Review
Environmental Sciences
L. R. Amjith, B. Bavanish
Summary: This review analyzes the potential of wind, biomass, and hybrid systems in renewable energy production and investigates the performance analysis and sustainability of biomass-based hybrid energy systems. The findings suggest that biomass-based hybrid energy systems can provide a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative for off-grid rural electrification.
Article
Environmental Studies
Huangxin Chen, Yi Shi, Xin Zhao
Summary: Energy efficiency is identified as a crucial factor for achieving most of the Sustainable Development Goals by the World Bank. This study expands the debate on the determinants of energy efficiency by considering the evidence from the US economy and examines the causal relationship among variables. The results highlight the importance of industrial production, financial inclusion, renewable energy public R&D investment, and trade openness in determining energy efficiency in the USA.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Younes Noorollahi, Meysam Pourarshad, Alireza Veisi
Summary: This study examines the feasibility of introducing renewables into Iran's energy system to improve energy security and reduce environmental risks. By identifying potential areas and prioritizing resources, the study predicts electricity supply and demand by 2035 and highlights the benefits of utilizing renewable energy sources for sustainable development.
Editorial Material
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Poul Alberg Ostergaard, Neven Duic, Younes Noorollahi, Soteris Kalogirou
Summary: This review article summarizes the status of research on the application of renewable energy sources, focusing on the development of renewable technologies, the role of renewable energy sources in sustainable development, the sustainability of renewable energy systems, and the integration of renewable energy technologies in low carbon energy systems.
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Hafiz Muhammad Uzair Ayub, Ashfaq Ahmed, Su Shiung Lam, Jechan Lee, Pau Loke Show, Young-Kwon Park
Summary: This paper reviews the applications of thermochemical conversion techniques for biofuel production from algal biomass, emphasizing the potential of third-generation biofuels from microalgal feedstock. It highlights the benefits of pyrolysis over other processes in the thermochemical conversion of algal biomass.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Nabila Abid, Federica Ceci, Asif Razzaq
Summary: This study empirically examines the influence of ICTs, environmental regulations, and renewable energy on resource depletion in G10 economies from 1990 to 2019. The results show that ICTs, environmental regulations, and renewable energy all have negative and significant effects on resource depletion, while economic output contributes to it. These findings highlight the importance of implementing inclusive policies for ICTs transformation, energy transition, and stringent environmental governance to reduce resource depletion.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sanja Potrc, Lidija Cucek, Mariano Martin, Zdravko Kravanja
Summary: The paper presents a plan for achieving the carbon neutral target in the EU-27 by 2050, utilizing a multi-period mixed-integer programming model to maximize sustainability net present value. Wind farms and solar photovoltaics are highlighted as the most promising solutions for expanding renewable energy generation, with the potential to create over 1.5 million new job opportunities across the EU.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jose de Jesus Agustin Flores Cuautle, Oscar Osvaldo Sandoval Gonzalez, Carlos Omar Gonzalez Moran, Jose Pastor Rodriguez Jarquin, Citlalli Jessica Trujillo Romero, Gemima Lara Hernandez
Summary: Adding different percentages of vegetable oils to machinery oil affects the thermal properties of the resulting fluids, showing a linear relationship between the percentage of vegetable oil and thermal diffusivity. This suggests that the thermal properties can be adjusted by using different types of vegetable oils in suitable proportions.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Yangzi Dong, Wing-Keung Wong, Iskandar Muda, Phan The Cong, Anh Duong Hoang, Wafa Ghardallou, Ngo Ngan Ha
Summary: China's slowing economy and the imbalance between development and ecology are important issues. This study examines the impact of natural resources, economic development, renewable energy, and clean technology on greenhouse gas emissions. The findings show that natural resources and economic development have a positive relationship with greenhouse gas emissions, while renewable energy and clean technology can help reduce emissions.
Article
Environmental Studies
Tracey Dodd, Duygu Yengin
Summary: The aviation industry must decarbonize to combat climate change, but has been stuck in a deadlock over replacing fossil fuels with sustainable aviation fuels. Interviews with senior executives and analysis of archival data revealed free-riding across sectors and insufficient investment, highlighting the need for collective leadership to overcome the current deadlock.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Shahina Riaz, Kyong Yop Rhee, Soo Jin Park
Summary: Fossil fuels, while meeting most of the world's energy needs, have severe health and environmental impacts, leading to the introduction of biofuels as alternatives. Despite their advantages, biofuels have drawbacks like high cost, necessitating the development of novel biofuels and better manufacturing processes.
Article
Development Studies
Tii N. Nchofoung, Nathanael Ojong
Summary: Based on data from 48 African countries, this study examines the impact of natural resources on renewable energy development and the role of governance as a mediator. The findings indicate that natural resources have a positive effect on renewable energy development in Africa, except for forest resources. Additionally, governance interacts with natural resource rents to generate positive effects across different governance specifications and natural resources.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Zulqarnain, Mohd Hizami Mohd Yusoff, Muhammad Hamza Nazir, Mohd Fikri Ab Rahman, Haseeb Yaqoob, Tazien Rashid, Irfan Ul Hai, Farooq Sher
Summary: The growing global need for energy has led to an increased interest in renewable energy-based fuels like biodiesel. In this study, palm oil mill effluent, a waste product produced in large quantities, was utilized for biodiesel production. By optimizing the extraction conditions and using a semi-batch heating process, a high biodiesel yield of 94.73% was achieved. The study also developed a simulation model to compare the experimental findings, showing a good agreement between predicted and actual biodiesel yield.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Thangaraj Manirathinam, Samayan Narayanamoorthy, Selvaraj Geetha, Mohd Fairuz Iskandar Othman, Badr Saad Alotaibi, Ali Ahmadian, Daekook Kang
Summary: The future focus should be on developing sustainable cities through reducing energy waste and constructing carbon-neutral environments. This requires the development of smart homes with self-sufficient power generation, storage, and consumption systems based on distributed renewable energy resources and good infrastructure. However, no alternative energy source can fully meet these demands, even though wind and solar energy are often the most practical forms of renewable energy. Current research is focused on combining these two energy sources to take advantage of their complementary characteristics. The deployment of optimal renewable energy systems in each house is challenging due to various socio-economic barriers, leading to decision-making problems. The proposed hybrid fuzzy decision-making technique shows promise for making forward-thinking judgments on real-world challenges, given its outcome sustainability, accuracy, and consistency.
Article
Environmental Studies
Chi Wei Su, Peiwen Yue, Xinmeng Hou, Hazar Dorduncu
Summary: Despite the recognized significance of natural resources for economic development, many resource-rich nations struggle to realize their potential, creating a dichotomy in the literature. This study dissects the role of natural resources in fostering sustainable commerce in BRICS nations from 1988 to 2021, incorporating significant control variables such as digitalization, research and development, and GDP. Findings reveal that minerals and natural resource rents positively influence sustainable trade, while oil rents impede it. Digitalization and economic growth emerge as key facilitators, whereas renewable energy expenditure negatively affects sustainable trade in the long run. This study provides pivotal insights into the complex dynamics between natural resources and sustainable trade, guiding policy recommendations for optimizing economic outcomes in resource-rich economies.
