Abstract
Methane is a promising energy carrier suitable for long-distance transportation and long-term storage. Converting CO2 to methane via bioelectrochemical systems (BESs) opens up a new path for not only renewable energy storage but also CO2 emission reduction. In this chapter, the theoretical underpinning of methane-producing BESs was summarized, together with the review of the state-of-the-art development of such technology. In addition, applications of such technology in many aspects were also discussed. Collectively, methane-producing BESs still need to be investigated especially in terms of low energy efficiency, but they hold great promise to be applied in the future.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Bioelectrosynthesis |
| Subtitle of host publication | Principles and Technologies for Value-Added Products |
| Editors | Aijie Wang, Wenzong Liu, Bo Zhang, Weiwei Cai |
| Publisher | Wiley |
| Chapter | 5 |
| Pages | 129-159 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783527343829 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783527343782 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Keywords
- biogas upgrading
- Methane-producing biocathode
- power-to-gas
- renewable energy storage