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Treatment of Biogas for Feeding High Temperature Fuel Cells

Removal of Harmful Compounds by Adsorption Processes

  • Explains the adsorption processes for the removal of the components that can damage or reduce the efficiency of the FCs
  • Includes information useful for designing biogas fuel systems for MCFCs or SOFCs
  • Covers the characterization of the chemical and physical properties involved
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Green Energy and Technology (GREEN)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
  2. Processes of Biogas Production: Anaerobic Digestion and Thermal Gasification

    • Maria Turco, Angelo Ausiello, Luca Micoli
    Pages 1-29
  3. Fuel Cells Operating and Structural Features of MCFCs and SOFCs

    • Maria Turco, Angelo Ausiello, Luca Micoli
    Pages 31-76
  4. Fuel Cells Challenges

    • Maria Turco, Angelo Ausiello, Luca Micoli
    Pages 77-94
  5. The Effect of Sulfur Compounds on MCFC

    • Maria Turco, Angelo Ausiello, Luca Micoli
    Pages 131-136
  6. The Effect of Biogas Impurities on SOFC

    • Maria Turco, Angelo Ausiello, Luca Micoli
    Pages 137-149
  7. The Effects of Siloxanes on High-Temperature Fuel Cells

    • Maria Turco, Angelo Ausiello, Luca Micoli
    Pages 151-166

About this book

This book reports on the most recent applications of processes with a particular focus on the source and the properties of biogas and on the characteristics of the fuel cells (FCs). It describes adsorbing materials of potential interest are reviewed and the preparation methods and treatments employed to improve the adsorption properties as well as the stability and regenerability. The characterization of the chemical and physical properties involved in these processes is examined in particular detail. The book also covers aspects that concern the development of the adsorption apparatus with particular attention on the target of low residual concentration and high selectivity.
High temperature FCs, such as molten carbonates (MCFCs) or solid oxides (SOFCs), are efficient, with a low environmental impact, and they can use a wide variety of fuels, such as biogas. The presence of some poisonous compounds such as sulphides, halides, and siloxanes can react with electrode catalysts and electrolyte, leading to the degradation and short lifetime of the cell. The treatment of raw biogas to obtain a FC-compatible fuel is mainly based on adsorption processes on suitable materials.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University “Federico II” of Naples, Depart. of Chemical Engineering, Naples, Italy

    Maria Turco, Angelo Ausiello, Luca Micoli

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Treatment of Biogas for Feeding High Temperature Fuel Cells

  • Book Subtitle: Removal of Harmful Compounds by Adsorption Processes

  • Authors: Maria Turco, Angelo Ausiello, Luca Micoli

  • Series Title: Green Energy and Technology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-03215-3

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Energy, Energy (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-03214-6Published: 25 February 2016

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-79137-1Published: 14 March 2019

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-03215-3Published: 13 February 2016

  • Series ISSN: 1865-3529

  • Series E-ISSN: 1865-3537

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 166

  • Number of Illustrations: 4 b/w illustrations, 9 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Energy Harvesting, Renewable and Green Energy, Sustainable Development

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eBook USD 39.99
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Softcover Book USD 54.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 54.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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