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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chaokai Xue, Muhammad Shahbaz, Zahoor Ahmed, Mahmood Ahmad, Avik Sinha
Summary: The impact of clean energy consumption on CO2 emissions in France, as the third largest European economy, from 1987 to 2019 was analyzed. The study found that clean energy consumption does not contribute to emissions reduction in the long run, while economic policy uncertainty poses a threat to environmental sustainability by increasing emissions levels. Economic growth boosts CO2 emissions, while urbanization supports environmental quality.
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Energy & Fuels
M. Sheikholeslami
Summary: A new honeycomb configuration was utilized to enhance the charging rate of thermal storage. The thickness of honeycomb and number of holes were adjusted by using different materials and geometric factors, and it was found that using aluminum material and smaller b2 value could significantly reduce the melting time.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
David Wakerley, Sarah Lamaison, Joshua Wicks, Auston Clemens, Jeremy Feaster, Daniel Corral, Shaffiq A. Jaffer, Amitava Sarkar, Marc Fontecave, Eric B. Duoss, Sarah Baker, Edward H. Sargent, Thomas F. Jaramillo, Christopher Hahn
Summary: Chemicals and fuels can be generated from CO2 via electrolysers that employ gas diffusion electrodes. This review discusses the key advances and remaining shortfalls of GDE-based CO2 electrolysers, as well as provides an overview of partial current densities, efficiencies, and stabilities achieved.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ehsan Rasoulinezhad, Farhad Taghizadeh-Hesary
Summary: This study examines the relationship between CO2 emissions, energy efficiency, green energy index, and green finance using the STIRPAT model. The results indicate that green bonds are an effective method to promote green energy projects and reduce CO2 emissions.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Runze Li, Dingsheng Wang
Summary: This review introduces the recent research progress on how to design new DACs to enhance the performance of electrocatalysis. The advantages of DACs in increasing metal loading, changing the adsorption condition of reactant molecules, reducing the reaction energy barrier, and altering the reaction path are discussed. The catalytic applications in different electrocatalytic reactions are also explored.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Arvind Singh, Dan Bahadur Pal, Akbar Mohammad, Alaa Alhazmi, Shafiul Haque, Taeho Yoon, Neha Srivastava, Vijai Kumar Gupta
Summary: Biologically based techniques offer effective and environmentally friendly solutions to wastewater contaminated with dyes and heavy metals, with ongoing advancements and potential to further revolutionize water purification applications in the future.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Veeramuthu Ashokkumar, Radhakrishnan Venkatkarthick, Shanmugam Jayashree, Santi Chuetor, Selvakumar Dharmaraj, Gopalakrishnan Kumar, Wei-Hsin Chen, Chawalit Ngamcharussrivichai
Summary: Lignocellulosic biomass is a renewable, economical, and carbon-neutral feedstock, but its complex multi-scale structure poses challenges for valorization and saccharification. This review discusses the latest methods and technologies in biomass pretreatment, as well as genetic engineering techniques for developing advanced strategies in fermentation processes. The aim is to bridge the gap in developing economically feasible lignocellulosic products and chemicals using biorefining technologies.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Shengwen Liu, Chenzhao Li, Michael J. Zachman, Yachao Zeng, Haoran Yu, Boyang Li, Maoyu Wang, Jonathan Braaten, Jiawei Liu, Harry M. Meyer, Marcos Lucero, A. Jeremy Kropf, E. Ercan Alp, Qing Gong, Qiurong Shi, Zhenxing Feng, Hui Xu, Guofeng Wang, Deborah J. Myers, Jian Xie, David A. Cullen, Shawn Litster, Gang Wu
Summary: In this study, a highly durable and active Fe-N-C catalyst was synthesized by depositing a thin layer of nitrogen-doped carbon on the catalyst surface. The stability improvement of the catalyst can overcome the cost barriers of hydrogen fuel cells.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Gunnar Luderer, Silvia Madeddu, Leon Merfort, Falko Ueckerdt, Michaja Pehl, Robert Pietzcker, Marianna Rottoli, Felix Schreyer, Nico Bauer, Lavinia Baumstark, Christoph Bertram, Alois Dirnaichner, Florian Humpenoder, Antoine Levesque, Alexander Popp, Renato Rodrigues, Jessica Strefler, Elmar Kriegler
Summary: The rapid cost degression in photovoltaics, wind-power, and battery storage, along with climate policies like carbon pricing to reach the Paris Climate targets, could make electricity cheaper than carbon-based fuels. This could lead to electricity accounting for nearly two-thirds of global energy use by mid-century, inducing a fundamental transformation in energy systems.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sk Yasir Arafat Siddiki, M. Mofijur, P. Senthil Kumar, Shams Forruque Ahmed, Abrar Inayat, F. Kusumo, Irfan Anjum Badruddin, T. M. Yunus Khan, L. D. Nghiem, Hwai Chyuan Ong, T. M. Mahlia
Summary: Microalgae biomass has been proven to be a sustainable source for biofuels such as bio-oil, biodiesel, bioethanol, biomethane, etc. The integration of microalgal technologies in industry has the added benefit of capturing carbon dioxide and reducing emissions. While industrial microalgae applications face challenges of energy and cost, utilizing a bio-refinery approach to extract components from microalgae could be a solution. Suitable microalgae species are crucial for high-quality biofuel and value-added products production, with potential applications in various industries such as agriculture, animal husbandry, medicine, culinary, and cosmetics.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sudharshan Reddy Paramati, Umer Shahzad, Buhari Dogan
Summary: The study demonstrates that environmental technology can reduce energy consumption and improve energy efficiency in OECD member countries, with financial development and income being key determinants of energy demand, offering useful suggestions for the sustainable development goals of OECD countries.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yang Miao, Asif Razzaq, Tomiwa Sunday Adebayo, Abraham Ayobamiji Awosusi
Summary: This study uses the Method of Moments Quantile Regression (MMQR) technique to analyze the impact of financial globalization and renewable energy consumption on ecological footprint in newly industrialized countries. The findings suggest that financial globalization and renewable energy consumption contribute to environmental quality, while economic growth and natural resource consumption increase ecological footprint. The study also validates the Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis and finds that financial globalization indirectly affects the environment through natural resources.
Article
Thermodynamics
Abdul Ghani Olabi, Qaisar Abbas, Ahmed Al Makky, Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem
Summary: Supercapacitors are a relatively new generation of electrochemical energy storage devices with higher energy and power densities compared to electrostatic capacitors and rechargeable batteries. They can be used as a potential alternative to widely commercialized rechargeable batteries, especially lithium-ion batteries, for future electrical energy storage needs. This brief overview presents the evolution and current/future applications of supercapacitor technology.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhenzi Li, Shijie Wang, Jiaxing Wu, Wei Zhou
Summary: TiO2 nanomaterial photocatalysts have received extensive research interest for energy and environmental applications. The main challenges are the large bandgap and charge-carrier recombination. Recent reports suggest that engineering the defects of TiO2 can enhance photoresponse and promote charge separation efficiency. This review summarizes the synthesis strategies for defective TiO2, especially black TiO2 nanomaterials, and discusses their applications, defect types, characteristics, and photocatalytic mechanism in detail.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xue-Jie Liu, Ming-Sheng Zheng, George Chen, Zhi-Min Dang, Jun-Wei Zha
Summary: This review discusses the key parameters and recent developments in dielectric capacitors with high operating temperature, focusing on the potential of Polyimide (PI) as a dielectric material. It also analyzes synthetic strategies for new functional PI, design engineering of nanofillers, and multilayer structures of PIs. Future research should concentrate on the synthesis of new functional PI and the design of nanofillers and multilayer structures.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Jonas Neumann, Martina Petranikova, Marcel Meeus, Jorge D. Gamarra, Reza Younesi, Martin Winter, Sascha Nowak
Summary: This paper provides an overview of the current state and future trends in the recycling technology of lithium-ion batteries. The widespread use of lithium-ion batteries in various applications necessitates the development of efficient recycling methods. However, the complexity of these batteries and their varying compositions pose challenges in establishing a robust recycling procedure. The paper discusses current practices and regulations, as well as predictions and approaches for future battery recycling.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Martin A. Green, Ewan D. Dunlop, Jochen Hohl-Ebinger, Masahiro Yoshita, Nikos Kopidakis, Xiaojing Hao
Summary: This article presents consolidated tables showing the highest independently confirmed efficiencies for solar cells and modules, with guidelines outlined for inclusion of results into these tables and a review of new entries since June 2021.
PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Mortaza Aghbashlo, Homa Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, Hossein Shahbeik, Meisam Tabatabaei
Summary: The urgent global challenges demonstrate the necessity of transitioning from fossil-based systems to bioenergy and bioproducts while considering their sustainability. This study critically reviews sustainability tools and highlights their pros and cons in designing, analyzing, and optimizing bioenergy and bioproduct systems. Integration of these tools can provide more reliable and accurate results.
BIOFUEL RESEARCH JOURNAL-BRJ
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Hansen Wang, Zhiao Yu, Xian Kong, Sang Cheol Kim, David T. Boyle, Jian Qin, Zhenan Bao, Yi Cui
Summary: The specific energy of commercial lithium-ion batteries is approaching the theoretical limit. The development of high energy density Li metal batteries is needed for future consumer electronics and electric vehicle markets. Electrolyte engineering can address the issues associated with Li metal batteries, but there are still gaps between the performance of current Li metal batteries and commercial requirements. Further improvements require systematic analysis of existing electrolyte design methodologies.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zafar Said, Sahil Arora, Sajid Farooq, L. Syam Sundar, Changhe Li, Amine Allouhi
Summary: This study reviews the application of plasmonic nanofluids in the solar thermal field and their potential role in enhancing the optical properties. It provides an overview of the preparation methods, thermophysical properties, and applications in solar collectors, automotive cooling, and biomedical applications. This work fills the gap in comprehensive reviews of plasmonic nanofluids and aids researchers in keeping up with the latest trends and identifying research gaps in the optical properties of nanofluids for further improving the performance of solar collectors and reducing thermal losses.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2022)
