Chemical looping partial oxidation: chemical looping reforming

Abbas, Syed Zaheer, Akhtar, Adnan and Maqbool, Fahad (2025) Chemical looping partial oxidation: chemical looping reforming. In, Chemical Looping Processes: Fundamentals, Current Status, and Future Perspectives. Elsevier, pp. 139-172. (doi:10.1016/B978-0-443-26659-1.00008-X).

Abstract

The chapter emphasizes the necessity of transitioning to renewable fuels, such as H2, to mitigate CO2 emissions. H2 is highlighted as a promising alternative due to its high energy density and potential for clean combustion. However, current H2 production methods, primarily steam methane reforming, are carbon-intensive. The chapter explores chemical looping (CL) technology as a more sustainable method for H2 production, offering inherent CO2 separation and higher efficiency. It discusses various CL processes, each with its benefits and challenges. Additionally, the chapter considers the role of oxygen carriers in CL processes, the importance of selecting suitable materials, and advancements in reactor design and heat management to optimize the process. Ultimately, the chapter underlines the potential of CL technology to provide a cleaner, more efficient alternative to traditional H2 production methods, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and supporting the global transition to renewable energy sources.

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Author: Syed Zaheer Abbas

Author: Adnan Akhtar

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