Title:
Electro-reforming of Liquid Byproducts from Biomass Gasification for Enhanced Hydrogen Production
Author(s):
Calice, U., Zimbardi, F., Cerone, N., Viola, E., Vernardou, D., Apostolopoulou, M., Valerio, V.
Document(s):
Paper
Abstract:
Oxidizing organic molecules derived from biomass, rather than water, at the anode of an electrolysis cell can lower the cell voltage below the 1.23 V threshold. Traditionally, noble and costly metals such as platinum or iridium are used to oxidize biomass-derived alcohols, polyols, sugars, lignocellulosic compounds, and similar derivatives, facilitating their electroreforming to produce hydrogen at the cathode, while generating valuable products at the anode. However, a more cost-effective and sustainable strategy involves using nonstrategic abundant materials like nickel oxides as anodic catalysts. This approach not only reduces hydrogen production but also enhances the valorization of biomass gasification residues. This research focuses on the electroreforming of volatile organic compounds, including tars, generated as byproducts of updraft biomass gasification. The study aims to leverage the electrochemical properties of nickel-based materials to develop a method for hydrogen production that is both economically viable and environmentally sustainable.
Keywords:
hydrogen, power to gas, electrolysis
Topic:
Biomass Conversion to Intermediate Bioenergy Carriers and Sustainable Biofuels
Subtopic:
Biofuels and synthetic fuels from biomass and hydrogen
Event:
33rd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
5BV.4.22
Pages:
986 - 989
ISBN:
978-88-89407-25-7
Paper DOI:
10.5071/33rdEUBCE2025-5BV.4.22
Price:
FREE
