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Novel green hydrogen - Fossil fuel dehydrogenation
Kaiqiang Zhang1,2, Zhijun Jin1,2, Quanyou Liu1
1Institute of Energy, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China.
Fundamental Research
|December 30, 2025
Summary
Fossil fuels can be utilized carbon-free for hydrogen production, with fossil gas being the preferred resource. Thermo-catalytic decomposition offers an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly method for decarbonized hydrogen generation.
Area of Science:
- Energy Science
- Chemical Engineering
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Climate change necessitates a shift from fossil fuels to clean energy.
- Hydrogen is a key future energy carrier, but current production relies heavily on fossil fuels.
- Renewable hydrogen production faces technological and economic limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically analyze advances in fossil fuel dehydrogenation for carbon-free hydrogen production.
- To conduct techno-economic-environmental assessments of various fossil resources and hydrogen technologies.
- To explore novel "green hydrogen" pathways and confirm full-chain decarbonization potential of fossil fuels.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive review and analysis of existing literature on fossil fuel dehydrogenation.
- Techno-economic-environmental assessment framework applied to different fossil resources.
- Evaluation of thermo-catalytic hydrocarbon decomposition versus other reforming and pyrolysis methods.
Main Results:
- Fossil gas is the most preferred fossil fuel for hydrogen production, followed by heavy liquids, light liquids, and minerals.
- Thermo-catalytic hydrocarbon decomposition demonstrates superior energy efficiency, economic viability, and environmental performance.
- Fossil fuel utilization can be completely decarbonized across all stages, from exploration to consumption.
Conclusions:
- Fossil fuels can be harnessed for completely carbon-free hydrogen production, supporting energy transition goals.
- Thermo-catalytic decomposition is a promising technology for efficient and clean hydrogen generation.
- This research provides a foundation for future strategies in fossil fuel dehydrogenation and energy decarbonization.
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