Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhong Zheng, Jianqiu Wang, Pengqing Bi, Junzhen Ren, Yafei Wang, Yi Yang, Xiaoyu Liu, Shaoqing Zhang, Jianhui Hou
Summary: A advanced interconnecting layer for tandem organic solar cell is developed in this study. By controlling the O-2 flux during evaporation, efficient electron extraction and low Schottky barrier are obtained, enabling effective charge recombination between two subcells. The tandem cell with the interconnecting layer shows a high efficiency of 20.27%.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Makarim A. Mahdi, Seyede Raheleh Yousefi, Layth S. Jasim, Masoud Salavati-Niasari
Summary: In this study, photocatalytical and antibacterial activities of DyBa2Fe3O7.988/DyFeO3 (Dy-Ba-Fe-O) nanocomposites were investigated as eco-friendly applications. The synthesis method chosen was ultrasound technique to ensure low energy consumption and achieve a pure product with good crystallinity. Natural almond core extract was used as a green reagent. The nanocomposite exhibited a band gap of 2.6 eV, enabling visible-light photocatalysis. Significant degradation of Rhodamin-B dye and strong antibacterial activity against Gram-negative pathogens were observed. The properties of the nanocomposite were characterized by various analyses.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
A. G. Olabi, Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem
Summary: This editorial summarized some scientific works presented at the 2018 SEEP conference, which were directly related to the scope of the RSER journal. It focused on the development of renewable energy and its positive effect on climate change, and briefly summarized the accepted manuscripts in this issue.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chengliang He, Youwen Pan, Yanni Ouyang, Qing Shen, Yuan Gao, Kangrong Yan, Jin Fang, Yiyao Chen, Chang-Qi Ma, Jie Min, Chunfeng Zhang, Lijian Zuo, Hongzheng Chen
Summary: Manipulating the donor:acceptor energetics is crucial for achieving balanced charge separation and recombination in organic solar cells (OSCs). In this study, a non-fullerene electron acceptor, BTP-H2, was designed and synthesized to pair with the polymer donor PM6, showing strong intermolecular interaction and near-zero highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) offset. The results demonstrated efficient charge separation and optimized energy conversion, leading to high-performance OSCs with a power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 18.5% and a peak photon-to-electron response of approximately 90%.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Qiang Wang, Xiaowei Wang, Rongrong Li
Summary: Urbanization strengthens the positive correlation between economic growth and environmental quality, with economic growth having a greater impact on ecological footprint. Trade openness and natural resource rents increase environmental pressure, while population aging and renewable energy help improve environmental quality.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Martin A. Green, Ewan D. Dunlop, Jochen Hohl-Ebinger, Masahiro Yoshita, Nikos Kopidakis, Karsten Bothe, David Hinken, Michael Rauer, Xiaojing Hao
Summary: This article presents consolidated tables showing the highest independently confirmed efficiencies for solar cells and modules. The guidelines for including results in these tables are outlined, and new entries since January 2022 are reviewed. An appendix describing temporary electrical contacting methods and terminology for large-area solar cells is also included.
PROGRESS IN PHOTOVOLTAICS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zhiao Yu, Paul E. Rudnicki, Zewen Zhang, Zhuojun Huang, Hasan Celik, Solomon T. Oyakhire, Yuelang Chen, Xian Kong, Sang Cheol Kim, Xin Xiao, Hansen Wang, Yu Zheng, Gaurav A. Kamat, Mun Sek Kim, Stacey F. Bent, Jian Qin, Yi Cui, Zhenan Bao
Summary: The authors designed and synthesized a family of fluorinated-1,2-diethoxyethanes as electrolyte solvents, addressing the issue of cycling capability in lithium metal batteries and uncovering the relationship between electrolyte structure and performance.
Review
Thermodynamics
Xinghui Zhang, Zhao Li, Lingai Luo, Yilin Fan, Zhengyu Du
Summary: Electric vehicles powered by lithium-ion batteries have great potential in alleviating energy and environmental issues, but temperature management is crucial for their development and propagation. Both high and low temperature environments can negatively impact battery performance and safety, requiring proper handling.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Guangmin Zhou, Hao Chen, Yi Cui
Summary: The authors analyze key Li-S cell parameters, propose an energy density calculation, and discuss the design targets for practical high-performance Li-S batteries.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Daniel Balsalobre-Lorente, Lucia Ibanez-Luzon, Muhammad Usman, Muhammad Shahbaz
Summary: This study investigates the dynamic association between economic complexity, foreign direct investment, renewable energy, urbanization process, and carbon emissions in PIIGS countries. The results show an inverted-U and further N-shaped relationship between economic complexity and CO2 emissions, confirming the presence of the environmental Kuznets curve hypotheses. The findings also support the pollution haven hypothesis and reveal the inhibiting effect of renewable energy on CO2 emissions. Urbanization process exerts significant pressure on environmental quality. Additionally, a bidirectional causal link is found between economic complexity and CO2 emissions.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jin Cao, Dongdong Zhang, Xinyu Zhang, Zhiyuan Zeng, Jiaqian Qin, Yunhui Huang
Summary: This paper reviews the strategies of regulating Zn2+ solvation shells in electrolytes based on electrolyte engineering for dendrite-free and side reaction-suppressed aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Fruitful achievements have been made by controlling Zn2+ solvation shells through high-concentration electrolytes, deep eutectic solvents, ionic liquids, functional additives, etc.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Eunhee Gong, Shahzad Ali, Chaitanya B. Hiragond, Hong Soo Kim, Niket S. Powar, Dongyun Kim, Hwapyong Kim, Su-Il In
Summary: This review highlights recent advances, challenges, and potential solutions in photocatalytic production of solar fuels from CO2, including discussions on various catalysts and reaction mechanisms.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yifeng Zhang, Hangxi Liu, Feixue Gao, Xiaoli Tan, Yawen Cai, Baowei Hu, Qifei Huang, Ming Fang, Xiangke Wang
Summary: MOFs and COFs, as important photocatalytic materials, have high physical/chemical stability and structural diversity, and are widely used in CO2 reduction, H2 generation, and environmental pollution treatment. By summarizing the methods and mechanisms to improve their photocatalytic performance, the development of the photocatalysis field is expected to be further promoted.
Article
Economics
Muhammad Usman, Daniel Balsalobre-Lorente
Summary: This study examines the influence of industrialization, total reserves, financial development, renewable energy, and natural resources on the ecological footprint in newly industrialized countries. The findings suggest that industrialization, total reserves, and financial development significantly drive environmental pollution, while the abundance of natural resources and renewable energy mitigates it. The study also identifies causal relationships between these factors and the ecological footprint.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ehsan Elahi, Zainab Khalid, Zhixin Zhang
Summary: This study examines the social acceptance of PV water pumps and the willingness of farmers in rural Pakistan to pay extra for green electricity. The findings suggest that farmers' intentions to install PV water pumps are positively related to attitudes towards environmental protection, subjective norms of sustainable behavior, lack of electricity access, perceived behavior control, and relative advantages. However, the cost of the PV water pump has a negative impact on farmers' installation intentions. The probability of being willing to pay extra for green electricity is influenced by education, household income, lack of access to grid electricity, age, and the cost of green energy technology.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xu Zhang, Peijie Ma, Cong Wang, Liyong Gan, Xianjie Chen, Peng Zhang, Yang Wang, Hui Li, Lihua Wang, Xiaoyuan Zhou, Kun Zheng
Summary: Defect engineering modified graphite carbon nitride (g-C3N4) with dual defect sites, -C N groups and N vacancies, has been found to significantly enhance the photocatalytic production of H2O2. The dual defect sites form an electron-rich structure and lead to a more localized charge density distribution, which improves light absorption, carrier separation, selectivity, and activity of H2O2 generation. The N vacancies effectively adsorb and activate O-2, while the -C N groups facilitate the adsorption of H+, synergistically promoting H2O2 generation. The modified g-C3N4 achieved a high H2O2 generation rate and apparent quantum efficiency, surpassing previously reported g-C3N4-based photocatalysts.
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Muhammad Usman, Atif Jahanger, Muhammad Sohail Amjad Makhdum, Daniel Balsalobre-Lorente, Adnan Bashir
Summary: This study analyzes the impact of financial development, natural resources, globalization, and energy consumption on greenhouse gas emissions and economic growth in Arctic countries, and offers policy recommendations.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lingling Zhan, Shuixing Li, Yaokai Li, Rui Sun, Jie Min, Zhaozhao Bi, Wei Ma, Zeng Chen, Guangqing Zhou, Haiming Zhu, Minmin Shi, Lijian Zuo, Hongzheng Chen
Summary: By constructing ternary organic photovoltaics, the open-circuit voltage (V-oc) loss is reduced, leading to a higher voltage without sacrificing the absorbing range. In addition, the ternary blend exhibits enhanced charge transport property and a higher fill factor.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kashif Raza Abbasi, Muhammad Shahbaz, Jinjun Zhang, Muhammad Irfan, Rafael Alvarado
Summary: This study examines the environmental factors influencing China's CO2 emissions, finding that fossil fuel energy significantly increases CO2 emissions in both the long and short term. GDP increases carbon emissions in the long term but has a negative impact on the environment in the short run. The use of renewable energy has a short-term detrimental effect on CO2 emissions. The results suggest that consuming renewable energy is crucial for achieving sustainable environmental goals.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jinfang Tian, Longguang Yu, Rui Xue, Shan Zhuang, Yuli Shan
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic poses significant challenges for energy transition, but also presents opportunities. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics between energy transition and COVID-19 globally and proposes a low-carbon energy transition roadmap for the post-pandemic era.
