Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zezhou Zhang, Run Li, Shaohan Lian, Ziyou Jiang, Qingling Liu, Chunfeng Song
Summary: Prevention and control of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is an important direction for air pollution control. In this study, a membrane-cryogenic hybrid process was used to recover propane from nitrogen, and life cycle assessment methods were used to evaluate its environmental impact. The evaluation showed that recovering propane from 1.0% to 5.0% C3H8/N2 has significant environmental and economic benefits.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bu Zhao, Chenyang Shuai, Ping Hou, Shen Qu, Ming Xu
Summary: The study developed a machine learning model to estimate missing unit process data, which can complement primary LCI data, successfully classify zero and nonzero flows, and accurately estimate the values of nonzero flows.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Victor Tulus, Javier Perez-Ramirez, Gonzalo Guillen-Gosalbez
Summary: Most chemical products exceed environmental boundaries, especially in relation to greenhouse gas emissions. However, the level of transgression does not correlate with carbon footprints, suggesting that chemicals with higher emissions may not be less environmentally sustainable in absolute terms.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
B. Soust-Verdaguer, I. Bernardino Galeana, C. Llatas, M. V. Montes, E. Hoxha, A. Passer
Summary: The built environment plays a significant role in the current climate crisis, making the development of more sustainable projects a pressing issue. The use of Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) in digital design tools like Building Information Modelling (BIM) is crucial for evaluating building sustainability. This method aims to provide consistent results by aligning early stage information with a detailed data structure for cost estimation, as demonstrated in a case study analysis.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Xin Zhou, Hao Yan, Zongzhuang Sun, Xiang Feng, Hui Zhao, Yibin Liu, Xiaobo Chen, Chaohe Yang
Summary: The efficient utilization of waste cooking oil in petrochemical and gasoline production can reduce food safety issues and boost the sustainable development of the new energy industry. The novel HTMP-plus process showed promising economic prospects in manufacturing low-cost petrochemicals, with increased propylene and high-quality gasoline production, as well as a higher net present value compared to the conventional HTMP process.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
U. Akasapu, P. Hehenberger
Summary: This paper examines the impact of lithium-ion batteries and battery electric vehicles on climate change, their second life, and recyclability through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). The study focuses on parameters such as Global Warming Potential (GWP), Abiotic Depletion Potential (ADP), and Cumulative Energy Demand (CED), which are important for sustainable design decisions. The authors propose a design process model based on these considerations to improve resource utilization, reduce waste, and enhance the overall utility of battery packs.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ali Azhar Butt, John Harvey, Arash Saboori, Maryam Ostovar, Manuel Bejarano, Navneet Garg
Summary: The study demonstrates the use of the airfield LCA framework developed for the FAA in a case study at Nashville International Airport, focusing on alternative pavement designs. The study covers material selection, transportation, and construction stages, while excluding maintenance, use, and end of life stages.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Darlene Echeverria, Richard Venditti, Hasan Jameel, Yuan Yao
Summary: This research uses process simulations to generate life cycle inventory data for different grades of dissolving pulp (DP) and finds that biomass feedstock directly affects the environmental impacts of DP. The study shows that hardwood acetate grade has a higher global warming potential compared to softwood acetate, but lower impacts in other categories related to ecosystems and human health.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoju Chen, H. Scott Matthews, W. Michael Griffin
Summary: This study systematically evaluated uncertainties resulting from different LCIA methods, showing significant uncertainties in impact categories, which should be considered in impact assessments.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Hanqiao Liu, Haoyu Qiao, Shiqi Liu, Guoxia Wei, Hailong Zhao, Kai Li, Fangkai Weng
Summary: Sludge incineration in China is gaining more attention. Different modes, types, and heat sources of incineration can have varying energy, environmental, and economic performances. This study evaluated and compared seven sludge incineration technologies through energy flow analysis, life cycle assessment, and life cycle cost methods. The results showed the importance of utilizing waste heat, the environmental impact of different fuels, and the cost differences between individual and co-incineration technologies. The decision alternative ratio evaluation determined the best technology to be co-incineration in a coal-fired power plant.
Article
Automation & Control Systems
Marilise Garbin, Rafael Batista Zortea, Carlos Alberto Mendes Moraes, Regina Celia Espinosa Modolo, Viviana Nedel Reckziegel, Daniela Hennemann, Fernando Dalvite da Silva, Francielle Oliveira de Vargas da Silva, Feliciane Andrade Brehm
Summary: This study evaluated the environmental impacts of manufacturing processes of an automotive cage and identified the hotspots. The transportation phase was found to have the most significant environmental impact, followed by the consumption of raw materials and recycling of metallic waste.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Meshach E. Tabat, Fredrick O. Omoarukhe, Fatih Gulec, Dare E. Adeniyi, Alivia Mukherjee, Patrick U. Okoye, Chukwuma C. Ogbaga, Emmanuel I. Epelle, Olugbenga Akande, Jude A. Okolie
Summary: The present study proposes a conceptual mobile autothermal methane pyrolysis unit for onsite hydrogen production. The design combines a catalytic plasma methane pyrolysis unit with a steam char gasification setup, combustion, and biomethanation unit for hydrogen production. Energy and exergy calculations followed by a comprehensive economic analysis were used to evaluate the efficiency and performance of the integrated process. The proposed design showed a positive net present value and lower levelized cost of hydrogen, indicating its profitability.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Muhammad Usman Azam, Auguste Fernandes, Ines Graca, Waheed Afzal
Summary: This study explores the hydrocracking route for converting surgical face masks made of polypropylene into liquid fuels. The experiment shows that Ni-loaded steamed Y zeolite is the best catalyst, achieving high conversion and selectivity to liquids. The catalyst's ability to improve polymer diffusion, combined with uniformly dispersed Ni particles and generated Lewis acidity, contributes to its performance. Furthermore, the life cycle assessment demonstrates the environmental benefits of hydrocracking over pyrolysis and incineration. These findings suggest that Ni-loaded steamed Y zeolites have promise as catalysts for upcycling surgical face masks to gasoline range fuels with minimal environmental impacts.
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Jianjun Zhao, Shuang Li
Summary: Effective application of solid waste in building insulation materials is important for global economic and social development, but systematic studies in this area are lacking. By evaluating different types of solid waste recycled building insulation materials, suggestions for improvement can be made. Analyzing life cycle cost, energy consumption, and gas emissions can help in selecting the most promising building insulation material, while also indicating future research directions.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hai-Long Zhao, Lei Wang, Fang Liu, Han-Qiao Liu, Ning Zhang, Yu-Wen Zhu
Summary: This study evaluated and compared five medical waste (MW) disposal technologies. Steam and microwave sterilization + incineration showed the highest energy recovery efficiencies, while plasma melting had the lowest. Microwave sterilization + landfill outperformed in terms of life cycle assessment, while plasma melting exhibited the worst performance.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Electrochemistry
Andreas Hofmann, Zhengqi Wang, Sebastian Pinto Bautista, Marcel Weil, Freya Mueller, Robert Loewe, Luca Schneider, Ijaz Ul Mohsin, Thomas Hanemann
Summary: This study investigates the application of binary electrolyte systems based on propylene carbonate and various carbonates, with 1 M sodium perchlorate (NaClO4), in terms of their electrochemical properties, physicochemical properties, and compatibility with sodium metal. The study reveals the crucial role of NaClO4 in electrolyte decomposition and gas formation, as well as the formation of coupling products in mixtures of linear and cyclic carbonates during storage with sodium metal. Gas analysis also shows the formation of CO and propylene oxide during storage with NaClO4 present. Overall, the electrolyte PC+EC+NaClO4 is identified as the most favorable system with regards to decomposition characteristics and acceptable physicochemical and electrochemical properties. However, glyme-based mixtures and sulfolane raise high toxic concerns.
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Maximilian Fichtner, Kristina Edstrom, Elixabete Ayerbe, Maitane Berecibar, Arghya Bhowmik, Ivano E. Castelli, Simon Clark, Robert Dominko, Merve Erakca, Alejandro A. Franco, Alexis Grimaud, Birger Horstmann, Arnulf Latz, Henning Lorrmann, Marcel Meeus, Rekha Narayan, Frank Pammer, Janna Ruhland, Helge Stein, Tejs Vegge, Marcel Weil
Summary: This review discusses the challenges in battery technology development and the research directions of the five research pillars of the European Large-Scale Research Initiative BATTERY 2030+. Topics include battery interface genome, self-healing battery materials, real-time sensing for battery health monitoring, battery manufacturability, and recyclability in battery design.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Julia Amici, Pietro Asinari, Elixabete Ayerbe, Philippe Barboux, Pascale Bayle-Guillemaud, R. Juergen Behm, Maitane Berecibar, Erik Berg, Arghya Bhowmik, Silvia Bodoardo, Ivano E. Castelli, Isidora Cekic-Laskovic, Rune Christensen, Simon Clark, Ralf Diehm, Robert Dominko, Maximilian Fichtner, Alejandro A. Franco, Alexis Grimaud, Nicolas Guillet, Maria Hahlin, Sarah Hartmann, Vincent Heiries, Kersti Hermansson, Andreas Heuer, Saibal Jana, Lara Jabbour, Josef Kallo, Arnulf Latz, Henning Lorrmann, Ole Martin Lovvik, Sandrine Lyonnard, Marcel Meeus, Elie Paillard, Simon Perraud, Tobias Placke, Christian Punckt, Olivier Raccurt, Janna Ruhland, Edel Sheridan, Helge Stein, Jean-Marie Tarascon, Victor Trapp, Tejs Vegge, Marcel Weil, Wolfgang Wenzel, Martin Winter, Andreas Wolf, Kristina Edstrom
Summary: This article presents the proposed transformational research ideas by BATTERY 2030+, a European research initiative for future battery chemistries, with a focus on low technology readiness levels. It outlines a chemistry-neutral roadmap for battery research with a time horizon of over ten years, centered around themes such as accelerated materials discovery, battery interface genome, smart functionalities, sensing, self-healing processes, manufacturability, and recyclability. The importance of this roadmap lies in its potential to enable the development, design, and manufacturing of batteries through a generic toolbox.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hueseyin Ersoy, Manuel Baumann, Linda Barelli, Andrea Ottaviano, Lorenzo Trombetti, Marcel Weil, Stefano Passerini
Summary: The availability of carbon-free electricity and fuels is crucial for achieving a fully decarbonized mobility and energy system. This study evaluates the techno-economic feasibility of using aluminum as a renewable energy carrier. The assessment shows that wet combustion of aluminum at 700 degrees C can generate heat and hydrogen with high round-trip efficiencies. The study also demonstrates the commercial viability of the aluminum-based e-fueling station business case and compares it with green hydrogen production from wind and solar power.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dorothee Baur, Philip Emmerich, Manuel Johann Baumann, Marcel Weil
Summary: This study evaluates the social acceptance of three energy technologies relevant for the German energy transition: stationary battery storage, biofuel production plants, and hydrogen fuel stations. The results indicate that general acceptance is slightly higher than local acceptance for all technologies. Additionally, the study examines public concerns and finds that they are more strongly associated with local acceptance. Furthermore, the study reveals a relatively high level of trust in stakeholders and positive attitudes towards financial support across the discussed technologies.
ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIETY
(2022)
Correction
Chemistry, Physical
Jens F. Peters, Manuel Baumann, Joachim R. Binder, Marcel Weil
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2022)
Editorial Material
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Christian Bauer, Simon Burkhardt, Neil P. Dasgupta, Linda Ager-Wick Ellingsen, Linda L. Gaines, Han Hao, Roland Hischier, Liangbing Hu, Yunhui Huang, Jurgen Janek, Chengdu Liang, Hong Li, Ju Li, Yangxing Li, Yi-Chun Lu, Wei Luo, Linda F. Nazar, Elsa A. Olivetti, Jens F. Peters, Jennifer L. M. Rupp, Marcel Weil, Jay F. Whitacre, Shengming Xu
Summary: Rechargeable batteries are expected to experience exponential growth in the next decade, thanks to the wider adoption of electric vehicles. An international expert panel has proposed a feasible pathway towards sustainable batteries, emphasizing the importance of vision, innovation, and practice.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Adele Birrozzi, Sebastian Pinto Bautista, Jakob Asenbauer, Tobias Eisenmann, Thomas E. Ashton, Alexandra R. Groves, Chris Starkey, Jawwad A. Darr, Dorin Geiger, Ute Kaiser, Guk-Tae Kim, Marcel Weil, Dominic Bresser
Summary: This study reports the realization of large lab-scale pouch cells using Sn0.9Mn0.1O2 as an alternative active material for the negative electrode and LiNi0.6Mn0.2Co0.2O2 as a commercially available active material for the positive electrode. The cells are critically evaluated through an early-stage life cycle assessment and compared to graphite cells, providing insights into the potential advantages and challenges of this lithium-ion chemistry.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hyein Moon, Alessandro Innocenti, Huiting Liu, Huang Zhang, Marcel Weil, Maider Zarrabeitia, Stefano Passerini
Summary: Bio-waste resources can be used as precursors for hard carbon, and hard carbon synthesized from hazelnut shells via water washing exhibited excellent electrochemical performance and cost-effectiveness in sodium-ion batteries, showing potential sustainability.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Friedrich B. Jasper, Jana Spathe, Manuel Baumann, Jens F. Peters, Janna Ruhland, Marcel Weil
Summary: While the market for battery home storage systems is growing rapidly, there are still limited life cycle assessment studies available for quantifying their environmental benefits and impacts. This paper presents a comprehensive life cycle assessment of a Lithium iron phosphate battery home storage system, considering the impact of peripheral components. Alternative battery chemistries are also investigated, allowing for a comprehensive comparison. The study finds that peripheral components play an important role in the manufacturing impacts of the system.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Manuel Baumann, Marcel Haeringer, Marius Schmidt, Luca Schneider, Jens F. Peters, Werner Bauer, Joachim R. Binder, Marcel Weil
Summary: A comprehensive and flexible cathode active material screening method has been developed for sodium-ion batteries, providing a fast and comprehensive overview of potential sustainability hotspots for supporting cathode material selection; results show that energy density is one of the most important factors determining overall material demand, with most SIB cathodes showing very promising performance.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jie Yang, Marcel Weil, Fu Gu
Summary: This study examines the environmental and economic feasibility of using repurposed spent electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries in the energy storage system of communication base stations. The analysis shows that the proposed system is economically appealing, but the environmental performance is similar to the conventional one. Sensitivity analysis suggests that the differences in electricity prices and the use of clean energy sources are crucial for the economic and environmental potential of this system.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Merve Erakca, Sebastian Pinto Bautista, Samineh Moghaddas, Manuel Baumann, Werner Bauer, Lea Leuthner, Marcel Weil
Summary: Battery storage systems have become crucial in the energy and transportation sector. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are the dominant technology, but their sustainability is a constant concern. Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) have been conducted, but the lack of primary data on production necessitates more studies at different scales using transparent datasets. This research focuses on environmental assessments for LIBs at different production scales and provides a detailed LCA for lab-scale battery cell production for the first time, identifying areas of concern and conducting sensitivity analyses.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Huiting Liu, Manuel Baumann, Xinwei Dou, Julian Klemens, Luca Schneider, Ann-Kathrin Wurba, Marcel Haeringer, Phillip Scharfer, Helmut Ehrenberg, Wilhelm Schabel, Juergen Fleischer, Niklas von der Assen, Marcel Weil
Summary: With the increasing demand for energy storage, concerns about critical raw materials used in lithium-ion batteries are growing. Post-lithium batteries, which utilize raw materials that are more abundant and less restricted by supply chains, offer a more sustainable option for energy storage. Sodium-ion batteries are one of the most widely discussed alternatives and are approaching commercialization. However, the current state of commercialization and technology development of hard carbon, the most promising anode material for commercial sodium-ion batteries, has not been investigated.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Emilia Kautz, Omer F. Bozkurt, Philip Emmerich, Manuel Baumann, Marcel Weil
Summary: In contrast to the linear economic model, circular economy aims to reduce negative environmental impacts. This study investigates the potentials and challenges of circular economy using the case study of LIBs, and presents possible solutions based on a systematic literature review.
MATERIAUX & TECHNIQUES
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)