Energy and economic analysis of alternatives for the valorization of hydrogen rich stream produced in the aqueous phase reforming of pyrolysis bio-oil aqueous fraction.

Aqueous phase reforming has been explored for renewable H production from waste biomass. Promising results have been reported for pyrolysis bio-oil aqueous fractions (AFB), but economical assessments are needed to determine process feasibility, which requires both energy consumption minimization and optimal H valorization. This work compares different alternatives using process simulation and economic evaluation computational tools.