Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Azwifunimunwe Tshikovhi, Tshwafo Ellias Motaung
Summary: Biomass is considered a prospective alternative to energy and environmental challenges due to its environmentally benign, renewable, and abundant characteristics. This review summarizes the different biomass conversion technologies used for bioenergy production, including thermochemical, biological, physical, biochemical, and hybrid system technologies. The production of various bioenergy products and the challenges and potential impacts of these conversion technologies are discussed.
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Khai Jie Yong, Ta Yeong Wu
Summary: Utilizing lignocellulosic biomass wastes to produce value-added bioproducts is crucial for reducing reliance on depleting fossil fuels. Recent advances have shown that alcohol-based solvents can extract lignin with high 8-O-4 content, making it suitable for monomer production. This review discusses the strategies for extracting 8-O-4-rich lignin using alcohols, including deep eutectic solvent, flow-through fractionation, and microwave-assisted fractionation, as well as the recycling or utilization of spent alcohol solvents.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Thibaut Lepage, Maroua Kammoun, Quentin Schmetz, Aurore Richel
Summary: This study reviews various approaches, including thermochemical, biological, and electrochemical, used for biomass-to-hydrogen conversion. It presents the advantages, limitations, and necessary improvements for each process. A techno-economic assessment highlights the promising potential of biomass-based hydrogen production but emphasizes the need for further advancements.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sawar Khan, Ayesha Nisar, Bo Wu, Qi-Li Zhu, Yan-Wei Wang, Guo-Quan Hu, Ming-xiong He
Summary: Pakistan is a developing country facing serious economic and energy challenges, with a rapidly growing population. The country's energy demand is increasing, while its indigenous fossil fuel resources are depleting. To meet its energy needs, Pakistan needs to explore alternative energy production methods, with biomass being a promising option. However, there are significant challenges to overcome for a developing country like Pakistan.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Muhammad Ahmad Mudassir, Maria Batool, Shazia Kousar, Mohammad Amin Makarem, Eesha Tu Razia, Maryam Meshksar, Mamoona Murtaza, Kashaf Tariq, Muhammad Aizaz Ud Din, Muhammad Adnan Bodlah, Mohammad Reza Rahimpour
Summary: Amidst increasing energy demand, dwindling resources, and climate challenges, biofuels and plasma-assisted hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) have gained attention as greener and sustainable solutions for clean and renewable energy supply. This review addresses the gap in literature by highlighting the benefits of plasma-assisted HDO, recent progress in upgrading bio-oils, and comparing non-catalytic and catalytic plasma-assisted HDO. While this integrated approach provides valuable insights, further advancements are needed.
FUEL PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
D. A. L. Silva, R. A. P. Filleti, R. Musule, T. T. Matheus, F. Freire
Summary: The world market for solid biofuels, particularly pellets and briquettes, has seen an increase in recent years. This study provides a systematic review and exploratory Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of biomass briquettes and pellets produced in Latin America, highlighting their environmental impacts and suggesting potential opportunities. The review showed that most publications focused on the thermo-mechanical properties of pellets and briquettes, rather than their environmental impacts. An LCA was performed based on gathered data, with a focus on global warming potential, terrestrial acidification potential, freshwater eutrophication potential, cumulative energy demand, land use, and water consumption. The study found that dedicated systems for pellets and briquettes production showed lower environmental impacts compared to multifunctional systems. The political implications of these findings include the potential for implementing emission trading systems in Latin America and beyond.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
D. T. Pio, L. A. C. Tarelho
Summary: The study provides a detailed overview of large-scale gasification systems in Europe, highlighting current challenges and future trends. Europe has been active in implementing and developing large-scale gasification systems, but still faces significant issues such as biomass collection and processing, which affect economic viability. To achieve commercial breakthrough, integration of low-cost wastes, development of cost-efficient gas upgrading processes, and improvement of governmental policies are essential.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
B. K. Nahak, S. Preetam, Deepa Sharma, S. K. Shukla, Mikael Syvajarvi, Dana-Cristina Toncu, Ashutosh Tiwari
Summary: This review article discusses the use of lignocellulosic biomass as a sustainable source of energy in solid, liquid, and gas forms. The effects of physical, chemical, and biological treatments on biomass and the properties of derived energy generations are compared to commercially used fuels.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Social Issues
Lantos A. Pin, Bartjan J. W. Pennink, Herman Balsters, Corinthias P. M. Sianipar
Summary: This study assesses the technological appropriateness of biomass production from water hyacinths in rural settings with limited resources and knowledge. Results indicate that low-tech design is more suitable for rural areas around Lake Tondano, addressing both environmental issues and socioeconomic development. The small-scale nature of this design may be applicable to other rural areas utilizing various biomass sources to benefit their socioeconomic situations.
TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY
(2021)
Review
Agricultural Engineering
Prangan Duarah, Dibyajyoti Haldar, Anil Kumar Patel, Cheng-Di Dong, Reeta Rani Singhania, Mihir Kumar Purkait
Summary: This article focuses on the analysis of bioenergy policy measures undertaken by various federal agencies of different countries, aiming to shed light on the obstacles impeding the growth of biofuel as a sustainable and alternative fuel. It thoroughly reviews feedstock utilization, blending targets, and policy assistance schemes, and highlights the potential of commercial firms in bioenergy production. The article concludes with the authors' viewpoints to address the standing issues of global bioenergy generation.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Moonmoon Hiloidhari, Marjia Afroz Sharno, D. C. Baruah, Achintya N. Bezbaruah
Summary: Bioenergy is a clean and renewable energy source that reduces dependence on fossil fuels and is sustainable, economically viable, and socially acceptable. It aligns with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The design of a green and sustainable Biomass Supply Chain (BSC) is crucial for successful commercialization of bioenergy. However, there are challenges in terms of emissions, economy, and socio-cultural aspects that need to be addressed to achieve sustainable development using bioenergy. Advanced tools and techniques such as artificial intelligence and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) are recommended for achieving global deployment of bioenergy with net zero emissions.
BIOMASS & BIOENERGY
(2023)
News Item
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Katharine Sanderson
Summary: Bailouts ensure the safety of customers' deposits, but the bankruptcy of the bank has raised concerns about future investments in small tech companies.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
A. A. Mana, A. Allouhi, K. Ouazzani, A. Jamil
Summary: Biomass power generation in rural areas of Morocco presents a significant opportunity to achieve rural sustainability and provide stable electricity supply. The financial model of the project shows competitive costs compared to solar and fossil resources. Performance variables depend strongly on flue gas temperature, and the LCOE is highly sensitive to feedstock price and finance rates.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Muhammad Sajjad Ahmad, Jiri Jaromir Klemes, Hesham Alhumade, Ali Elkamel, Abid Mahmood, Boxiong Shen, Muhammad Ibrahim, Ahmad Mukhtar, Sidra Saqib, Saira Asif, Awais Bokhari
Summary: The study evaluated the feasibility of using Maple Leaf Waste (MLW) to produce biofuel-bioenergy and chemicals for the first time. By analyzing different degradation stages and temperatures, it was determined that the pyrolysis temperature range for maximum bioenergy production is from 200 degrees C to 430 degrees C. The findings show that MLW has significant potential for bioenergy production and is suitable for co-pyrolysis with other waste and biomass feedstock.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Xuan Wang, Yaoli Zhang, Changlei Xia, Ali Alqahtani, Ashutosh Sharma, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Summary: Algae biorefinery ideas have recently gained significant attention in the emerging algae mediated bioeconomy, focusing on improving biomass, biofuel, and bioproducts productivity. By understanding the metabolic processes of algae and their potential in generating biofuels and bioproducts, researchers can uncover key obstacles to carbon utilization and photosynthesis potential, leading to increased production efficiency and economic potential. This analysis presents possible mechanisms for a theoretical algae biorefinery structure, addressing specific challenges for each product and exploring market potential for commercialization.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Maciej Dzikuc, Arkadiusz Piwowar, Szymon Szufa, Janusz Adamczyk, Maria Dzikuc
Summary: The excessive air pollution in Lubuskie Voivodeship and throughout Poland is a serious issue caused by low emissions from heating single-family buildings. Measures to address this problem include replacing non-ecological boilers, improving insulation, promoting public transport, limiting old cars, educational activities, economic support for pro-environmental activities, and developing district heating systems. Conducted research shows that thermal modernization of over 12% of single-family buildings in Lubuskie Voivodeship is feasible with 60% co-financing. These efforts are crucial for low carbon development and reducing harmful emissions into the air.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arkadiusz Piwowar
Summary: The study characterized the attitudes and practices of Polish farmers in chemical plant protection treatments, finding strong relationships between farm size and the direction of changes in pesticide consumption. Reduction of pesticide usage mainly occurred on small farms, while there were no significant changes in pesticide use in large-scale field crops in Poland.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Arkadiusz Piwowar
Summary: The research shows that the pressure associated with the increase in the use of mineral fertilizers in Poland is growing, highlighting issues in sustainable fertilizer consumption (such as high consumption of nitrogen fertilizers, low level of soil liming, etc.). Future directions for change (precision agriculture, innovative fertilizers, increased farmers' awareness of nutrient efficiency, and reduction of negative impact on the environment) have also been proposed.
AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Maciej Dzikuc, Jadwiga Goraczkowska, Arkadiusz Piwowar, Maria Dzikuc, Robert Smolenski, Piotr Kulyk
Summary: The article discusses the situation in Poland where economic development is being pursued while addressing the environmental issues caused by excessive use of fossil fuels. Despite economic progress, Poland still has a lot of work to do in terms of sustainable low-carbon development. The importance of developing innovative technologies and renewable energy sources in facilitating a faster transition from fossil fuel-based energy production is highlighted in the article.
ENERGY STRATEGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Arkadiusz Piwowar, Maria Dzikuc
Summary: The high dependence on imported fuels, the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the need to develop a low-carbon economy are driving the development of the renewable energy market in Poland. Although the production of bioethanol as a biocomponent in motor fuels has increased, the production potential is still underused.
Article
Economics
Magdalena Kapelko, Joanna Harasym, Agnieszka Orkusz, Arkadiusz Piwowar
Summary: Food health and wellness is increasingly important for consumers, resulting in growth in the dietetic food manufacturing sector. This study analyzes the technical inefficiency of dietetic food manufacturing firms in five European countries using a dynamic production framework. The results show variations in inefficiency levels between countries, with managerial and program inefficiency being the main factors. Additionally, investments are found to be the least efficient factor.
TECHNOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF ECONOMY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Energy & Fuels
Maciej Dzikuc, Arkadiusz Piwowar
Article
Energy & Fuels
Arkadiusz Piwowar, Maciej Dzikuc
Summary: The current production of water energy in Poland is much lower than its potential, but the prospects for development are promising. Hydropower plays a crucial role not only in electricity production but also in achieving sustainable development goals. Increasing hydropower production can reduce CO2 emissions and enhance energy security in Poland.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Arkadiusz Piwowar
Summary: The study identifies the challenges in energy poverty from both social and technical dimensions. The topics suggested for further research are important not only in the context of energy poverty, but also in dealing with climate change, energy transformation, and the implementation of unconventional and renewable energy sources. The article also discusses methodological and scientific aspects.
Article
Thermodynamics
S. Szufa, P. Piersa, R. Junga, A. Blaszczuk, N. Modlinski, S. Sobek, M. Marczak-Grzesik, L. Adrian, M. Dzikuc
Summary: This paper presents the CFD modeling results of co-firing torrefied maize straw with sub-bituminous coal in an industrial scale boiler. The authors analyzed the combustion indexes and synergy effects of the torrefied biomass-coal mixtures using a TGA. The numerical modeling showed the temperature distribution, heat flux densities, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide concentration, and nitrogen oxide decomposition resulting from co-combustion.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Arkadiusz Piwowar, Wioletta Wolanska, Agnieszka Orkusz, Magdalena Kapelko, Joanna Harasym
Summary: The sustainability of food systems and circular economy aspects require changes in raw materials and products supplied by agriculture and the food industry. However, gaining consumer acceptance for new products is challenging. This study analyzes the factors influencing consumers' acceptance of new, novel, and innovative food products in Poland.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Arkadiusz Piwowar, Lukasz Kuzminski
Summary: The article introduces original probabilistic models based on generalized distribution functions to quantify drought risk. It uses standardized precipitation index for model validation. Three measurement points in Poland were selected as case studies, and the models were used to probabilistically measure drought risk over four 5-year periods for each location. This study provides an innovative approach in probabilistic modeling and can be used to calculate drought risk for different regions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Business
Maria Dzikuc, Szymon Szufa, Janusz Adamczyk, Maciej Dzikuc, Piotr Kulyk
Summary: Poland, a rapidly developing country in the European Union, faces challenges with poor air quality despite meeting ecological standards in industry. Factors contributing to air pollution include heating buildings, transportation, agriculture, and small enterprises. Despite efforts to reduce emissions, harmful substances still exceed safe levels in the air.
HRADEC ECONOMIC DAYS, VOL 11(1)
(2021)
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)
