives on Catalytic Hydrogen Production by the Reforming, Partial Oxidation and Decomposition of Methane and Biogas Energies hydrogen reforming partial oxidation autothermal reforming dual/tri reforming thermo-catalytic decomposition |
| title | New Perspectives on Catalytic Hydrogen Production by the Reforming, Partial Oxidation and Decomposition of Methane and Biogas |
| title_full | New Perspectives on Catalytic Hydrogen Production by the Reforming, Partial Oxidation and Decomposition of Methane and Biogas |
| title_fullStr | New Perspectives on Catalytic Hydrogen Production by the Reforming, Partial Oxidation and Decomposition of Methane and Biogas |
| title_full_unstemmed | New Perspectives on Catalytic Hydrogen Production by the Reforming, Partial Oxidation and Decomposition of Methane and Biogas |
| title_short | New Perspectives on Catalytic Hydrogen Production by the Reforming, Partial Oxidation and Decomposition of Methane and Biogas |
| title_sort | new perspectives on catalytic hydrogen production by the reforming partial oxidation and decomposition of methane and biogas |
| topic | hydrogen reforming partial oxidation autothermal reforming dual/tri reforming thermo-catalytic decomposition |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/17/6375 |
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