Low temperature hydrogen production from 2nd generation biomass

01.01.2012 - 30.06.2015
Research funding project
The aim of HyTime is to deliver a bioprocess for decentral H2 production from 2nd generation biomass with a productivity of 1-10 kg H2/d. The novel strategy in HyTime is to employ thermophilic bacteria which have shown superior yields in H2 production from biomass. Biomass in HyTime is grass, straw, molasses or unsold organic goods from supermarkets. The biomass is fractionated and converted to H2 at high efficiency unique for thermophilic fermentation. Dedicated bioreactors and gas upgrading devices for biosystems will be constructed to increase productivity. The H2 production unit will be independent of external energy supply by applying anaerobic digestion to valorize residues. HyTime adds to the security of supply H2 from local sources and eradicates geopolitical dependence. The projects aims to to enforce a breakthrough in bioH2 production and will facilitate the transition to a hydrogen economy.

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Grant funds

  • European Commission (EU) FP7 I.5 COOPERATION Energy 7.Rahmenprogramm für Forschung European Commission - Framework Programme European Commission Call identifier FCH-JU-2010-1 Application number 278855

Research focus

  • Sustainable Production and Technologies: 100%

Keywords

GermanEnglish
BiotreibstoffeBiofuels
Biowasserstoffbio hydrogen
WasserstoffHydrogen
ProzessintegrationProcess Integration
Prozesssimulationprocess simulation

External partner

  • Wiedemann Polska
  • Stichting Dienst Landbouwkundig onderzoek
  • Heijmans Techniek & Mobiliteit B.V.
  • HyGear B-V.
  • Parco Scientifico e tecnologico per lámbiente - Environment Park Spa
  • Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen (nachfolgend RWTH Aachen)
  • Awite Bioenergie, Martin Grepmeier & Ernst Murnleitner GbR
  • Veolia Environnement Recherche et Innovaton SNC

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