Article
Engineering, Environmental
Harn Wei Kua, Xin He, Hailin Tian, Abhimanyu Goel, Tingting Xu, Wen Liu, Dingding Yao, Srikkanth Ramachandran, Xiao Liu, Yen Wah Tong, Yanjun Dai, Yinghong Peng, Chi-Hwa Wang
Summary: The potential of waste recovery strategies in reducing waste-related greenhouse gas emissions in Singapore was evaluated. The proposed strategies were found to be effective in reducing emissions from food, sewage, and plastic waste, with a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to business-as-usual waste disposal methods.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Lei Feng, Zhipeng Liu, Xiaoyu Lin, Fangyuan Yang
Summary: This study conducted semi-continuous anaerobic digestion of food waste using a solar intelligent control system to investigate the impact of temperature fluctuation on microorganisms and its engineering applicability. The results showed that introducing the solar intelligent control system into anaerobic digestion could save electric energy, but temperature fluctuation caused a reduction in methane production. Enzyme activities and microbial community structure were also influenced by temperature and organic loading rate.
Article
Thermodynamics
Xiaodi Xie, Chao Peng, Xinyu Song, Nana Peng, Chao Gai
Summary: This study investigates a strategy combining microwave-assisted hydrothermal carbonization (MHTC) pretreatment with subsequent pyrolysis for the treatment of food waste digestate (FWD). The MHTC pretreatment effectively converts FWD to hydrothermal carbons (HCs) and improves their fuel properties. Thermal decomposition experiments reveal that the pyrolysis behavior of FWD-derived HCs is similar to that of platform biomass. Kinetic analysis determines the activation energy and reaction mechanism for the pyrolysis of FWD and HCs.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
William Foster, Ulugbek Azimov, Paola Gauthier-Maradei, Liliana Castro Molano, Madeleine Combrinck, Jose Munoz, Jaime Jaimes Esteves, Luis Patino
Summary: This paper reviews the waste-to-energy sector, emphasizing the processes and feedstock involved, particularly highlighting the potential of anaerobic digestion in reducing pollution from manure and slurry. The significant role of manure in producing biogas for electricity generation is discussed, with the possibility of producing over 1.615 TWh of electricity in the UK if most manure and slurry were processed through biogas harvesting.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Sonil Nanda, Franco Berruti
Summary: This paper reviews various waste-to-energy technologies, including traditional thermal incineration and modern hydrothermal incineration, as well as thermochemical and biological conversion technologies for the transformation of solid waste into biofuel products. Furthermore, it comprehensively discusses the current status, opportunities, and challenges of municipal solid waste management.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Samatcha Krungkaew, Benedikt Huelsemann, Kanokwan Kingphadung, Busarakorn Mahayothee, Hans Oechsner, Joachim Mueller
Summary: This study investigated the biogas yield from banana trees and fruits at different ripening stages. The pseudostem was found to have the highest energy yield, while the peel of the fruits served as the major energy source.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Mohsen Karrabi, Fahime Mosadegh Ranjbar, Bahar Shahnavaz, Saba Seyedi
Summary: Recently, there has been growing interest in using organic or biodegradable wastes, including lignocellulosic wastes (LWs), as renewable energy sources. Anaerobic digestion (AD) of these wastes can mitigate environmental damage and produce biogas and bioenergy, which is particularly valuable in developing countries. However, there are several challenges to overcome, such as waste floating on top of reactors, high carbon-to-nitrogen ratio (CNR), complex structure of LWs, and poor degradability due to high lignin content. These challenges can be addressed through methods like mixing in reactors, reducing CNR, balancing inoculum-to-substrate ratio (ISR), and pretreatments. This study aims to review the literature on AD of LWs, identify existing challenges, and propose strategies to improve bioenergy production from this waste.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yunzhi Chen, Lizzie Pinegar, Jake Immonen, Kody M. Powell
Summary: Increasing quantities of food waste have become a concern due to high disposal costs in landfills and high greenhouse gas emissions. Collecting food waste from landfills and turning it into renewable natural gas using anaerobic digestion could be a win-win option for both food waste disposal and renewable energy production. This study focuses on the techno-economic and environmental assessment of food waste to energy via anaerobic digestion to bridge the gap in existing research.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qingyu Lei, Shuai Zhang, Yongchao Li, Xin Ding, Yuqi Wang, Lan Zheng, Le Wu
Summary: This study proposes a poly-generation system (PGS) that integrates the pyrolysis, incineration, and anaerobic digestion processes to reduce the treatment cost of municipal solid waste (MSW) by utilizing internal supplies of auxiliary fuel and electricity. A mixed integer nonlinear programming approach is used to optimize the feed ratio and achieve supply-demand balance in the PGS. The results show that PGS can effectively reduce MSW treatment cost and improve resource utilization.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jingxin Liu, Simian Huang, Teng Wang, Meng Mei, Si Chen, Wenjuan Zhang, Jinping Li
Summary: This study systematically detected the physicochemical properties of sludge obtained during the anaerobic digestion of restaurant food waste, and evaluated thermal strategies of pyrolysis and combustion. The results suggested that pyrolysis was a more appropriate method for the valorization of LDS.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Naveenkumar Rajendran, Baskar Gurunathan, Jeehoon Han, Saraswathi Krishna, A. Ananth, K. Venugopal, Sherly R. B. Priyanka
Summary: Researcher's efforts in developing techniques to reduce waste production and manage waste have shown that most conversion technologies are environmentally friendly. The biological process is more economically feasible compared to thermal processes such as gasification and pyrolysis, which also have their own advantages in terms of emissions and capital investment.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
T. J. Bolen, Mahmudul Hasan, Timothy Conway, Djigui David Stephane Yameogo, Pablo Sanchez, Arifur Rahman, Hossain Azam
Summary: This study investigated the impact of co-digestion of waste activated sludge and primary sludge with various organic wastes on biogas production. The results showed that adding cheese whey and grease interceptor waste increased methane production by 15% and 2% respectively, and improved volatile solids removal. However, co-digestion of cheese whey and primary sludge did not enhance biogas production, whereas mixing grease interceptor waste and pulped food waste with primary sludge showed potential for improved biogas production. Additionally, detailed energy balance analysis of a water resource recovery facility was conducted to understand the influence of co-digestion on energy neutrality.
Article
Thermodynamics
Nina Kossinska, Renata Krzyzynska, Heba Ghazal, Hussam Jouhara
Summary: Sewage sludge is being considered as a potential source of fuel through the hydrothermal carbonisation (HTC) method. This review focuses on the energetic use of HTC products as solid fuels and co-substrates in the anaerobic digestion process. Despite its promising prospects, lack of data on long-term economic and environmental benefits and legal restrictions on product use may hinder its implementation. Additionally, incomplete understanding of the effects of subcritical water on the complex structure of sewage sludge poses challenges for its appropriate application.
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Falilat O. Kassim, C. L. Paul Thomas, Oluwasola O. D. Afolabi
Summary: The global increase in agri-food production requires better management of agri-food waste, with technologies available to recover energy and value-added biomaterials. Challenges remain in achieving zero waste status, but integrated conversion technologies can improve efficiency and reduce environmental pollution.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Juntao Yang, Songbiao Tang, Bing Song, Yujing Jiang, Wenlei Zhu, Weihong Zhou, Gaixiu Yang
Summary: A comprehensive evaluation of the integration of anaerobic digestion (AD) and pyrolysis was conducted to enhance energy recovery. The accumulative CH4 yields increased from 33.23 to 249.20 mL/g VS as the AD time increased from 3 to 15 days. The highest energy efficiency of 71.9% and net energy gain of 2.0 MJ/kg wet biomass were achieved by the coupled system optimization at an AD time of 12 days. This study provides new insight for the maximal conversion of biomass waste into energy products and offers a new way of recycling it.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Anitha Thulasisingh, Sathishkumar Kannaiyan, Kalpana Pichandi
Summary: This study focuses on the usage of cellulose nanocrystals extracted from organic waste biorefineries as a drug transporter for the tetracycline antibiotic drug. The results showed that cellulose nanocrystals have the ability to adsorb and release tetracycline effectively.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arun Bawa, Rachel MacDowell, Sangeeta Bansal, John McMaine, Peter Sexton, Sandeep Kumar
Summary: Winter rye is an important cover crop in the northern Great Plains, but its establishment is limited by variable weather conditions. This study evaluated the impacts of no-till corn-soybean rotation with winter rye cover crop on water quality and soil health parameters. The results showed that winter rye cover crop had significant effects on reducing nitrate-N and total nitrogen concentrations in the soil, which can potentially improve water quality. Additionally, winter rye increased microbial activity and water-extractable organic nitrogen content in the soil, indicating potential improvements in soil health.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Gandura Omar Abagandura, Navreet Kaur Mahal, Nagender Pal Butail, Jashanjeet Kaur Dhaliwal, Asmita Gautam, Arun Bawa, Peter Kovacs, Sandeep Kumar
Summary: Manure application can increase soil carbon and nitrogen pools compared to mineral fertilizer application, especially at higher rates.
ARCHIVES OF AGRONOMY AND SOIL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Parul Grover, Srashti Maheshwari, K. Nagarajan, Lovekesh Mehta, Sandeep Kumar, Chandan Rastogi
Summary: Forced degradation studies of d-tubocurarine (DTC) were conducted in accordance with the ICH guideline Q1A (R2) under hydrolytic (acidic, alkaline, and neutral), thermal, photolytic, and oxidative degradation conditions. The study revealed that DTC is highly sensitive to oxidative degradation even at room temperature, while it remains stable under hydrolytic, photolytic, and thermal stress conditions. Separation of DTC and its four degradation products (DPs) was successfully achieved using gradient elution and the detection was carried out at 210 nm wavelength. A highly sensitive and robust HRMS/MS/TOF method was also established for the identification and characterization of the DPs formed during the stress study. The degradation pathway was elucidated, providing new insights into the degradation process of DTC.
JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Giuseppe Licari, Kyle P. Martin, Maureen Crames, Joseph Mozdzierz, Michael S. Marlow, Anne R. Karow-Zwick, Sandeep Kumar, Joschka Bauer
Summary: Adequate stability, manufacturability, and safety are crucial in bringing antibody-based biotherapeutics to the market. This study introduces a physicochemical description of 91 market-stage antibody-based biotherapeutics based on molecular properties of variable regions. The evaluation includes molecular dynamics simulations to assess conformational flexibility and the impact of different conditions on molecular interactions. A computational tool called DENIS is proposed to compare biotherapeutic candidates and predict their properties in aqueous environments.
MOLECULAR PHARMACEUTICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Asmita Shah, Harish Singh, Pongthep Prajongtat, Manish Chandra Joshi, Supa Hannongbua, Nattaporn Chattham, Young-Ki Kim, Sandeep Kumar, Dharmendra Pratap Singh
Summary: Researchers have converted chestnut waste into reduced graphene oxide and nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide with pyridinic-N dominance. The synthesized catalyst exhibits excellent oxygen reduction reaction activity, surpassing that of the commercial Pt/C catalyst, and shows higher methanol tolerance.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Asif Iqbal, Abdullah Yasar, Abdul-Sattar Nizami, Faiza Sharif, Amtul Bari Tabinda, Imran Ali Sultan, Syeda Adila Batool, Rafia Haider, Anum Shahid, Muhammad Murtaza Chaudhary, Maqsood Ahmad
Summary: Solid Waste Management (SWM) requires comprehensive planning, execution, and monitoring to be cost-effective and environmentally sound. The efforts made by policymakers in Lahore have made it a benchmark for other municipalities and Waste Management Companies (WMCs) in Pakistan. Lahore has achieved high collection efficiency and is ranked 5th among low-middle-income countries/cities worldwide. However, there is a need for infrastructure development and public-private partnerships to achieve sustainability in waste management.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Laxmikant D. Jathar, S. Ganesan, Umesh Awasarmol, Keval Nikam, Kiran Shahapurkar, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, H. Fayaz, A. S. El-Shafay, M. A. Kalam, Salwa Bouadila, Sara Baddadi, Vineet Tirth, Abdul Sattar Nizami, Su Shiung Lam, Mohammad Rehan
Summary: Solar photovoltaic technology has experienced significant growth in the renewable energy sector. The performance of a PV system is influenced by various parameters, both internal and external. It is important to recognize and monitor these parameters to optimize the performance and lifespan of the PV module.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Aqsa Ayub, Syed Fahad Ali Shah, Muhammad Abdul Qyyum, Dur-e-Yab Habib, Malik Ashir Murtaza, Mohammad Rehan, Meisam Tabatabaei, Mortaza Aghbashlo, Muhammad Waqas, Abdul-Sattar Nizami
Summary: The current study investigates economically viable biomass feedstocks for bioenergy generation and their potential for export. It identifies abundant biomass resources in Pakistan, with canola oil, leather flesh wastes, and poultry fattening showing the highest income potential. Goat manure, cashew nutshell, and cotton stalk have lower income potential but are beneficial for domestic energy generation. The United States produces the most sophisticated products, while Indonesia has the lowest level of sophistication. The study has practical applications in economic, social, and environmental perspectives, and further research is needed to explore other indicators of the PSM.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Information Science & Library Science
Sandeep Kumar, Tirthankar Ghosal, Asif Ekbal
Summary: Peer reviews are crucial in scientific communication, providing evaluation of research papers by multiple experts. This study proposes an unsupervised deep neural network approach for generating meta-reviews. Using a generic template, the method fills in the template with generated meta-review text to ensure consistency. This approach is beneficial for decision-making and helps in writing more informative meta-reviews.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON DIGITAL LIBRARIES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
M. Waqas, A. S. Nizami, A. S. Aburiazaiza, F. Jabeen, O. A. Arikan, A. Anees, F. Hussain, M. H. Javed, M. Rehan
Summary: This study analyzed the high heating values (HHVs) of various waste biomass materials for effective management and sustainable consumption. The results showed that waste biomass samples were rich in organic matter and had low ash content and high fixed carbon content. The experimental HHVs slightly deviated from the predicted values. Utilizing waste biomass for energy production offers dual benefits of sustainable management and cleaner energy.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Muhammad Imtiaz Rashid, Ghulam Abbas Shah, Zahid Iqbal, Khurram Shahzad, Nadeem Ali, Mohammad Rehan, Nabil Abdulhafiz A. Alhakamy, Jirf Jaromfr Klemes
Summary: Recently, nanobiochar (NB) has received more attention for its ultrafine particles, desired chemical composition, and negatively charged surface. NB can be used as a nano-additive to improve the agro-environmental value of conventional fertilizers. This study synthesized NB from farmyard manure and investigated its effects on ammonia emission, nutrient mineralization, and nutrient uptake by maize. The results showed that NB significantly decreased ammonia emission, increased soil nutrient levels, and improved maize productivity, confirming its potential as an additive in conventional fertilizers.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Energy & Fuels
Muhammad Sajjad Ahmad, Abdul-Sattar Nizami, Boxiong Shen, Ali Elkamel
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Correction
Environmental Sciences
Rubab Nazar, Rabia Qayyum, Mujtaba Baqar, Muhammad Rizwan Tabassum, Abdul-Sattar Nizami
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
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
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.
