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Background
Translational Energy Research Centre is supporting a three-stage research project which aims to understand more about how the gasification of biomass with carbon capture could be used in producing hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuels.
Production of valued chemicals and fuels from biomass gasification with CO2 capture has great potential: In the short term, it will enable the displacement of virgin-fossil energy sources and will contribute to an efficient mix of renewable energies. In addition, they will contribute to the decarbonisation of industrial sectors. The energy efficiency and capital cost of converting biomass and residual wastes to aviation fuels are major barriers to widespread adoption.
Prof Mohamed Pourkashanian
Principal Investigator
University of Sheffield, Energy Institute
Project Team
University of Sheffield:
Dr Mohammed Akram
Maria Rojas Michaga
Dr Andy Heeley
Dr Kris Milkowski
Prof Solomon Brown
Aim
Current biomass gasification technologies focus on maximising H2/syngas production and venting/ capturing the CO2 afterwards.
The challenge is not only on production but also CO2 capture during the process phase, increasing its efficiency and that of the gas separation and utilisation. Some of the technical challenges include:
- Impact of challenging feedstock leading to high level of impurities, moderate H2/CO2 ratio,
- Catalyst types /formulation and impact on process cost and efficiency,
- Reactor and gas cleaning technologies.
Therefore, further development of advanced technologies will enable niche market opportunities for excess CO2 use that are scalable, commercially feasible at reduced cost and deliver greenhouse gas reduction targets for different industrial sectors.
The Translational Energy Research Centre is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund
Meet the Team
Team 1
Maria Rojas Michaga
Sheffield University
Team 2
Dr Mohammed Akram
Sheffield University
Team 1
Prof Solomon Brown
Sheffield University
Team 3
Dr Andy Heeley
Sheffield University
Team 3
Dr Kris Milkowski
Sheffield University
Team 1
Maria Rojas Michaga
Sheffield University
Team 2
Dr Mohammed Akram
Sheffield University
Team 1
Prof Solomon Brown
Sheffield University
Team 3
Dr Andy Heeley
Sheffield University
Team 3
Dr Kris Milkowski
Sheffield University
Case Study / Progress
