Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Md Hafizur Rahman, Prakashbhai R. Bhoi
Summary: Bioplastics have brought flexibility to human life but also introduced challenges in waste management. Approximately half of the current bioplastic market is not biodegradable, posing a problem for governments and policymakers. The production of bioplastics usually starts from biomass and goes through various modification techniques to produce non-biodegradable bioplastics.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Claudia Patricia Perez-Rodriguez, Luis Alberto Rios, Carmen Sofia Duarte Gonzalez, Andres Montana, Catalina Garcia-Marroquin
Summary: Currently, governments from around the world are compromising to develop new or more efficient ways of producing bioenergy. This study quantifies and characterizes the energy potential of residual biomass produced in agricultural, agro-industrial, and forestry processes in Colombia using gasification as the selected transformation technology. The research estimates the technical biomass-energy potential of the country and proposes a gasification plant to process all biomasses.
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Zhiwei Chu, Yingjie Li, Chunxiao Zhang, Yi Fang, Jianli Zhao
Summary: Oil sludge is a hazardous waste generated from the oil industry, which contains harmful substances that can harm the environment and human health. Pyrolysis/gasification is an effective method for treating oil sludge, producing useful products such as pyrolysis oil, gas, and syngas. However, there are challenges in terms of coking, low thermal conversion efficiency, high energy consumption, and poor product performance. Further research is needed to improve these issues and explore the potential of oil sludge pyrolysis/gasification.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Kirti Mishra, Samarjeet Singh Siwal, Adesh Kumar Saini, Vijay Kumar Thakur
Summary: Gasification and pyrolysis are promising routes for biomass transformation into energy, especially in hydrogen production through biomass gasification. Energy constraints, growing demand, and economic and environmental issues are the main challenges. Researchers worldwide are investigating alternative energy sources with lower emissions and higher efficiency. Algal biomass is considered valuable for the third generation biofuel feedstock due to its rapid growth rate and lower cultivation area requirements. This review discusses the different types of biomass used for hydrogen production, such as cellulose, algal biomass, and waste-activated sludge, highlighting the thermochemical conversion methods and their prospects for enhancing hydrogen production.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Md Hafizur Rahman, Prakashbhai R. Bhoi, Pradeep L. Menezes
Summary: Pyrolysis is a viable process for converting waste plastics into valuable chemicals and energy. Co-pyrolysis of plastics and biomass can produce gasoline and diesel range hydrocarbons. The addition of plastics can improve the quality of fuel produced by pyrolysis. Factors such as temperature, catalysts, and reactor types play important roles in determining the specific products obtained.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chenghao Luo, Dan Li, Long Huang, Zean Wang, Jian Zhang, Hao Liu, Zhaohui Liu
Summary: This study focuses on improving the combustion properties of graphite using potassium catalysts to lower the ignition temperature and promote combustion. Potassium and oxygen additives are found to reduce the activation energy required for oxidation reactions, enhancing graphite combustion efficiency.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohd Zeeshan, Rohan R. R. Pande, Purnanand V. V. Bhale
Summary: Energy sources worldwide are degrading rapidly due to population growth and urbanization, necessitating exploration and development of alternative fuel resources. This study explores gasification as an efficient way to process municipal solid waste (MSW) and convert it into useful gaseous fuel. The results show that the combined equilibrium model is more accurate in predicting the composition of the product gas compared to the Homogeneous model. The study concludes that RDF from MSW can be efficiently transformed into gaseous fuel with a calorific value of approximately 25 MJ per kg of RDF gasified.
ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Samarjeet Singh Siwal, Karamveer Sheoran, Adesh Kumar Saini, Dai-Viet N Vo, Qilin Wang, Vijay Kumar Thakur
Summary: This review article discusses the importance and application of biomass energy production, covering topics such as the properties of biomass fuels, sustainability, and advanced thermochemical conversion technologies for waste-to-energy. The advantages and challenges of these technologies are compared, and future perspectives in this field are explored.
Article
Thermodynamics
Chunbao Zhou, Lei Chen, Chenglong Liu, Jun Wang, Xuyang Xing, Yang Liu, Yuanxiang Chen, Li Chao, Jianjun Dai, Yingwen Zhang, Mengyan Yu, Yanxin Yuan, Bang Yao, Yan Li
Summary: A novel 50 kg/h dual fluidized bed (DFB) was designed and constructed, and a pilot study was conducted to assess the advantages and feasibility of interconnected pyrolysis and gasification/activation technologies by DFB for biomass utilization and carbon capture. The findings showed that biochar from wood sawdust was the best carbon-based material matrix, and non-condensable pyrolysis gas from corn cob had the highest heating value and H2 content. Overall, DFB is a promising technology to achieve carbon negative economy and deserves further research in the future.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ana Paula Soares Dias, Bruna Rijo, Marta Ramos, Miguel Casquilho, Abel Rodrigues, Helder Viana, Fatima Rosa
Summary: Forest fires in Portugal lead to a large amount of burnt wood, which can be efficiently managed through energy recovery. This study evaluated the use of burnt pine wood for pyrolysis and found that the composition of the burnt biomass differs from the raw biomass. The pyrolysis process resulted in lower bio-oil yields but higher bio-char yields for the burnt biomass compared to the raw biomass. Catalyzed pyrolysis using carbonate catalysts showed improved pyrogas, indicating the potential for gasification.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Lei Dong, Junyu Tao, Zhaoling Zhang, Beibei Yan, Zhanjun Cheng, Guanyi Chen
Summary: An integrated energy conversion system for herbal medicine residue treatment was proposed, which demonstrated high energy efficiency and effective utilization of herb residues. The system included crushing, drying, gasification, and steam production sections, achieving efficient disposal and utilization of herbal medicine residues.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ozgun Tezer, Nazlican Karabag, Atakan Ongen, Azize Ayol
Summary: This study investigates the gasification potential of olive pomace using different fixed-bed gasifier systems. The results show that syngas with high hydrogen content and heating value can be obtained under different temperatures and gasification agents. This research is significant for hydrogen production from large-scale fixed bed reactors.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Enrique Lanagran, Maria Victoria Ortega, Manuel Ortega, David Vera, Francisco Jurado
Summary: Biomass gasification plants for electricity generation are environmentally friendly but have poor load responsiveness when operating off-grid. An energy management system that utilizes unidirectional and bidirectional Z-source converters has been proposed to address this issue. The system has been validated through experiments on a 10 kW gasification plant, which demonstrated stable power supply with less than 1% voltage oscillation during sudden load increases. This system allows gasification plants to operate independently or in conjunction with weak micro-grids, improving efficiency and enabling electricity generation in underdeveloped areas with biomass resources.
Article
Thermodynamics
O. Siddiqui, I Dincer
Summary: A new solar energy-based rice husk gasification system is introduced, which produces renewable hydrogen, cooling, freshwater, and electricity. The hydrogen production rate under design operating conditions is 0.0603 kg/s, with a peak rate of 0.3 kg/s. Comprehensive thermodynamic analyses show that the overall design efficiency is 46.8%, with a net energy production rate of 12.9 MW.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xuan Guo, Huili Zhang, Yunming Fang
Summary: Ambient pressure hydro-deoxygenation (HDO) of the phenolic-rich pyrolysis liquid fraction is complex but can be achieved by using Mo-based catalysts to convert phenolics into aromatics.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Chaohui Zheng, Yi Liu, Bettina Bluemling, Jining Chen, Arthur P. J. Mol
AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS
(2013)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dorien Korbee, Arthur P. J. Mol, Jan P. M. Van Tatenhove
COASTAL MANAGEMENT
(2014)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guizhen He, Lei Zhang, Arthur P. J. Mol, Tieyu Wang, Yonglong Lu
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2014)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Arthur P. J. Mol
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yan Feng, Arthur P. J. Mol, Yonglong Lu, Guizhen He, C. S. A. (Kris) van Koppen
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2014)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Somjai Nupueng, Peter Oosterveer, Arthur P. J. Mol
Summary: Private actors play a significant role in the governance of palm oil supply chains in Thailand. The RSPO-certified supply chains are found to be shorter and more transparent, resulting in higher prices for farmers.
SUSTAINABILITY-SCIENCE PRACTICE AND POLICY
(2022)
Article
Business, Finance
Frank A. J. Wagemans, C. S. A. (Kris) van Koppen, Arthur P. J. Mol
JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE FINANCE & INVESTMENT
(2018)
Article
Transportation
Harry Barnes-Dabban, Kris Van Koppen, Arthur Mol
MARITIME POLICY & MANAGEMENT
(2017)
Article
Development Studies
Laurent C. Glin, Peter Oosterveer, Arthur P. J. Mol
JOURNAL OF AGRARIAN CHANGE
(2015)
Article
Economics
Ines de Agueda Corneloup, Arthur P. J. Mol
INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS-POLITICS LAW AND ECONOMICS
(2014)
Article
Environmental Studies
Alice M. M. Miller, Simon R. Bush, Arthur P. J. Mol
Article
Geography
Arthur P. J. Mol
SOCIOLOGIA RURALIS
(2014)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Lei Zhang, Gui-zhen He, Arthur P. J. Mol, Yong-long Lu
JOURNAL OF RISK RESEARCH
(2013)
Article
Development Studies
Alexey O. Pristupa, Maria Tysiachniouk, Arthur P. J. Mol, Rik Leemans, Tatiana Minayeva, Anastasia Markina
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2018)
Article
Environmental Studies
Jennifer Lenhart, Sofie Bouteligier, Arthur P. J. Mol, Kristine Kern
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF URBAN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2014)
Article
Economics
Marie-Louise Arlt, David Chassin, Claudio Rivetta, James Sweeney
Summary: This paper examines the impact of real-time pricing and load automation on residential distribution systems. The study finds that implementing real-time pricing can result in an aggregate welfare gain of 39 USD per customer and year. However, it also notes that RTP and load automation may significantly increase peak system load. Introducing a market-based demand management system can further enhance welfare gains and reduce grid investment.
Article
Economics
Javier Jorquera-Copier, Alvaro Lorca, Enzo Sauma, Stefan Lorenczik, Matias Negrete-Pincetic
Summary: As countries update their climate ambitions, low-carbon hydrogen production and use present opportunities for emissions reductions and economic development. A case study for Chile shows that integrating hydrogen and electricity networks can lower system costs and enhance renewable integration, but policy support is needed to address concerns related to water and land use.
Article
Economics
Dawit Guta, Hisham Zerriffi, Jill Baumgartner, Abhishek Jain, Sunil Mani, Darby Jack, Ellison Carter, Guofeng Shen, Jennifer Orgill-Meyer, Joshua Rosenthal, Katherine Dickinson, Rob Bailis, Yuta Masuda
Summary: Household solid fuel use is detrimental to health and the environment. The Indian government's PMUY subsidy has successfully promoted the adoption of LPG by millions of households. However, there is limited understanding of the decision-making process to reduce solid fuel use after transitioning to cleaner fuels. This study found that factors such as household wealth, social status, education level, and the prevalence of LPG use in the village are positively associated with LPG consumption and the discontinuation of solid fuel use. On the other hand, factors such as distance to LPG refill delivery, household size, and the PMUY subsidy are negatively associated with the share of LPG use.
Article
Economics
Nicolas Morell-Dameto, Jose Pablo Chaves-Avila, Tomas Gomez San Roman, Pablo Duenas-Martinez, Tim Schittekatte
Summary: This paper assesses the performance of differently implemented forward-looking network tariff designs and proposes an innovative coordination mechanism to increase predictability in a future with many flexible customers. The study reveals that if large shares of customers synchronize their responses to highly time-varying and locational-specific network charges, it can lead to unexpected reinforcements.
Article
Economics
Alexandra Gritz, Guntram Wolff
Summary: Russia's weaponization of gas supplies shook the energy security of Central and Eastern Europe in 2022. The region responded by increasing alternative energy supplies and developing new gas supply routes. Renewable energy, nuclear energy, and hydrogen play important roles in the long-term. Mitigating the impact of this shock requires the EU to prioritize the integrity of its energy market.
Article
Economics
Jaroslaw Kantorowicz, Marion Collewet, Matthew DiGiuseppe, Hendrik Vrijburg
Summary: Economic costs are a major political obstacle to investing in climate change mitigation and adaptation measures. The method of financing plays a crucial role in determining public opposition to government green investments, with debt financing being less opposed than broad-based taxes. This study suggests that credit market tools, such as green bonds and debt for climate swaps, can be politically efficient in increasing support for green financing. Carbon taxes and wealth taxes are found to be the most preferred options.
Article
Economics
Kun Guo, Liyuan Luan, Xiaoli Cai, Dayong Zhang, Qiang Ji
Summary: This paper investigates China's energy trade stability using a survival analysis approach. It finds that the energy trade linkages between China and 153 other countries are complex and unstable, with short periods of trade with many countries. Geopolitically risky regions, such as the Middle East and Africa, have the lowest trade stability. Climate risks have significant effects on energy trade stability. The paper proposes several policy options to improve energy trade stability in China, with special attention to increasing global climate risks.
Article
Economics
Simona Bigerna, Piyush Choudhary, Nikunj Kumar Jain, Silvia Micheli, Paolo Polinori
Summary: This study estimates the willingness to pay of Indian urban consumers for a continuous supply of electricity using contingent valuation method. The findings show that the amount consumers are willing to pay depends on the duration of power outages, with households preferring shorter outages. Income and environmental attitude also positively influence higher willingness to pay. These insights can inform policymakers in designing more reliable and customer-centric energy generation and distribution models.
Article
Economics
Temilade Sesan, Unico Uduka, Lucy Baker, Okechukwu Ugwu, Ewah Eleri, Subhes Bhattacharyya
Summary: This study examines the impact of the regulatory framework on rural electrification and universal energy access goals in Nigeria's mini-grid sector. The findings suggest that while the current framework has fostered sector growth, additional measures are necessary to ensure equitable distribution of access among rural populations.
Article
Economics
Rui Shan, Noah Kittner
Summary: Energy storage is a cornerstone in decarbonization planning as it reduces operational costs and greenhouse gas emissions, while enhancing resilience and renewables integration. However, storage developers in different regions have varying economic and environmental considerations, thereby requiring policy intervention to achieve long-term emission reductions.
Article
Economics
Tung Durmaz, Sevil Acar, Simay Kizilkaya
Summary: This study investigates the phenomenon of strategic capacity withholding in the Turkish electricity market and its relationship with the capacity remuneration mechanism. The empirical results provide strong evidence of strategic capacity withholding and show that the capacity mechanism contributes to the duration of failures. The study offers important insights for policymakers, including the implementation of a random verification mechanism and restructuring of the capacity mechanism in Turkey.
Article
Economics
Tii N. Nchofoung
Summary: The study finds that oil price shocks have a negative impact on Africa's energy transition, particularly in rural areas and net crude oil exporting countries. However, oil price shocks cannot explain the urban-rural differences in clean energy access. Therefore, increasing investment in clean energy and technologies in rural areas is necessary to enhance the resilience of the energy sector to oil price shocks.
Article
Economics
Najia Saqib, Muhammad Usman, Ilhan Ozturk, Arshian Sharif
Summary: This study examines the impact of environmental technologies, financial growth, and energy use on ecological footprint and green growth. Environmental innovation and renewable energy deployment contribute to green growth, while financial expansion and non-renewable energy use have negative effects on the environment. The study also identifies causal relationships between different factors.
Article
Economics
Yessica C. Y. Chung, Noxolo Kunene, Hung-Hao Chang
Summary: The Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) is considered an innovative technology for building a green society. This study investigates the impact of REC purchases on stock return and volume in Taiwan between 2017 and 2021. The findings suggest that REC purchases have a positive effect on stock returns of manufacturing firms but not service firms. The frequency of REC purchases is also an important factor in the relationship between REC purchase and firm value. Additionally, the study reveals that public attention to environmental pollution plays a crucial role in positive stock returns and volume, while ESG disclosure is negatively associated with returns and volume.
Article
Economics
Seife Ayele, Wei Shen, Yacob Mulugetta, Tadesse Kuma Worako
Summary: This paper addresses the challenges of governing energy procurement from a mix of non-hydropower renewable energy sources supplied by independent producers. Building on political economy analysis and five case studies of independent producer projects from Ethiopia, it seeks to understand the root causes of the protracted delays and limited extent of procurement by independent producers. The key contestations lie in managing long term contracts, risk, uncertainty and in developing the institutional and human capacity to transition.