Abstract
Production of synthesis gas for various applications in response to greenhouse gas mitigation is discussed in this chapter. Carbon dioxide and methane are major contributors among greenhouse gases. Carbon dioxide reforming of methane to synthesis gas attracts larger interests amid continuous depletion of petroleum reservoirs and threats of global warming. At commercial level, syngas is being produced from energy intensified steam reforming of methane in catalytic reactors. It is essential to explore alternative, effective technologies for synthesis gas production. Thus, this chapter elaborates the potential applications of plasma and photo technologies for carbon dioxide reforming of methane. The plasma technology allows higher conversion and selectivity with lower input energy while photocatalysis consumes less energy than conventional methods by utilizing solar energy. With the aid of these technologies, new and innovative processes for sustainable development by mitigating greenhouse gases for synthesis gas production are possible.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Syngas |
| Subtitle of host publication | Production, Applications and Environmental Impact |
| Publisher | Nova Science Publishers, Inc. |
| Pages | 269-295 |
| Number of pages | 27 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781621008705 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Environmental Science