Abstract
Summary Chemical looping hydrogen (CLH) production is a promising pathway that can offer both use of renewable resources and efficient CO2 capture capabilities. Here, we use the CALculation of PHase Diagrams (CALPHAD) thermodynamic database to study the water conversion capability of metal oxides (MOx) for CLH. We report the discovery of iron-based oxides with theoretical hydrogen yields up to 8 times higher than those of state-of-the-art oxides (e.g., ceria and ferrites). More specifically, Fe0.4Co0.6Ox is found to have a theoretical conversion efficiency capability > 50% at 700°C. Experimental results are presented, and a technoeconomic model quantifies the importance of MOx oxygen capacity and water conversion in this process. This reflects the potential of CLH production with a hydrogen cost of $1.25 ± $0.38/kg at a scale of 50 tons per day. This is comparable to steam methane reforming but with the added benefit of producing a stream of pure CO2.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
