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Creating a database of biobased hydrogen production: country‐based evaluations and comparative analysis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Hydrogen is increasingly recognized as a crucial element in a sustainable future, providing a variety of solutions to address the climate crisis. Its importance is emphasized by its adaptability, high energy content, and capacity to decarbonize a number of industries, including steel production, the chemical sector (e.g., ammonia and methanol production), oil refining, power generation, and transportation. This paper presents the results of a survey on biobased hydrogen production, presenting a global overview of current practices. It emphasizes the biochemical and thermochemical conversion methods that can transform biomass into high‐value‐added chemicals, fuels, and biohydrogen. The study is also intended to create a structured database detailing previous research, country‐specific assessments, and key stakeholders in biohydrogen production. The survey’s findings show that the production of biobased hydrogen differs significantly between countries, with some emphasizing fermentation‐based techniques whereas others prioritize thermochemical processes. The study also highlights a lack of large‐scale data and the need for a centralized research database. The results offer valuable insights to guide future research and policy development in the biohydrogen sector.

Source: Biofuels Bioproducts and Biorefining

DOI: 10.1002/bbb.2783

Authors: Mine Güngörmüşler, Mariam El Jamal, Jorge Mario Marchetti

Institutions: İzmir University of Economics, Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Production

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,530