Publisher's Synopsis
Green Hydrogen Generation from Biomass: Biohydrogen as a Renewable Energy Source is a comprehensive guide that addresses the critical need for cleaner and more sustainable energy sources through hydrogen. This book delves into the promising field of green hydrogen, focusing on the utilization of biomass for hydrogen production. It offers a thorough examination of the theoretical foundations, practical applications, and future prospects of biohydrogen as a renewable energy source. The book commences with an introduction to green hydrogen and its production methods, and gradually unfolds into a comprehensive guide on biomass utilization for sustainable biohydrogen generation. It delves into microscopic details, exploring microbial pathways, and discussing advanced techniques such as dark fermentation and photofermentation. The book further sheds light on recent advancements in microbial engineering for enhanced biohydrogen yield and presents a critical evaluation of the environmental impacts alongside a life cycle assessment of biohydrogen. Chapters on biohydrogen storage and distribution, its applications in transportation, and a comparative analysis with commercial hydrogen generation technologies offer a well-rounded perspective. The book concludes with a detailed cost analysis, a techno-economic assessment, policies, legislation, and the innovative application of artificial intelligence in biohydrogen generation from biomass. Green Hydrogen Generation from Biomass: Biohydrogen as a Renewable Energy Source is an invaluable resource for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and students in the field of renewable energy and sustainability, equipping readers with a holistic understanding of biohydrogen production processes, solutions for technical, economic, and environmental challenges, and discussing integration strategies with existing renewable energy infrastructure.