Evaluation of Biohydrogen Production Depending on the Substrate Used—Examples for the Development of Green Energy

Zbigniew Jarosz, Magdalena Kapłan, Kamila Klimek, Dorota Anders, Barbara Dybek, Marcin Herkowiak, Jakub T. Hołaj-Krzak, Serhiy Syrotyuk, Serhiy Korobka, Hanna Syrotyuk and Grzegorz Wałowski ()
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Zbigniew Jarosz: Institute of Horticulture Production, University of Life Science, 28 Głęboka Street, 20-612 Lublin, Poland
Magdalena Kapłan: Institute of Horticulture Production, University of Life Science, 28 Głęboka Street, 20-612 Lublin, Poland
Kamila Klimek: Department of Applied Mathematics and Informatics, University of Life Science, 28 Głęboka Street, 20-612 Lublin, Poland
Dorota Anders: Department of Technology, 67 Biskupinska Street, 60-463 Poznan, Poland
Barbara Dybek: Department of Technology, 67 Biskupinska Street, 60-463 Poznan, Poland
Marcin Herkowiak: Department of Technology, 67 Biskupinska Street, 60-463 Poznan, Poland
Jakub T. Hołaj-Krzak: Institute of Technology and Life Sciences, National Research Institute, Falenty, Al. Hrabska 3, 05-090 Raszyn, Poland
Serhiy Syrotyuk: Department of Power Engineering, Lviv National Environmental University, 1 V. Velykoho Street, 80381 Dublyany, Ukraine
Serhiy Korobka: Department of Power Engineering, Lviv National Environmental University, 1 V. Velykoho Street, 80381 Dublyany, Ukraine
Hanna Syrotyuk: Department of Power Engineering, Lviv National Environmental University, 1 V. Velykoho Street, 80381 Dublyany, Ukraine
Grzegorz Wałowski: Department of Technology, 67 Biskupinska Street, 60-463 Poznan, Poland

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 11, 1-35

Abstract: Biohydrogen production is a promising alternative to replace fossil fuels in an environmentally friendly way. In addition to the many available renewable energy sources, the production of “colored” hydrogen and biohydrogen occupies an irreplaceable position due to the undeniable availability of biomass and the need to manage food waste (FW). This article presents the current state of biohydrogen production technology—examples on continents (America, Africa, Asia, Australia and Oceania) and in Europe in terms of the efficiency of dark methane fermentation (CH 4 ). Biophotolysis processes leading to the production of biohydrogen are indicated: directly and indirectly. The mechanism of the fermentation process of obtaining hydrogen and two-stage hydrogen fermentation are presented. The novelty of this article is the development of innovative trends in the development of the biohydrogen industry in Europe. Various models of the biohydrogen process are presented for different raw materials and proportions of substrates used in co-fermenters. Researchers from China are the undisputed pioneers in the use of renewable energy sources. However, improved energy self-sufficiency and environmental impacts are reflected in the growing number of pilot installations operating in European countries. This also gives hope for rapid progress towards full animal and FW management also in Poland.

Keywords: biohydrogen; dark fermentation; food waste; animal waste; biomass (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: 2024
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