Method for Providing a Synthesis Gas

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The patent describes a method for producing synthesis gas (syngas) using a process that involves splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen via electrolysis, creating formic acid from oxygen and a carbon- plus hydrogen-containing substance, decomposing the formic acid to generate a syngas precursor (containing at least carbon oxide), and finally enriching this precursor with hydrogen from the electrolysis to produce syngas.

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• Production of syngas for chemical industry processes
• Feedstock generation for the synthesis of fuels or chemicals such as methanol or ammonia
• Creation of synthetic fuels via Fischer-Tropsch process or similar routes
• Sustainable hydrogen storage and transportation via formic acid cycle
• Integration into renewable energy systems for converting surplus electricity to syngas

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• Enables efficient production of synthesis gas from water and renewable energy
• Reduces reliance on fossil fuels for syngas production
• Allows for modular, on-demand syngas generation supporting decentralized chemical manufacturing
• Improves overall sustainability and carbon footprint by using renewable inputs
• Offers potential for safer and more compact hydrogen storage through intermediate formic acid

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Bereitstellung eines Synthesegases umfassend folgende Schritte: – Elektrolyse von Wasser zu Wasserstoff und Sauerstoff, – Erzeugung von Ameisensäure aus Sauerstoff und einer Kohlenstoff und Wasserstoff enthaltenden Substanz, – Zersetzung der Ameisensäure zu einem Synthesevorgas, das zumindest ein Kohlenstoffoxid enthält, – Anreicherung des Synthesevorgases mit Wasserstoffgas, das aus der Elektrolyse stammt zu dem Synthesegas.