Hydrogen production by thermophilic fermentation

Ed van Niel, Karin Willquist, Ahmad Zeidan, Truus de Vrije, Astrid Mars, Pieternel Claassen

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    Abstract

    Of the many ways hydrogen can be produced, this chapter focuses on biological hydrogen production
    12 by thermophilic bacteria and archaea in dark fermentations. The thermophiles are held as promising candidates
    13 for a cost-effective fermentation process, because of their relatively high yields and broad substrate palette. Yet
    14 many challenges remain to be faced, including improving productivity, tolerance to high osmolality and growth
    15 inhibitors, and reactor configuration. This review consolidates current insights in the quest for high yields and
    16 productivities within thermophilic hydrogen production. Important is to understand how environmental
    17 parameters affect the redox- and energy metabolism of the microorganism(s) involved. This knowledge is
    18 required for designing an optimal bioreactor configuration and operation.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationState of the art and progress in production of biohydrogen
    EditorsDavid Levin, Nuri Azbar
    PublisherBentham Science Publishers
    Pages137-159
    ISBN (Print)978-1-60805-411-4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

    Subject classification (UKÄ)

    • Industrial Biotechnology

    Free keywords

    • central carbon metabolism
    • hydrogenase
    • hydrogen productivity
    • hydrogen yield
    • hydrogen partial pressure
    • medium composition
    • physiology
    • reactor design
    • thermodynamics
    • thermophile

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