Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Amrita Thandayamparambil Anilkumar, Suryaa Manoharan, Satheeswaran Balasubramanian, Ekambaram Perumal
Summary: Garcinia gummi-gutta, also known as Garcinia cambogia, is a polygamous genus consisting of 200 species of trees and shrubs. Its fruit rind has traditionally been used to treat gastrointestinal problems, and it has various pharmacological activities such as anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
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Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
M. Priya Rani, M. R. Gokul Raj, K. Bahuleyan Rameshkumar
Summary: The evaluation of the composition and toxicity of Garcinia gummi-gutta seed oil suggests that it is a rich source of edible oil, suitable for use in the food and cosmetics sectors. Initial toxicological studies also support its use in various industries.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Malay Pramanik, Atul Kumar Diwakar, Poli Dash, Sylvia Szabo, Indrajit Pal
Summary: The study highlights the impact of climate change on agriculture, global biodiversity, and species distribution, specifically focusing on the Garcinia gummi-gutta cash crop species. Using the MaxEnt model, it predicts a dramatic decrease in suitability of the species by 2050 and 2070 due to changes in precipitation patterns. The study suggests the importance of the MaxEnt approach for agricultural development, conservation of biodiversity, and climate change adaptation planning.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jissa Theresa Kurian, Balamuralikrishnan Balasubramanian, Arun Meyyazhagan, Manikantan Pappuswamy, Amer M. Alanazi, Kannan RR. Rengasamy, Vijaya Anand Arumugam, Joseph Kadanthottu Sebastian, Jen-Tsung Chen
Summary: This study synthesized Ag NPs using a green method and evaluated their physical properties, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-cancer properties, as well as photocatalytic ability. The results showed that the synthesized Ag NPs exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity and demonstrated promising applications in the biomedical field.
FRONTIERS IN BIOSCIENCE-LANDMARK
(2023)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Adal Mena-Garcia, Maria Luz Sanz, Marina Diez-Municio, Ana Cristina Soria, Ana Isabel Ruiz-Matute
Summary: A new GC-MS method was developed and applied to assess the (-)-HCA content in commercial GFS, revealing that 42% of analyzed samples did not meet the declared content on the label, with some products showing lower HCA concentrations which questions their effectiveness in regulating obesity.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
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Thermodynamics
Mohan Govindasamy, Silambarasan Rajendran
Summary: This investigation explores the potential use of sapota biodiesel as a partial substitute for diesel fuel, demonstrating promising thermal stability, combustion characteristics, and reduced emissions. Experimental results show that the brake thermal efficiency of B20 is 1.08% higher than diesel, but the NO emissions from biodiesel are elevated due to a higher quantity of unsaturated esters.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
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Energy & Fuels
Kanokphorn Sangkharak, Suphornthip Mhaisawat, Thanaphorn Rakkan, Nisa Paichid, Tewan Yunu
Summary: By utilizing mixed chicken waste for oil extraction and employing a combination of immobilized enzymes for biodiesel production, the study achieved high yields of methyl ester that met both Thai and international specifications.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Mohsin Raza, Labeeb Ali, Abrar Inayat, Lisandra Rocha-Meneses, Shams Forruque Ahmed, Md Mofijur, Farrukh Jamil, Chukwuma Leonard Azimoh
Summary: Biodiesel is a sustainable energy substitute with environmentally friendly characteristics. Immobilized-enzyme technology improves the stability, reactivity, and reusability of biodiesel production. The potential and importance of immobilized-enzyme technology in biodiesel production are significant.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2022)
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Thermodynamics
Pravin Ashok Madane, Subrata Bhowmik, Rajsekhar Panua
Summary: The study highlights the positive influence of Undi ester blended diesel on the performance and emissions characteristics of a diesel engine. The ester blends improve brake thermal efficiency and decrease energy consumption, but result in higher nitrogen oxide emissions. Undi ethyl ester blends show slightly better performance than UME blends, with higher maximum in-cylinder pressure and heat release rate.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
C. Sivakandhan, P. Elumalai, M. Murugan, A. Saravanan, P. S. Ranjit, Bhemuni Varaprasad
Summary: This study demonstrates that using sardine oil methyl ester (SOME) with MnO2 nanoparticles can improve the performance and reduce emissions in a conventional engine.
JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kritsakon Pongraktham, Krit Somnuk
Summary: Four types of 3D-printed static mixer reactors were evaluated for biodiesel production. Among them, the CPSM reactor showed the highest methyl ester conversion rate at a short residence time, while the XGSM reactor was found to be the preferred option due to its high reaction rate and low pressure drop during continuous biodiesel production.
REACTION CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Natarajan Yasvanthrajan, Pandian Sivakumar, Karuppan Muthukumar, Thanabalan Murugesan, Appusamy Arunagiri
Summary: This study demonstrates process intensification through lipase-catalyzed transesterification of waste cottonseed oil with ethanol under ultrasonication, achieving a maximum conversion rate of 98.7%. The optimized process conditions include an ethanol to oil molar ratio of 4.5:1, a reaction temperature of 45 degrees C, enzyme loading of 5 wt%, a reaction time of 6 h, ultrasonic amplitude of 40%, and a duty cycle of 15 s ON and 15 s OFF. The use of ultrasound enhances efficiency by reducing reaction time to 6 hours with minimal catalyst dosage and power consumption.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
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Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
G. K. Shamnamol, Sam John, Jaya Mary Jacob
Summary: The corrosion inhibition performance of Garcinia gummi-gutta leaf extract (GGLE) on mild steel was studied. The results showed that increasing the inhibitor concentration could enhance the corrosion inhibition efficiency. Surface characterization revealed the formation of a protective layer by the inhibitor and its action as a mixed-type inhibitor.
ANTI-CORROSION METHODS AND MATERIALS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Krzysztof Biernat, Anna Matuszewska, Izabela Samson-Brek, Marlena Owczuk
Summary: The study investigates the technology of enzymatic biodiesel production as an alternative to traditional chemical catalysts, highlighting the benefits such as cost reduction, lower GHG emissions, and positive environmental impact.ngoing focus is on developing cheaper and more effective biocatalysts, as well as improving enzyme immobilization on various materials.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
Ehsan Parandi, Maryam Safaripour, Magda H. Abdellattif, Majid Saidi, Alireza Bozorgian, Hamid Rashidi Nodeh, Shahabaldin Rezania
Summary: The main objective of this study was to produce biodiesel from waste cooking oil using immobilized lipase on a magnetic nanocomposite. The synthesized biocatalyst showed high efficiency in producing biodiesel at lower temperatures and optimal reaction conditions.
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Energy & Fuels
D. L. S. V. N. Swamy, Y. Kowsik, V. Dhana Raju, K. Appa Rao, Harish Venu, L. Subramani, K. Bala Prasad
Summary: This experimental study investigates the effect of adding 1-butanol as an oxygenated fuel additive to tamarind seed biodiesel. The results show that adding 5% butanol to biodiesel improves the engine's thermal efficiency and reduces emissions. Thus, using an oxygenate additive in tamarind biodiesel could be a promising renewable fuel source.
ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
Padmanabhan Sambandam, Parthasarathy Murugesan, Vinod Kumar Thangaraj, Muthuraman Vadivel, Muraliraja Rajaraman, Ganesan Subbiah
Summary: This study improves the combustion performance and emission characteristics of waste plastics in diesel engines by using waste plastic pyrolysis oil, along with oxygenated additives and coated pistons.
PETROLEUM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
N. H. Mohamed Ibrahim, M. Udayakumar, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Viet Dung Tran, Thanh Hai Truong, Van Nhanh Nguyen
Summary: The study aims to determine various parameters related to soot formation in flame configurations with specific fuel mixture composition. The governing models, including combustion and radiation, are coupled to accurately simulate the process. The numerical study finds that the flame with higher strain rate exhibits higher rates of soot nucleation and coagulation, while the highest strain rate flame shows the lowest rate of soot surface growth and oxidation.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME
(2023)
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Energy & Fuels
V. Praveena, Femilda Josephin Joseph Shobana Bai, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Yuvarajan Devarajan, Fethi Aloui, Edwin Geo Varuvel
Summary: Inducting hydrogen with biodiesel in a compression ignition engine can improve engine performance and minimize harmful emissions, although it may increase NOx emissions. The use of retrofit devices can help reduce NOx emissions.
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Energy & Fuels
Harveer Singh Pali, Abhishek Sharma, Manish Kumar, Vivek Anand Annakodi, Van Nhanh Nguyen, Nishant Kumar Singh, Yashvir Singh, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Balakrishnan Deepanraj, Thanh Hai Truong, Phuoc Quy Phong Nguyen
Summary: The research investigates the impact of waste frying oil methyl ester (WFME) blended biodiesel with titanium oxide (TiO2) nanoparticles on combustion parameters in a diesel engine. The Design of Experiments (DoE) technique is used to determine the optimal combination, which results in improved engine performance.
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Energy & Fuels
C. Prabhu, B. Navaneetha Krishnan, T. Prakash, V. Rajasekar, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Van Vang Le, Nguyen Viet Linh Le, Phuoc Quy Phong Nguyen, Van Nhanh Nguyen
Summary: This study compared the behavior of a CI engine operating on biodiesel and hydrogen-enriched dual fuel mode. The influence of unsaturation degree on engine behavior was assessed and compared among different biodiesel fuels. The results showed that with increasing degree of unsaturation, the induction of hydrogen decreased, with CBD tolerating the highest hydrogen energy share without knocking. Furthermore, the study found that in dual-fuel mode, GSBD exhibited superior characteristics in terms of performance, combustion, and emissions compared to WGBD.
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Chemistry, Physical
Sadashiva Lalsangi, V. S. Yaliwal, N. R. Banapurmath, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Ankit Sonthalia, Edwin Geo Varuvel, Makatar Wae-Hayee
Summary: The present work investigates the effects of hydrogen injection timing and injection duration on combustion and emissions of a dual fuel (DF) mode CI engine. The results indicate that the optimal injection timing and injection duration were found to be 10 deg. aTDC and 60 deg. CA respectively. Using hydrogen in the diesel-PG combination resulted in improved BTE, reduced smoke, HC, and CO emissions, and increased NOx emissions compared to DiSOME and WFOME supported DF operation. Satisfactory operation was observed with DiSOME-hydrogen enriched PG combustion.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Elumalai Perumal Venkatesan, Parthasarathy Murugesan, Sri Veera Venkata Satya Narayana Pichika, Durga Venkatesh Janaki, Yasir Javed, Z. Mahmoud, C. Ahamed Saleel
Summary: This study investigates the use of microalgae biodiesel as a substitute fuel for compression ignition (CI) engines by altering injection timing and adding antioxidants. The results show that fuel blend B20 + 30% BHA (25 bTDC) achieves significant reductions in smoke, HC, and CO emissions compared to diesel fuel. Additionally, it exhibits the highest brake thermal efficiency of 14.52% at peak load condition. A multi-output regression deep long short-term memory (MDLSTM) model is designed to predict the performance and emissions of CI engines operating with different fuel mixtures.
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Thermodynamics
Anh Tuan Hoang, Parthasarathy Murugesan, P. Elumalai, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Satyajeet Parida, Chandra Priya Jayabal, Murugu Nachippan, M. A. Kalam, Thanh Hai Truong, Dao Nam Cao, Van Vang Le
Summary: In this experiment, fuel samples were prepared by blending different ratios of biodiesel and pyrolysis oil, and were tested on both conventional and HCCI engines to evaluate their performance, combustion, and emission characteristics. The results showed that the blend of preheated 50% Pongamia biodiesel and 50% plastic pyrolysis oil with enriched CNG in HCCI mode outperformed other fuels in terms of performance, combustion, and emissions. Machine learning models such as Decision Tree, Random Forest, and Support Vector Regression were also used to predict the performance and emission parameters of the HCCI engine, with Random Forest and Support Vector Regression achieving high accuracy levels of nearly 99% in most cases.
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Energy & Fuels
Prabhakar Sharma, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Chu Thanh Khai, Inbanaathan Papla Venugopal, Mansoor Alruqi, J. S. Femilda Josephin, Ankit Sonthalia, Edwin Geo Varuvel, Esmail Khalife, R. Ravikumar, Makatar Wae-Hayee
Summary: The performance and exhaust characteristics of a dual-fuel compression ignition engine were investigated by using biogas as the primary fuel, diesel as the pilot-injected fuel, and oxyhydrogen as the fortifying agent. The experiments were conducted using an RSM-based D-optimal design, and ANOVA was used to establish the relationship between input and output. Oxyhydrogen fortification improved the combustion of the biogas-diesel engine and reduced carbon-based pollutants, except for nitrogen oxide emissions.
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Energy & Fuels
Deepam Goyal, Tarun Goyal, Sunil Kumar Mahla, Geetesh Goga, Amit Dhir, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Anh Tuan Hoang, Makatar Wae-Hayee, J. S. Femilda Josephin, Ankit Sonthalia, Edwin Geo Varuvel, Kathirvel Brindhadevi
Summary: The study shows that using a blend of diesel and n-butanol as pilot fuel, along with biogas as the primary fuel, can improve the performance and reduce emissions of diesel engines. Experimental analysis using Taguchi design identified the optimum fuel blend percentage and flow rate for the best results.
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Energy & Fuels
Nagarajan Jeyakumar, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, M. Sankaranarayanan, K. Karuppasamy, Makatar Wae-Hayee, Van Vang Le, Viet Dung Tran, Anh Tuan Hoang
Summary: The study investigated the combined effect of Groundnut shell (GS)-originated nanoparticles and biodiesel from Pithecellobium Dulce seed on the performance and emission characteristics of a diesel engine. The addition of 100 ppm of GS nanoparticles to B20 (20% Pithecellobium Dulce biodiesel/80% diesel fuel) resulted in increased brake thermal efficiency and decreased brake-specific fuel consumption. Furthermore, emissions of HC, CO, and smoke were reduced for B20 and further decreased for B20/G100, while CO2 and NOx emissions increased. In addition, the combustion characteristics, such as in-cylinder pressure and heat release rate, were enhanced with the addition of Groundnut shell nanoparticles with biodiesel.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Krishnamoorthy Ramalingam, Suresh Vellaiyan, Elumalai Perumal Venkatesan, Sher Afghan Khan, Zakariya Mahmoud, Chanduveetil Ahamed Saleel
Summary: Under the pressure of industrialization and heightened mobilization efforts, there has been a significant increase in fuel consumption and pollution. As a result of the recent challenges faced by fossil fuels, experts are keen on researching renewable and environmentally-friendly fuel options. While there have been numerous studies on biodiesel derived from various vegetable and seed oils, there has been limited research on plant-based biofuel. This review aims to fill this research gap by extensively studying the biological background, production outcomes, properties, and reliability of plant-based biofuel, as well as investigating its feasibility for use in diesel engines. The review finds that low viscosity fuel significantly improves engine performance, with higher brake thermal efficiency (BTE) and NOx emissions compared to high viscosity biodiesel, while the formation of hydrocarbon (HC), CO, and smoke emissions remains similar to high viscosity biodiesel.
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Thermodynamics
Edwin Geo Varuvel, Sathyanarayanan Seetharaman, Femilda Josephin Joseph Shobana Bai, Yuvarajan Devarajan, Dhinesh Balasubramanian
Summary: This study compared the effects of different alternative fuels and blend concentrations on the performance and emissions of diesel engines, and found that rubber seed oil (RSO) can significantly reduce smoke and nitrogen oxides, as well as improve engine performance when used in dual fuel mode with hydrogen and diethyl ether. An artificial neural network and response surface methodology model were developed to predict various parameters based on experimental results. The study concludes that response surface methodology is the best suitable artificial intelligence tool for optimizing engine performance.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Inbanaathan Papla Venugopal, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Amudhan Rajarajan, Kiran Suresh
Summary: Low-temperature combustion, specifically Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI), is a viable alternative to conventional diesel combustion (CDC) as it offers better trade-offs between soot-NOx and HC-CO emissions. This study investigates the effects of Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) and equivalence ratio optimization on W20P20 fuel, along with exergy analysis in the HCCI mode. The results show that incorporating EGR improves combustion characteristics and reduces emissions of NOx, soot, HC, and CO particles, with the highest reductions achieved at specific EGR levels and equivalence ratios.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cameron Bracken, Nathalie Voisin, Casey D. Burleyson, Allison M. Campbell, Z. Jason Hou, Daniel Broman
Summary: This study presents a methodology and dataset for examining compound wind and solar energy droughts, as well as the first standardized benchmark of energy droughts across the Continental United States (CONUS) for a 2020 infrastructure. The results show that compound wind and solar droughts have distinct spatial and temporal patterns across the CONUS, and the characteristics of energy droughts are regional. The study also finds that compound high load events occur more often during compound wind and solar droughts than expected.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ning Zhang, Yanghao Yu, Jiawei Wu, Ershun Du, Shuming Zhang, Jinyu Xiao
Summary: This paper provides insights into the optimal configuration of CSP plants with different penetrations of wind power by proposing an unconstrained optimization model. The results suggest that large solar multiples and TES are preferred in order to maximize profit, especially when combined with high penetrations of wind and photovoltaic plants. Additionally, the study demonstrates the economy and feasibility of installing electric heaters (EH) in CSP plants, which show a linear correlation with the penetration of variable energy resources.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. Szubel, K. Papis-Fraczek, S. Podlasek
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
J. Silva, J. C. Goncalves, C. Rocha, J. Vilaca, L. M. Madeira
Summary: This study investigated the methanation of CO2 in biogas and compared two different methanation reactors. The results showed that the cooled reactor without CO2 separation achieved a CO2 conversion rate of 91.8%, while the adiabatic reactors achieved conversion rates of 59.6% and 67.2%, resulting in an overall conversion rate of 93.0%. Economic analysis revealed negative net present worth values, indicating the need for government monetary incentives.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yang Liu, Yonglan Xi, Xiaomei Ye, Yingpeng Zhang, Chengcheng Wang, Zhaoyan Jia, Chunhui Cao, Ting Han, Jing Du, Xiangping Kong, Zhongbing Chen
Summary: This study investigated the effect of using nanofiber membrane composites containing Prussian blue-like compound nanoparticles (PNPs) to relieve ammonia nitrogen inhibition of rural organic household waste during high-solid anaerobic digestion and increase methane production. The results showed that adding NMCs with 15% PNPs can lower the concentrations of volatile fatty acids and ammonia nitrogen, and increase methane yield.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhong Ge, Xiaodong Wang, Jian Li, Jian Xu, Jianbin Xie, Zhiyong Xie, Ruiqu Ma
Summary: This study evaluates the thermodynamic, exergy, and economic performance of a double-stage organic flash cycle (DOFC) using ten eco-friendly hydrofluoroolefins. The influences of key parameters on performance are analyzed, and the advantages of DOFC over single-stage type are quantified.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nicolas Kirchner-Bossi, Fernando Porte-Agel
Summary: This study investigates the optimization of power density in wind farms and its sensitivity to the available area size. A novel genetic algorithm (PDGA) is introduced to optimize power density and turbine layout. The results show that the PDGA-driven solutions significantly reduce the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) compared to the default layout, and exhibit a convex relationship between area and LCOE or power density.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chunxiao Zhang, Dongdong Li, Lin Wang, Qingpo Yang, Yutao Guo, Wei Zhang, Chao Shen, Jihong Pu
Summary: In this study, a novel reversible liquid-filled energy-saving window that effectively regulates indoor solar radiation heat gain is proposed. Experimental results show that this window can effectively reduce indoor temperature during both summer and winter seasons, while having minimal impact on indoor illuminance.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Alessandro L. Aguiar, Martinho Marta-Almeida, Mauro Cirano, Janini Pereira, Leticia Cotrim da Cunha
Summary: This study analyzed the Brazilian Equatorial Shelf using a high-resolution ocean model and found significant tidal variations in the area. Several hypothetical barrages were proposed with higher annual power generation than existing barrages. The study also evaluated the installation effort of these barrages.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Francesco Superchi, Nathan Giovannini, Antonis Moustakis, George Pechlivanoglou, Alessandro Bianchini
Summary: This study focuses on the optimization of a hybrid power station on the Tilos island in Greece, aiming to increase energy export and revenue by optimizing energy fluxes. Different scenarios are proposed to examine the impact of different agreements with the grid operator on the optimal solution.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Peimaneh Shirazi, Amirmohammad Behzadi, Pouria Ahmadi, Sasan Sadrizadeh
Summary: This research presents two novel energy production/storage/usage systems to reduce energy consumption and environmental effects in buildings. A biomass-fired model and a solar-driven system integrated with photovoltaic thermal (PVT) panels and a heat pump were designed and assessed. The results indicate that the solar-based system has an acceptable energy cost and the PVT-based system with a heat pump is environmentally superior. The biomass-fired system shows excellent efficiency.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zihao Qi, Yingling Cai, Yunxiang Cui
Summary: This study aims to investigate the operational characteristics of the solar-ground source heat pump system (SGSHPS) in Shanghai under different operation modes. It concludes that tandem operation mode 1 is the optimal mode for winter operation in terms of energy efficiency.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
L. Bartolucci, S. Cordiner, A. Di Carlo, A. Gallifuoco, P. Mele, V. Mulone
Summary: Spent coffee grounds are a valuable biogenic waste that can be used as a source of biofuels and valuable chemicals through pyrolysis and solvent extraction processes. The study found that heavy organic bio-oil derived from coffee grounds can be used as a carbon-rich biofuel, while solvent extraction can extract xantines and p-benzoquinone, which are important chemicals for various industries. The results highlight the promising potential of solvent extraction in improving the economic viability of coffee grounds pyrolysis-based biorefineries.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Luiza de Queiroz Correa, Diego Bagnis, Pedro Rabelo Melo Franco, Esly Ferreira da Costa Junior, Andrea Oliveira Souza da Costa
Summary: Building-integrated photovoltaics, especially organic solar technology, are important for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector. This study analyzed the performance of organic panels laminated in glass in a vertical installation in Latin America. Results showed that glass lamination and vertical orientation preserved the panels' performance and led to higher energy generation in winter.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhipei Hu, Shuo Jiang, Zhigao Sun, Jun Li
Summary: This study proposes innovative fin arrangements to enhance the thermal performance of latent heat storage units. Through optimization of fin distribution and prediction of transient melting behaviors, it is found that fin structures significantly influence heat transfer characteristics and melting behaviors.
