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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Malgorzata Wilk, Maciej Sliz, Boguslaw Lubieniecki
Summary: Hydrothermal co-carbonization of sewage sludge and fuel additives can improve the dewaterability of hydrochar for energy production. The addition of biomass during the process significantly enhances the properties of hydrochar and combustion process.
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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.
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Energy & Fuels
Burak Ulusoy, Bozidar Anicic, Weigang Lin, Bona Lu, Wei Wang, Kim Dam-Johansen, Hao Wu
Summary: This study investigated the interactions in NOX chemistry during biomass co-combustion, finding that the effect varies with different biomass fuels and ash characteristics. The catalytic effect of ash on NO formation is influenced by ash preparation temperature and mixing with fuel. The impact of NH3 on NO depends on the stage of the co-combustion process, and NO emissions are reduced and the influence of ash on nitrogen chemistry is less pronounced under air staged conditions.
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Energy & Fuels
Despina Vamvuka, E. Loukakou, C. Avgoustidis, A. Stratakis, F. Pavloudakis, S. Sfakiotakis
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the combustion behavior of lignite/woody biomass blends and evaluate their impact on combustion performance and deposition problems. The results showed that blending lignite with woody fuels improved combustion performance and exhibited synergistic interactions between the component fuels.
ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yan Xia, Minghao Liu, Yading Zhao, Junzhen Guo, Xiaofeng Chi, Jianxin Du, Donghang Du, Daquan Shi
Summary: This study investigates the hydration mechanism and environmental impacts of blended cements with co-combustion ash of rice husk and sewage sludge (CCA) compared to blended cements with sewage sludge ash (SSA). CCA shows lower phosphate contents than SSA, resulting in lower inhibition effects on early hydration of cement clinker. The pozzolanic activity of CCA is also higher than that of SSA, producing more hydration products in CCA-based blended cements. Additionally, CCA-based blended cements have greater environmental benefits due to lower fossil consumption and toxic substance emissions during co-combustion.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoxu Fu, Wei Ping Chan, Vernette Chin, Yinn Zhao Boon, Wenqian Chen, Ya Zhao, Stephan Heberlein, Yan Gu, James Oh, Grzegorz Lisak
Summary: A high-temperature slagging gasifier was used to co-treat sludge-based waste materials with municipal solid waste (MSW), resulting in successful co-gasification and recovery of reusable slag and recyclable metals. The stable operation of the gasifier was achieved through proper control of temperature profiles, melting of inorganic residues, smooth discharge of molten slag, and effective flue gas emissions control. The waste-derived slag was found to be environmentally safe and showed potential as sustainable construction materials, as indicated by toxicity tests and life cycle assessment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ao Zhou, Xuebin Wang, Aneta Magdziarz, Shilin Yu, Shuanghui Deng, Jin Bai, Qingfu Zhang, Houzhang Tan
Summary: Co-firing municipal sewage sludge (MSS) with coal in power plants can effectively treat the sludge, improve energy utilization efficiency, and benefit exhaust emissions. Experimental results show that the high iron content in MSS leads to lower ash melting temperatures compared to coal, and increasing the mixing ratio decreases the ash melting temperature of the mixed samples.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Tarek L. Rashwan, Taryn Fournie, Megan Green, Alexandra L. Duchesne, Joshua K. Brown, Gavin P. Grant, Jose L. Torero, Jason Gerhard
Summary: Smouldering combustion is being used for environmentally beneficial purposes, including waste-to-energy, and there is potential for co-waste management with higher fuel loadings. This study compares smoulderable and non-smoulderable waste systems and finds that porous solid fuels (PSFs) offer higher throughputs, improved scalability, and production of useful by-products compared to inert porous media (IPM) systems. However, PSF systems are more sensitive to extinction and have lower fuel moisture content limitations. Overall, this study highlights the benefits and trade-offs of co-waste smouldering.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yanlin Wang, Li Jia, Liu Zhang, Xin Zheng, Jun Xiang, Yan Jin
Summary: The co-combustion of sewage sludge and coal slime is a promising method for the harmless disposal of these two solid wastes. The minerals in sewage sludge have significant effects on the combustion of coal slime during co-combustion. Both single and composite minerals have influences on the combustion of coal slime, and the composite minerals can synergistically catalyze the combustion. The kinetic results show that the minerals decrease the apparent activation energy of coal slime during fixed carbon combustion.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yanjun Hu, Bennong Zhang, Qianqian Guo, Shurong Wang, Shengyong Lu
Summary: Environmentally persistent free radicals (EPFRs) are emerging contaminants formed during thermochemical processes. This study investigated their formations in fly ash and biochar and found that EPFRs are closely related to precursor and temperature. The pyrolysis temperature and residence time significantly impacted the types and concentrations of EPFRs in resulting biochar.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jingkun Han, Dunxi Yu, Jianqun Wu, Xin Yu, Fangqi Liu, Minghou Xu
Summary: Torrefaction has different effects on the ash slagging behavior during biomass and coal co-combustion. Co-firing biomass with high-Ca coal reduces the ash slagging rate, while co-firing biomass with high-Si/Al coal exacerbates the slagging tendency. Torrefaction can reduce the ash slagging rate of sawdust but increase it for other fuels. Measures such as optimizing operation conditions, co-firing with high-Ca coals, and using additives are suggested to alleviate the ash slagging during torrefied herbaceous biomass combustion.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jingkun Han, Dunxi Yu, Jianqun Wu, Xin Yu, Fangqi Liu, Minghou Xu
Summary: Torrefaction technology has positive effects on ash fouling during biomass combustion and co-combustion. The interactions between fuels during co-combustion inhibit the formation of inside fouling deposits while the incorporation of alkalis in aluminosilicates promotes the growth of outside deposits. Torrefaction reduces the formation of chlorides and sulfates, thus inhibiting the inside deposition. However, the elemental repartitioning during torrefaction leads to more retention of alkalis, which aggravates the formation of mixed aluminosilicates and favors the outside deposition.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Teng Wang, Chengjian Cai, Yongjie Xue, Yue Xiao, Si Chen, Jingxin Liu, Meng Mei, Jinping Li
Summary: Introducing rice husk as an auxiliary fuel in the combustion of sewage sludge can effectively increase the ash fusion temperature, reduce ash slagging, and is an ideal way to solve ash-related problems.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Chang'an Wang, Lei Zhou, Gaofeng Fan, Maobo Yuan, Lei Zhao, Guantao Tang, Chengchang Liu, Defu Che
Summary: This study focused on the ash characteristics of antibiotic filter residue (AFR) and its blends with biomass under different combustion conditions. Experimental results showed that the ash compositions in blended fuel are generally similar to AFR, but mineral distributions vary with the blended ratio. This research contributes to a better understanding of ash behaviors during co-combustion and the safe, clean, and efficient utilization of AFR through co-firing technology.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Carol Huang, Badr A. Mohamed, Loretta Y. Li
Summary: This study investigated the feasibility of co-pyrolysis as a sewage sludge treatment process. The results showed that mixing co-feed biomass with sewage sludge reduced the overall environmental burden by 58-83%. Co-pyrolysis of wheat straw/SS performed better than sawdust/SS in terms of environmental impact. All examined scenarios achieved a net positive energy balance and reduced global warming potential. Sensitivity analysis indicated that transportation of feedstock and pyrolysis products should be prioritized to limit environmental burden. Co-pyrolysis is an eco-friendly and economically viable method for sewage sludge treatment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ju-Hyoung Park, Young-Joo Lee, Min-Ho Jin, Se-Joon Park, Dong-Wook Lee, Jong-Soo Bae, Joeng-Geun Kim, Kwang Ho Song, Young-Chan Choi
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Min-Ho Jin, Ju-Hyoung Park, Duckkyu Oh, Sung-Wook Lee, Jong-Soo Park, Kwan-Young Lee, Dong-Wook Lee
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dong-Wook Lee, Min-Ho Jin, Ju-Hyoung Park, Young-Joo Lee, Young-Chan Choi
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2018)
Article
Thermodynamics
Young-Joo Lee, Hueon Namkung, Ju-Hyoung Park, Gyu-Seob Song, Se-Joon Park, Joeng-Geun Kim, Jong-Won Choi, Chung-Hwan Jeon, Young-Chan Choi
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2018)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Young-Joo Lee, Ju-Hyoung Park, Gyu-Seob Song, Hueon Namkung, Se-Joon Park, Joeng-Geun Kim, Young-Chan Choi, Chung-Hwan Jeon, Jong Won Choi
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Young-Joo Lee, Jong-Won Choi, Ju-Hyoung Park, Hueon Namkung, Gyu-Seob Song, Se-Joon Park, Dong-Wook Lee, Joeng-Geun Kim, Chung-Hwan Jeon, Young-Chan Choi
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dong-Wook Lee, Min-Ho Jin, Ju-Hyoung Park, Young-Joo Lee, Young-Chan Choi, Ji Chan Park, Dong Hyun Chun
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Min-Ho Jin, Ju-Hyoung Park, Duckkyu Oh, Jong-Soo Park, Kwan-Young Lee, Dong-Wook Lee
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ju-Hyoung Park, Dong-Wook Lee, Young-Joo Lee, Gyu-Seob Song, Min-Ho Jin, Se-Joon Park, Hueon Namkung, Jong-Soo Bae, Joeng-Geun Kim, Kwang Ho Song, Jong Won Choi, Young-Chan Choi
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ju-Hyoung Park, Min-Ho Jin, Young-Joo Lee, Gyu-Seob Song, Jong Won Choi, Dong-Wook Lee, Young-Chan Choi, Se-Joon Park, Kwang Ho Song, Joeng-Geun Kim
Article
Thermodynamics
Hueon Namkung, Young-Joo Lee, Ju-Hyoung Park, Gyu-Seob Song, Jong Won Choi, Joeng-Geun Kim, Se-Joon Park, Joo Chang Park, Hyung-Taek Kim, Young-Chan Choi
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ju-Hyoung Park, Min-Ho Jin, Dong-Wook Lee, Young-Joo Lee, Gyu-Seob Song, Se-Joon Park, Hueon Namkung, Kwang Ho Song, Young-Chan Choi
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hueon Namkung, Ju-Hyoung Park, Young-Joo Lee, Gyu-Seob Song, Jong Won Choi, Se-Joon Park, Sunghoon Kim, Jianzhong Liu, Young-Chan Choi
Summary: The study found that torrefaction pretreatment increases ash deposition and PM emissions during biomass combustion, while demineralization pretreatment significantly reduces ash deposition and PM emissions. Demineralization pretreatment is a good method for producing cleaner biomass fuel.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Ju-Hyoung Park, Dong-Wook Lee, Min-Ho Jin, Young-Joo Lee, Gyu-Seob Song, Se-Joon Park, Hyun Jin Jung, Kyeong Keun Oh, Young-Chan Choi
Summary: A low-temperature hydrogen production process from lignocellulosic biomass passing through formic acid has been developed with improved sustainability and formic acid yield. The process includes biomass oxidation/hydrolysis with citric acid, mechanocatalytic depolymerization of biomass for better formic acid yield, and dehydrogenation of formic acid over Pd catalysts for clean hydrogen production.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.
Article
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.