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Energy & Fuels
Stanislaw Bielski, Renata Marks-Bielska, Anna Zielinska-Chmielewska, Kestutis Romaneckas, Egidijus Sarauskis
Summary: This article analyzes statistical data to determine Poland's energy security level and the role of agriculture in ensuring it. Coal remains the main energy resource in Poland, but there is a growing need for renewable resources. Agriculture has a significant potential for growth in Poland, with biomass being the primary resource for renewable energy.
Review
Polymer Science
Shahina Riaz, Kyong Yop Rhee, Soo Jin Park
Summary: Fossil fuels, while meeting most of the world's energy needs, have severe health and environmental impacts, leading to the introduction of biofuels as alternatives. Despite their advantages, biofuels have drawbacks like high cost, necessitating the development of novel biofuels and better manufacturing processes.
Review
Environmental Sciences
L. R. Amjith, B. Bavanish
Summary: This review analyzes the potential of wind, biomass, and hybrid systems in renewable energy production and investigates the performance analysis and sustainability of biomass-based hybrid energy systems. The findings suggest that biomass-based hybrid energy systems can provide a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative for off-grid rural electrification.
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Energy & Fuels
Dongwei Zhao, Mehdi Jafari, Audun Botterud, Apurba Sakti
Summary: This study investigates the strategic market behavior of investors in electricity markets, considering energy storage as a price-maker. The research shows that an increasing number of investors will lead to more market competition, reducing profits but increasing the total capacity of storage deployed. Additionally, the study finds that the arbitrage potential for energy storage varies non-monotonically as wind and solar assets expand, and improving storage technology performance can significantly improve an investor's profit share.
Review
Thermodynamics
E. Santoyo-Castelazo, E. Santoyo, L. Zurita-Garcia, D. A. Camacho Luengas, K. Solano-Olivares
Summary: A new integrated methodology was developed to estimate the environmental impacts of bioethanol production from sugarcane bagasse in Mexico. The methodology included five modelling phases: bibliometric analysis, simulation, life cycle inventory, life cycle assessment, and analysis of major environmental burdens. The study found that the biofuel production and biofuel use in vehicles stages had the highest contributions to greenhouse gas emissions.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bruna Rijo, Octavio Alves, Bruno Garcia, Goncalo Lourinho, Paulo Brito, Catarina Nobre
Summary: Alentejo is a Portuguese region with significant biomass waste generated by agroforestry and agro-industrial activities. The region has established innovation policies for waste valorization, aiming to develop sustainable technologies. Despite the potential for a regional bioeconomy, there is a lack of technological know-how and attractiveness to investors. This study focuses on gasification as a technology to address decarbonization challenges and the market potential of gasification in Alentejo.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
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Construction & Building Technology
Mohammad-Bagher Jamali, Morteza Rasti-Barzoki, Jorn Altmann
Summary: Nowadays, resilience has become a contentious issue on the global agenda and sustainable development goals. This study focuses on energy resilience and its impact on the competition between traditional and renewable energy producers. The results show that higher energy output is achieved through renewable energy with government support. The study also highlights the importance of recovery level during disruptions in the profitability of non-renewable energy producers, providing managerial implications for energy supply chain decision-makers.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Piotr Borawski, Lisa Holden, Marek Bartlomiej Borawski, Bartosz Mickiewicz
Summary: Biofuels, especially liquid biofuels, are increasingly important in the renewable energy sector. This paper provides insights into biodiesel development in Poland and the European Union (EU) and assesses the viability of liquid biofuel development in Poland. Rapeseed is the main feedstock for biodiesel production in Poland and the EU. Poland has a different energy mix compared to the EU, with a larger share of solid and liquid biofuels in its renewable energy sources. The study also analyzes scenarios for biodiesel production in Poland and predicts a growing demand for rapeseed in the near future.
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Thermodynamics
Mohammad-Bagher Jamali, Morteza Rasti-Barzoki, Jorn Altmann
Summary: Industrial sustainability is increasingly important in manufacturing industries, especially those with high energy consumption. A study on the evolution of purchasing behavior in energy-intensive manufacturing industries in Iran reveals that government support plays a crucial role in shifting towards renewable energy. The steel industry is identified as a leading sector in transitioning to clean energy and sustainable development.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Abbas Asakereh, Mohsen Soleymani, Seyed Mohammad Safieddin Ardebili
Summary: This study developed a fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making method for ranking renewable power generation technologies, with results indicating that solar photovoltaics and concentrated solar power are the top choices in Khuzestan province, Iran.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Patrick T. Sekoai, Viren Chunilall, Bruce Sithole, Olivier Habimana, Sizwe Ndlovu, Obinna T. Ezeokoli, Pooja Sharma, Kelvin O. Yoro
Summary: Among the various biofuels, biohydrogen has gained significant attention due to its remarkable properties. This article provides an overview of the role of biofilm-forming communities and synergistic associations in H-2 production, as well as strategies to enhance biofilm growth in H-2 reactors. The study highlights the importance of acquiring in-depth knowledge about the ecology of biohydrogen-producing bacteria and the establishment of effective bioaugmentation methods. Suggestions for breakthroughs in this area of research are also provided.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Gabriella Doci
Summary: Transition to a sustainable future requires not only technical but also societal changes, including changes in behavioral patterns and consumer roles. Renewable energy communities are mainly residential communities that produce energy from renewable sources to meet local needs. Recent research focuses on the factors influencing their formation and organization, highlighting strategies for group formation, task distribution, collective action, communication, decision making, and problem-solving. Case studies in Germany and the Netherlands reveal that these communities can succeed with the work of a few volunteers, but larger communities may require formal organization or external support as projects become more complex.
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Agricultural Engineering
J. L. Aleman-Ramirez, Patrick U. Okoye, S. Torres-Arellano, M. Mejia-Lopez, P. J. Sebastian
Summary: The study emphasizes the importance of researching biomass energy sources as alternatives to fossil fuels. It discusses the various applications of the Leucaena leucocephala tree and the challenges and potentials of producing bioenergy and fine chemicals from different parts of the tree.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
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Agronomy
Eniko Kovacs, Maria-Alexandra Hoaghia, Lacrimioara Senila, Daniela Alexandra Scurtu, Cerasel Varaticeanu, Cecilia Roman, Diana Elena Dumitras
Summary: As the population and living standards increase globally, the use of energy and materials has also been on the rise. A study has shown that converting vine shoot waste into pellets/briquettes biofuels has a lower negative impact on the environment compared to the production of bioethanol.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sanja Potrc, Lidija Cucek, Mariano Martin, Zdravko Kravanja
Summary: The paper presents a plan for achieving the carbon neutral target in the EU-27 by 2050, utilizing a multi-period mixed-integer programming model to maximize sustainability net present value. Wind farms and solar photovoltaics are highlighted as the most promising solutions for expanding renewable energy generation, with the potential to create over 1.5 million new job opportunities across the EU.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
