Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Robert Schloegl
Summary: The quest for sustainable energy transition involves replacing fossil fuels with renewable electricity, interconverting between electrons and molecules as energy carriers, and utilizing energy storage to compensate for renewable energy volatility. Chemical energy conversion is critical in eliminating fossil fuels, creating circular energy economies, and enabling global exchange of renewable energy.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Matthias Sulzer, Michael Wetter, Robin Mutschler, Alberto Sangiovanni-Vincentelli
Summary: Defossilization of the energy system is crucial for mitigating climate change, but it presents greater complexity compared to current fossil-based systems. Digitalization of the design process using platform-based design (PBD) and the energy hub concept can improve cost-effectiveness and accelerate the achievement of net-zero emissions. PBD, coupled with the energy hub concept, offers a powerful design workflow for developing holistic energy systems. We argue that PBD can be the next frontier in energy system design and can be integrated with other fields to achieve ambitious sustainability goals faster and at lower costs.
Article
Thermodynamics
Felix Kullmann, Peter Markewitz, Leander Kotzur, Detlef Stolten
Summary: To achieve climate neutrality, synergies between circular economy and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions must be strengthened. Previously unused emission reduction potentials of resource efficiency are to be exploited. The evaluation of a single measure in terms of cost efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with climate protection targets is complex and requires a model-based analysis that takes the entire energy system into account.
Review
Environmental Studies
Dominique Coy, Shirin Malekpour, Alexander K. Saeri, Roger Dargaville
Summary: Empowering communities to engage with the energy transformation is crucial for achieving climate change mitigation and sustainable development goals. Community empowerment should focus on the community's own goals and transformative actions, with various drivers enabling this view of empowerment. Empowerment is a multifaceted concept associated with outcomes such as participation, agency, autonomy, and power-shift.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Marco Grasso, Daniel Delatin Rodrigues
Summary: This article presents a new framework, the "carbon transformation axes" framework, to address the task of decarbonisation and tackle the climate crisis. The framework serves as both an analytical tool and an inspiration for transformative narratives, supporting the achievement of rapid decarbonisation in the public interest.
ENERGY RESEARCH & SOCIAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alfonso Soler-Bistue
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii is a major concern, and recent research has highlighted the significant impact of natural transformation as a horizontal gene transfer mechanism for the spread of resistance genes in this pathogen.
TRENDS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Hongcan Chen, Wei Xu, Qun Luo, Qian Li, Yu Zhang, Jingjing Wang, Kuo-Chih Chou
Summary: Martensitic transformation is important for strengthening steels, but its thermodynamic prediction is limited by the lack of multicomponent interaction parameters. The driving forces of martensitic transformation can be classified into chemical and non-chemical driving forces. By optimizing magnetic parameters and constructing integrated models, the prediction accuracy of martensitic transformation temperature can be improved.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
Shilong Huang, Hongmin Li
Summary: We propose a unified approach to establish Darboux-Backlund transformations of the Camassa-Holm (CH) type equations. The method simplifies the approach to obtain soliton solutions of the CH equation, and has been successfully applied to other CH type equations.
CHAOS SOLITONS & FRACTALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Ruizhi Yu, Wei Gu, Hai Lu, Shuai Yao, Suhan Zhang, Shuai Lu, Shixing Ding, Enbo Luo
Summary: This paper presents a novel non-iterative algorithm for quasi-dynamic energy flow calculation. By transforming the nonlinear equations into linear recursive ones, explicit closed-form solutions of unknown variables are obtained. The proposed method showed efficient and robust time performance compared with iterative algorithms, while maintaining high accuracy.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER SYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Quantum Science & Technology
Jacob Bringewatt, Zohreh Davoudi
Summary: Mapping fermionic operators to qubit operators is crucial for simulating fermionic systems on a quantum computer. The choice of this mapping affects the parallelization of the resulting Hamiltonian-simulation algorithm based on the quantum processor's qubit connectivity. The problem can be mapped to a path coloring problem on a graph, with weak and strong coloring approaches resulting in different levels of parallelization performance improvement.
Article
Energy & Fuels
V Palomba, S. Nowak, B. Dawoud, A. Frazzica
Summary: Efforts for clean and efficient energy systems development require a multi-disciplinary approach and integration of multiple generation appliances. Adsorption systems for air conditioning and thermal energy storages are considered enabling technologies and are constantly maturing. A reliable and computationally convenient simulation framework is needed for proper design and integration of these systems. The dynamic model implemented in this study is fast and accurate in reproducing experimental results, making it a useful tool for design and optimization of sorption system components.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Article
Development Studies
Pingkuo Liu, Ruiqi Zhao, Xue Han
Summary: A conceptual framework is proposed to discuss the Energy Transformation Efficiency and the Energy Transformation Justice for Carbon Neutrality and sustainable development. The efficiency and justice are measured using the Slack Based Measure-based Efficiency Model and the improved Energy Transformation Justice Model respectively. The panel data of the USA, China and the EU from 2000 to 2020 is analyzed using Panel Smooth Transition Regression (PSTR) to examine the impact of efficiency and justice on the energy economy. The findings suggest that both efficiency and justice are improving over time, but their relationship is complex and influenced by the economic situation of the energy sector in each country.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Jiajun Xu, Kevin P. Gallagher
Summary: This paper evaluates the role of development financing institutions (DFIs) in fostering renewable energy transformations, identifying four system-level constraints and proposing different ways in which DFIs can address these constraints.
STUDIES IN COMPARATIVE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Guochang Fang, Gang Chen, Kun Yang, Weijun Yin, Lixin Tian
Summary: This study examines the relationship between green tax policy and energy transformation, focusing on energy consumption and production. The findings suggest that the impact of green tax policy on energy transformation is nonlinear. Higher Green Tax Intensity (GTI) reduces the positive effect of the policy on energy consumption transformation. Regarding energy production, the optimal impact of green tax policy occurs when GTI is slightly below 0.2524%, showing a Z-shaped pattern. Furthermore, the positive impact of green tax policy on energy transformation is mainly observed in southern China, while most parts of the north do not exhibit this promotion effect. Differentiated tax policies should be formulated by policymakers to address these regional variations. Overall, China's current GTI should not be excessively high to avoid the green paradox.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
O. O'Callaghan, P. Donnellan
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review of Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) systems, covering system overview, applications, research progress, and existing gaps. Future research should focus on multivariate analysis of LAES systems under dynamic conditions to evaluate their efficiency and economic viability at large scale.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Jingfang Fan, Jun Meng, Josef Ludescher, Xiaosong Chen, Yosef Ashkenazy, Juergen Kurths, Shlomo Havlin, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber
Summary: The complexity and variability of the Earth system present significant challenges, but the development of new statistical physics and complex network techniques has significantly improved our understanding and predictive capabilities of the Earth system. Combining statistical physics and complex systems science approaches offers new insights and perspectives for understanding the dynamics of the Earth systems.
PHYSICS REPORTS-REVIEW SECTION OF PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lila Warszawski, Elmar Kriegler, Timothy M. Lenton, Owen Gaffney, Daniela Jacob, Daniel Klingenfeld, Ryu Koide, Maria Manez Costa, Dirk Messner, Nebojsa Nakicenovic, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, Peter Schlosser, Kazuhiko Takeuchi, Sander Van der Leeuw, Gail Whiteman, Johan Rockstroem
Summary: Research shows that achieving the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius requires the use of multiple mitigation measures, and a careful assessment of the feasibility and implementation plans for these measures. A subset of 1.5 degrees Celsius scenarios has emissions ranging from 15-22 Gt CO2 in 2030, and the range for reaching net zero emissions is 2039-2061.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Biographical-Item
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hans Joachim Schellnhuber
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Armin Bunde, Josef Ludescher, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber
Summary: The existing method for determining the statistical significance of seasonal trends in climate science generates too many false positives, especially for short- and long-term persistent records. By adjusting the procedure based on the family wise error rate and ideas from multiple testing correction approaches, more suitable significance criteria can be obtained for the trends. Analytical expressions are derived specifically for long-term persistent data to easily determine the statistical significance of trends in seasonal records.
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Zhu Liu, Zhu Deng, Biqing Zhu, Philippe Ciais, Steven J. Davis, Jianguang Tan, Robbie M. Andrew, Olivier Boucher, Simon Ben Arous, Josep G. Canadell, Xinyu Dou, Pierre Friedlingstein, Pierre Gentine, Rui Guo, Chaopeng Hong, Robert B. Jackson, Daniel M. Kammen, Piyu Ke, Corinne Le Quere, Crippa Monica, Greet Janssens-Maenhout, Glen P. Peters, Katsumasa Tanaka, Yilong Wang, Bo Zheng, Haiwang Zhong, Taochun Sun, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber
Summary: Observing daily changes in CO2 emissions, the study reveals the sectors and countries where the pandemic-related emissions declines were most pronounced in 2020. The reductions in emissions were mainly driven by the decrease in global economic activity, particularly in the transportation sector, during the lockdowns. However, as economic activity partially reopened, CO2 emissions gradually recovered towards pre-pandemic levels.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luke Kemp, Chi Xu, Joanna Depledge, Kristie L. Ebi, Goodwin Gibbins, Timothy A. Kohler, Johan Rockstrom, Marten Scheffer, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, Will Steffen, Timothy M. Lenton
Summary: Understanding the potential catastrophic consequences of climate change is crucial for action, resilience, and policy-making. This article outlines the current knowledge and proposes a research agenda to examine the mechanisms and impacts of extreme climate change, including mass extinction events, human mortality and morbidity, societal vulnerabilities, and integration of multiple strands of evidence.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luke Kemp, Chi Xu, Joanna Depledge, Kristie L. Ebi, Goodwin Gibbins, Timothy A. Kohler, Johan Rockstroem, Marten Scheffer, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, Will Steffen, Timothy M. Lenton
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luke Kemp, Chi Xu, Joanna Depledge, Kristie L. Ebi, Goodwin Gibbins, Timothy A. Kohler, Johan Rockstroem, Marten Schefferk, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, Will Steffen, Timothy M. Lenton
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luke Kemp, Chi Xu, Joanna Depledge, Kristie L. Ebi, Goodwin Gibbins, Timothy A. Kohler, Johan Rockstroem, Marten Scheffer, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, Will Steffen, Timothy M. Lenton
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Abhijeet Mishra, Florian Humpenoder, Galina Churkina, Christopher P. O. Reyer, Felicitas Beier, Benjamin Leon Bodirsky, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, Hermann Lotze-Campen, Alexander Popp
Summary: Using engineered wood for construction can reduce carbon emissions without significant impact on agriculture. Expanding timber plantations for wooden buildings is feasible, but strong governance and careful planning are needed to ensure a sustainable transition.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Letter
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Luke Kemp, Chi Xu, Joanna Depledge, Kristie L. Ebi, Goodwin Gibbins, Timothy A. Kohler, Johan Rockstroem, Marten Scheffer, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, Will Steffen, Timothy M. Lenton
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Teng Liu, Dean Chen, Lan Yang, Jun Meng, Zanchenling Wang, Josef Ludescher, Jingfang Fan, Saini Yang, Deliang Chen, Juergen Kurths, Xiaosong Chen, Shlomo Havlin, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber
Summary: We analyzed the global impacts of the Amazon Rainforest Area (ARA) using a climate network approach and found strong correlations between the ARA and regions such as the Tibetan Plateau and West Antarctic ice sheet. Models showed that the teleconnection propagation path between the ARA and the Tibetan Plateau remains robust under climate change. Additionally, we discovered that the snow cover extent on the Tibetan Plateau has been decreasing in stability since 2008. We also observed synchronized climate extremes between the ARA and the Tibetan Plateau under climate change. Our study highlights the interconnectedness of tipping elements and the potential predictability of cascading tipping dynamics.
NATURE CLIMATE CHANGE
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zbigniew W. Kundzewicz, Adam Chorynski, Janusz Olejnik, Hans J. Schellnhuber, Marek Urbaniak, Klaudia Ziemblinska
Summary: The debate on global climate change has divided societies. Individual attitudes towards the anthropogenic nature of climate change and the need for mitigation efforts are influenced by various factors. Given the severe and borderless consequences of climate change, it is important to examine the relationship between scientific findings and climate policies.
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Jingfang Fan, Jun Meng, Josef Ludescher, Zhaoyuan Li, Elena Surovyatkina, Xiaosong Chen, Juergen Kurths, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber
Summary: In this study, a series of dynamical and physical climate networks were constructed, and their characteristics were used to successfully predict the Indian summer monsoon rainfall. The findings suggest that global warming has significant impacts on both the climate network and precipitation in India.
JOURNAL OF CLIMATE
(2022)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Hao Yin, Michael Brauer, Junfeng Jim Zhang, Wenjia Cai, Stale Navrud, Richard Burnett, Courtney Howard, Zhu Deng, Daniel M. Kammen, Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, Kai Chen, Haidong Kan, Zhan-Ming Chen, Bin Chen, Ning Zhang, Zhifu Mi, D'Maris Coffman, Aaron J. Cohen, Dabo Guan, Qiang Zhang, Peng Gong, Zhu Liu
LANCET PLANETARY HEALTH
(2021)