Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Eunsung Oh
Summary: This paper presents a risk-based virtual ESS (VESS) service strategy, which reduces the cost barrier of using an energy storage system by installing a larger capacity ESS through logically referring to a physical ESS by multiple users. The VESS service considers both economic benefits and risk values, and optimally solves the problem using the gradient descent method in an iterative manner.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sanghyun Hong, Eunsung Kim, Saerok Jeong
Summary: South Korea announced a roadmap and regulations for the hydrogen economy, but its sustainability has not been thoroughly studied. We compared the impacts of hydrogen with other energy carriers, and found that green hydrogen improves environmental sustainability and energy security. We propose policy implications such as expanding renewables, aligning clean hydrogen standards with decarbonization plans, and investing in research and development to reduce hydrogen production costs.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Fadi Al-Noaimi, Tareq Al-Ansari, Yusuf Bicer
Summary: The paper aims to present a comprehensive perspective on the development of a long-term low-emission strategy for Qatar, in line with the Paris Agreement. By analyzing national strategies and mitigation measures from other countries and synthesizing them with Qatar's unique context, the paper identifies key considerations for policymakers in developing a low-emission vision, with a particular focus on the energy sector. The study's findings have significant policy implications for Qatar and other countries facing similar challenges in transitioning to a sustainable future.
Article
Thermodynamics
Xianyang Zhou, Dequn Zhou, Hao Ding, Siqi Zhao, Qunwei Wang
Summary: Low-carbon transition of the power sector is crucial for China to achieve carbon neutrality. This study evaluates the impacts of renewable portfolio standards (RPS) and carbon cap on China's power system. The results show that different policy mixes have effects on energy structure, CO2 emissions, and costs.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Daniel Icaza-Alvarez, Francisco Jurado, Marcos Tostado-Veliz, Paul Arevalo
Summary: This research presents a decarbonized system structured with renewable energies for the Galapagos Islands, aiming to achieve a complete transition by 2050. The biggest issue in the islands is the reliance on fossil fuels for energy, and this study proposes the use of renewable energies to replace them and meet the future energy demand, ultimately reaching 100% renewable energy supply.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ulysse Bremond, Aude Bertrandias, Jean-Philippe Steyer, Nicolas Bernet, Helene Carrere
Summary: The future European Green Deal aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, with a focus on decarbonizing the gas sector and developing biomethane. The biogas sector is shifting towards utilizing organic wastes and agricultural by-products as feedstocks, upgrading biogas to biomethane for various applications, and reducing subsidy schemes to increase sustainability and reduce production costs. This article identifies and discusses key improvement tracks for the biogas sector to ensure growth towards 2030 and beyond.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Economics
Karlo Hainsch
Summary: To achieve ambitious climate targets, the German transportation sector, being the only energy sector where emissions are still at 1990 levels, requires rapid decarbonization. Policy makers need to establish a framework that enables and supports this transition. This study analyzes which policy areas should be targeted, considering their interactions with and implications for the entire energy system.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohammad M. Hamed, Ali Mohammed, Abdul Ghani Olabi
Summary: This study models the strategic decisions of industrial entities regarding the adoption of renewable energy systems (RES) and the timeframe for adoption. The results indicate that factors such as green bank loans, electricity tariffs, industry type, government bureaucracy, and export capabilities significantly influence the intention to adopt RES. The findings offer valuable insights for policy-making and facilitating the transition of industries to renewable energy.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chien-Chiang Lee, Fuhao Wang, Runchi Lou, Keying Wang
Summary: This paper verifies that the rise of green finance contributes to overcoming the growing carbon crisis and that it can directly drive decarbonization of the economy. The effectiveness of green finance in promoting decarbonization depends on high-level openness, government support, human capital, urbanization, and the carbon intensity of the area. Furthermore, green finance drives economic decarbonization through economic growth, technical innovation, industrial upgrading, and renewable energy transition, with moderating roles played by internet availability, financial level, and higher education.
Article
Economics
Lanka Horstink, Julia M. Wittmayer, Kiat Ng
Summary: To achieve the EU's goal of providing 'Clean Energy for All Europeans', a shift from centralized, fossil-fuel based systems to decentralized systems based on renewable energy sources is envisioned, with a focus on citizen participation. This paper categorizes collective social actors that produce and consume energy from renewable sources, aiming to clarify their role in the energy landscape and recommend policy adjustments to support the implementation of clean energy policies.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Charafeddine Mokhtara, Belkhir Negrou, Noureddine Settou, Abdessalem Bouferrouk, Yufeng Yao
Summary: Integrating sector coupling technologies into H-2 based hybrid renewable energy systems is a promising way to create energy prosumers. A sector coupling strategy was developed and applied to a grid-connected PV/battery/H-2 system for a university campus in Algeria. The optimization resulted in the grid/PV combination being the optimal choice for economic aspects.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Marine
Ivan Panic, Aleksandar Cuculic, Jasmin Celic
Summary: Shipping companies are exploring technological solutions such as electrification and low-carbon fuels to reduce pollution from ships. The use of hydrogen as a fuel or power source is still in the experimental phase and requires infrastructure support. The potential issues and challenges of using hydrogen as a fuel in the shipping industry need to be addressed.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Daniel Horak, Ali Hainoun, Georg Neugebauer, Gernot Stoeglehner
Summary: This comprehensive review discusses concepts and tools used for integrated demand-supply analyses of urban energy systems. Through an assessment method, suitable concepts and tools can be determined for decision support in transforming urban energy systems towards sustainability. The evaluation reveals gaps in modeling frameworks in terms of mobility and energy system flexibility, and provides suggestions for further development.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Thermodynamics
T. Capurso, M. Stefanizzi, M. Torresi, S. M. Camporeale
Summary: Hydrogen is gaining momentum in the global energy transition, with potential to create a virtuous cycle for renewables-based electricity grids and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Its sustainable production using electrolysis powered by renewable energies can contribute effectively to carbon neutrality goals.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
G. Mutezo, J. Mulopo
Summary: The concept of circular economy has gained traction worldwide in the past decade, with more organizations considering its application in daily operations. The energy transition in Africa presents challenges and opportunities, particularly in the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Bartlomiej Iglinski, Michal Bernard Pietrzak, Urszula Kielkowska, Mateusz Skrzatek, Artur Gajdos, Anas Zyadin, Karthikeyan Natarajan
Summary: This article discusses the problem of energy transformation in EU countries, specifically focusing on the Greater Poland Voivodeship in Poland. The study reveals that the technical potential of renewable energy sources in the region exceeds the current energy demand, suggesting the possibility of achieving energy independence solely through renewable sources.
Article
Economics
Martina Skalicka, Marek Zinecker, Adam P. Balcerzak, Michal Bernard Pietrzak
Summary: This article examines how business angels assess a prospective entrepreneurial firm when making investment decisions. It finds that investors focus on industry structure and product features, as well as the personality of the entrepreneur and management team. Trustworthiness of the entrepreneur is a key factor affecting investment decisions, and business angels also set requirements to prevent the failure of investee firms.
ECONOMIC RESEARCH-EKONOMSKA ISTRAZIVANJA
(2023)
Article
Economics
Aleksandra Rutkowska, Magdalena Szyszko, Michal Bernard Pietrzak
Summary: In this study, an optimal quantification procedure for inflation expectations is identified based on regression and probabilistic models. Different procedures are found to be optimal for different economies, and probabilistic procedures are recommended over regression methods.
ECONOMIC RESEARCH-EKONOMSKA ISTRAZIVANJA
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bartlomiej Iglinski, Grzegorz Piechota, Urszula Kielkowska, Wojciech Kujawski, Michal Bernard Pietrzak, Mateusz Skrzatek
Summary: This article explains the current condition of the photovoltaics sector in Poland and worldwide. It highlights the rapid development of solar energy in Poland, with an estimated 700,000 photovoltaic prosumers in the country. The article assesses the level of development in the Polish photovoltaic market, describes the current situation, and identifies development opportunities. The strengths of photovoltaics include social acceptance and low operational costs, while opportunities lie in technological efficiency and cost reduction. Weaknesses include high system costs and disparities in energy availability, while threats come from climate change and the coronavirus pandemic. The development of photovoltaics in Poland has been successful due to the right timing, reduced technology costs, stakeholder cooperation, and trust in the regulatory environment.
CLEAN TECHNOLOGIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
(2023)
Article
Economics
Katarzyna Cheba, Iwona Bak, Michal Pietrzak
Summary: The main purpose of this paper is to identify the factors that determine the course of green transformation and analyze the current stage and potential directions of change in EU countries. The lack of comprehensive studies showing the impact of various factors on the green transformation process is addressed. The paper also suggests considering social factors in addition to the economic and environmental perspectives. The empirical verification was conducted by comparing green growth indicators published by the OECD with factors identified from the literature review. Taxonomic measures of development and correlation coefficients were used to explore relationships between internal factors of green transformation and external contextual indicators. The proposed approach of combining the results from these two data analysis methods is novel and allows for a two-step verification of the findings.
TECHNOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Viktoriia Konovalova, Iryna Kolesnyk, Mariia Savchenko, Andrii Marynin, Halyna Bubela, Joanna Kujawa, Katarzyna Knozowska, Wojciech Kujawski
Summary: In this study, a low-energy membrane emulsification process was developed for the preparation of water-in-oil (W/O) chitosan emulsions with a narrow droplet size distribution. The effects of emulsifier concentration, rotation speed, and chitosan concentration on droplet size and stability of emulsions were evaluated. The prepared emulsion showed a monodispersed pH responsive behavior with a droplet size of 300 ± 40 nm. The release of Vitamin B5 (calcium pantothenate) from the emulsion was temperature and pH dependent.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Bartlomiej Iglinski, Wojciech Kujawski, Urszula Kielkowska
Summary: The article focuses on recent achievements in the technical and processing aspects of pyrolysis, particularly in waste biomass pyrolysis for fuel production. It describes the mechanisms and properties of the obtained fractions, and mentions the importance of reactor construction in the process. The optimization of pyrolysis allows for obtaining second-generation biofuels that contribute to sustainable development.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lorenzo Bartolucci, Stefano Cordiner, Emanuele De Maina, Gopalakrishnan Kumar, Pietro Mele, Vincenzo Mulone, Bartlomiej Iglinski, Grzegorz Piechota
Summary: Plastics-based materials have a high carbon footprint and their disposal is a significant environmental problem. Biodegradable bioplastics have gained attention as an alternative to conventional plastics, especially in the food packaging sector. The evaluation of optimal waste management routes for bioplastics is crucial for their sustainable use.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sebastian Druzynski, Krzysztof Mazurek, Urszula Kielkowska, Adriana Wrobel-Kaszanek, Bartlomiej Iglinski
Summary: This study focuses on the research of new sorption materials based on silica-doped activated carbon. A two-stage synthesis process was used, involving the pyrolysis of plant material impregnated in a water glass solution, followed by hydrothermal activation in KOH solution. The resulting composite showed potential as a sorbent in drinking water filters. The research confirmed the material's surface area, chemical composition, and structure through various analysis methods. The optimal operating parameters for the sorption of copper ions were determined, as well as the sorption kinetics and isotherm models. The maximum sorption capacity of copper ions was found to be 37.74 m.g(-1), indicating the potential use of the material in drinking water filters.
Review
Food Science & Technology
A. Annam Renita, Tejal K. Gajaria, S. Sathish, J. Aravind Kumar, D. Shanthana Lakshmi, Joanna Kujawa, Wojciech Kujawski
Summary: Color is a prime feature that directly influences consumers' attraction and choice of food. The flavor, safety, and nutritional value of food products are closely related to their color. Natural and synthetic colorants have diverse applications in various industries. While synthetic colorants are popular due to their stability and affordability, previous studies have highlighted their toxicological, carcinogenic effects, hypersensitivity reactions, and behavioral changes. In contrast, natural colorants have nutraceutical qualities and beneficial properties such as antioxidants, anti-inflammatory effects, and health benefits.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohammad Ebrahimi, Kateryna Fatyeyeva, Wojciech Kujawski
Summary: The use of ionic liquid-based membranes as polymer electrolyte membranes in fuel cell applications has increased significantly due to the excellent properties of ionic liquids. There are three main methods for introducing ionic liquids into the polymer membrane, but each method has its drawbacks. The incorporation of ionic liquids into a polymer solution is the most common method but leads to a reduction in mechanical stability and ionic liquid leakage. Cross-linking can improve mechanical stability but may decrease ionic mobility. This article presents the main approaches for ionic liquid introduction and discusses the latest results in correlation with the composite membrane structure. In addition, some promising new methods are described.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiao Chen, Kevin Magniez, Pengchao Zhang, Wojciech Kujawski, Zhiqiang Chen, Ludovic F. Dumee
Summary: This paper presents a green stirring plasma strategy for the functionalization of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) materials. By using a low-pressure oxygen plasma, reactive oxygen species are grafted onto the surface of POSS, forming oxygen-containing functional groups. The precise control of functional groups on the cage-like structure of POSS is demonstrated, offering a more environmentally friendly pathway for the preparation of designable fillers.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiao Chen, Guoqiang Li, Marta Glodek, Katarzyna Knozowska, Joanna Kujawa, Pengchao Zhang, Wojciech Kujawski
Summary: This study investigates the surface modification of aluminum foil using a piranha solution (PS) strategy with mild treatment conditions. The results show that optimal activation conditions are achieved with base PS treatment. The study demonstrates the potential application of PS on metallic substrates in various fields.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bartlomiej Iglinski, Urszula Kielkowska, Michal Bernard Pietrzak, Mateusz Skrzatek, Gopalakrishnan Kumar, Grzegorz Piechota
Summary: This article discusses the issues of harnessing the potential of renewable energy sources (RES) at the regional level and the processes of regional energy transition. By assessing the energy potential and the transition process, the article seeks to determine the possibility of achieving regional energy independence and provide arguments for supporting energy transition.
