Routes and challenges for biogas valorization
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https://doi.org/10.18041/1794-4953/avances.1.1299Keywords:
Biogas purification, Biomethane, Catalytic reforming of biogas, GtL technologies, SyngasAbstract
The development of anaerobic digestion technologies for processing various residual streams (the organic fraction of landfill wastes, sewage sludge from wastewater treatment plants, pig and cow manure, etc.) has led to an increase in the production of biogas. Biogas is mainly composed of methane and carbon dioxide, though other minor compounds and impurities are present, hence different treatments must be applied for its purification and conditioning. Amidst the various alternatives for its use and valorization, the most important are the following: direct use in the generation of heat and/or electric power, upgrading to biomethane, and syngas production (H2+CO), which is further used as raw material for producing liquid fuels and/or chemicals such as methanol. This work presents an overview on the different alternatives for biogas valorization, with special emphasis on catalytic reforming processes, such as dry and steam reforming, together with combined reforming routes including partial oxidation.
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