Hydrogen Production, Separation and Purification for Energy

Hydrogen can be used for electricity generation, for transportation as well as--when mixed with natural gas--for heating, thus reducing the carbon emissions of all parts of the energy system. Subsequently, hydrogen production is set to play an increasing role in a modern, clean energy system. It can be produced from clean energy, such as excess solar or wind energy, thus serving as a storage medium to help mitigate the intermittency of renewables. It can also be used in stationary as well as mobile devices, such as fuel cells. However, the ways to produce hydrogen to sufficient purity standards need to be developed further and made more efficient and cost effective. This book describes the current techniques for producing hydrogen and discusses the current challenges.

Catalysts covered include structured catalysts for process intensification in hydrogen production; bimetallic supported catalysts; catalysts for hydrogen production from renewable raw materials, by-products and waste; nickel/copper based catalysts; development of novel Ni and Cu catalysts (e.g. nanostructures) for hydrogen production; transition metal catalysts; and catalysts with carbon nanotubes.

Reactions and reactors covered include biofuels as starting materials for hydrogen production; membrane bioreactors; inorganic membrane reactors for ultrapure hydrogen production; thermodynamic, modelling and engineering aspects in the ultrapure hydrogen production; micro-reactors; perovskite membrane reactors; polymeric membrane materials for hydrogen separation; industrial membranes for hydrogen separation; multifunctional hybrid sorption-enhanced membrane reactor; carbon based membranes; palladium membranes; group 5 metal membranes; and separation of hydrogen isotopes by cryogenic distillation.

Researchers, advanced students and practicing in energy engineering, particularly in hydrogen energy, will find this book of interest.