Transitioning from hydrogen to methane in biorefineries: A sustainable route to clean energy and chemicals
This review discusses the sustainable transformation of low-quality hydrocarbon fuels, such as biomass-derived bio-oil, into valuable chemicals and clean fuels by introducing the concept of "methanotreating" that uses methane as a hydrogen source for the deoxygenation of bio-oils, thereby...
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| description | This review discusses the sustainable transformation of low-quality hydrocarbon fuels, such as biomass-derived bio-oil, into valuable chemicals and clean fuels by introducing the concept of "methanotreating" that uses methane as a hydrogen source for the deoxygenation of bio-oils, thereby addressing environmental concerns associated with conventional hydrogen production. We explore the challenges of methane activation and its potential in biomass upgrading, highlighting the importance of catalyst selection and composition. Methanotreating is a promising and sustainable method for producing high-quality fuels and chemicals, with a deoxygenation performance of over 95%. This present work calls for further research and development in catalyst design and application to advance this innovative approach toward a greener and more efficient energy future. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-f9aa825b16414ff098be490d55cf38dc2024-03-27T00:49:25ZengAlpha Creation EnterpriseBiofuel Research Journal2292-87822023-12-011041966197310.18331/BRJ2023.10.4.3184188Transitioning from hydrogen to methane in biorefineries: A sustainable route to clean energy and chemicalsAvinash Alagumalai0Hua Song1Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada.Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering, University of Calgary, 2500 University Dr. NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada.This review discusses the sustainable transformation of low-quality hydrocarbon fuels, such as biomass-derived bio-oil, into valuable chemicals and clean fuels by introducing the concept of "methanotreating" that uses methane as a hydrogen source for the deoxygenation of bio-oils, thereby addressing environmental concerns associated with conventional hydrogen production. We explore the challenges of methane activation and its potential in biomass upgrading, highlighting the importance of catalyst selection and composition. Methanotreating is a promising and sustainable method for producing high-quality fuels and chemicals, with a deoxygenation performance of over 95%. This present work calls for further research and development in catalyst design and application to advance this innovative approach toward a greener and more efficient energy future.https://www.biofueljournal.com/article_184188_0555e8bacc4a035e9732e50334b6d412.pdfbiomasshydrotreatingmethanotreatingclean energybiofuelsclimate action |
| spellingShingle | Avinash Alagumalai Hua Song Transitioning from hydrogen to methane in biorefineries: A sustainable route to clean energy and chemicals Biofuel Research Journal biomass hydrotreating methanotreating clean energy biofuels climate action |
| title | Transitioning from hydrogen to methane in biorefineries: A sustainable route to clean energy and chemicals |
| title_full | Transitioning from hydrogen to methane in biorefineries: A sustainable route to clean energy and chemicals |
| title_fullStr | Transitioning from hydrogen to methane in biorefineries: A sustainable route to clean energy and chemicals |
| title_full_unstemmed | Transitioning from hydrogen to methane in biorefineries: A sustainable route to clean energy and chemicals |
| title_short | Transitioning from hydrogen to methane in biorefineries: A sustainable route to clean energy and chemicals |
| title_sort | transitioning from hydrogen to methane in biorefineries a sustainable route to clean energy and chemicals |
| topic | biomass hydrotreating methanotreating clean energy biofuels climate action |
| url | https://www.biofueljournal.com/article_184188_0555e8bacc4a035e9732e50334b6d412.pdf |
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