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Recent insights into the cell immobilization technology applied for dark fermentative hydrogen production

  • Gopalakrishnan Kumar
  • , Ackmez Mudhoo
  • , Periyasamy Sivagurunathan
  • , Dillirani Nagarajan
  • , Anish Ghimire
  • , Chyi-How Lay
  • , Chiu-Yue Lin
  • , Duu-Jong Lee
  • , Jo-Shu Chang*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Journal Publications and Reviews › RGC 21 - Publication in refereed journal › peer-review

Abstract

The contribution and insights of the immobilization technology in the recent years with regards to the generation of (bio)hydrogen via dark fermentation have been reviewed. The types of immobilization practices, such as entrapment, encapsulation and adsorption, are discussed. Materials and carriers used for cell immobilization are also comprehensively surveyed. New development of nano-based immobilization and nano-materials has been highlighted pertaining to the specific subject of this review. The microorganisms and the type of carbon sources applied in the dark hydrogen fermentation are also discussed and summarized. In addition, the essential components of process operation and reactor configuration using immobilized microbial cultures in the design of varieties of bioreactors (such as fixed bed reactor, CSTR and UASB) are spotlighted. Finally, suggestions and future directions of this field are provided to assist the development of efficient, economical and sustainable hydrogen production technologies.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)725-737
JournalBioresource Technology
Volume219
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2016
Externally publishedYes

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UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Research Keywords

  • Biohydrogen
  • Bioreactor design
  • Cell immobilization
  • Dark fermentation
  • Microorganisms

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