Article
Energy & Fuels
Xiwen Yao, Jianyu Mao, Li Li, Lu Sun, Keqiang Xu, Xingzong Ma, Yonglu Hu, Zhicheng Zhao, Shoukun Chen, Kaili Xu
Summary: This study investigated and compared the characteristics of fly and bottom ashes from an industrial gasification plant for biomass syngas production. Results showed that fly ashes have smaller particle sizes, higher contents of potassium, sulphur, and chlorine, while bottom ashes differ in fusibility, base-to-acid ratio, and fouling index. Rational control of operating temperature could help reduce ash deposition/agglomeration.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Daniele Duca, Vittorio Maceratesi, Sara Fabrizi, Giuseppe Toscano
Summary: The study evaluated the pelletisation process of olive and vineyard prunings, finding that blending with other biomass materials can improve pellet quality and adding pruning residues to spruce sawdust can increase durability.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Eirik Nost Nedkvitne, Ornulf Borgan, Dag Oistein Eriksen, Haakon Rui
Summary: Our society generates a large amount of municipal solid waste (MSW), which is mainly incinerated for volume reduction and energy recovery, but incineration produces hazardous air pollution control (APC) residues that need proper treatment. Material recovery as an alternative to landfilling can reduce hazardous waste amounts and regenerate valuable products. Variations in chemical composition of APC residues within and between incineration plants were investigated, with significant differences found in chemical composition of APC residues from countries other than Sweden and Norway, emphasizing the importance of holistic approaches for waste valorization processes.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Gustav Haggstrom, Thomas Karl Hannl, Per Holmgren, Markus Brostrom, Nils Skoglund, Marcus Ohman
Summary: The distribution and chemical speciation of phosphorus in the co-combustion of sewage sludge with wheat straw and sunflower husks were investigated in powder combustion conditions. The results showed that the inorganic material in the fuel particles interacted mainly through a molten phase. It was found that the majority of phosphorus was present in deposits and bottom ash, indicating that phosphorus recovery efforts should focus on these ash fractions.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Haodong Zhou, Kaili Xu, Xiwen Yao, Jishuo Li, Zhicheng Zhao, Shoukun Chen
Summary: The effects of temperature and residence time on the composition of syngas and ash characteristics of corn straw were studied. CO was found to be the dominant component of the syngas, with its volume fraction decreasing and then increasing with increasing temperature. The quality of the ash decreased with higher temperature and longer residence time, and inorganic materials in the ash melted and slagged at higher temperatures.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Gustav Haggstrom, Thomas Karl Hannl, Ali Hedayati, Matthias Kuba, Nils Skoglund, Marcus Ohman
Summary: The study found that during co-combustion, the majority of potassium (K) and phosphorus (P) was captured within the residual ash, with phosphorus mainly present in crystalline phosphates. For phosphorus recovery, co-combustion of lower percentage sewage sludge (SS) mixtures is favorable.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Abhishek Singhal, Maria Goossens, Davide Fantozzi, Antti Raiko, Jukka Konttinen, Tero Joronen
Summary: Two novel washing approaches, SWFW and SWWR, were developed in this study. SWFW showed significant reduction in fouling, slagging, and corrosion of biomass, while SWWR achieved similar to higher efficiency with better energy yields. Industrial-scale testing confirmed the applicability of SWWR, making it recommended for industrial applications.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Uchenna Egwu, Beatrice Uchenna-Egwu, Gregory Chukwuemeka Ezeokpube
Summary: The study demonstrated that supplementing reactors with plant ash-extracts can increase buffering potential, decrease VFA concentration, and improve methane production. The soluble trace elements content and strong buffering alkalinity in the ash-extracts stabilized the AD processes and facilitated recovery of failing reactors.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
G. Ginni, S. Kavitha, Yukesh R. Kannah, Shashi Kant Bhatia, Adish S. Kumar, M. Rajkumar, Gopalakrishnan Kumar, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi, Rajesh J. Banu
Summary: The paper reviews the utilization of agricultural residues for the production of high valuable products, highlighting the importance of technical advancement and economic viability in promoting the valorization of agricultural residues. Additionally, the significance of techno-economic analysis and life-cycle assessment in assessing the environmental consequences of developed products is emphasized.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Chao Feng, Mingkai Cheng, Xiangpeng Gao, Yu Qiao, Minghou Xu
Summary: This study investigates the occurrence forms and leachability of major inorganic elements and heavy metals in solid residue from smouldering combustion of sewage sludge. The majority of elements in the residue are presented as stable residue form, while some exist mainly as acid-soluble and reducible forms. Leachability tests show that certain elements can be readily leached out from the residue under specific pH ranges, and all heavy metals in the leachate meet regulatory values.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammad Nasir, Praveen Kumar, Vimal Chandra Srivastava, Shilpi Verma, Ramanpreet Kaur, Indra Deo Mall, Urska Lavrencic Stangar
Summary: The adsorptive removal of 4-CBA using bagasse fly ash (BFA) was studied and compared with granular activated carbon (GAC). The optimum treatment conditions for BFA were found to be pH = 4, m = 9 g/L, Co = 100 mg/L, and t = 7.5 h, with a removal efficiency of 79% and adsorption uptake of 9.9 mg/g. BFA was determined to be a cost-effective adsorbent with high adsorption capacity and fast kinetics.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Thomas Upcraft, Wei-Chien Tu, Rob Johnson, Tim Finnigan, Nguyen Van Hung, Jason Hallett, Miao Guo
Summary: There is a global issue with undernourishment and the demand for animal-sourced protein is expected to increase significantly. Single cell proteins offer a potential alternative to reduce the environmental impact of global protein consumption. Utilizing sugars derived from lignocellulosic residues can result in more sustainable protein production.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Gule. Li, Graham J. Nathan, Matthias Kuba, Peter J. Ashman, Woei L. Saw
Summary: Calcite effectively inhibits bed agglomeration under steam gasification conditions, while kaolinite increases the agglomeration process in both atmospheres. The study shows that the impact of additives on bed agglomeration varies depending on the environment.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
R. A. Dar, M. Parmar, E. A. Dar, R. K. Sani, U. G. Phutela
Summary: The study discusses the reasonable creation and utilization of renewable energy, exploring the potential of biofuels generated from non-food crops and the utilization of agricultural waste.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Marvin Scherzinger, Martin Kaltschmitt, Amr Y. Elbanhawy
Summary: The cultivation of field crops produces organic residues which can be used for biogas production, but this requires operators to have sufficient expertise to avoid overload. Laboratory testing determined the anaerobic degradability of various Egyptian agricultural residues, and a model was developed to estimate biogas production.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Samy Yousef, Justas Eimontas, Nerijus Striugas, Marius Praspaliauskas, Mohammed Ali Abdelnaby
Summary: This research aimed to study the effect of mechanical pre-treatment on the pyrolysis behavior and kinetic of GFRC. Experimental panels were prepared and milled, with the thermal and chemical decomposition of the milled GFRC studied using TG-FTIR and TG-GC-MS. The kinetic analysis revealed activation energies ranging from 165 to 193 KJ/mol using different isoconversional methods.
Article
Ecology
Jurate Cesynaite, Marius Praspaliauskas, Nerijus Pedisius, Gintare Sujetoviene
Summary: The study evaluated the physiological and biochemical effects of shooting range soil on earthworms, finding significant weight loss in adult earthworms in the most contaminated soil and accumulation of heavy metals in juveniles exposed to less contaminated soil. Antioxidant enzymatic activity decreased, and lipid peroxidation increased in earthworms exposed to contaminated soil, with a confirmed compensatory mechanism between glutathione reductase and GST activities.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Nerijus Pedisius, Marius Praspaliauskas, Justinas Pedisius, Eugenija Farida Dzenajaviciene
Summary: Wood chips and logging residues are the main sources of biomass fuels used for heat generation, with characteristics such as moisture content, ash content, and calorific value varying significantly. This study provides summarized results of these characteristics tested on a wide range of samples, showing significant differences in data.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jurate Zaltauskaite, Inesa Kniuipyte, Marius Praspaliauskas
Summary: The study found that earthworms can help reduce heavy metal content in sewage sludge and increase soil fertility. Earthworms can stabilize soil pH and accelerate organic matter mineralization, which helps reduce pollutant levels. The most effective remediation and soil quality improvement were achieved under doses of 25-50 Mg ha-1.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Gediminas Skarbalius, Algis Dziugys, Edgaras Misiulis, Robertas Navakas, Paulius Vilkinis, Justas Sereika, Nerijus Pedisius
Summary: This paper utilizes molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the impact of temperature control strategies on water flow behavior in a planar nanochannel. The results reveal that the temperature control strategies do not affect the shape of the water flow profile, and the slip velocity at the boundaries is linearly dependent on the force inducing flow, with a significantly greater slip velocity in simulations where wall dynamics are solved compared to frozen wall simulations.
Article
Thermodynamics
Justas Sereika, Paulius Vilkinis, Nerijus Pedisius
Summary: The study investigates pulsatile flow in a closed-type cavity with sudden expansion and contraction in the range of Re = 50-1650. It explores the influence of pulsation frequency on recirculation zone length and the development of eddies at different frequencies, showing insignificant impact in laminar flow but shortened recirculation zone length in transitional flow. The dynamics of recirculation zone and eddies during the pulse cycle depend on Wo, with a lag effect observed at certain velocity phase angles. Shear rate and turbulence intensity profiles reveal increased instabilities due to the interaction of recirculation zone, upper eddy, and forward-facing step during the pulse cycle.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HEAT AND FLUID FLOW
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rita Petlickaite, Algirdas Jasinskas, Ramunas Mieldazys, Kestutis Romaneckas, Marius Praspaliauskas, Jovita Balandaite
Summary: The paper presents the preparation and use of pressed solid biofuel derived from multi-crop plants. The results show that the biomass pellets have high carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen content. The density and calorific value of the pellets vary, with faba bean biomass pellets having the highest density. The ash derived from the pellets contains high concentrations of potassium, calcium, and phosphorus, making it suitable for plant fertilization.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Guoqiang Li, Wojciech Kujawski, Andrius Tonkonogovas, Katarzyna Knozowska, Joanna Kujawa, Ewa Olewnik-Kruszkowska, Nerijus Pedisius, Arunas Stankevicius
Summary: Zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) was functionalized with polyethyleneimine (PEI) and decorated with ionic liquid (IL) to enhance the CO2 capture performance of Pebax membranes. The presence of amino groups and IL improved the gas separation performance of the mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) by providing additional CO2 transport pathways and enhancing interfacial interactions and compatibility.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Steigvile Bycenkiene, Daria Pashneva, Ieva Uoginte, Julija Pauraite, Agne Minderyte, Lina Davuliene, Kristina Plauskaite, Martynas Skapas, Vadimas Dudoitis, Gill Touqeer, Jelena Andriejauskiene, Valda Araminiene, Eugenija Farida Dzenajaviciene, Pierre Sicard, Valda Gudynaite-Franckeviciene, Iveta Varnagiryte-Kabasinskiene, Nerijus Pedisius, Egidijus Lemanas, Tomas Vonzodas
Summary: This study investigates the potential influence of urban trees on the removal of black carbon (BC) and the formation and concentration of BC in the air. The results show that urban trees can help improve air quality by reducing BC levels through dry deposition on tree foliage, and needle-like trees are more efficient than broad-leaved trees in capturing BC.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Paulius Vilkinis, Justas Sereika, Nerijus Pedisius, Gediminas Zygmantas
Summary: This study experimentally investigates pressure losses and flow dynamics in a cavity with triangular riblets. It is found that the pressure loss regularities depend on the ramps forming the initial cavity, while the contribution of riblets is minor. However, riblets have a significant influence on the distribution of flow velocity and turbulence parameters. The pressure losses increase as the subcavities between riblets decrease in size, but decrease when the critical size is reached.
EXPERIMENTAL THERMAL AND FLUID SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Samy Yousef, Justas Eimontas, Nerijus Striugas, Marius Praspaliauskas, Mohammed Ali Abdelnaby
Summary: Cigarette butts are a emerging pollutant that poses a major challenge to environmental issues and recycling technologies due to their complex composition. This research aims to convert cigarette butts into valuable products and investigates the complexity of the reactions and characteristics of the resulting products.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Giedre Kaciene, Diana Miskelytec, Austra Diksaityte, Irena Januskaitiene, Gintare Sujetoviene, Jurate Zaltauskaite, Marius Praspaliauskas, Romualdas Juknys
Summary: Global climate change has led to an increase in droughts, which pose a threat to the productivity and quality of forage plants. This study found that droughts had minimal effect on the growth of plants, but significantly impacted the redox homeostasis and nutritive value. Alfalfa was more sensitive to the first drought, but was able to recover after subsequent stress events. The second drought led to an accumulation of water-soluble carbohydrates, indicating a metabolic shift towards increased resistance and improved nutritive value with respect to soluble sugars.
ANNALS OF APPLIED BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Justas Sereika, Paulius Vilkinis, Nerijus Pedisius
Summary: This study investigated the flow topology of cavities with different rounded corners and found that fully rounded upper corners reduce pressure loss and increase flow velocity compared to other cases. However, fully rounded cavity bottom corners negatively impact flow stability by increasing turbulence intensity.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2022)