In India, Bio Energy Times reported that a new process developed at the University of Johannesburg, in South Africa, could transform how green hydrogen is produced from sugarcane waste, offering a cleaner and more efficient alternative to conventional methods.
According to a simulation study using the Sorption-Enhanced Chemical Looping Gasification (SECLG) method, this new approach significantly boosts hydrogen yield while slashing unwanted by-products, according to the report.
The SECLG process was modelled and simulated by Professor Bilainu Oboirien and Master’s student Lebohang Gerald Motsoeneng. Their findings show a remarkable improvement over traditional biomass gasification techniques, which are typically inefficient, produce excessive tar, and lack built-in carbon capture, it added.
While promising, the process still needs further development before it can be scaled up. The model currently does not account for degradation of the metal oxides and sorbents over time, nor does it simulate the handling of ash and char by-products. These are critical considerations for building a full-scale SECLG system, the report stated.
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