Hydrogen Production by Coal Gasification

Abstract

Coal is an important fossil fuel because of its abundancy and price stability. However, coal produces more CO₂ than other fossil fuels and has disadvantage from. the standpoint of global warming. Gasified coal contains both H2 and CO, and by shift reaction CO is converted to CO₂. Hence, H₂ and CO₂ can be effectively produced from. coal when CCS (Carbon Capture & Storage (or Sequestration)) is socially accepted and commercialized, and hydrogen production by coal will be even more promising.