B2IP-H2
Development of an Innovative Integrated Bioprocess for High-Yield Pure H₂ Production
Context
Currently, approximately 95% of global hydrogen production relies on fossil fuels, primarily through steam methane reforming of natural gas . To transition hydrogen into a low-carbon energy vector, it must be produced sustainably at scale. Various technologies are being developed to produce renewable hydrogen, each with distinct mechanisms and technological readiness.
Objectives
The B2IP-H2 project aims to develop an innovative integrated bioprocess for renewable hydrogen (H₂) production by coupling dark aerobic fermentation using a synthetic consortium with microbial electrolysis cells (MEC).
Expected results
Un tel système devra permettre de produire de l’hydrogène pur à partir de déchets lignocellulosiques à un rendement proche du rendement théorique de conversion du glucose en hydrogène soit 12 moles H2/mole de glucose.
Such system will enable the production of pure hydrogen from lignocellulosic waste at a yield close to the theoretical yield for converting glucose into hydrogen, i.e. 12 moles H2/mole of glucose.
Target markets
- Energie
- Hydrogen
- Agroindustrial waste treatment
Components involved
- UMR 792 TBI
- UR 50 LBE