Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abraham Alem Kebede, Theodoros Kalogiannis, Joeri Van Mierlo, Maitane Berecibar
Summary: This study investigates the current status and applicability of energy storage devices and identifies the most suitable types for grid support applications. Various criteria such as technical, economic, and environmental impact evaluations are considered to determine the characteristics and potentials of different storage technologies. The findings show that a hybrid solution with a combination of various storage devices is a viable option in the sector.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Economics
Wei Zhang, Xuemeng Liu, Die Wang, Jianping Zhou
Summary: This paper discusses the effect and mechanisms of digital economy on carbon emission performance. It finds that digital economy improves carbon emission performance and proposes specific recommendations.
Article
Thermodynamics
Abdulrasheed Zakari, Irfan Khan, Duojiao Tan, Rafael Alvarado, Vishal Dagar
Summary: This study connects the Sustainable Development Goals with energy efficiency in 20 Asian and Pacific countries using Data Envelopment Analysis. The findings show that sustainable economic and financial development are positively related to energy efficiency, and green innovation also has a positive impact on energy efficiency.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Laidong Zhou, Tong-Tong Zuo, Chun Yuen Kwok, Se Young Kim, Abdeljalil Assoud, Qiang Zhang, Juergen Janek, Linda F. Nazar
Summary: A series of new lithium mixed-metal chlorospinels are reported as solid electrolytes for all-solid-state lithium batteries, which exhibit high ionic conductivity and low electronic conductivity, showing potential for high-performance all-solid-state lithium batteries.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Martin A. Green, Ewan D. Dunlop, Gerald Siefer, Masahiro Yoshita, Nikos Kopidakis, Karsten Bothe, Xiaojing Hao
Summary: This article presents consolidated tables that provide an extensive listing of the highest independently confirmed efficiencies for solar cells and modules. It outlines the guidelines for including results into these tables and reviews new entries since July 2022. The article also includes graphs showing the progress of each cell technology over the past 30 years and an updated list of designated test centers.
PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Caoxing Huang, Xiao Jiang, Xiaojun Shen, Jinguang Hu, Wei Tang, Xinxing Wu, Arthur Ragauskas, Hasan Jameel, Xianzhi Meng, Qiang Yong
Summary: Efficiently producing second-generation biofuels from biomass remains a long-term challenge due to biomass recalcitrance. Lignin significantly contributes to biomass recalcitrance by physically limiting enzyme access to carbohydrates. Research is focused on mitigating the negative effects of lignin on enzyme performance.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Hui Song, Shunqin Luo, Hengming Huang, Bowen Deng, Jinhua Ye
Summary: This article provides a comprehensive review of solar H-2 production technologies, with a particular focus on the high solar-to-H-2 conversion efficiency achieved by different routes. Comparative analysis and evaluation are conducted to assess the commercial feasibility of these technologies compared with current industrial H-2 production processes. Additionally, the challenges and prospects of future research on solar H-2 production technologies are presented.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2022)
Review
Thermodynamics
T. Capurso, M. Stefanizzi, M. Torresi, S. M. Camporeale
Summary: Hydrogen is gaining momentum in the global energy transition, with potential to create a virtuous cycle for renewables-based electricity grids and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Its sustainable production using electrolysis powered by renewable energies can contribute effectively to carbon neutrality goals.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
V. R. Arun Prakash, J. Francis Xavier, G. Ramesh, T. Maridurai, K. Siva Kumar, R. Blessing Sam Raj
Summary: By treatingCaryota urensnatural fibres with different surface treatments, the mechanical, thermal and fatigue properties of the epoxy biocomposites can be improved. In particular, the silane treatment shows the best performance in terms of tensile, flexural and impact properties, as well as the highest fatigue life.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Haris Ishaq, Ibrahim Dincer, Curran Crawford
Summary: This paper critically analyzes the state-of-the-art in blue and green hydrogen production methods, utilization of hydrogen, storage, transportation, distribution, and key challenges and opportunities in the commercial deployment of such systems. It highlights the potential of hydrogen as a new energy vector that can serve multiple purposes blending the roles of fuel energy carrier and energy storage modality.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Usman, Daniel Balsalobre-Lorente, Atif Jahanger, Paiman Ahmad
Summary: The study explores the impact of financial development, natural resources, globalization, and energy consumption on the ecological footprint in financially resource-rich countries, finding that financial development, natural resources, and non-renewable energy positively affect the ecological footprint, while globalization and renewable energy reduce it. The interaction between financial development with globalization and renewable energy with natural resources is also shown to reduce environmental deterioration, highlighting the importance of improving financial and natural resource structures and increasing renewable energy consumption in these countries.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Donghong Wang, Qing Li, Yuwei Zhao, Hu Hong, Hongfei Li, Zhaodong Huang, Guojin Liang, Qi Yang, Chunyi Zhi
Summary: This study assesses the basic reactions and progress on the anode side of rechargeable aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs), investigates the role of organic molecules in stabilizing the zinc anode, and proposes strategies for further exploration of high performance batteries.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dongyang Cao, Sadeq Malakooti, Vijay N. Kulkarni, Yao Ren, Yingjian Liu, Xu Nie, Dong Qian, D. Todd Griffith, Hongbing Lu
Summary: The study highlights the importance of resin uptake in determining the flexural properties of sandwich composites used in wind turbine blades. It is found that different resin uptake levels can significantly impact the specific flexural strength and modulus of the composite materials. Additionally, the findings suggest that the failure mode of the sandwich composites is influenced by the core stiffness and surface texture, with different types of cores exhibiting different failure mechanisms.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Haoran Cheng, Qujiang Sun, Leilei Li, Yeguo Zou, Yuqi Wang, Tao Cai, Fei Zhao, Gang Liu, Zheng Ma, Wandi Wahyudi, Qian Li, Jun Ming
Summary: Recent research has shown that not only the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer but also the metal-ion solvation structure and interfacial model in the electrolyte significantly affect the performance of lithium-ion batteries. In this paper, the authors summarize recent studies on the importance of electrolyte solvation structure, develop a quantitative model, and propose an interfacial model to understand the electrode's performance. These findings may lead to a new era beyond the SEI and have implications for the design and improvement of LIBs.
ACS ENERGY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
M. Sheikholeslami
Summary: This article investigates the use of horseshoe-shaped fins and perforated tape in a solar system to improve productivity and mixing efficiency. The selected modeling techniques were found to be suitable for turbulent flow based on the comparison with empirical data. The study shows that dispersing hybrid nano-powders can enhance heat absorption and thermal efficiency, but at the cost of increased pumping power.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. Sheikholeslami, Zafar Said, M. Jafaryar
Summary: This article presents a numerical simulation for the thermal analysis of a parabolic trough collector (PTC) with a wavy absorber tube using the finite volume method. The study investigates the performance of a new wavy absorber tube in a solar system with a parabolic reflector. The results show that increasing the Reynolds number (Re) and the volume concentration can improve the heat transfer efficiency.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abidur Rahman, Omar Farrok, Md Mejbaul Haque
Summary: This paper analyzes the environmental impacts of renewable energy source (RES) based power plants, including solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, hydroelectric, tidal, ocean current, oceanic wave, ocean thermal, and osmotic effects. The SWOT analysis is conducted for all RES based power plants, and the comparative environmental impact analyses are presented. It is found that careful selection of RES is necessary to prevent harm to the environment.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ke Chu, Yaojing Luo, Peng Shen, Xingchuan Li, Qingqing Li, Yali Guo
Summary: In this study, vacancy and heterostructure engineering were integrated to develop O-vacancy-rich MoO3-x anchored on Ti3C2Tx-MXene as a highly active and selective NRR electrocatalyst. Experimental results demonstrated exceptional NRR activity, increased NH3 yield, and Faradaic efficiency for the catalyst.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Abraham Ayobamiji Awosusi, Tomiwa Sunday Adebayo, Mehmet Altuntas, Ephraim Bonah Agyekum, Hossam M. Zawbaa, Salah Kamel
Summary: This research examines the challenges faced by emerging economies, including the BRICS economies, in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It proposes a model for the BRICS economies to establish an SDG framework that can be used as a reference for other countries. The study investigates the impact of biomass energy usage on ecological footprint in the BRICS economies, considering factors such as gross capital formation, natural resources, and globalization. The findings indicate that globalization and biomass energy use can help mitigate environmental degradation, while economic growth, natural resources, and gross capital formation contribute to environmental degradation. The research suggests a shift towards renewable energy alternatives and the improvement of biomass conversion efficiency in energy policies.
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Sook Sin Chan, Kuan Shiong Khoo, Kit Wayne Chew, Tau Chuan Ling, Pau Loke Show
Summary: Efforts have been made by scientists to develop methods for removing POPs from wastewater, focusing on green mechanisms such as biosorption, bioaccumulation, and biodegradation. The use of microalgae-bacteria consortia as a potential wastewater treatment system shows that synergistic interactions can enhance the existing biological wastewater treatment systems effectively.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
