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Hydrogen-rich syngas production from biomass catalytic gasification using boron-doping biochar-based catalyst
Junhao Hu1, Bingbing Wang2, Huijuan Tian3
1School of Mechanical and Power Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Biobased Transport Fuel Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; Hubei Key Laboratory of Industrial Fume and Dust Pollution Control, Jianghan University, Wuhan 430056, China; Henan Center for Outstanding Overseas Scientists, Zhengzhou 450001, China; Henan Key Laboratory of Green Manufacturing of Biobased Chemicals, Puyang 457000, China.
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Biomass gasification is a promising strategy to address energy and environmental challenges. In this study, boron-doping biochar-based catalysts (Ni-B/FRC) were synthesized via one-step pyrolysis method and applied to biomass gasification for H2-rich syngas. The effects of the steam-to-biomass (S/B) ratio and boron doping ratio on the catalytic performance were investigated. A higher S/B ratio improved H2 yield but accelerated catalyst mass loss. Boron doping enhanced the structural stability of biochar catalysts by forming COB linkages and B2O3 active sites, and improved nickel nanoparticle dispersion for better catalytic performance. The Ni-3B/FRC exhibited the lowest mass loss (7.7 %) and achieved a high H2 yield of 23.7 mmol/g. After five cycles, the Ni-3B/FRC maintained superior catalytic stability and a stable biochar structure. Therefore, boron-doping biochar-based catalyst is a low-cost, efficient and stable catalyst for hydrogen production from biomass gasification.
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