DISTRIBUTED PRODUCTION OFHYDROGEN BY AUTOTHERMALREFORMING OF BIOMASS PYROLYSIS OIL

摘要

Thermo-conversion of biomass is a leading near-term option for renewable production of hydrogen. Biomass is an attractive near-term alternative to fossil resources for producing hydrogen because it has near zero life-cycle carbon dioxide impact. Recent assessments have shown that more than 1 billion tons of biomass could be available in the United States each year at less than $50/ton'. This biomass represents a potential for producing 100 million tons of hydrogen annually, enough to supply the light-duty transportation needs of the United States.