Article
Energy & Fuels
B. Deepanraj, N. Senthilkumar, D. Mala, A. Sathiamourthy
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of a diesel engine running on a blend of cashew nut shell liquid with an oxygenated additive and diesel, optimizing for brake thermal efficiency and specific fuel consumption. It is found that adding an appropriate amount of diethyl ether and lowering injection pressure can improve brake thermal efficiency, while blended fuel and higher additive addition are more advantageous for specific fuel consumption.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
V Thanigaivelan, M. Loganathan, M. Vikneswaran, S. Venkatramanan, M. Manickam
Summary: This experimental research examines the performance of a diesel engine fueled with a biodiesel blend and hydrogen gas at different flow rates. The results show that a flow rate of 8 lpm of hydrogen gas combined with a B20 blend achieves the highest brake thermal efficiency and reduces the fuel consumption rate. Blending ethanol with the B20 blend further improves the engine's thermal efficiency.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sandra-Yaneth Gaitan-Jimenez, Luz-Patricia Restrepo-Sanchez, Fabian Parada-Alfonso, Carlos-Eduardo Narvaez-Cuenca
Summary: Cashew nut-shell liquid (CNSL) and its components have the potential to act as natural antioxidants, with cardols and cardanols being effective antioxidants for soybean oil.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Hongwei Wu, Qing Li, Haolin Yu, Minmin Gu, Yudie Wang, Chensen Xu, Zhixin Liao
Summary: This work explores an eco-friendly approach to extracting cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) and refining cardanol from cashew nuts produced in Hainan, China. CNS, which is usually considered waste from agricultural processing, can be extracted into valuable CNSL using solvent extraction or supercritical CO2 extraction. The composition of extracted CNSL varies with different conditions, and less polar solvents extract more CNSL. Supercritical CO2 extraction also shows superior performance in CNSL extraction as an environmentally friendly method. CNSL from Hainan cashew nuts contains a high amount of anacardic acid. The extracted CNSL can be decarboxylated and separated to obtain a mixture of cardanol consisting of four olefins with different numbers of double bonds. Cardanol can be converted to saturated cardanol and high purity cardanol monoene through catalytic hydrogenation and catalytic transfer hydrogenation, respectively. Both saturated cardanol and cardanol monoene have promising prospects due to their chemical structure.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Srinivasan Kandaswamy, Venkatesa Murthy Swarupa, Souvik Sur, Gautam Choubey, Yuvarajan Devarajan, Ruby Mishra
Summary: This article discusses the viability of using cashew nutshell liquid biodiesel (CNSLBD) as an alternative energy source. The findings suggest that CNSLBD has the potential to benefit both the cashew nut industry and the energy industry.
BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ermelinda Bloise, Maria Rosaria Lazzoi, Lucia Mergola, Roberta Del Sole, Giuseppe Mele
Summary: Cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), a byproduct of the cashew industry, is an important natural source of phenolic compounds that can be used as an alternative to synthetic substances in various industrial applications. The unique functional groups of CNSL components allow for the design of interesting nanostructures with tunable properties for bioactive applications.
Article
Thermodynamics
G. M. Lionus Leo, M. Chrispin Das, Ravikumar Jayabal, S. Murugapoopathi, D. Srinivasan, N. Mukilarasan
Summary: This study focuses on the reactivity controlled compression ignition (RCCI) combustion technology, which improves engine efficiency and reduces emissions. The results show that RCCI combustion significantly improves engine performance, fuel economy, and reduces nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. The use of a blend of diesel with cashew nut shell oil biodiesel (CNSOB) and the addition of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) nanoparticles further enhances the engine efficiency.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
K. Venkatesan
Summary: The article explores the potential of toluene added cashew nut shell pyro oil-diesel blends as alternative fuels in CI engine, aiming to improve engine performance and reduce emissions. The addition of toluene is found to marginally enhance combustion characteristics and decrease exhaust pollutants, but overall improvements are not significant enough to establish CPOT5 as a strong alternative to diesel.
SN APPLIED SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
S. Gowthaman, K. Thangavel
Summary: The study shows that coconut shell oil and its blends can be effectively used in diesel engines, resulting in better combustion performance and lower emissions. The CSO20 blend exhibits lower fuel consumption rate and higher heat release rate, while producing fewer pollutants.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Adama Coulibaly, Mohamed K. Sako, Doudjo Soro, Sayon Sidibe, Richardson Yohan
Summary: This study investigates the valuation of cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) mixed with diesel fuel as an energy source, and verifies its feasibility through combustion tests on a diesel engine. The results indicate that using purified CNSL as fuel up to 60% is possible, but improvement in purification techniques is still needed.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
N. Senthilkumar, Praveen Raj, J. Ranjitha, A. Muniappan
Summary: In this research, the performance of a diesel engine is experimentally investigated with different fuel compositions and injection pressures. The results show that adding Diethyl ether (DEE) and increasing injection pressure can improve the mechanical efficiency of the blended fuel, but slightly increase fuel consumption.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
N. C. Kothiyal, Kumar Vaneet, Kumar Naresh, Saruchi, Pandey Sadanand, Sabah Ansar
Summary: The aim of this research was to reduce 16 carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) emitted from petrodiesel engine exhaust by blending green diesel with various biodiesel fuels. The study found that blending Jatropha oil green diesel with diesel significantly reduced the concentration of almost all PAHs.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Cigdem Sahin, Lilia Magomedova, Thais A. M. Ferreira, Jiabao Liu, Jens Tiefenbach, Priscilla S. Alves, Fellipe J. G. Queiroz, Andressa S. de Oliveira, Mousumi Bhattacharyya, Julie Grouleff, Patricia C. N. Nogueira, Edilberto R. Silveira, Daniel C. Moreira, Jose Roberto Souza de Almeida Leite, Guilherme D. Brand, David Uehling, Gennady Poda, Henry Krause, Carolyn L. Cummins, Luiz A. S. Romeiro
Summary: Metabolic diseases are increasing at alarming rates globally. This study explored the potential use of phenolic lipid derivatives from cashew nut shell liquid as drugs for the treatment of diabetes and obesity. The compounds showed PPAR activity and tissue-specific effects, making them promising candidates for further development.
JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Son A. Hoang, Khanh D. Pham, Nhung H. Nguyen, Ha T. Tran, Ngoc Hoang, Chi M. Phan
Summary: This study presents a sustainable alternative to traditional lubricating grease thickeners by synthesizing a thickener from abundant agricultural waste, cashew nut shell liquor. The process offers an economical and environmentally friendly solution to replace thickeners derived from castor oil.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sivakumar Pandian, Patel Chintan Dahyalal, Shanker Krishna, S. Hari, Deepalakshmi Subramanian
Summary: The study found that flow improvers made from cheap, reasonable resources such as CNSL are more effective than conventional additives, as they are cost-effective and eco-friendly.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yong Cheng, Fukai Song, Lei Fu, Saishuai Dai, Zhiming Yuan, Atilla Incecik
Summary: This paper investigates the accessibility of wave energy absorption by a dual-pontoon floating breakwater integrated with hybrid-type wave energy converters (WECs) and proposes a hydraulic-pneumatic complementary energy extraction method. The performance of the system is validated through experiments and comparative analysis.
Article
Thermodynamics
Jing Gao, Chao Wang, Zhanwu Wang, Jin Lin, Runkai Zhang, Xin Wu, Guangyin Xu, Zhenfeng Wang
Summary: This study aims to establish a new integrated method for biomass cogeneration project site selection, with a focus on the application of the model in Henan Province. By integrating Geographic Information System and Multiple Criterion Decision Making methods, the study conducts site selection in two stages, providing a theoretical reference for the construction of biomass cogeneration projects.
Article
Thermodynamics
Mert Temiz, Ibrahim Dincer
Summary: The current study presents a hybrid small modular nuclear reactor and solar-based system for sustainable communities, integrating floating and bifacial photovoltaic arrays with a small modular reactor. The system efficiently generates power, hydrogen, ammonia, freshwater, and heat for residential, agricultural, and aquaculture facilities. Thermodynamic analysis shows high energy and exergy efficiencies, as well as large-scale ammonia production meeting the needs of metropolitan areas. The hybridization of nuclear and solar technologies offers advantages of reliability, environmental friendliness, and cost efficiency compared to renewable-alone and fossil-based systems.
Editorial Material
Thermodynamics
Wojciech Stanek, Wojciech Adamczyk
Article
Thermodynamics
Desheng Xu, Yanfeng Li, Tianmei Du, Hua Zhong, Youbo Huang, Lei Li, Xiangling Duanmu
Summary: This study investigates the optimization of hybrid mechanical-natural ventilation for smoke control in complex metro stations. The results show that atrium fires are more significantly impacted by outdoor temperature variations compared to concourse/platform fires. The gathered high-temperature smoke inside the atrium can reach up to 900 K under a 5 MW train fire energy release. The findings provide crucial engineering insights into integrating weather data and adaptable ventilation protocols for smoke prevention/mitigation.
Article
Thermodynamics
Da Guo, Heping Xie, Mingzhong Gao, Jianan Li, Zhiqiang He, Ling Chen, Cong Li, Le Zhao, Dingming Wang, Yiwei Zhang, Xin Fang, Guikang Liu, Zhongya Zhou, Lin Dai
Summary: This study proposes a new in-situ pressure-preserved coring tool and elaborates its pressure-preserving mechanism. The experimental and field test results demonstrate that this tool has a high pressure-preservation capability and can maintain a stable pressure in deep wells. This study provides a theoretical framework and design standards for the development of similar technologies.
Article
Thermodynamics
Aolin Lai, Qunwei Wang
Summary: This study assesses the impact of China's de-capacity policy on renewable energy development efficiency (REDE) using the Global-MSBM model and the difference-in-differences method. The findings indicate that the policy significantly enhances REDE, promoting technological advancements and marketization. Moreover, regions with stricter environmental regulations experience a higher impact.
Article
Thermodynamics
Mostafa Ghasemi, Hegazy Rezk
Summary: This study utilizes fuzzy modeling and optimization to enhance the performance of microbial fuel cells (MFCs). By simulating and analyzing experimental data sets, the ideal parameter values for increasing power density, COD elimination, and coulombic efficiency were determined. The results demonstrate that the fuzzy model and optimization methods can significantly improve the performance of MFCs.
Article
Thermodynamics
Zhang Ruan, Lianzhong Huang, Kai Wang, Ranqi Ma, Zhongyi Wang, Rui Zhang, Haoyang Zhao, Cong Wang
Summary: This paper proposes a grey box model for fuel consumption prediction of wing-diesel hybrid vessels based on feature construction. By using both parallel and series grey box modeling methods and six machine learning algorithms, twelve combinations of prediction models are established. A feature construction method based on the aerodynamic performance of the wing and the energy relationship of the hybrid system is introduced. The best combination is obtained by considering the root mean square error, and it shows improved accuracy compared to the white box model. The proposed grey box model can accurately predict the daily fuel consumption of wing-diesel hybrid vessels, contributing to operational optimization and the greenization and decarbonization of the shipping industry.
Article
Thermodynamics
Huayi Chang, Nico Heerink, Junbiao Zhang, Ke He
Summary: This study examines the interaction between off-farm employment decisions between couples and household clean energy consumption in rural China, and finds that two-paycheck households are more likely to consume clean energy. The off-farm employment of women is a key factor driving household clean energy consumption to a higher level, with wage-employed wives having a stronger influence on these decisions than self-employed ones.
Article
Thermodynamics
Hanguan Wen, Xiufeng Liu, Ming Yang, Bo Lei, Xu Cheng, Zhe Chen
Summary: Demand-side management is crucial to smart energy systems. This paper proposes a data-driven approach to understand the relationship between energy consumption patterns and household characteristics for better DSM services. The proposed method uses a clustering algorithm to generate optimal customer groups for DSM and a deep learning model for training. The model can predict the possibility of DSM membership for a given household. The results demonstrate the usefulness of weekly energy consumption data and household socio-demographic information for distinguishing consumer groups and the potential for targeted DSM strategies.
Article
Thermodynamics
Xinglan Hou, Xiuping Zhong, Shuaishuai Nie, Yafei Wang, Guigang Tu, Yingrui Ma, Kunyan Liu, Chen Chen
Summary: This study explores the feasibility of utilizing a multi-level horizontal branch well heat recovery system in the Qiabuqia geothermal field. The research systematically investigates the effects of various engineering parameters on production temperature, establishes mathematical models to describe their relationships, and evaluates the economic viability of the system. The findings demonstrate the significant economic feasibility of the multi-level branch well system.
Article
Thermodynamics
Longxin Zhang, Songtao Wang, Site Hu
Summary: This investigation reveals the influence of tip leakage flow on the modern transonic rotor and finds that the increase of tip clearance size leads to a decline in rotor performance. However, an optimal tip clearance size can extend the rotor's stall margin.
Article
Thermodynamics
Kristian Gjoka, Behzad Rismanchi, Robert H. Crawford
Summary: This paper proposes a framework for assessing the performance of 5GDHC systems and demonstrates it through a case study in a university campus in Melbourne, Australia. The results show that 5GDHC systems are a cost-effective and environmentally viable solution in mild climates, and their successful implementation in Australia can create new market opportunities and potential adoption in other countries with similar climatic conditions.
Article
Thermodynamics
Jianwei Li, Guotai Wang, Panpan Yang, Yongshuang Wen, Leian Zhang, Rujun Song, Chengwei Hou
Summary: This study proposes an orientation-adaptive electromagnetic energy harvester by introducing a rotatable bluff body, which allows for self-regulation to cater for changing wind flow direction. Experimental results show that the output power of the energy harvester can be greatly enhanced with increased rotatory inertia of the rotating bluff body, providing a promising solution for harnessing wind-induced vibration energy.
