Review
Energy & Fuels
S. Babu Sanker, Rajesh Baby
Summary: This article discusses new approaches to lithium-ion battery thermal management using PCM-thermal conductivity enhancer combinations. The focus of the research is on discussing different thermal conductivity enhancing techniques and providing multi-scale modeling using machine learning techniques for PCM-based Li-ion battery thermal management.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Bilal Lamrani, Badr Eddine Lebrouhi, Youness Khattari, Tarik Kousksou
Summary: The study developed a simplified model to investigate a Li-Ion battery pack with phase change material (PCM), with a maximum relative error of approximately 6% when compared to experimental data. Results demonstrate that using PCM in the battery pack can reduce the maximum battery temperature by up to 3 degrees C, while improving airflow around the storage system significantly enhances the thermal management performance of the PCM.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Lu Jin, Jun Tian, Shen Gao, Peng Xie, Mohsen Akbarzadeh, Theodoros Kalogiannis, Maitane Berecibar, Yuanliang Lan, Daozhong Hu, Yulong Ding, Geng Qiao
Summary: This work developed a novel hybrid thermal management system for high-voltage battery packs in electric vehicles, utilizing a combination of passive and active cooling strategies to achieve desirable working temperature and uniform heat distribution. Compared with air cooling, the hybrid cooling demonstrated superior thermal management capability.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Review
Thermodynamics
Moda Geetha Rani, Rajaraman Rangasamy
Summary: Thermal management is crucial for the safety and performance of lithium-ion battery packs in electric vehicles, and phase change material (PCM) based thermal management is suitable. PCM selection depends on factors such as ambient temperature, heat release, and battery pack design. Understanding the types and properties of organic and inorganic PCMs and using phase change equilibrium diagrams are important for PCM selection. This paper also summarizes studies on PCM durability, thermal performance enhancement techniques, and PCM selection methodology, aiding researchers and engineers in choosing the appropriate PCM for EV battery thermal management in terms of chemical, thermal, and economic aspects.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART A-JOURNAL OF POWER AND ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Joshwin T. Rajan, Vinayak S. Jayapal, M. J. Krishna, K. A. Mohammed Firose, S. Vaisakh, Anish K. John, Abhilash Suryan
Summary: In a world where efforts are being made to reduce carbon emissions and pollution, electric vehicles are becoming more appealing. This study investigates the potential of using 1-Tetradecanol as a Phase Change Material in a Battery Thermal Management System for electric vehicles, showing promise as a lightweight and cost-effective passive thermal management system.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Weixuan Wang, Chuanchang Li, Xiaoliang Zeng, Jian Chen, Rong Sun
Summary: This paper discusses the importance of temperature control in power batteries and summarizes methods to prevent thermal runaway. It also analyzes the advantages of polymer-based phase change materials (PCMs) in battery thermal management systems and reviews their formation and thermal conductivity mechanism. Finally, suggestions for future development are presented.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Junyi Niu, Ning Xie, Yi Zhong, Xuenong Gao, Yutang Fang, Zhengguo Zhang
Summary: Research compares the performance of BTMS in battery modules using LTC-PCM, LTCM, and HTCP. It further investigates the impact of different widths of LTC-PCM and flow rates of HTF. Results show that increasing LTC-PCM width reduces Tave, but the influence becomes minimal with flowing HTF.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Nurten Sahan, Muhsin Mazman, Cem Kaypmaz, Beyza Beyhan, Halime Paksoy
Summary: Green transportation with net-zero CO2 emissions requires reliable long-life batteries in electric cars. This study proposes a new, versatile, and high-capacity phase change material (PCM) package for battery thermal management (BTM). The tested flexible PCM packages significantly reduce the operating temperatures of LiFePO4 battery packs by 10-15°C compared to reference packs without PCMs. Economic and environmental assessments show that they can greatly prolong battery life and decrease CO2 emissions.
JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Hisham Alghamdi, Mohd Farhan Mat Rosdi, Azfarizal Mukhtar, Ahmad Shah Hizam Md Yasir, Anibal Alviz-Meza
Summary: This work examines the impact of different thermal management systems on lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. The use of phase change material alone raises the battery temperature to a hazardous level. However, when combined with a thermoelectric cooling system, the average battery temperature is reduced. Nevertheless, the battery temperature still remains within a dangerous range, compromising its performance and safety. The inclusion of fins further decreases the average battery temperature.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
S. Hekmat, M. A. Bamdezh, G. R. Molaeimanesh
Summary: To enhance the performance and life span of a Li-ion battery module, it is essential to ensure a uniform temperature distribution. A novel hybrid battery thermal management system is proposed in this study, which can achieve a perfect temperature distribution under different discharge rates and coolant flow rates.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Satilmis Tekin, Goker Turkakar
Summary: Placing batteries in PCM-filled containers leads to a thermal imbalance in the pack, but a proposed alternative geometry can solve this issue. The experimentally tested battery pack structure utilizes PCM and consists of 12 LiFePO4 batteries in an aluminum chamber with customized fins. Different PCMs with varying melting temperatures are studied, and the effect on battery pack temperature is observed. The tailor-made finned geometry helps maintain a homogeneous temperature in the cells, ensuring the maximum temperature difference inside the battery pack stays below 5 degrees C.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wensheng Yang, Ruheng Lin, Xinxi Li, Canbing Li, Guoqing Zhang, Xiaozhou Liu, Songbo Li, Yongzhen Wang
Summary: This study successfully prepared a high thermal conductivity composite phase change material (CPCM) through a synergistic method of in situ chemical reduction and physical blending technology. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) is used as the phase change matrix, halloysite nanotube (HNT) as the support material, and expanded graphite (EG) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) assembled into HNT (HNT@AP) to construct an interconnected thermal network. The thermal conductivity of the CPCM is increased to 1.15 W·m(-1)·K-1 and the latent heat of phase change can maintain at 103.65 J·g(-1) when the content of HNT@AP is 40%. The battery module with PEG/EG/HNT@AP shows excellent thermal management effect, with the temperature controlled below 60°C at a 3C discharge rate even under 35°C ambient temperature. This work sheds light on the rational design of high thermal conductive composite materials to improve the thermal safety of battery packs in electric vehicles.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Wensheng Yang, Xinxi Li, Canbing Li, Jian Deng, Yaoxiang Du, Guoqing Zhang
Summary: Battery thermal management systems with composite phase-change materials have shown improved temperature consistence but face challenges of leakage and low thermal conductivity. A composite material made of paraffin/styrene-butadiene-styrene/thermoplastic polyurethane/expanded graphite has been successfully prepared and used in battery modules, exhibiting high antileakage and thermal conductivity performance.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Alexander Christantho Budiman, Sunarto Kaleg, Sudirja, Amin, Abdul Hapid
Summary: This manuscript experimentally studies the use of carbon tubes filled with paraffin as Phase Change Materials (PCM) in an Electric Vehicle (EV) battery module. Three different configurations of the tubes placed between twenty 18650 battery cells are proposed and evaluated based on the measured temperature profiles under different discharge rates. The findings provide recommendations for optimal placement and design of PCM tubes in the battery module.
ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL-JESTECH
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ibrahim B. Mansir, Nazaruddin Sinaga, Naeim Farouk, Umar F. Alqsair, Chidiebere Diyoke, Dinh Duc Nguyen
Summary: In this paper, three two-dimensional cylindrical lithium-ion batteries were simulated and the influence of the distance between the batteries on the temperature was investigated. The results showed that the middle battery had the highest temperature and separating the batteries could lower the temperature. It was also found that the temperature of the batteries, heat transfer coefficient, and volume fraction of the melt PCM increased with time.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
M. Murugan, A. Saravanan, G. Murali, Pramod Kumar, V. Siva Nagi Reddy
Summary: This experimentation compared a flat plate wick-based solar water distillation system with and without V-trough solar collector in Salem, India, aiming to enhance productivity. Results showed that using fur fabric wick material yielded the highest productivity, with the SWDS coupled with V-trough SC having 30.12% greater productivity than SWDS alone.
JOURNAL OF HEAT TRANSFER-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
S. Rami Reddy, G. Murali, Areef Ahamad Shaik, V. Dhana Raju, M. B. S. Sreekara Reddy
Summary: The experimentation shows that using advanced fuel injection timing can significantly improve the efficiency of a diesel engine and reduce emissions, especially under full load conditions. Additionally, the addition of moderate Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) can significantly reduce NOX emissions without compromising engine performance.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
S. A. Kedar, A. K. Bewoor, G. Murali, Ravinder Kumar, Milad Sadeghzadeh, Alibek Issakhov
Summary: The water-energy nexus is crucial for the future of human beings, and solar energy is considered a suitable option for freshwater production due to its low cost, environmental friendliness, and wide availability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHOTOENERGY
(2021)
Review
Thermodynamics
V Nagaraju, G. Murali, M. Sankeerthana, M. Murugan
Summary: In recent years, utilizing nanoparticles and PCM combined as a thermal storage medium in solar stills has gained increasing attention, as it can enhance the thermal conductivity of PCM and increase productivity. Pure nanoparticles and PCM integrated with nanoparticles can improve the performance of solar stills.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREEN ENERGY
(2022)
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
P. Ajay, B. Nagaraj, J. Jaya
Summary: Using energy efficiency to increase the life and sustainability of wireless sensor networks (WSNs) for biomedical applications is still a challenge. Clustering has boosted energy productivity, but its implementation is still a challenge. This article introduces the development of the sampling-based smart spider monkey optimization (SSMO) approach and demonstrates its effectiveness in increasing WSNs' lifetime and stability.
CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
S. Shriram, B. Nagaraj, J. Jaya, S. Shankar, P. Ajay
Summary: The virtual mouse system utilizes a webcam or built-in camera to capture hand gestures, allowing control of computers without a physical mouse to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Anant Sidhappa Kurhade, G. Murali
Summary: This paper proposes a novel minichannel-coupled passive thermal arrangement to cool down unidentical IC chips, with the use of phase change material (PCM) and direct conduction. The results show that N-Eicosane PCM provides effective cooling performance compared to other PCM options.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN PHYSICS C
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
V. Nagaraju, G. Murali, Anand K. Bewoor, Ravinder Kumar, Mohsen Sharifpur, Mamdouh El Haj Assad, Mohamed M. Awad
Summary: This paper proposes a new method of incorporating sand troughs to enhance the performance of a single slope solar still. The experiments demonstrate that the use of sand troughs and lower water levels significantly increase the evaporation rate and yield of the solar still. Furthermore, the study finds that water level plays a major role in the productivity of the solar still.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES AND ASSESSMENTS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
M. Murugan, A. Saravanan, P. Elumalai, G. Murali, N. R. Dhineshbabu, Pramod Kumar, Asif Afzal
Summary: The thermal management system of lithium-ion battery packs in electric vehicles has gained significant attention in recent years. China has emerged as a leading country in this field, with Tsinghua University being one of the most renowned research institutions. SAE Technical Papers has been the most prolific journal in publishing articles in this area. This study provides valuable insights into the development trend of the thermal management system of lithium-ion batteries and serves as a valuable resource for budding scholars.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
G. Murali, M. Murugan, K. Arunkumar, P. V. Elumalai, D. Mohanraj, S. Prabhakar
Summary: This study investigated the WEDM of aluminum alloys and selected three process parameters, including pulse-on time, pulse-off time, and wire feed. Through parameter optimization, it was found that pulse-on time had an effect on surface roughness and kerf width, while it had a positive effect on metal removal rate.
ADVANCES IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
N. V. N. Babu, G. Murali, Ch Sanjay, Chandu M. Koli
Summary: The aim of this research is to investigate the effects of magnetic field and porous medium on non-Newtonian nanofluid, in the presence of variable viscosity and convective boundary condition. The nanofluid model is used to account for the effects of thermophoresis and Brownian motion, and suitable transformations are applied to reduce the coupled nonlinear partial differential equations into a group of nonlinear ordinary differential equations. The numerical solution is obtained using the fourth-fifth order Runge-Kutta-Fehlberg method, and the effects of various engineering parameters on velocity, temperature, and nanoparticles concentration profiles are discussed and presented graphically.
JOURNAL OF RAJASTHAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Nagaraju Vellanki, Murali Govindarajan, Nagarjunavarma Ganna, Sivakandhan Chinnasamy
Summary: This study utilized mathematical modeling to investigate solar stills, confirming that solar stills integrated with sand troughs can achieve higher yield. The experimental results are in good agreement with the mathematical model findings.
Article
Thermodynamics
Emeema Janumala, Murali Govindarajan, Venkateswara Reddi Bomma Reddi, Sivakandhan Chinnasamy
Summary: By adding Al2O3 and Cu particles, the thermal conductivity of paraffin wax can be improved to enhance energy storage efficiency. Experimental results showed an increase in thermal conductivity and latent heat for PW-Al2O3 and PW-Cu composite PCMs.
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)
