Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chenxi Zhu, Yingjun Wang, Longyu Qiu, Weiwei Yang, Yongsheng Yu, Jiaming Li, Yequn Liu
Summary: Designing efficient catalysts for photo-Fenton organic contaminant degradation is crucial in addressing environmental deterioration and energy crises. In this study, we successfully synthesized a highly effective and stable Z-scheme NiFe LDH/Bi4O5I2 catalyst for tetracycline (TC) photodegradation. The optimized catalyst demonstrated over 95% TC degradation efficiency under visible light irradiation. It exhibited excellent stability, low metal ions leaching, and wide pH applicability, making it a potential candidate for TC elimination. The enhanced performance can be attributed to the Z-scheme heterojunction and accelerated H2O2 decomposition, facilitating the synergy between photocatalysis and Fenton reaction. This work provides insights for designing Z-scheme catalysts for photo-Fenton degradation of organic contaminants and other solar energy applications.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Linlin Hou, Zhiliang Wu, Chun Jin, Wei Li, Qiuming Wei, Yasi Chen, Teng Wang
Summary: The research involved the preparation of g-C3N4 with specific structural features and combination with ZnIn2S4 nanosheets to create a Z-scheme heterojunction with enhanced photocatalytic properties. The synergistic effect of heterojunction and defect engineering led to significantly improved hydrogen production and degradation rates of mixed pollutants. The study provides potential ideas for constructing green and environmentally friendly catalysts based on defect engineering to address energy and environmental challenges.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaocui Wu, Qingshan Zhao, Jinqiang Zhang, Shuli Li, Hui Liu, Kai Liu, Yiwen Li, Demin Kong, Hongqi Sun, Mingbo Wu
Summary: Photo-Fenton-like catalysis was achieved by fabricating a ternary CuO/CDs/g-C3N4 hybrid through intercalating carbon dots (CDs) between CuO nanoparticles and coralloid flower-like graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), enabling synergistic visible-light-driven oxidation. The CuO/CDs/g-C3N4 hybrid exhibited remarkable degradation efficiency towards recalcitrant organic contaminants, excellent tolerance to realistic environmental conditions, exceptional stability, and wide universality, demonstrating great potential for practical applications.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Bing Luo, Jinghua Li, Wei Wang, Chaoqian Ai, Haihan Zhang, Yuxin Zhao, Dengwei Jing
Summary: Designing high efficacy photocatalysts is a promising approach to enhance solar fuel production efficiency. In this study, a core/shell composite of loose ZnCr layered double hydroxide nanosheets modified CdS nanorods was prepared for efficient visible light driven photocatalytic hydrogen production. With synergistic actions and a Z-scheme energy band configuration, the highest hydrogen production rate achieved was 22.4 times higher than that of Pt-modified CdS, demonstrating the potential of this composite for solar H-2 production.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jingjing Zheng, Guoxia Liu, Zhengbo Jiao
Summary: Novel Ag/Fe2O3/BiOI Z-scheme heterostructures were successfully synthesized by a facile hydrothermal method. The composition and properties of the nanocomposites were characterized using various techniques. The Ag/Fe2O3/BiOI systems exhibited excellent degradation performance for tetracycline (TC), with the composite (Ag/Fe2O3/BiOI-2) showing the highest efficiency at specific Ag and Fe2O3 contents. The effects of operational parameters on degradation efficiency were investigated, and the photo-Fenton mechanism was studied, revealing that •O2- played a crucial role in TC degradation. The enhanced performance of Ag/Fe2O3/BiOI heterostructures was attributed to the synergistic effect between photocatalysis and the Fenton reaction.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaojing Yu, Haoran Qiu, Zhe Wang, Bin Wang, Qingnan Meng, Shaodong Sun, Yufei Tang, Kang Zhao
Summary: The TiO2-Au-BiOI heterojunction exhibited superior photocatalytic performance for N2 photofixation, outperforming other heterostructured photocatalysts and showing promising potential for future applications.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hongrui Zhu, Chun Zhang, Kefeng Xie, Xingang Li, Guangfu Liao
Summary: By utilizing defect engineering, exposed crystal facets, and Z-scheme mechanism, this study successfully prepared MoS2/Ag-ZFO hetero-junction with excellent photocatalytic performance, offering new insights for the design and development of highly active photocatalysts in the future.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jianan Han, Shuai Zhang, Chunlin Lu, Lin Zhang, Ke Cao, Ning Li, Qiang Yin
Summary: A series of g-C3N4-BiOClxBr1-x direct Z-scheme heterojunctions were successfully constructed, leading to enhanced visible-light response and improved photocatalytic activity. This work provides insights for designing high-efficiency photocatalysts with reasonable structure.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhanwei Qiao, Weiqun Chu, Hao Zhou, Cheng Peng, Zhenzhen Guan, Jiang Wu, Sorachon Yoriya, Ping He, Hai Zhang, Yongfeng Qi
Summary: In this study, an S-doped g-C3N4/Bi5O7I heterojunction was designed to enhance the absorption of visible light and the separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers, leading to improved photocatalytic reaction rates. This work provides a promising strategy for the development of non-metal doping combined with heterojunction photocatalytic systems.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xiangchen Li, Dan Feng, Xiaoyan He, Dayi Qian, Bate Nasen, Baochuan Qi, Shuwen Fan, Jiangwei Shang, Xiuwen Cheng
Summary: In this study, a series of Z-type heterojunctions FexCN@MoS2-Y were synthesized for the removal of ciprofloxacin (CIP) by peroxymonosulfate (PMS) activation under visible light. Fe3CN@MoS2-4 exhibited excellent photocatalytic performance and could efficiently degrade other antibiotics. Reactive substances such as 1O2, h+, and Ovs played a dominant role in this system. Mechanisms and degradation pathways were explored to understand the enhanced CIP degradation efficiency.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Physics, Applied
Yang Li, Yue Lu, Xiaofang Jia, Zhaoyu Ma, Junying Zhang
Summary: Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is a promising photocatalytic semiconductor, but its photocatalytic activity is limited by electron-hole recombination. In this study, we successfully formed a Z-scheme heterojunction by loading two-dimensional WO3 nanosheets onto the surface of one-dimensional g-C3N4 porous nanotubes. The heterojunction inhibits electron-hole recombination and enhances the photocatalytic activities for hydrogen production and Rhodamine B degradation.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mohammed Fawaz, Rohan Bahadur, Nithinraj Panangattu Dharmarajan, Jae-Hun Yang, C. I. Sathish, Aathira M. Sadanandan, Vibin Perumalsamy, Gurwinder Singh, Xinwei Guan, Prashant Kumar, Ajayan Vinu
Summary: In this review, the properties and limitations of graphitic carbon nitrides (gCN) as catalysts are discussed. The focus is on material modifications to improve their electrical conductivity and electrochemical performance.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jingquan Wang, Yu Ding, Quanyi Dai, Weijun Zhang, Zhanxin Jiang, Yi Qu, Chuncai Kong, Zhimao Yang, Tong Wang, Hao Zhu
Summary: In this study, 2D/2D Bi2WxMo1-xO6/g-C3N4 nanocomposites were synthesized using surfactant-assisted one-step hydrothermal method for the degradation of formaldehyde in simulated room environment. CTAC surfactant was used to control the morphologies of Bi2WxMo1-xO6 coupling with g-C3N4 nanosheets. The solid solution of W and Mo in Bi2WxMo1-xO6 reduced the energy band gap of Bi2WO6. Compared to Bi2W0.6Mo0.4O6 (43.1%) and g-C3N4 (23.2%), Bi2W0.6Mo0.4O6/g-C3N4 exhibited superior photocatalytic activity (92.4%) for formaldehyde degradation at an initial concentration of 1 ppm and relative humidity of 20%. The catalyst also demonstrated satisfactory stability with only a 5.5% decrease in degradation efficiency after five cycles. The enhanced HCHO conversion was attributed to the formation of a 2D/2D Z-scheme heterojunction between Bi2W0.6Mo0.4O6 and g-C3N4, which increased the accessible interface and promoted the separation of photo-generated carriers for oxidation of formaldehyde.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuanhao Cheng, Juan Chen, Peifang Wang, Wei Liu, Huinan Che, Xin Gao, Bin Liu, Yanhui Ao
Summary: In this work, a Z-scheme Bi2S3-Bi2WO6 heterojunction with interfacial Bi-S bonds was constructed. The obtained BS-BWO heterojunction exhibited significantly enhanced piezocatalytic performance, which could be attributed to the Z-scheme charge transfer through the formed Bi-S bonds. The increased piezoelectric potential of BS-BWO also contributed to the enhanced piezocatalytic performance, as supported by COMSOL simulation.
APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Minjie Zhang, Yanming Lin, Jiayi Li, Xinru Wei, Ying Peng, Zhengkun Wang, V. Maheskumar, Zhenyi Jiang, Aijun Du
Summary: In this study, the interfacial electronic properties and photovoltaic performance of CsSnBr3/SnS2 heterostructure with and without Bromine vacancy defects were investigated. The introduction of Bromine vacancies in the heterostructure improved the physicochemical properties and enhanced the photovoltaic performance of CsSnBr3. This research provides a novel design idea for CsSnBr3-based perovskite materials in photovoltaic applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sehar Tasleem, Muhammad Tahir
Summary: The use of a well-designed Ti3C2 MXene with in situ embedded titania nanoparticles in constructing a pCN/LaCoO3 Z-scheme and S-scheme heterojunction has been investigated for solar hydrogen production. An oxidized/etched approach was employed to produce MXene with maximum charge separation in LaCoO3-dispersed pCN. By increasing the HF etching time, the amount of titania embedded over the MXene was increased, leading to higher H2 evolution. The Z-scheme photosystem shows promising potential for efficient charge mobility and separation.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Muhammad Tahir, Rehan Mansoor
Summary: Fabricating stable CoAl-LDH/g-C3N4 2D/2D heterojunction composites for photocatalytic flared gas reduction with CO2 has been investigated. The optimized 15 wt % CoAl-LDH/g-C3N4 exhibited efficient syngas production with higher H2 and CO yields compared to pure CoAl-LDH. This study provides a new opportunity to utilize natural gas flaring toward syngas production through the dry reforming process and proves that photocatalytic MDR technology is an excellent option for flared gas utilization.
Article
Thermodynamics
Azmat Ali Khan, Muhammad Tahir, Nazish Khan
Summary: The use of photocatalytic composite materials for photo-catalytic bireforming of methane to produce high-quality syngas is an efficient reforming system.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Anuradha Sharma, Shankar Sharma, Naveen Kumar, W. A. Diery, Elie A. Moujaes, Muhammad Tahir, Pardeep Singh
Summary: This study focuses on the fabrication of metal ion-doped Bi2O3 photocatalysts and their application in the decontamination of Rhodamine B and Triclopyr. The synthesized materials were characterized using various techniques, and adsorption aspects of the pollutants were studied. The modification with metal ions significantly improved the removal efficiency of the photocatalyst, and Co+2/Bi2O3 showed the highest degradation efficiency. The mechanism of charge transfer and degradation of the pollutants was also presented.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Muhammad Tahir, Rehan Mansoor
Summary: In this study, a 2D titanium aluminium carbide (Ti3AlC2) heterojunction was constructed with cobalt aluminium layered double hydroxide (CoAl-LDH) and graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4). The nanotextures exhibited enhanced visible light absorption and charge carrier separation. The ternary composite of CoAl-LDH/g-C3N4/Ti3AlC2 showed superior photocatalytic activity for the dry reforming of methane (DRM) process. The addition of water in the feed mixture for bireforming of methane (BRM) resulted in reduced syngas production due to the activation of the reversed water gas shift reaction (RWGSR).
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hasanain A. Al-Jaber, Agus Arsad, Muhammad Tahir, Mustafa Jawad Nuhma, Sulalit Bandyopadhyay, Abdulmunem R. Abdulmunem, Anis Farhana Abdul Rahman, Zakiah binti Harun, Augustine Agi
Summary: New nano-polymeric materials were synthesized from purple yam and cassava starches, with better performance in oil recovery compared to conventional method using partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide. The stability and optimal concentration of these nanoparticles were determined through various characterization techniques. This study provides a new technology for polymer flooding in enhanced oil recovery.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shoaib Manzoor, Muhammad Tahir, Ramzan Abdul Karim, Jinping Xiong, Muhammad Imran Khan
Summary: Welded structures, especially fusion and heat-affected zones, are highly susceptible to embrittlement and increased corrosion due to induced residual stresses caused by the complex heating and cooling cycles during welding. TIG welding of AISI 4140 alloy steel using ER80S-B2 filler wire was performed, followed by post-weld heat treatment. A comparison of base metal, as-welded, and post-weld heat-treated samples was made based on residual stresses, corrosion resistance, and mechanical properties. The as-welded samples exhibited the highest corrosion rate (8.982mpy) due to stresses and the formation of unstable martensitic structure, while the post-weld heat-treated sample (5.707mpy) showed improved corrosion resistance closer to the base metal (5.627mpy). Post-weld heat treatment relieved residual stresses and enhanced corrosion resistance, while also restoring ductility compromised in the as-welded samples.
SURFACE REVIEW AND LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Muhammad Tahir
Summary: The study investigated the combination of well-designed vanadium carbide (V2C) MXene with exfoliated graphitic carbon nitride (ECN) for photocatalytic conversion of CO2 via the dry reforming of methanol. The modified g-C3N4 structure combined with V2C enhanced charge separation and light absorption. The layered 2D V2C MXene exhibited 3.67-fold higher photoactivity compared to V2AlC MAX due to the multichannel charge separation. The highest CO2 reduction efficiency was achieved with a 24-hour etching time, while longer etching time led to decreased photoactivity due to oxide formation.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Abdelmoumin Yahia Zerga, Muhammad Tahir, Hajar Alias, Naveen Kumar
Summary: Two-dimensional titanium carbide MXenes have gained increasing attention in photocatalytic applications due to their prominent electrical conductivity, optical properties, and abundant surface functional groups. The unique layered microstructure characteristics of Ti3C2 provide a large surface area, interlayer spacing, and hydrophilic surface functional groups, contributing to their high photocatalytic efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Abdullah Bafaqeer, Muhammad Tahir, Nor Aishah Saidina Amin, Hammam Abdurabu Thabit, Aniz Chennampilly Ummer
Summary: A binary heterojunction nanocomposite of reduced graphene oxide (rGO) coated with zinc vanadate (ZnV2O6) was synthesized and examined for photocatalytic reduction of CO2. The 4%rGO/ZnV2O6 nanocomposite showed excellent activity in converting CO2 to CO, H2, and CH4 under solar light irradiation, with a 1.53-fold increase in CO yield compared to ZnV2O6 alone. The CO selectivity also increased from 87% to 90% in the nanocomposite. Additionally, the stability of the nanocomposite under solar light makes it a potential material for other energy applications.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Abdelmoumin Yahia Zerga, Muhammad Tahir, Hajar Alias
Summary: A ternary heterojunction of waste sewage sludge (WSS) with sludge metals anchored over g-C3N4 nanorods showed significantly improved photocatalytic H2 evolution under visible light. The presence of oxidized and other metals in WSS promoted charge carrier separation, leading to a maximum H2 yield of 195 μmol/h·g. The formation of a heterojunction, effective charge carrier separation, and synergistic effects of multiple elements in WSS contributed to the enhanced photocatalytic activity.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Muhammad Tahir, Bilkis Ajiwokewu, Anifat Adenike Bankole, Ola Ismail, Hebah Al-Amodi, Naveen Kumar
Summary: Recently, there has been increasing interest in metal-organic framework (MOFs) based materials for photocatalysis in the fields of energy and environmental remediation. This review focuses on the engineering aspects, morphological developments, and efficiency enhancement of MOFs-based photocatalysts for CO2 reduction and hydrogen production. The review discusses the characteristics, band structures, morphological development, and visible light responsiveness of MOFs, as well as recent developments in MOF semiconductors and enhancement strategies for photocatalytic performance. The applications of MOFs in photocatalytic CO2 reduction and hydrogen production are also systematically discussed.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sehar Tasleem, Muhammad Tahir
Summary: The study explores the use of Ti(3)C(2) MXene with embedded titania nanoparticles to construct a pCN/LaCoO3 heterojunction for solar hydrogen production. The MXene was produced using an oxidized/etched approach to maximize charge separation in pCN. Increasing the etching time increased the amount of embedded titania and resulted in a 1.71 times increase in H(2) evolution. The optimized Ti(3)C(2)T(x)/pCN showed enhanced efficiency, which was further improved by coupling with the LaCoO3 heterojunction.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wei Keen Fan, Muhammad Tahir, Hajar Alias
Summary: This study investigates the use of a metal-organic framework (MOF) derived catalyst for photothermal CO2 hydrogenation, which efficiently produces clean fuel CH4 using solar energy. The catalyst structure and morphology are optimized to enhance its activity and stability, and UV light treatment further improves the catalytic performance. The research demonstrates that the photothermal effect is significant at lower temperatures, and the coexistence of metallic/metal oxide components enhances the photo-to-thermal effect and improves charge transfer kinetics.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Riyadh Ramadhan Ikreedeegh, Muhammad Tahir
Summary: A highly efficient NH2-MIL-125(Ti)-GO-TNTs ternary nanocomposite was fabricated through a simple drying-deposition approach. The material exhibited excellent performance in CO2 photoreduction, with the MOF playing a significant role. The pressure also had a direct impact on the photocatalytic production of CO and CH4.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
M. Genovese, F. Piraino, P. Fragiacomo
Summary: This research proposes the concept of a hydrogen valley in southern Italy, where hydrogen is produced centrally and delivered via fuel cell hybrid trains to refueling stations, providing transportation services. The analysis from both technical and economic perspectives shows that the cost of hydrogen and energy efficiency reached competitive levels, and hydrogen rail transport offers significant benefits in terms of emissions reduction and economic gains compared to conventional diesel trains and fully electric trains.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Miaomiao Liu, Payam Nejat, Pinlu Cao, Carlos Jimenez-Bescos, John Kaiser Calautit
Summary: This article provides a critical review of the performance of windcatchers, pointing out the current research gaps and issues, and proposing directions for further investigation and market prospects.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Solomon Boadu, Ebenezer Otoo
Summary: Despite Africa's vast energy resources, including wind energy, the continent faces challenges in developing its wind energy industry. Northern African countries and South Africa currently dominate the wind energy sector in Africa. To uplift Africa's socio-economic status, strong political will, supportive policies, and institutional frameworks are needed to drive the development of wind energy and overcome existing challenges.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
E. K. Grubbs, S. M. Gruss, V. Z. Schull, M. J. Gosney, M. V. Mickelbart, S. Brouder, M. W. Gitau, P. Bermel, M. R. Tuinstra, R. Agrawal
Summary: As the global population grows, the demand for food, energy, and water will increase significantly. However, limited land availability and competition for solar resources pose challenges to resource generation technologies. In the United States, both agriculture and solar energy production have adopted densification schemes to improve yields and energy output per unit of land. This research proposes an Agrivoltaic food and energy coproduction architecture that optimizes power generation while maintaining crop productivity by implementing ideal anti-tracking during critical growth periods. This technology offers a viable pathway for widespread solar implementation throughout the contiguous United States.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Han Shao, Rui Henriques, Hugo Morais, Elisabetta Tedeschi
Summary: The integration of offshore wind energy into the electric grid provides opportunities in terms of environmental sustainability and cost efficiency, but poses challenges to power quality. This survey offers a deeper understanding of disturbance detection and classification tools, exploring root causes, disturbance locations, and algorithmic solutions. It highlights synchronized waveform measurement and discusses evaluation metrics for detection and classification algorithms. Additionally, a novel system-wide monitoring framework is proposed.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Eleni Davidson, Yair Schwartz, Joe Williams, Dejan Mumovic
Summary: A continued upward trend in global greenhouse gas emissions poses risks to global infrastructure and built assets. Maintaining high indoor environmental quality standards is a challenge for higher education institutions under future climates. Passive cooling mechanisms may be insufficient to tolerate predicted temperature increases. Different building typologies have varying energy demand projections.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kexin Pang, Jian Zhou, Stamatis Tsianikas, David W. Coit, Yizhong Ma
Summary: This study proposes a new framework for long-term microgrid expansion planning, using deep reinforcement learning method to consider various uncertainties and constraints. The framework aims to enhance the effectiveness of microgrid expansion planning from the perspectives of economy, resilience, and greenhouse gas emission reduction.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jun Zhao, Kangyin Dong, Xiucheng Dong
Summary: The continuous growth of global electricity penetration has provided modern energy for alleviating energy poverty, but its impact on carbon neutrality has been overlooked. The research reveals that clean electricity from traditional fossil energy and renewable energy has a positive influence on the greenhouse effect. Eradicating energy poverty can effectively alleviate the greenhouse effect, especially in non-Belt and Road Initiative (B&RI) nations.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hossein Shahbeik, Hamed Kazemi Shariat Panahi, Mona Dehhaghi, Gilles J. Guillemin, Alireza Fallahi, Homa Hosseinzadeh-Bandbafha, Hamid Amiri, Mohammad Rehan, Deepak Raikwar, Hannes Latine, Bruno Pandalone, Benyamin Khoshnevisan, Christian Sonne, Luigi Vaccaro, Abdul-Sattar Nizami, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Su Shiung Lam, Junting Pan, Rafael Luque, Bert Sels, Wanxi Peng, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo
Summary: This review explores the production of biocrude oil from biomass feedstocks through the process of hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL). It discusses the impact of process parameters on the quality, quantity, cost, and environmental impacts of biofuels. The review also highlights the challenges and prospects for the future development of biocrude oil.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Meysam Majidi Nezhad, Mehdi Neshat, Georgios Sylaios, Davide Astiaso Garcia
Summary: Digital twins promise innovation for the marine renewable energy sector by using modern technological advances and the existing maritime knowledge frameworks. This research presents critical aspects of digital twin implementation challenges in marine energy digitalization approaches that use and combine data systems.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yeganeh Sharifian, Hamdi Abdi
Summary: This paper discusses the background and objectives of the multi-area economic dispatch problem, as well as various techniques and methods applied in this field. It also covers comprehensive formulations of the problem and important issues in the field of probabilistic MAED, along with some related concepts and suggestions.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
J. G. B. Churchill, V. B. Borugadda, A. K. Dalai
Summary: The increasing global energy demand and the need to reduce fossil fuel reliance have created a demand for renewable and sustainable fuel sources. This review explores the potential of tall oil, a by-product of the pulping industry, as a feedstock for biofuels. The review provides an overview of tall oil production, purification, and treatment, and investigates recent trends and barriers towards tall oil-derived biofuels.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David C. Broadstock, Xiangnan Wang
Summary: This study provides a general review of research on district cooling, identifying key topics and themes and highlighting potential research priorities for future studies.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
L. Scharnhorst, D. Sloot, N. Lehmann, A. Ardone, W. Fichtner
Summary: This study investigates and analyzes the barriers to demand response in industrial and commercial sectors, highlighting their significance. Concerns about diminished product quality, disruptions to production processes, human resource management, and revenue uncertainty are identified as the most frequently cited barriers. Overcoming these barriers requires bridging knowledge gaps, allocating sufficient resources, and adapting external incentives and policies.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Tong Feng, Yuechi Sun, Yating Shi, Jie Ma, Chunmei Feng, Zhenni Chen
Summary: Air pollution is a significant global challenge, and policymakers have implemented policies to reduce it. Evaluating the effectiveness of these policies is critical, and our study reveals trends and gaps in air pollution policy research. We found that research has shifted from focusing solely on air pollutants to including methodologies, policies, and health implications. China has emerged as a major contributor in this field of research.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2024)
