Abstract
Hydrogen (H2) is now considered a promising source of future green energy as it is emission-free and has a high energy-carrying capacity. Currently, commercial-scale H2 is mainly produced from fossil fuels, which contribute to a significant amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Municipal solid waste (MSW) can be a potential alternative source of H2, which can reduce CO2 emissions from landfills. This chapter explains the MSW gasification process for H2 production. A gasification model is developed where the gasification process is maintained by controlling different operating factors. The results showed that 1kg of MSW can produce around 55.22g of H2 and 331g of CO2, which is comparable with H2 production from coal but with less CO2 emissions. Moreover, MSW gasification can reduce direct emissions from landfills. Therefore, MSW gasification can provide a sustainable solution for H2 production as well as emission reduction in the energy sector.
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