Document Type
Journal Article
Publication Title
Catalysts
Publisher
MDPI
School
School of Engineering
RAS ID
28604
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.
DOI
10.3390/catal9040353
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Comments
Sun, Y., He, J., Yang, G., Sun, G., & Sage, V. (2019). A Review of the enhancement of bio-hydrogen generation by chemicals addition. Catalysts, 9(4), Article 353. Available here