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Chemistry, Physical
Mehdi Safari, Ali Rahimi, Raoof Gholami, Andrian Permana, Wee Siaw Khur
Summary: Low salinity water flooding is a method used in the EOR process to change the surface wettability and reduce interfacial tension. This study investigates the effects of ions on the surface wettability of shale rocks and the interfacial tension of brine/oil. It is found that decreasing the concentration of monovalent ions changes the wettability of shale from neutral wet to weakly water wet, while decreasing the concentration of divalent ions induces an oil wet system. Time and salt ion concentration have significant impacts on shale wettability and interfacial tension.
JOURNAL OF DISPERSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Eugene N. Ngouangna, Mohd Zaidi Jaafar, M. N. A. M. Norddin, Augustine Agi, Abdul Rahim Risal, Stanley C. Mamah, Jeffrey O. Oseh
Summary: The novel concept of using nanoparticles to enhance oil recovery and reduce trapped oil in hydrocarbon reservoirs is being explored. This study investigates the use of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles for reducing interfacial tension and altering wettability under different salinity and temperature conditions. The results show that HAP nanoparticles are effective in improving these properties in both low and high salinity environments.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Zachary Paul Alcorn, Aleksandra Saele, Metin Karakas, Arne Graue
Summary: This study presents an investigation of CO2 foam generation, strength, and propagation using experimental and numerical methods. The experiments showed that surfactant-alternating-gas injection rapidly generated foam with increasing viscosity, while numerical simulations indicated significant foam propagation distance.
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Energy & Fuels
Moussa Taleb, Farad Sagala, Afif Hethnawi, Nashaat N. Nassar
Summary: This study successfully synthesized novel and stable faujasite nanoparticles without the need for surface modifications under low-salinity water, effectively changing the rock wettability from strong oil wet to strong water wet, and demonstrated their effectiveness as EOR agents in carbonate cores.
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Energy & Fuels
Feng Liu, Jiawei Shen, Ping Yue, Rongjun Zhang, Qingli Wang, Gaoming Yu, Jiangtang Zhou, Xiukun Wang
Summary: Carbon neutrality is a long-term development strategy for many countries worldwide. The widespread implementation of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is critical for achieving this goal. This study analyzes the CO2 storage in ultralow permeability reservoirs through experiments and numerical simulations, identifying the main influencing factors and mechanisms.
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Energy & Fuels
Jun Wang, Wenmeng Duan, Junqi Wang, Xin He, Lei Tang, Nanjun Lai
Summary: In this study, a CO2-responsive worm-like micelles (WLMs) were prepared using N,N-dimethyl oleoaminde-propylamine (DOAPA) and sodium salicylate (NaSaI). The foam performance, fluidity-control ability, oil-displacement performance, microscopic-seepage law, and microcosmic, demulsification and defoaming analysis of the simulated produced-fluid were investigated. The results showed that DOAPA-H+ increased the viscosity and stability of the foam-based solution under the action of organic salt. The worm-like micelle CO2 foam (DOAPA@NaSaI-H+) enhanced oil recovery (EOR) by 26.2% and 27.3% in homogeneous and heterogeneous models, respectively, which were about 1.5 times that of traditional CO2 foam. The system also achieved rapid and pollution-free demulsification and defoaming after injecting N2 into the production fluid. This research indicates that DOAPA@NaSaI-H+ has great potential for EOR and reducing the difficulty of production-fluid treatment, providing a new idea for combining CO2 resource utilization and storage in low-permeability reservoirs.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alireza Rahimi, Solmaz Abedi, Siamand Salimi Baneh, Alireza Roozbahani, Mehdi Razavifar
Summary: The efficiency of cloisite 30B nanoclay as a foaming agent for CO2 foam stability was assessed for the first time. The results showed that cloisite 30B nanoclay improved the efficiency of CO2 foam, although not as much as silica nanoparticles. Adding 0.1 wt% of nanoclay increased the foam decay time from 30 to 76 min, while the same concentration of silica NPs yielded a foam decay time of about 98 min.
ARABIAN JOURNAL FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nilesh Kumar Jha, Anastasia Ivanova, Maxim Lebedev, Ahmed Barifcani, Alexey Cheremisin, Stefan Iglauer, Jitendra S. Sangwai, Mohammad Sarmadivaleh
Summary: The study reveals that ZrO2 nanoparticles and CTAB surfactant can alter rock surface wettability and reduce interfacial tension of CO2 saturated aqueous phase under low salinity conditions.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
T. Foyen, Z. P. Alcorn, M. A. Ferno, A. Barrabino, T. Holt
Summary: Foam generated by surfactants can effectively reduce CO2 mobility and improve efficiency in CO2 storage and enhanced oil recovery. Experimental studies are conducted to evaluate the behavior of surfactants in reservoir conditions, and numerical simulations are used to predict the impact of foam. Results show that different surfactants can significantly reduce CO2 mobility and stabilize foam for improved performance in subsurface applications.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
E. J. Creatto, B. G. Alvarenga, P. G. de Moura, A. Perez-Gramatges
Summary: Foam stability is crucial for the success of foam-field applications. This study demonstrated that a mixture of cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine and sodium dodecyl sulfate can significantly improve the stability of CO2-in-brine foams, reducing drainage and coarsening. The synergy exhibited by the surfactant mixtures not only enhanced the viscosity-driven stabilization of the foams, but also allowed for the retention of large amounts of CO2 inside the foam.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Priyadarshini Bhicajee, L. Romero-Zeron
Summary: Low salinity waterflooding (LSW) is a promising enhanced oil recovery process that alters the wettability of rocks to improve production. This study evaluated the effect of different flooding schemes on LSW performance and identified multi-component ionic exchange as the dominant mechanism for wettability alteration during the recovery of heavy oil from unconsolidated sands.
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Chemistry, Physical
Sajjad Ahmadi Goltapeh, Saeed Abdolahi, Jens Jahren, Rohaldin Miri, Helge Hellevang
Summary: This study uses molecular dynamics to simulate the behavior of the calcite-brine-oil system during low salinity water flooding in oil reservoirs. The results reveal the changes in ion positions and the extended trend of the double electric layer, which might be the cause of oil displacement.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Abbas Khaksar Manshad, Jagar A. Ali, Omid Mosalman Haghighi, S. Mohammad Sajadi, Alireza Keshavarz
Summary: A composite material containing zinc and silica nanoparticles and bentonite has been prepared in this study for enhanced oil recovery. Nanocomposites dispersed in water at different salinity levels showed decreased interfacial tension and contact angle with increasing concentration, leading to improved oil recovery.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ayomikun Bello, Anastasia Ivanova, Alexey Cheremisin
Summary: To meet the growing global energy demand, the petroleum industry has turned its attention to enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods. Foam injection, as one of these methods, offers advantages over water and gas injection due to its low sensitivity to gravity and permeability heterogeneities. However, the thermodynamic instability of foams has limited the widespread use of this recovery technique. This study explores the use of nanoparticle-stabilized foams, taking advantage of recent breakthroughs in nanoparticles engineering. The results demonstrate that the addition of silica nanoparticles can increase the stability of nitrogen and CO2 foam, with the extent of improvement depending on temperature, salinity, and optimal nanoparticle concentration.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Hung Vo Thanh, Danial Sheini Dashtgoli, Hemeng Zhang, Baehyun Min
Summary: Machine-learning models are employed in this study to predict oil recovery factor (ORF) during CO2-foam flooding cost-effectively and accurately. The GRNN model outperforms others with an overall mean absolute error of 0.059 and an R2 of 0.9999. This study's novelty lies in developing a machine-learning-based approach for an accurate and cost-effective prediction of ORF in CO2-foam experiments.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Auby Baban, Mujahid Ali, Muhammad Arif, Alireza Keshavarz, Robert Amin, Stefan Iglauer
Summary: This study used NMR technology to analyze the wettability and CO2 trapping behavior of rocks, and found that organic acids have a significant impact on the wettability and CO2 trapping behavior of rocks. The results showed that organic acids reduce the amount of CO2 trapping, and CO2 mainly traps in meso- and micropores. This study is of great significance for the implementation of large-scale underground gas storage and enhanced oil recovery projects in carbonate reservoirs.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Fatemeh Ozar Asl, Ghasem Zargar, Abbas Khaksar Manshad, Muhammad Arif, Stefan Iglauer, Alireza Keshavarz
Summary: A new nanocomposite comprising of ZnO nanoparticles and polyacrylamide (PAM) polymer hybrid agent is investigated for enhanced oil recovery in sandstone and carbonate rocks. The study examines the behavior of the nanocomposite in terms of synthesis, characterization, physical properties, stability analysis, interface tension and wettability. It is found that the nanocomposite can improve the wettability of the rocks, leading to increased oil recovery compared to seawater flooding.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Haiyang Zhang, Mohammed Al Kobaisi, Muhammad Arif
Summary: Rock wettability plays a crucial role in the fate of injected CO2, affecting trapping capacity and containment security. Field-scale numerical simulations reveal that wettability and injection rate strongly influence CO2 migration and storage efficiency. Water-wet sandstone exhibits 42% higher residual trapping compared to CO2-wet sandstone, and longer injection durations decrease residual trapping while increasing solubility trapping.
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Muhammad Moinuddin, Azzedine Zerguine, Muhammad Arif
Summary: In this work, a novel weighted kernel least mean square (WKLMS) algorithm is proposed using a weighted Gaussian kernel. The learning behavior of the algorithm is studied and it is found to outperform both the LMS and KLMS algorithms in terms of MSE analysis. The effect of the weighted Gaussian kernel on the convergence behavior and stability of the algorithm is investigated. Tracking analysis for a non-stationary environment is also presented. Simulation results validate the analytical results and compare the performance of WKLMS with KLMS and LMS algorithms.
CIRCUITS SYSTEMS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Arshad Raza, Mohamed Mahmoud, Mobeen Murtaza, Muhammad Arif, Amjed Hassan, Guenther Glatz, Saad Alafnan, Muhammad Shahzad Kamal, Assem Al-Karnos
Summary: This study investigates the interaction between four rock samples from the Saudi Arabian region and carbon dioxide (CO2), revealing changes in the samples after exposure to CO2. The results shed light on the potential for rapid carbon mineralization in the mafic rocks of Saudi Arabia.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Alpana Singh, Tushar Sharma, Ravi Shankar Kumar, Muhammad Arif
Summary: This study found that saponin derived from fenugreek seed can be effectively used as a natural surfactant in oil recovery, reducing interfacial tension and changing rock wettability. The natural surfactant showed good performance at low concentrations, particularly in sandstone reservoirs. Additionally, the study discovered a promising method for treating effluent produced during oil recovery through gravity segregation and heat treatment.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ahmed AlZaabi, Muhammad Arif, Mujahid Ali, Ahmed Adila, Yawar Abbas, Ravi Shankar Kumar, Alireza Keshavarz, Stefan Iglauer
Summary: In this study, the wettability alteration potential of cationic surfactant CTAB and anionic surfactant SDBS on carbonate rocks and calcite mineral samples was investigated. The results showed that CTAB had a strong wettability alteration ability on the calcite surface, but increasing the surfactant concentration did not necessarily improve the wettability alteration. The wettability alteration potential of CTAB was found to be correlated with the calcite content of the carbonate sample. Additionally, the contact angles slightly increased with increasing pressure and decreased with increasing temperature. The presence of carboxylate groups tended to make the CTAB-treated surface more hydrophilic.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Huihui Zhou, Guijian Liu, Chuncai Zhou, Yu Chen, Muhammad Arif, Mei Sun, Yuan Liu, Hongyang Wang
Summary: The comprehensive and harmless utilization of copper slag flotation tailings is crucial for the waste-free and sustainable copper industry. This study quantified the mineralogy and molybdenum micro-dissemination in the tailings and discussed the feasibility of recovering molybdenum, copper, and iron resources and fractionating hazardous elements through magnetic separation. The results showed that magnetic separation enhanced the content of molybdenum and copper in the magnetic products, while significantly reducing the non-magnetic residues containing copper, arsenic, and chromium. The mineral fractionation observed during magnetic separation allowed for the separation of an iron-silicate component, which enhanced the cementitious property of the non-magnetic residues and provided more pathways for reutilization.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Minh Phuong Nguyen, Muhammad Arif, Bart Oostenrijk, Marlies C. Goorden, Freek J. Beekman
Summary: Microscopic nuclear imaging with spatial resolutions of a few hundred microns can be achieved using low-energy gamma emitters and a single micro-pinhole gamma camera. However, this approach fails for clinically used radionuclides due to the penetration of higher-energy gamma photons. To overcome this, a new imaging approach called scanning focus nuclear microscopy (SFNM) is proposed, which utilizes a scanning stage with a focused multi-pinhole collimator. SFNM demonstrated improved spatial resolution compared to single-pinhole imaging.
PHYSICS IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Arti Gautam, Vikas Kumar, Lubna Azmi, Ch. V. Rao, Mohammed Moizuddin Khan, Beenish Mukhtar, Mehnaz Kamal, Muhammad Arif, Seema Mehdi, Saud M. Alsanad, Osama A. Al-Khamees, Talha Jawaid, Aftab Alam
Summary: Diabetes and its complications are on the rise in India, causing a strain on healthcare resources. This study investigates the effect of a flavonoid-enriched extract on diabetic wounds using cell lines and a rat model. The extract showed presence of bioactive phytoconstituents and induced apoptosis and wound healing through mitochondria-mediated pathways.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Zunaira Zahid, Abdul Rauf, Mohsin Javed, Ahmad Alhujaily, Shahid Iqbal, Adnan Amjad, Muhammad Arif, Sajjad Hussain, Ali Bahadur, Nasser S. S. Awwad, Hala A. A. Ibrahium, Foziah F. F. Al-Fawzan, Eslam B. B. Elkaeed
Summary: The Ag/TiO2 composite photocatalysts were successfully synthesized using the template induced method and characterized by XRD, FTIR spectroscopy, SEM, and EDX. The morphology of the samples was controllable by changing the reactants' concentration and calcination temperature. The synthesized composites exhibited excellent catalytic activity in the degradation of methylene blue and reduction of Cr(VI) to Cr(III) under solar irradiation.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Abubakar Isah, Mohamed Mahmoud, Muhammad Arif, Murtada Saleh Aljawad, Muhammad Shahzad Kamal
Summary: This study examines the effect of rock surface cleaning on the wettability of rock/oil/brine systems using pure quartz substrates. The results suggest that cleaning agents may not completely remove all adsorbed salts and crude oil components from the rock surfaces and may also adsorb onto the surfaces themselves, altering wettability. Surface energy and the presence of oxygen-containing and nonpolar functional groups play a significant role in determining the wetting behavior.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Abubakar Isah, Mohamed Mahmoud, Muhammad Arif, Murtada Al Jawad, Abduljamiu O. Amao
Summary: Contact angle is a measurement of the wettability of solid surfaces, and the wettability of rock/oil/brine systems can be modified by using solvents for surface cleaning. This study found that different solvents used for cleaning the rock surface can have different effects on the wettability of the rock/oil/brine system.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Abubakar Isah, Muhammad Arif, Mohamed Mahmoud, Muhammad Shahzad Kamal
Summary: The effect of permeability, rocks surface/saturation condition and initial water saturation on Amott tests and contact angle measurements was investigated. The relationship between contact angle and Amott-Harvey wettability index (I-AH) was explored for different rocks. The findings show that rock surface wetting behavior depends on rock permeability and surface/saturation condition, and the correlation between contact angle and Amott index is only observed in rocks with moderate to high permeability.
GEOENERGY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Johny Mouallem, Muhamad Arif, Arshad Raza, Guenther Glatz, Md Motiur Rahman, Mohamed Mahmoud, Stefan Iglauer
Summary: Carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) and underground hydrogen storage (UHS) have the potential to contribute to net zero targets. However, the success of these processes relies on factors such as interfacial tension (IFT) and fluid-fluid interactions. This study reviews and analyzes the published IFT data sets for CO2-brine, CO2-oil-brine, and H2-brine systems, aiming to provide an updated repository of IFT datasets, analyze the influencing factors, and improve the understanding of IFT phenomena in subsurface storage.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yingna Du, Chen Huang, Wei Jiang, Qiangwei Yan, Yongfei Li, Gang Chen
Summary: In this study, anionic surfactants modified hydrotalcite was used as a flow improver for crude oil under low-temperature conditions. The modified hydrotalcite showed a significant viscosity reduction effect on crude oil. The mechanism of the modified hydrotalcite on viscosity and pour point of crude oil was explored through characterization and analysis of the modified hydrotalcite and oil samples.
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Energy & Fuels
Mohammad Saeid Rostami, Mohammad Mehdi Khodaei
Summary: In this study, a hybrid structure, MIL-53(Al)@MWCNT, was synthesized by combining MIL-53(Al) particles and -COOH functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT). The hybrid structure was then embedded in a polyethersulfone (PES) polymer matrix to prepare a mixed matrix membrane (MMM) for CO2/CH4 and CO2/N2 separation. The addition of MWCNTs prevented MIL-53(Al) aggregation, improved membrane mechanical properties, and enhanced gas separation efficiency.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yunlong Li, Desheng Huang, Xiaomeng Dong, Daoyong Yang
Summary: This study develops theoretical and experimental techniques to determine the phase behavior and physical properties of DME/flue gas/water/heavy oil systems. Eight constant composition expansion (CCE) tests are conducted to obtain new experimental data. A thermodynamic model is used to accurately predict saturation pressure and swelling factors, as well as the phase boundaries of N2/heavy oil systems and DME/CO2/heavy oil systems, with high accuracy.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Morteza Afkhamipour, Ebad Seifi, Arash Esmaeili, Mohammad Shamsi, Tohid N. Borhani
Summary: Non-conventional amines are being researched worldwide to overcome the limitations of traditional amines like MEA and MDEA. Adequate process and thermodynamic models are crucial for understanding the applicability and performance of these amines in CO2 absorption, but studies on process modeling for these amines are limited. This study used rate-based modeling and Deshmukh-Mather method to model CO2 absorption by DETA solution in a packed column, validated the model with experimental data, and conducted a sensitivity analysis of mass transfer correlations. The study also compared the CO2 absorption efficiency of DETA solution with an ionic solvent [bmim]-[PF6] and highlighted the importance of finding optimum operational parameters for maximum absorption efficiency.
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Energy & Fuels
Arastoo Abdi, Mohamad Awarke, M. Reza Malayeri, Masoud Riazi
Summary: The utilization of smart water in EOR operations has gained attention, but more research is needed to understand the complex mechanisms involved. This study investigated the interfacial tension between smart water and crude oil, considering factors such as salt, pH, asphaltene type, and aged smart water. The results revealed that the hydration of ions in smart water plays a key role in its efficacy, with acidic and basic asphaltene acting as intrinsic surfactants. The pH also influenced the interfacial tension, and the aged smart water's interaction with crude oil depended on asphaltene type, salt, and salinity.
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Energy & Fuels
Dongao Zhu, Kun Zhu, Lixian Xu, Haiyan Huang, Jing He, Wenshuai Zhu, Huaming Li, Wei Jiang
Summary: In this study, cobalt-based metal-organic frameworks (Co-based MOFs) were used as supports and co-catalysts to confine the NHPI catalyst, solving the leaching issue. The NHPI@Co-MOF with carboxyl groups exhibited stronger acidity and facilitated the generation of active oxygen radicals O2•, resulting in enhanced catalytic activity. This research provides valuable insights into the selection of suitable organic linkers and broadens the research horizon of MOF hybrids in efficient oxidative desulfurization (ODS) applications.
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Energy & Fuels
Edwin G. Hoyos, Gloria Amo-Duodu, U. Gulsum Kiral, Laura Vargas-Estrada, Raquel Lebrero, Rail Munoz
Summary: This study investigated the impact of carbon-coated zero-valent nanoparticle concentration on photosynthetic biogas upgrading. The addition of nanoparticles significantly increased microalgae productivity and enhanced nitrogen and phosphorus assimilation. The presence of nanoparticles also improved the quality of biomethane produced.
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Energy & Fuels
Yao Xiao, Asma Leghari, Linfeng Liu, Fangchao Yu, Ming Gao, Lu Ding, Yu Yang, Xueli Chen, Xiaoyu Yan, Fuchen Wang
Summary: Iron is added as a flocculant in wastewater treatment and the hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) of sludge produces wastewater containing Fe. This study investigates the effect of aqueous phase (AP) recycling on hydrochar properties, iron evolution and environmental assessment during HTC of sludge. The results show that AP recycling process improves the dewatering performance of hydrochar and facilitates the recovery of Fe from the liquid phase.
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Energy & Fuels
He Liang, Tao Wang, Zhenmin Luo, Jianliang Yu, Weizhai Yi, Fangming Cheng, Jingyu Zhao, Xingqing Yan, Jun Deng, Jihao Shi
Summary: This study investigated the influence of inhibitors (carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and heptafluoropropane) on the lower flammability limit of hydrogen and determined the critical inhibitory concentration needed for complete suppression. The impact of inhibitors on explosive characteristics was evaluated, and the inhibitory mechanism was analyzed with chemical kinetics. The results showed that with the increase of inhibitor quantity, the lower flammability limit of hydrogen also increased. The research findings can contribute to the safe utilization of hydrogen energy.
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Energy & Fuels
Zonghui Liu, Zhongze Zhang, Yali Zhou, Ziling Wang, Mingyang Du, Zhe Wen, Bing Yan, Qingxiang Ma, Na Liu, Bing Xue
Summary: In this study, high-performance solid catalysts based on phosphotungstic acid (HPW) supported on Zr-SBA-15 were synthesized and evaluated for the one-pot conversion of furfural (FUR) to γ-valerolactone (GVL). The catalysts were characterized using various techniques, and the ratio of HPW and Zr was found to significantly affect the selectivity of GVL. The HPW/Zr-SBA-15 (2-4-15) catalyst exhibited the highest GVL yield (83%) under optimized reaction conditions, and it was determined that a balance between Bronsted acid sites (BAS) and Lewis acid sites (LAS) was crucial for achieving higher catalytic performance. The reaction parameters and catalyst stability were also investigated.
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Energy & Fuels
Michael Stoehr, Stephan Ruoff, Bastian Rauch, Wolfgang Meier, Patrick Le Clercq
Summary: As part of the global energy transition, an experimental study was conducted to understand the effects of different fuel properties on droplet vaporization for various conventional and alternative fuels. The study utilized a flow channel to measure the evolution of droplet diameters over time and distance. The results revealed the temperature-dependent effects of physical properties, such as boiling point, liquid density, and enthalpy of vaporization, and showed the complex interactions of preferential vaporization and temperature-dependent influences of physical properties for multi-component fuels.
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Energy & Fuels
Yuan Zhuang, Ruikang Wu, Xinyan Wang, Rui Zhai, Changyong Gao
Summary: Through experimental validation and optimization of the chemical kinetic model, it was found that methanol can accelerate the oxidation reaction of ammonia, and methanol can be rapidly oxidized at high concentration. HO2 was found to generate a significant amount of OH radicals, facilitating the oxidation of methanol and ammonia. Rating: 7.5/10.
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Energy & Fuels
Radwan M. EL-Zohairy, Ahmed S. Attia, A. S. Huzayyin, Ahmed I. EL-Seesy
Summary: This paper presents a lab-scale experimental study on the impact of diethyl ether (DEE) as an additive to waste cooking oil biodiesel with Jet A-1 on combustion and emission features of a swirl-stabilized premixed flame. The addition of DEE to biodiesel significantly affects the flame temperature distribution and emissions. The W20D20 blend of DEE, biodiesel, and Jet A-1 shows similar flame temperature distribution to Jet A-1 and significantly reduces UHC, CO, and NOx emissions compared to Jet A-1.
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Energy & Fuels
Jiang Bian, Ziyuan Zhao, Yang Liu, Ran Cheng, Xuerui Zang, Xuewen Cao
Summary: This study presents a novel method for ammonia separation using supersonic flow and develops a mathematical model to investigate the condensation phenomenon. The results demonstrate that the L-P nucleation model accurately characterizes the nucleation process of ammonia at low temperatures. Numerical simulations also show that increasing pressure and concentration can enhance ammonia condensation efficiency.
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Energy & Fuels
Shiyuan Pan, Xiaodan Shi, Beibei Dong, Jan Skvaril, Haoran Zhang, Yongtu Liang, Hailong Li
Summary: Integrating CO2 capture with biomass-fired combined heat and power (bio-CHP) plants is a promising method for achieving negative emissions. This study develops a reliable data-driven model based on the Transformer architecture to predict the flowrate and CO2 concentration of flue gas in real time. The model validation shows high prediction accuracy, and the potential impact of meteorological parameters on model accuracy is assessed. The results demonstrate that the Transformer model outperforms other models and using near-infrared spectral data as input features improves the prediction accuracy.