New Perspectives on Catalytic Hydrogen Production by the Reforming, Partial Oxidation and Decomposition of Methane and Biogas

Mattia Boscherini, Alba Storione, Matteo Minelli, Francesco Miccio () and Ferruccio Doghieri
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Mattia Boscherini: Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Alba Storione: Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Matteo Minelli: Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Francesco Miccio: Institute of Science, Technology and Sustainability for Ceramics, Italian National Research Council, via Granarolo 64, 84018 Faenza, Italy
Ferruccio Doghieri: Department of Civil, Chemical, Environmental and Materials Engineering, University of Bologna, 40126 Bologna, Italy

Energies, 2023, vol. 16, issue 17, 1-33

Abstract: The article provides a short review on catalyst-based processes for the production of hydrogen starting from methane, both of fossil origin and from sustainable processes. The three main paths of steam- and dry-reforming, partial oxidation and thermo-catalytic decomposition are briefly introduced and compared, above all with reference to the latest publications available and to new catalysts which obey the criteria of lower environmental impact and minimize the content of critical raw materials. The novel strategies based on chemical looping with CO 2 utilization, membrane separation, electrical-assisted (plasma and microwave) processes, multistage reactors and catalyst patterning are also illustrated as the most promising perspective for CH 4 reforming, especially on small and medium scale. Although these strategies should only be considered at a limited level of technological readiness, research on these topics, including catalyst development and process optimization, represents the crucial challenge for the scientific community.

Keywords: hydrogen; reforming; partial oxidation; autothermal reforming; dual/tri reforming; thermo-catalytic decomposition; catalysts; membrane (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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