Hydrogen is not just a ‘panacea’ of the future in regards to energy transition initiatives. It is also currently a valuable industrial chemical (and feedstock). Since the majority of hydrogen is produced from fossil fuels (such as natural gas and coal), it is important to decarbonize these processes. Biomass-based hydrogen (biohydrogen) can be a viable alternative, utilizing residues from the agriculture and forestry industries, allowing for the production of clean fuels and chemicals which has the potential to reduce the carbon intensity of current industrial processes.

Suggested Reading:

Mandalika, Anurag S., Katherine J. Chou, and Stephen R. Decker. “Biohydrogen: prospects for industrial utilization and energy resiliency in rural communities.” Frontiers in Industrial Microbiology 2 (2024): 1428686.