Ex-situ biomethanation for CO2 valorization: state of the art, recent advances, challenges, and future prospective

A Thapa, H Jo, U Han, SK Cho - Biotechnology Advances, 2023 - Elsevier
Ex-situ biomethanation is an emerging technology that facilitates the use of surplus
renewable electricity and valorizes carbon dioxide (CO 2) for biomethane production by …

Biological methanation in trickle bed reactors-a critical review

CF Fenske, D Strübing, K Koch - Bioresource Technology, 2023 - Elsevier
Biological methanation of H 2 and CO 2 in trickle bed reactors is a promising energy
conversion and storage approach that can support the energy transition towards a …

Site selection for underground bio-methanation of hydrogen and carbon dioxide using an integrated multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) approach

L Wu, Z Hou, Z Luo, Y Fang, J Mao, N Qin, Y Guo… - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
The underground bio-methanation of hydrogen and carbon dioxide, fulfilling multiple
functions such as carbon mitigation, large-scale energy storage, and renewable natural gas …

[HTML][HTML] Innovative high pressure/high temperature, multi-sensing bioreactors system for microbial risk assessment in underground hydrogen storage

NS Vasile, R Bellini, I Bassani, A Vizzarro… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study addresses the microbial risks associated with Underground Hydrogen Storage
(UHS), a critical component in the transition towards renewable energy systems, by …

Investigating the activity of indigenous microbial communities from Italian depleted gas reservoirs and their possible impact on underground hydrogen storage

R Bellini, NS Vasile, I Bassani, A Vizzarro… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
H2 produced from renewable energies will play a central role in both greenhouse gas
reduction and decarbonization by 2050. Nonetheless, to improve H2 diffusion and utilization …

[HTML][HTML] In situ field experiment shows the potential of methanogenic archaea for biomethane production from underground gas storage in natural rock environment

M Vítězová, V Onderka, I Urbanová, A Molíková… - … Technology & Innovation, 2023 - Elsevier
Biological methanation occurs naturally in the specific rock environment of some
underground gas reservoirs. To use the natural potential of hydrogenotrophic methanogenic …

Biological methanation (BM): A state-of-the-art review on recent research advancements and practical implementation in full-scale BM units

A Chatzis, P Gkotsis, A Zouboulis - Energy Conversion and Management, 2024 - Elsevier
The process of biological methanation (BM), which involves the reaction between carbon
dioxide (CO 2) and hydrogen (H 2) producing methane (CH 4), is a circular economy …

Biogeochemical characterization of four depleted gas reservoirs for conversion into underground hydrogen storage

I Bassani, R Bellini, A Vizzarro, C Coti… - Environmental …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Depleted gas reservoirs are a valuable option for underground hydrogen storage (UHS).
However, different classes of microorganisms, which are capable of using free H2 as a …

[HTML][HTML] Impacts of microbial interactions on underground hydrogen storage in porous media: A comprehensive review of experimental, numerical, and field studies

L Wu, ZM Hou, ZF Luo, YL Fang, LC Huang, XN Wu… - Petroleum Science, 2024 - Elsevier
Amidst the rapid development of renewable energy, the intermittency and instability of
energy supply pose severe challenges and impose higher requirements on energy storage …

Highlighting the role of archaea in urban mine waste exploitation and valorisation

A Abdel Azim, R Bellini, A Vizzarro, I Bassani, CF Pirri… - Recycling, 2023 - mdpi.com
E-materials become e-waste once they have been discarded without the intent of reuse. Due
to its rich content of metals, among which many are Critical Raw Materials (CRMs), e-waste …