Review
Ecology
Sarah K. Mack, Robert R. Lane, Jia Deng, James T. Morris, Julian J. Bauer
Summary: Processed-based biogeochemical mathematical models are increasingly used to estimate carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas impacts at a landscape level. They can simulate processes related to carbon sequestration and emissions, reducing the need for in-situ monitoring. This review focuses on five widely used models and their applications in blue carbon project development, highlighting DNDC as the only model fully accounting for net sequestration.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xin Dong, Bao-Jie He
Summary: Decarbonization is crucial for addressing climate change impacts, and green roofs offer a potential solution for urban decarbonization. This study develops a carbon assessment framework for green roofs, highlighting four assessment pathways and standardized scenarios. Existing research on green roof decarbonization benefits is comprehensive but lacking in comprehensive assessment and standardized indicators.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kuang-Yu Chang, William J. Riley, Sara H. Knox, Robert B. Jackson, Gavin McNicol, Benjamin Poulter, Mika Aurela, Dennis Baldocchi, Sheel Bansal, Gil Bohrer, David Campbell, Alessandro Cescatti, Housen Chu, Kyle B. Delwiche, Ankur R. Desai, Eugenie Euskirchen, Thomas Friborg, Mathias Goeckede, Manuel Helbig, Kyle S. Hemes, Takashi Hirano, Hiroki Iwata, Minseok Kang, Trevor Keenan, Ken W. Krauss, Annalea Lohila, Ivan Mammarella, Bhaskar Mitra, Akira Miyata, Mats B. Nilsson, Asko Noormets, Walter C. Oechel, Dario Papale, Matthias Peichl, Michele L. Reba, Janne Rinne, Benjamin R. K. Runkle, Youngryel Ryu, Torsten Sachs, Karina V. R. Schaefer, Hans Peter Schmid, Narasinha Shurpali, Oliver Sonnentag, Angela C. Tang, Margaret S. Torn, Carlo Trotta, Eeva-Stiina Tuittila, Masahito Ueyama, Rodrigo Vargas, Timo Vesala, Lisamarie Windham-Myers, Zhen Zhang, Donatella Zona
Summary: Studies show that methane emissions in wetlands are influenced by temperature and are more sensitive to it later in the frost-free season. To improve global methane budget assessments, more detailed measurements of factors influencing methane production are needed.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shweta Tripathi, Sonia Choudhary, Alok Meena, Krishna Mohan Poluri
Summary: Global warming is caused by the increase of atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, which requires sustainable methods to capture carbon. This review focuses on carbon capture, usage, and storage with microalgae, highlighting methods to enhance carbon dioxide uptake, combining wastewater and flue gases, using machine learning for strain identification, implementing artificial intelligence and automation, and promoting the circular bioeconomy. Various techniques, such as modified photobioreactors, membranes, chemical methods, solvents, adapted strains, genetically engineered strains, omics, and nanotechnology, can improve the carbon dioxide uptake by microalgae. Furthermore, the economic viability of microalgae-based carbon capture and bioenergy production is discussed. On average, cultivating microalgae on 13 million acres of land can sequester approximately 0.5 gigatons of CO2 and generate over 300 tons of biomass.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jinqiu Du, Fenfen Zhang, Jinzhou Du, Zhen Wang, Xu Ren, Ziwei Yao
Summary: This study investigated the source and sequestration flux of sediment organic carbon (SOC) in the Liaohe estuarine wetland by combining parameters of TOC/TN ratios, 813C, 815N, and 210Pb-chronology. The results showed that terrestrial input was the dominant source of organic carbon in the wetland. The sediment mass accumulation rate (MAR) and the sequestration flux of SOC (SF-SOC) exhibited overall increasing trends over time. These changes in sedimentation rate and carbon sequestration are attributed to human activities, such as the construction of reservoirs and dams.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Rajendran Nandhini, Baskaran Sivaprakash, Natarajan Rajamohan, Dai-Viet N. Vo
Summary: The drastic changes in climate conditions have expedited the need for emission reduction techniques to combat global warming. Conventional technologies have limitations in reducing carbon emissions. Carbon neutrality, which involves deriving energy and fuels from fossil origins without greenhouse gas emissions, is considered crucial. This review focuses on the transition to carbon neutrality through the production of carbon-free energies such as hydrogen and bioenergy, with an emphasis on the integration of renewable energy resources like solar and wind power. The utilization of photosynthetic microalgae, particularly Chlorella vulgaris, for CO2 mitigation is highlighted, along with the potential for capturing and converting carbon into valuable byproducts. The review also explores the economic feasibility and environmental outlook of innovative carbon reduction technologies, including artificial photosynthesis, convective vortex systems, and integrated multi-energy systems.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yiting Chen, Jun Yan, Mengli Chen, Fucheng Guo, Tao Liu, Yi Chen
Summary: Constructed wetland-microbial fuel cells (CW-MFCs) were built to achieve simultaneous nitrogen removal and electricity generation using wetland plant litter fermentation broths as carbon sources. The addition of fermentation broths significantly improved nitrogen removal and voltage output. The study also identified acetic acid and humic acid in the fermentation broths, which increased the abundance of functional genes associated with nitrogen metabolism and electron transfer.
FRONTIERS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoqiang Cui, Jiangtao Wang, Xutong Wang, Muhammad Bilal Khan, Min Lu, Kiran Yasmin Khan, Yingjin Song, Zhenli He, Xiaoe Yang, Beibei Yan, Guanyi Chen
Summary: Wetland plant derived biochar has great application potential and environmental benefits, but attention should be paid to potential toxic substances before large-scale application. Improving production systems and handling techniques can enhance the economic feasibility of wetland plant biochar.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jitendra Ahirwal, Uttam Kumar Sahoo, Uttam Thangjam, Pentile Thong
Summary: This study explores the potential of oil palm agroforestry in improving soil quality, crop yield, and ecosystem carbon stock in northeast India. The experiment shows that agroforestry systems can increase crop yield and carbon storage in degraded lands.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2022)
Review
Plant Sciences
Maria A. Rodrigo
Summary: Restoration cases with hydrophytes are less abundant compared to those using emergent plants, focusing on both natural wetlands and naturalized constructed wetlands. Challenges and potential solutions in wetland restoration were discussed, emphasizing the importance of selecting suitable wetlands, increasing focus on species biology and ecology, and choosing suitable propagation and revegetation techniques.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sandeep K. Malyan, Smita S. Kumar, Ram Kishor Fagodiya, Pooja Ghosh, Amit Kumar, Rajesh Singh, Lakhveer Singh
Summary: Biochar has the potential to address major challenges of the 21st century such as global warming, soil health management, wastewater remediation, and sustainable energy sources. It can improve soil health, enhance bioenergy production, and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Linbo Yan, Luchao Wang, Ziliang Wang, Yang Cao, Boshu He
Summary: This study examines the performance of bioenergy with carbon capture and sequestration technologies and compares three biomass power generation systems thermodynamically. The findings suggest that the biomass-fueled integrated gasification fuel cell system has the highest electric efficiency and CO2 mitigation rate, making it a promising option for future clean power generation with negative CO2 emissions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Fan Wang, Tong Wang, Williamson Gustave, Jiaojiao Wang, Yuhang Zhou, Jiaqi Chen
Summary: Reclamation significantly affects soil carbon dynamics. This study investigated the impact of reclamation time and land-use types on soil carbon sequestration in the coastal wetland of Hangzhou Bay. The findings showed that soil pH and electrical conductivity were negatively correlated with reclamation time, while total organic carbon increased with reclamation time. The land-use type also had a significant effect on soil carbon content, with agricultural soil having higher levels of total organic carbon compared to other land-use types. Soil organic carbon generally decreased with soil profile depth.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huu-Dung Nguyen, Yeo-Chang Youn, Duc Tho Bui, Thi Hai Yen Nguyen, Duc Truong Dinh, Quoc Thong Ho
Summary: This study investigates the selection of management objectives for forest plantations in Vietnam using an extended full-cycle carbon model. The findings suggest that shifting from a single production objective of timber to a joint production objective of timber and bioenergy can increase economic value but may decrease timber and carbon stock. Internalizing the carbon value into management objectives can lead to longer rotation lengths and improve carbon sequestration and income gains.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huu-Dung Nguyen, Yeo-Chang Youn, Duc Tho Bui, Thi Hai Yen Nguyen, Duc Truong Dinh, Quoc Thong Ho
Summary: This study investigates the selection of management objectives for forest plantations in Vietnam using an extended full-cycle carbon model. The findings suggest that shifting the current timber-dominant management objective to a joint production of timber and bioenergy sources, or incorporating carbon sequestration when the carbon market is emerging, is a good alternative strategy for forest management in Vietnam as it improves both the economic value and carbon sequestration.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Lang-Dong Lin, Fang-Chih Chang, Chun-Han Ko, C. Y. Wang, Ya-Nan Wang
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Lang-Dong Lin, Fang-Chih Chang, Chun-Han Ko, Chieh-Ting Wang
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Chin-Yi Wang, Shu-Yin Tung, Yu-Shiu Lo, Hsien-Lu Huang, Chun-Han Ko, Chien-Hou Wu
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Yu-Chih Huang, Kuen-Yu Huang, Bing-Yuan Yang, Chun-Han Ko, Haw-Ming Huang
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fang-Chih Chang, Ming-Jer Tsai, Chun-Han Ko
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yen-Hau Chen, Chia-Chi Chang, Ching-Yuan Chang, Min-Hao Yuan, Dar-Ren Ji, Je-Lueng Shie, Chiu-Hsuan Lee, Yi-Hung Chen, Wei-Ren Chang, Tzu-Yi Yang, Tsung-Chi Hsu, Michael Huang, Chao-Hsiung Wu, Far-Ching Lin, Chun-Han Ko
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2017)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fang-Chih Chang, Chun-Han Ko, Ping-Yuan Yang, Kun-Sheng Chen, Keng-Hao Chang
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2017)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fang-Chih Chang, Lang-Dong Lin, Chun-Han Ko, Hsin-Chuan Hsieh, Bing-Yuan Yang, Wen-Hua Chen, Wen-Song Hwang
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2017)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chun-Han Ko, Fan-Chun Yu, Fang-Chih Chang, Bing-Yuan Yang, Wen-Hua Chen, Wen-Song Hwang, Ta-Chih Tu
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2017)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chun-Han Ko, Sumate Chaiprapat, Lee-Hyung Kim, Pejman Hadi, Shu-Chien Hsu, Shao-Yuan Leu
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2017)
Article
Biophysics
Yu-Sheng Wang, Chun-Han Ko, Hao-Ting Chang, Kai-Jay Yang, Yu-Jen Chen, Shing-Jong Huang, Pei-Ju Fang, Chi-Fon Chang, Der-Lii M. Tzou
BIOMOLECULAR NMR ASSIGNMENTS
(2014)
Article
Ecology
Fang-Chih Chang, Chun-Han Ko, Ming-Jer Tsai, Ya-Nang Wang, Chin-Yi Chung
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jun-Yi Wu, Fang-Chih Chang, H. Paul Wang, Ming-Jer Tsai, Chun-Han Ko, Chih-Cheng Chen
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Chun-Han Ko, Shao-Yuan Leu, Chia-Chi Chang, Ching-Yuan Chang, Yi-Chung Wang, Ya-Nang Wang
Meeting Abstract
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hao-Ting Chang, Yu-Sheng Wang, Kai-Jay Yang, Yu-Jen Chen, Chun-Han Ko, Der-Lii M. Tzou
Article
Agricultural Engineering
G. Grasa, I. Martinez, R. Murillo
Summary: Gasification kinetics of six chars from residual origin were studied under relatively low temperature, low CO2, and high H2O partial pressures. The Random Pore Model (RPM) showed the best fit to experimental results, but the selection of the reaction model depended on the ash composition, specifically the presence of alkali and alkaline earth metals. Chars with ash content higher than 30% wt. were modeled with the RPM model, while chars with the highest K/Si ratio required modified versions of the RPM to accurately predict reaction rates. Textural properties played a key role in determining reaction parameters, such as the pre-exponential factor and activation energy, for chars with similar ash content and composition.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
V. Godvin Sharmila, Surya Prakash Shanmugavel, J. Rajesh Banu
Summary: Proper treatment and disposal of biomass waste is crucial to prevent environmental deposition and its negative impacts. Biofuel has emerged as a potential alternative to fossil fuels, reducing carbon emissions and meeting global energy demands. This review examines different biomass waste conversion techniques and explores the production of biofuels with zero carbon emissions. Research on anaerobic treatment, metabolic engineering, and artificial intelligence has been conducted to enhance biofuel production efficiency.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Selvakumar Periyasamy, Adane Asefa Adego, P. Senthil Kumar, G. G. Desta, T. Zelalem, V. Karthik, J. Beula Isabel, Mani Jayakumar, Venkatesa Prabhu Sundramurthy, Gayathri Rangasamy
Summary: Valorizing agricultural waste into valuable products is crucial for environmental protection and bioeconomy advancement. Preprocessing of agricultural waste is a critical step to convert free carbohydrate molecules for final conversion, and factors such as biomass nature, feed loading, pH, temperature, and time influence the process. This review provides comprehensive information on agricultural waste availability, preprocessing techniques, and factors influencing performance.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Aqueel Ahmad, Ashok Kumar Yadav, Achhaibar Singh, Dinesh Kumar Singh
Summary: The study focuses on predicting and optimizing the yield of biogas production in an anaerobic digester using co-digestion. Experimental data was used to develop a machine learning-based prognostic model, and the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was employed to optimize the parameters. The results demonstrate that RSM coupled with machine learning is an effective technique for modeling, predicting, and optimizing biogas production yield.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yijing Zhong, Wenxiang Zhai, Xinli Wei
Summary: This paper studies the thermal stability and decomposition of cork materials with and without silica aerogel filler. The results show that the decomposition is inhibited and the pyrolysis is significantly reduced with the addition of silica aerogel. This finding suggests that silica aerogel-infused cork may be a promising raw material for biofuel production with reduced environmental pollution.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2024)
