Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiaohong Zhang, Ni Xiang, Hengyu Pan, Xiangdong Yang, Jun Wu, Yanzong Zhang, Hongbing Luo, Changlian Xu
Summary: Implementation of HRPG in the cement industry results in a reduction in total resources consumption and an increase in the share of renewable resources. HRPG also improves waste recycling rate, energy efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cuixia Zhang, Cui Wang, Mengdi Gao, Conghu Liu
Summary: This study proposes an emergy-based method for the measurement and evaluation of the sustainability of industrial production systems. The method was applied to a disc cam machining system, and the results show significant improvement in the sustainability of the system.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Rehan, Muhammad Imtiaz Rashid, Nadeem Ali, Ahmed Saleh Summan, Iqbal Muhammad Ibrahim Ismail
Summary: High raw material prices and competition from the industry have hindered the adoption of renewable resource-based goods. However, using waste streams as substitute resources and changing energy sources can help reduce the environmental burden and improve the sustainability of biopolymer production.
Article
Thermodynamics
Conghu Liu, Mengdi Gao, Guang Zhu, Cuixia Zhang, Pan Zhang, Jianqing Chen, Wei Cai
Summary: This study proposes a data-driven method for evaluating and optimizing the eco-efficiency of industrial production systems, which can effectively reduce resource consumption and waste discharge, and enhance eco-efficiency and production benefits. The application of this method in a manufacturing enterprise can significantly improve the sustainability of industrial production.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Siyue Ren, Xiao Feng
Summary: This paper compares the economic and environmental performance of aromatics production from naphtha and methanol and concludes through an emergy evaluation. The results show that methanol-to-aromatics systems are more sustainable, especially the biomass-methanol system. The economic and environmental benefits of these systems can be optimized by improving resource utilization and reducing investment costs.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hechi Wang, Zerong Yan, Junxue Zhang, Hongying Wang, Zhaoyi Yan, Xinxin Chen, Xinyi He, Jianwei Ge, Qi Zhou
Summary: In the face of the deteriorating global environment, this paper presents a sustainability research on large-scale building cases from the perspectives of ecological emergy value and carbon emissions. Through a quantitative analysis based on the LCA-emergy-carbon-emissions framework, it is found that the operational stage and the building-material-production stage are the controlling factors for sustainability. Different retrofit design strategies have different effects on the sustainability performance of the building system.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jinze Cao, Zeying Wang, Xiaohan Ma, Xiangdong Yang, Xiaohong Zhang, Hengyu Pan, Jun Wu, Min Xu, Lili Lin, Yanzong Zhang, Yinlong Xiao, Hongbin Luo
Summary: This study proposes an integrated approach to compare waste reuse schemes based on environmental performance, energy consumption, carbon emissions, and economic indicators, providing comprehensive decision-making information.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yanhui Guo, Hui Wang, Wen Zhang, Bin Chen, Dan Song
Summary: This study evaluates the sustainability of protected vegetable production system in China using emergy synthesis and proposes new indicators for artificial environment sustainability. The study reveals the total emergy input and regional heterogeneity of the system, and explores future development directions and sustainability through hypothetical scenarios. The results show that reduction in artificial environment construction input and integrated technological improvements can improve the sustainability of the system without sacrificing vegetable yield.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Peiyao Li, Xue Wang, Yiqing Luo, Xigang Yuan
Summary: By conducting Emergy Analysis on microalgae biodiesel production processes, it is found that systems integrated with Nutrient Recycling Pathway are more sustainable, with water resources and electricity units with higher Emergy values being favorable for sustainability improvement. In addition, third-generation biodiesel shows greater sustainable potentials compared to previous generations.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Syed Mahboob Shah, Gengyuan Liu, Qing Yang, Marco Casazza, Feni Agostinho, Biagio F. Giannetti
Summary: Agricultural production in Pakistan is a key sector contributing to the country's GDP and employment opportunities. The importance of sustainable production is highlighted in this study, which analyzed the agriculture systems in four provinces from 2001 to 2015 using emergy accounting method. The findings suggest variations in input composition and efficiency among provinces, with Punjab showing the highest agricultural output. The study provides insights for policymakers and producers to enhance environmental, social, and economic sustainability in Pakistan's agriculture sector.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Francis Molua Mwambo, Christine Fuerst, Christopher Martius, Marcos Jimenez-Martinez, Benjamin Kofi Nyarko, Christian Borgemeister
Summary: The paper introduces the Emergy-Data Envelopment Analysis (EM-DEA) approach to assess resource use efficiency and sustainability in maize production systems in Ghana. Different land use and resource management scenarios were simulated, showing that the ecological intensive and high input scenarios performed best in small-scale agricultural systems.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Zuoxi Liu, Shanshan Wang, Bing Xue, Rundong Li, Yong Geng, Tianhua Yang, Yanlong Li, Huijuan Dong, Zhihong Luo, Weikun Tao, Jiaming Gu, Yongyang Wang
Summary: Sustainable crop production in China faces significant challenges, and evaluating environmental impacts by integrating scientific and practical indicators is crucial. This study utilized emergy and index decomposition analysis to assess non-point source pollution impacts and crop production performance in 31 provinces. Results showed that total nitrogen and phosphorus contents and mulching film residuals significantly affected environmental impacts, with the economy factor being the main driver of EIN growth in most provinces. This provides insights for developing appropriate crop production policies considering local conditions.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zeying Wang, Xiaohan Ma, Hengyu Pan, Xiangdong Yang, Xiaohong Zhang, Yanfeng Lyu, Wenjie Liao, Wei Shui, Jun Wu, Min Xu, Yanzong Zhang, Shirong Zhang, Yinlong Xiao, Hongbing Luo
Summary: The study explores the environmental impact of different phosphogypsum disposal schemes on the phosphate fertilizer industry. It proposes a comprehensive approach to compare the impacts based on emergy analysis and carbon emission accounting. A case study in Hubei Province in China investigates four scenarios, and the results suggest that phosphogypsum resource utilization practices can enhance the synergistic effect of the integrated system to improve energy-use efficiency and reduce pollutant emissions. However, the phosphogypsum reuse practices also increase carbon emission intensity due to the use of nonrenewable resources/energy sources.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammad Jalili, Ata Chitsaz, Shahriyar Ghazanfari Holagh, Mozhgan Ziyaei, Marc A. Rosen
Summary: Emergy analysis was applied to study three common hydrogen production systems, with the results showing that the system based on biomass gasification had significantly higher sustainability index compared to systems based on steam electrolysis and water electrolysis.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Wei Wang, Yi He, Yufeng Wu, Dean Pan
Summary: This study presents an emergy-based approach and improved indicators for a more comprehensive analysis of the sustainability of waste LAB treatment systems. Through evaluating four scenarios, it was found that the improved emergy indicators are more rigorous than traditional ones, and the reuse of waste slag, despite increasing disposal costs, can enhance environmental performance and greatly improve system sustainability. This approach can assist policymakers in decision-making and guide enterprises in enhancing the overall performance of waste LAB treatment systems.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kai Zhang, Qun Zhang, Muzhen Li, Yuzhi Song, Jianzhong Fan, Chuan-Kui Wang, Lili Lin
Summary: The study on the light-emitting mechanism of TADF molecule PTZ-AQ in different aggregation states shows that different aggregation patterns affect intermolecular interactions and molecular geometries, leading to changes in emission colors and intersystem crossing processes. The AIE property is confirmed to be induced by increased radiative rate and decreased nonradiative rates in aggregation. The bicolor switch mechanism in the solid state is closely related to changes in the dihedral angle between the donor and acceptor.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Haipei Zou, Yuying Ma, Huanling Liu, Qingfang Mu, Kai Zhang, Yuzhi Song, Lili Lin, Chuan-Kui Wang, Jianzhong Fan
Summary: The study theoretically investigates the photophysical properties of TSCT-based TADF molecules in different environments, analyzing the inner mechanisms, excited state dynamics, and energy consumption process. Results show that molecules in the solid phase exhibit higher fluorescence efficiency, and a wise design strategy can enhance triplet exciton utilization.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuzhi Song, Bihe Li, Songsong Liu, Ming Qin, Yang Gao, Kai Zhang, Lili Lin, Chuan-Kui Wang, Jianzhong Fan
Summary: This study investigated 15 blue-efficient TADF molecules with different substitutions and analyzed their photophysical properties, revealing the impact of different substitutions on spin-orbit coupling effects and luminescence efficiency. Five promising blue-TADF molecules with stable nearly planar conformations were identified based on calculated quantum efficiencies.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Haojian Zhao, Xinyue Shen, Jinfeng He, Jianyao Kou, Tingjie Tao, Yu Can, Hao Huang, Dahao Jiang, Lili Lin, Xiaonian Li
Summary: Ordered mesoporous Cu-La-Al composite metal oxides were synthesized via an evaporation induced self-assembly method and exhibited excellent catalytic activity, selectivity, and stability in upgrading ethanol to higher alcohols. The superior performance was attributed to the presence of octahedrally coordinated Cu2+ and acid-base sites on the catalyst surface, as well as the highly stable CuAl2O4 active phase.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kai Zhang, Xiao Zhang, Jianzhong Fan, Yuzhi Song, Jian Fan, Chuan-Kui Wang, Lili Lin
Summary: This study predicts the luminescence properties and photophysical mechanism of a spiro-acridine based molecule in solution and in aggregation states. It is found that the solid state can improve luminescence efficiency, providing a theoretical basis for the design of efficient deep red TADF materials.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Danhong Pan, Jinqiang Zhu, Liexiang Cao, Beilei Zhu, Lili Lin
Summary: Ruscogenin (RUS) exerts protective effects on sepsis-induced endothelial dysfunction (ED) by suppressing miR-146a-5p.
DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Ben Shan, Haiyan Ding, Qianzao Lin, Xiaohua Zuo, Lili Lin, Dongyang Yu, Chunhong Hu
Summary: In this study, IDEAL-IQ was used to scan the vertebral bodies of healthy adult women, evaluating the repeatability of fat and iron quantification as well as image quality. The results showed that sequence 2 had the highest correlation of fat and R2* between scans, with better fat quantification consistency than iron. Sequence 2 also had the best image quality and lowest CV score.
COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jinxiu Xu, Yanji Song, Jia Yang, Bingqian Yang, Zhishan Su, Lili Lin, Xiaoming Feng
Summary: In this article, a highly diastereo- and enantioselective alpha-regioselective Mannich reaction is achieved by using chiral N,N'-dioxide/Sc-III catalysts. A series of chiral alpha-quaternary allyl aldehydes and homoallylic alcohols with vicinal multisubstituted stereocenters are constructed in excellent yields, good diastereomeric ratios, and excellent enantiomeric excess values. Experimental studies and DFT calculations reveal the critical factors for the alpha-regioselectivity to be the large steric hindrance of the ligand and the Boc protecting group of imines.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qingfang Mu, Kai Zhang, Huanling Liu, Zhen Xie, Yuzhi Song, Chuan-Kui Wang, Lili Lin, Yuanyuan Xu, Jianzhong Fan
Summary: The photophysical properties of seven red and NIR RTP molecules in THF and in the solid phase were theoretically studied using DFT and TD-DFT calculations. The unique molecular configuration has the potential to achieve red and NIR RTP emission, and the substitutions of halogen and sulfur can red-shift the emission wavelength. Moreover, linking two cyclic imide groups can further make the emission wavelength longer. Based on this, two new RTP molecules with long emission wavelengths (645 nm and 816 nm) are theoretically proposed and analyzed. This investigation provides a wise strategy to design efficient and long-emission RTP molecules.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ziwei Zhong, Lichao Ning, Yican Lu, Jiuqi Tan, Lili Lin, Xiaoming Feng
Summary: A highly chemo- and enantioselective alkylation of vinyl azides with 3-bromo-3-substituted oxindoles was achieved using a chiral N,N'-dioxide/Ni(OTf)2-mediated tandem process. Water played a critical role in the chemo- and enantioselectivity, and hydrated Na3PO4 served as both a base and a water reservoir. The reaction produced a wide range of enantioenriched oxindoles with alpha-carbonyl-substituted all-carbon quaternary stereocenters, and the products could be easily transformed into valuable analogues.
SCIENCE CHINA-CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shurui Fan, Zihao Yao, Wei Cheng, Xian Zhou, Yao Xu, Xuetao Qin, Siyu Yao, Xi Liu, Jianguo Wang, Xiaonian Li, Lili Lin
Summary: In this paper, a TiO2-x overlayer formed over Ru NPs (Ru@TiO2-x/TiO2) was reported as a chemoselective, durable, and sulfur-resistant catalyst for the partial hydrogenation of quinoline and other N-heteroarenes under reduction conditions. It was found that the oxygen vacancies of the Ru@TiO2-x overlayer served as the active sites for H-2 activation, and the synergy between the TiO2-O-v (TiO2-x) active sites and subsurface Ru particles effectively reduced the barriers of H-2 dissociation and H addition steps.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jinfeng He, Xiuzhen Li, Jianyao Kou, Tingjie Tao, Xinyue Shen, Dahao Jiang, Lili Lin, Xiaonian Li
Summary: In this study, a series of nickel and nickel free modified Cu-La2O3/Al2O3 catalysts were prepared and applied for the catalytic upgrading of ethanol to higher alcohols. The addition of an appropriate amount of NiO effectively promoted ethanol upgrading to higher alcohols, by increasing the amount of surface Cu active species and optimizing the acid-base properties of Cu-based catalysts, enhancing the dehydrogenation/hydrogenation capacity and aldol condensation activity of the catalysts.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Siwei Li, Lili Lin, Zhaohua Wang, Ding Ma
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaofei Lu, Chuqiao Song, Xingyu Qi, Duanxing Li, Lili Lin
Summary: This article summarizes the progress of MOF-based CO2 hydrogenation catalysts, emphasizing the various confinement effects of MOFs in CO2 hydrogenation. The article points out that MOFs are widely used in the rational design of CO2 hydrogenation catalysts due to their high surface area, tunable porosity, ordered pore structures, and diverse metals and functional groups. The confinement effects in MOFs promote the stability of CO2 hydrogenation catalysts and have various mechanisms, such as immobilization effect, size effect, encapsulation effect, and synergistic effect. In summary, MOF catalysts have significant potential for applications in CO2 hydrogenation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Spectroscopy
Xiaofang Li, Xiaofei Wang, Qun Zhang, Zhimin Wu, Kai Zhang, Yuzhi Song, Jianzhong Fan, Chuan-Kui Wang, Lili Lin
Summary: This paper investigates five TPA-ace based molecules with different electron-withdrawing groups and through-space charge transfer (TSCT) property using the polarizable continuum model (PCM) combined with density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent functional theory (TD-DFT). The study finds that stronger electron-withdrawing ability of acceptors leads to a redshift of emission and a smaller energy gap between the first singlet excited state (S1) and the first triplet excited state (ΔEST). The TSCT character of TPA-ace-TRZ is further confirmed by quantitative calculation of the ratio of TSCT to through bond charge transfer (TBCT) for S1 state. The TADF property is also analyzed based on spin-orbit coupling and (reverse) intersystem crossing rates between S1 and T1. The calculation results provide insights into TSCT-TADF characteristics.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2023)
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)
