Decarbonizing Power Generation Sectors Using Biomass and Hydrogen-Based Fuels: A Roadmap to Sustainable Energy Transformation

This book presents a comprehensive overview of important issues and topics concerning the combustion and cofiring of biomass and hydrogen-based fuels such as ammonia in the power generation sector. In recent years, the energy sector has been responsible for around three-quarters of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Cofiring of coal with agricultural and forestry wastes and low-emissions hydrogen and ammonia could reduce GHG emissions from power plants and may offer a cheaper option to achieve Net Zero Emissions (NZE). This book provides an updated review of combustion and co-combustion technologies, especially for ammonia and hydrogen cofiring, which includes technical issues, emission reduction, and by-product problems. It goes into an in-depth discussion of hydrogen and ammonia "exclusive" combustion for power generation to reduce CO2 emissions. The content caters to students, academic and industry researchers, and policymakers who are interested in decarbonizing power generation sectors using biomass and hydrogen-based fuels.

Arif Darmawan is a dedicated researcher specializing in energy systems, process engineering, hydrogen production, storage, and utilization, as well as biomass-to-energy technologies. He is deeply committed to energy sustainability and approaches his work with great enthusiasm. He is affiliated with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Indonesia, where he contributes to advancing energy technologies. His extensive body of work includes numerous publications in reputable scientific journals, books, book chapters, and conference proceedings.

Eniya Listiani Dewi is a professor specializing in electrochemical processes at BRIN and the president of the Indonesian Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (IFHE), where she leads initiatives to promote hydrogen as a key component of Indonesia's energy transition. She earned her Doctor of Engineering degree from the Advanced Research Institute for Science and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Applied Chemistry, Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan

Hariana is a senior researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Indonesia. His research in mechanical engineering covers thermal engineering, combustion, solid fuel (coal and biomass) with a specific focus on cofiring technology, slagging and fouling, ash-related problems, and additives. He has specialized expertise in energy and thermal power generation.

Muhammad Aziz is an Associate Professor at the University of Tokyo and an expert in energy systems, process engineering, heat transfer, hydrogen production, storage, and utilization, combustion, artificial intelligence in energy systems, and smart energy systems. He is also a member of several editorial boards and serves as a reviewer for many reputable journals. He has published extensively in scientific journals, books, book chapters, and conference proceedings.