Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yuanyuan Cui, Lan Yang, Lei Shi, Guangxin Liu, Yutao Wang
Summary: The Cleaner Production audit aims to achieve Cleaner Production throughout the entire life cycle of the petroleum refining industry. However, the current indicator systems in China's petroleum refining industry have drawbacks and tend to overlook the environmental impacts of different stages. This study proposes a new set of indicator systems that address these shortcomings and place greater emphasis on carbon emissions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Review
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Chao Wang, Renbiao Tao, Jesse B. B. Walters, Tianshi Ren, Jingbo Nan, Lifei Zhang
Summary: This review summarizes the results of petrological, thermodynamic, and experimental investigations on the formation pathways of abiotic organic compounds, including simple hydrocarbon molecules such as CH4 and complex hydrocarbon systems. It also emphasizes the changes and role of organics in geological environments.
ACTA GEOLOGICA SINICA-ENGLISH EDITION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Leilei Cheng, Yuyuan Zhang, Yazhuo Wang, Jing Gu, Haoran Yuan, Yong Chen
Summary: Converting plastic wastes into high-value products through energy-efficient pyrolysis is crucial, requiring lower temperatures and shorter processing times than traditional methods. The exothermic phase transition observed during the process can lead to deep cracking of polyethylene with a high yield of liquid products and minimal gas production. This self-exothermic pyrolysis offers a viable approach for plastic recycling at low temperatures and short heating times, without the need for a catalyst.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Sirong He, Bahram Barati, Xun Hu, Shuang Wang
Summary: This paper reviews the carbon transformation process, including CO2 sequestration in microalgae cultivation, carbon conversion in hydrothermal liquefaction, and CO2 emissions of algal-derived biofuel. It summarizes the conversion path and recovery of carbon, which are noticeably affected by parameters such as cultivation system, algae species, HTL reaction conditions, and upgrading catalyst. Techno-economic assessments and environmental impact considerations on microalgae biofuel are also reported.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bing Wang, Liting He, Xiao-Chen Yuan, Zhen-Ming Sun, Pengshuai Liu
Summary: Reduction of carbon emissions should be considered from both physical and economic perspectives, with measures such as reducing coal consumption, promoting gas capture technology, implementing coal-to-natural gas transition policies, and developing heat recovery technology effectively reducing carbon emissions in the coal supply chain.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Biology
Dominic Papineau, Kevin Devine, Bernardo Albuquerque Nogueira
Summary: The origin of life may have involved abiotic carbon redox reactions that produced lifelike patterns through chemically oscillating reactions (COR). COR are spontaneous, out-of-equilibrium, and redox reactions that decarboxylate carboxylic acids to produce CO2 and self-similar patterns. These patterns have circular concentricity, radial geometries, colour gradients, cavity structures, and branching, which are also observed in some eukaryotic lifeforms. Future research should investigate the role of halogens in biochemistry, COR in life-forms including humans, and the COR-stage of prebiotic carbon cycling on other planets like Mars.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zhencheng Ye, Xiao Han, Guihua Hu, Liang Zhao
Summary: This study constructed a comprehensive evaluation framework to compare the performance of three ethylene production routes. The results indicated that the overall performance of the SC-DES route is better than the other two routes, but a few indicators lack competitiveness. However, decision-makers can use these results to make optimal decisions for industrial ethylene production.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Pernilla Tidaker, Hanna Karlsson Potter, Georg Carlsson, Elin Roos
Summary: This study evaluated the environmental impact of cultivation of five Swedish pulses, finding significant variations in impact among different pulses. Overall, pulses with higher yield had lower cultivation impact. The study also highlighted the importance of post-farm activities, such as processing, packaging, and transport, in determining the environmental impact of pulses.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
W. Pan, Y. Teng
Summary: This study identified 11 variables affecting the results of embodied carbon assessment in buildings and found that after normalization, the average embodied carbon in the manufacturing, transportation, and construction stages significantly decreased. Noteworthy variations in assessment results were observed as a result of changes in modeling approaches, emission factor databases, and building structures.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ruvan de Graaf, Yannick De Decker, Victor Sojo, Reuben Hudson
Summary: The ongoing research on the emergence of life focuses on constructing hypothetical environments to produce organic molecules. Mineral catalysts are used in experiments to facilitate the supply of organics that may have produced prebiotic building blocks. However, most studies lack rigorous materials analyses and sub-stoichiometric amounts of metals or minerals, which are necessary to demonstrate the viability of catalysis. Future work should aim to decrease catalyst loading, increase productivity, and conduct rigorous materials analyses to provide evidence of true catalysis.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
A. A. Feyzullayev, I Lerche, I. M. Mamedova, A. G. Gojayev
Summary: The paper is based on the concept of the renewability of oil and gas resources, aiming to estimate the natural replenishment rate of reservoirs using the Bibieybat oil and Garadag gas condensate fields as examples. The study shows that as a field develops, the recoverable hydrocarbon fluids are compensated by their natural inflow, leading to production stabilization.
JOURNAL OF PETROLEUM EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Wally Contreras, Chris Hardy, Kaylene Tovar, Allison M. Piwetz, Chad R. Harris, Erin E. Tullos, Adam Bymaster, John McMichael, Ian J. Laurenzi
Summary: The development of the Permian Basin has disrupted global oil and gas trade, with the greatest growth coming from the Delaware Basin sub-play. A novel life cycle assessment shows that the greenhouse gas emissions associated with oil and gas products from the Delaware Basin are lower, especially when a 1% flaring rate is achieved.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yair Schwartz, Rokia Raslan, Dejan Mumovic
Summary: The environmental performance of existing buildings is crucial for achieving significant reductions in CO2 emissions. This study compares the refurbishment and replacement of two housing archetypes in London using Life Cycle Performance approaches. The results demonstrate the benefits of optimal refurbishment and incentivizing re-use for quicker emissions reductions.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ravihari Kotagodahetti, Kasun Hewage, Hirushie Karunathilake, Rehan Sadiq
Summary: CCUS technology can reduce CO2 emissions from fossil fuel-based energy systems and is more feasible in provinces with high reliance on fossil fuel energy sources. Government policies play a critical role in accelerating the commercialization of CCUS technologies. The findings of this study aim to provide decision support tools for policymakers, investors, and utility providers.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Yubing Zhang, Xiaoyan Jiang, Caiyun Cui, Martin Skitmore
Summary: This study presents a method for integrating the life cycle carbon emissions and costs of buildings to assess their carbon emission intensity based on BIM technology. Through a case study, the feasibility of the method is verified, and the conversion of high carbon emission materials is explored. The proposed methodology provides solutions for achieving low carbon emissions and costs throughout the building life cycle.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lei Zeng, Wei Li, Xueer Wei, Jiawei Cheng, Wei Zhou, Yanping Zheng, Fan Cai, Yuefeng Liu, Kang Cheng, Qinghong Zhang, Ye Wang
Summary: The industrial catalysts for alkane dehydrogenation to olefins often deactivate quickly due to coking and sintering. In this study, iridium, a rarely used noble metal for C-H activation, was used to create an ultra-stable IrGa/Al2O3 catalyst for propane dehydrogenation (PDH). A synergetic effect between metallic Ir and GaOx was discovered, leading to high PDH activity and propylene selectivity. The Ir0.5Ga2/Al2O3 catalyst exhibited 98% propylene selectivity at a 19% propane conversion at 550 degrees C and 86% propylene selectivity at a 35% propane conversion at 600 degrees C. The IrGa/Al2O3 catalyst demonstrated stable PDH performance for 100 hours after deactivation. Its catalytic performance is comparable to Pt-based catalysts, making the Ir-based catalyst promising for dehydrogenation reactions.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wanfu Zhong, Wenhao Huang, Sunhong Ruan, Qinghong Zhang, Ye Wang, Shunji Xie
Summary: The electrochemical coupling of CO2 reduction and organic conversion reaction has gained increasing attention in recent years due to its potential in reducing reaction overpotential and obtaining value-added chemicals. This review comprehensively summarizes the research progress in coupling electrolysis, including co-electrolysis of CO2 and organics at the cathode, replacement of traditional anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER), and joint transformation of CO2 and organics in a membraneless electrolytic cell. We hope that the examples and insights presented in this review can inspire further exploration and innovation in this direction.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Pallawi Torka, Swetha Kambhampati, Lu Chen, Xiaoguang Wang, Canping Chen, Dan Vuong, Hanjun Qin, Alexandra Muir, Kirsten Orand, Ivana Borja, D. Lynne Smith, Alex F. Herrera, Stephen E. F. Spurgeon, Byung Park, Lionel D. Lewis, Francisco Hernandez-Ilizaliturri, Zheng Xia, Alexey V. Danilov
Summary: This study investigated the safety and efficacy of combining Pevonedistat (TAK924) with Ibrutinib for the treatment of advanced non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The results showed that this combination therapy has good safety and early efficacy.
BLOOD CANCER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Jing Wang, Zexin Sun, Xinning Wang, Ying Tang, Xinyi Li, Chuanyou Ren, Jingyao Ren, Xiaoguang Wang, Chunji Jiang, Chao Zhong, Shuli Zhao, He Zhang, Xibo Liu, Shuli Kang, Xinhua Zhao, Haiqiu Yu
Summary: This study investigated the effects of light drought stress and heavy drought stress on the panicle morphology, photosynthesis, antioxidant protective enzyme system, reactive oxygen species (ROS) system, osmotic regulatory substance and RNA-seq of foxtail millet. The findings reveal that drought leads to decreased panicle length and weight, increased empty abortive rate, and reduced yield. Photosynthesis is also significantly reduced, along with increased levels of peroxidase and H2O2. RNA-seq analysis identified numerous differentially expressed genes in response to drought stress. These findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of drought on foxtail millet yield formation.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shumin Wang, Yi Zhang, Xiaoyang Deng, Zizai Ma, Rentao Cheng, Zihao Wan, Jinping Li, Xiaoguang Wang
Summary: Introducing organic ligands into metals or metal oxides is an important approach to fabricating highly efficient electrocatalysts for energy-related applications. In this study, a loosely packed nanoparticulate Ni-250-2@NF architecture with residual organic ligands was synthesized and showed boosted HER and OER activity. The presence of residual ligands accelerated electron transfer, optimized hydrophilicity and aerophobicity, and improved the alkaline HER activity. The application as a bifunctional catalyst for overall water splitting also yielded promising results.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Fengqi Tan, Jianhua Qin, Xiaoguang Wang, Jianrong Lv, Chunmiao Ma, Wentao Liu, Chaoliang Zhang
Summary: The objective of this study is to investigate the oil displacement mechanism of different surfactant-polymer (SP) binary flooding systems in conglomerate reservoirs and determine the optimal scheme. Microfluidic models were used to reveal the oil-water flow behavior and displacement mechanism. The results showed that the echelon viscosity reducing (EVR) scheme had better oil displacement efficiency compared to the echelon viscosity increasing (EVI) and single constant viscosity (SCV) schemes. The EVR scheme enhanced oil recovery by forming high resistance areas in large-scale pore-throats and adjusting displacement path in small-scale pore-throats. A new model of SP binary flooding suitable for conglomerate reservoirs was established.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wangyang Wang, Wei Zhou, Yuchen Tang, Weicheng Cao, Scott R. Docherty, Fangwei Wu, Kang Cheng, Qinghong Zhang, Christophe Coperet, Ye Wang
Summary: Gold nanoparticles dispersed on mordenite efficiently catalyze the selective oxidation of methane to methanol by molecular oxygen in aqueous medium in the presence of carbon monoxide. The methanol productivity reaches 1300 mu mol g(cat) (-1) h(-1) or 280 mmol g(Au) (-1) h(-1) with 75% selectivity at 150 degrees C, outperforming most catalysts reported under comparable conditions. Both hydroxyl radicals and hydroperoxide species participate in the activation and conversion of methane, while the lower affinity of methanol on gold mainly accounts for higher methanol selectivity.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chao Zhang, Xiaoguang Wang, Chuanyin Jiang, Haozhu Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the heat extraction performance of HDR reservoirs with heterogeneous fractures and stimulated reservoir volumes (SRV), indicating that the heterogeneity significantly impacts the heat extraction capability and that in situ stress plays a role in enhancing heat extraction.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shuaili Zhao, Zizai Ma, Zihao Wan, Jinping Li, Xiaoguang Wang
Summary: A bimetallic FeMn(mIm)-N-C composite with encapsulation-ligand exchange technique is prepared as an efficient ORR catalyst, showing outstanding performance and durability. It exhibits E1/2 values of 0.861 V and 0.778 V in alkaline and acid solutions, and demonstrates exceptional power densities and long-term stability in assembled Zn-Air batteries and proton exchange membrane fuel cells compared to 20% Pt/C.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yuhou Pei, Wen Gu, Shuo Cheng, Shuhan Xiao, Chunling Wang, Yang Yang, Heng Zhong, Fangming Jin
Summary: By integrating thermochemical and electrochemical methods, a research has been conducted to directly reduce bicarbonate to formate on a tin foil electrode, achieving high partial current density and Faradaic efficiency. Compared to traditional CO2 reduction methods, this approach is simpler and more practical.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Renjie Yang, Pengfei Chen, Heng Zhong, Fangming Jin
Summary: This study proposes an efficient and rapid method for converting food waste into lactic acid, with high yields and without the need for complex catalysts. The research not only offers an effective means of utilizing food waste but also reduces reliance on food reserves.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Optics
Li-Yao Zhan, Xi Lu, Jie Chen, Wei-Yao Li, Xiao-Xing Jing, Wei Guo, Hao-Di Liu, Li-Bin Fu, Xiao-Guang Wang
Summary: In this paper, the authors calculate the reduced density matrix (RDM) for a single particle of a completely symmetric system coupled by N spin-21 particles. They use Majorana's stellar representation (MSR) to represent the results and investigate the quantum states in the high-dimensional Hilbert space. The authors also calculate the RDM for Dicke states and study systems with symmetric structures on the Bloch sphere, providing new insights for the numerical solution of multiqubit systems.
Article
Optics
Xingyu Zhang, Xiao-Ming Lu, Jing Liu, Wenkui Ding, Xiaoguang Wang
Summary: In the adiabatic perturbation theory, Berry curvature is related to the generalized force, and the quantum metric tensor is linked with energy fluctuation. The direct extraction of the quantum Fisher information based on adiabatic perturbation is numerically tested and experimentally simulated. This practical scheme provides a benefit to quantum precision measurement and a better understanding of the quantum Fisher information.
Article
Optics
Lei Shao, Rui Zhang, Wangjun Lu, Zhucheng Zhang, Xiaoguang Wang
Summary: We investigate the quantum phase transition (QPT) in the XXZ central spin model, which exhibits a normal-to-superradiant phase transition in the limit where the ratio of the transition frequency of the central spin to that of the bath spins and the number of bath spins tend to infinity. The low-energy effective Hamiltonian is analytically derived in the normal phase and the superradiant phase, and the influence of the longitudinal interaction A on the ground state's excitation number and coherence is examined. Furthermore, the finite-size effect and a measurement scheme using quantum Fisher information are explored.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shiwei Wei, Xiaoyang Deng, Wei Li, Kai Liu, Jianxing Wang, Heming Zhao, Xiaoguang Wang
Summary: N-doped porous carbon nanosheets (NPCS) were synthesized using a facile recyclable molten salt strategy and low-cost coal tar pitch as the precursor. The NPCS exhibited a continuous conductive network with a high nitrogen content, enabling efficient migration of electrons and ions during sodium ion insertion/de-insertion. The NPCS demonstrated a high reversible capacity and excellent rate capability in sodium-ion half cells, as well as in a full cell using a Na3V2(PO4)3 cathode. The use of coal tar pitch via an eco-friendly approach holds promise for the development of high-performance electrodes in sodium ion electrochemical storage technology.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
