A review of the enhancement of bio-hydrogen generation by chemicals addition

Yong Sun, Jun He, Gang Yang, Guangzhi Sun, Valérie Sage

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Abstract

Bio-hydrogen production (BHP) produced from renewable bio-resources is an attractive route for green energy production, due to its compelling advantages of relative high efficiency, cost- effectiveness, and lower ecological impact. This study reviewed different BHP pathways, and the most important enzymes involved in these pathways, to identify technological gaps and effective approaches for process intensification in industrial applications. Among the various approaches reviewed in this study, a particular focus was set on the latest methods of chemicals/metal addition for improving hydrogen generation during dark fermentation (DF) processes; the up-to-date findings of different chemicals/metal addition methods have been quantitatively evaluated and thoroughly compared in this paper. A new efficiency evaluation criterion is also proposed, allowing different BHP processes to be compared with greater simplicity and validity.

Original languageEnglish
Article number353
JournalCatalysts
Volume9
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2019

Keywords

  • Bio-hydrogen
  • Chemicals addition
  • Hydrogenase
  • Review

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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