Farooqi, Ahmad SalamAllam, Abdelwahab N.Shahid, Muhammad ZubairAqil, AnasFajri, KevinPark, SunhwaAbdelaziz, Omar Y.Abdelnaby, Mahmoud M.Hossain, Mohammad M.Habib, Mohamed A.Hasnain, Syed Muhammad Wajahat ulNabavi, AliZhu, MingmingManovic, VasilijeNemitallah, Medhat A.2024-12-202024-12-202025-03-01Farooqi AS, Allam AN, Shahid MZ, et al., (2025) Advancements in sorption-enhanced steam reforming for clean hydrogen production: a comprehensive review. Carbon Capture Science & Technology, Volume 14, March 2025, Article number 1003362772-6568https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccst.2024.100336https://dspace.lib.cranfield.ac.uk/handle/1826/23284The sorption-enhanced steam methane reforming (SE-SMR) process, which integrates methane steam reforming with in situ CO2 capture, represents a breakthrough technology for clean hydrogen production. This comprehensive review thoroughly explores the SE-SMR process, highlighting its ability to efficiently combine carbon capture with hydrogen generation. The review evaluates the mechanisms of SE-SMR and evaluates a range of innovative sorbent materials, such as CaO-based, alkali-ceramic, hydrotalcite, and waste-derived sorbents. The role of catalysts in enhancing hydrogen production within SE-SMR processes is also discussed, with a focus on bi-functional materials. In addition to examining reaction kinetics and advanced process configurations, this review touches on the techno-economic aspects of SE-SMR. While the analysis does not provide an in-depth economic evaluation, key factors such as potential capital costs (CAPEX), operational expenses (OPEX), and scalability are considered. The review outlines the potential of SE-SMR to offer more efficient hydrogen production, with the added benefit of in situ carbon capture simplifying the process design. Although a detailed economic comparison with other hydrogen production technologies was not the focus, this review emphasizes SE-SMR's promise as a scalable and flexible solution for clean energy. With its integrated design, SE-SMR offers pathways to industrial-scale hydrogen production. This review serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, and industry experts committed to advancing sustainable and efficient hydrogen production technologies.enAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/Clean hydrogenCarbon capture and storage (CCS)Sorption-enhanced steam methane reforming (SE-SMR)Sustainable energy productionSolid sorbents4004 Chemical Engineering40 Engineering7 Affordable and Clean Energy12 Responsible Consumption and Production13 Climate ActionArticle2772-656855934210033614