2-11　Highly efficient power generation and hydrogen production process from brown coal or biomass utilizing chemical reactions with metal ions

Abstract

Based on the idea that the process of convertinglow calorific value solid fuels such as brown coal and biomass into thermalenergy by combustion is inefficient, we have proposed a new process to convertthese low-grade fuels into electricity and hydrogen without relying on thermalenergy conversion, taking advantage of their high chemical reactivity. This paper outlines the new proposed process.