Reformation of bio-fuels for hydrogen production

Abstract

In the present study is investigated the process of steam reforming reaction of biofuels, such as bio-oil and bio-ethanol, for the production of a gas stream rich to hydrogen, in order to feed fuel cells. Hydrogen, in combination with fuel cells, is being considered as an environmentally friendly source of energy for automotive as well as stationary applications. Hydrogen has the significant advantage of producing no air or other pollutants in its transformation to energy, while fuel cells, which operate primarily on hydrogen, offer enhanced efficiency in power generation. However, real environmental benefits are linked to the ability to produce hydrogen from renewable sources with no net production of greenhouse gasses. A viable renewable source, gaining attention in recent years, is bio-fuels. Bio-oil and bio-ethanol are bio-fuels because they are originated from biomass treatment, and, in particular, via the fast pyrolysis and the fermentation of biomass, respectively. Their steam r ...
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DOI
10.12681/eadd/15065
Handle URL
http://hdl.handle.net/10442/hedi/15065
ND
15065
Alternative title
Αναμόρφωση βιο-καυσίμων για την παραγωγη υδρογόνου
Author
Basagiannis, Aristides (Father's name: Christos)
Date
2007
Degree Grantor
University of Patras
Committee members
Βερύκιος Ξενοφών
Κονταρίδης Δημήτριος
Μπέμπελης Συμεών
Βαγενάς Κωνσταντίνος
Κορδούλης Χρήστος
Λεμονίδου Αγγελική
Τσιακαράς Παναγιώτης
Discipline
Engineering and Technology
Chemical Engineering
Keywords
Steam reforming; Biofuels; Bio-oil; Hydrogen; Ruthenium catalysts; Nickel catalysts
Country
Greece
Language
Greek
Description
255 σ., im.
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