Article
Agronomy
Anny Ruth P. Pame, Duangporn Vithoonjit, Nisa Meesang, Carlito Balingbing, Martin Gummert, Nguyen Van Hung, Grant R. Singleton, Alexander M. Stuart
Summary: Rice production in the Central Plains of Thailand is facing challenges in terms of economic and environmental sustainability due to overuse of inputs and rising production costs. Field trials using CROP, laser land leveling, mechanical drum seeder, and biofertilizers showed significant improvements in economic indicators and reductions in input use. These results demonstrate the potential of these practices to enhance the sustainability of rice production in the region.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Junsheng Ding, Junping Chen, Wenjie Tang, Ziyuan Song
Summary: Precipitable water vapor (PWV) plays a crucial role in the climate system and can be accurately estimated using global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). By comparing GNSS-derived PWV with other data and analyzing its temporal and spatial variability, we found that PWV decreases with increasing latitude and is strongly correlated with temperature and sea height variations. Additionally, the maximum PWV content occurs approximately 40 days after the summer solstice.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Stefanie Klose, Stefan Pauliuk
Summary: We evaluate the effectiveness of resource efficiency strategies for copper and find that final global copper demand will increase under the SSP2-RCP2.6 scenario. Copper demand for vehicles and transportation infrastructure will quadruple. However, improved scrap sorting and higher collection rates can decrease primary copper production in 2050. With ambitious material efficiency and demand-side sufficiency, it is possible to return to the primary copper production levels of 2020.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xin Sun, Gang Liu, Han Hao, Zongwei Liu, Fuquan Zhao
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns have significant impacts on the global economy in the short run. However, their long-term effects on the stability of the global electric vehicles supply chain and climate goals have not been thoroughly explored. The study suggests that if the pandemic can be effectively controlled before 2024, the global EV industry can recover and maintain the same growth trend. The authors recommend directing post-pandemic fiscal stimulus towards improving the quality of battery products.
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Laisuo Su, Arumugam Manthiram
Summary: This article provides a brief summary of the research progress in lithium-metal batteries (LMBs) over the past decade and discusses the Li plating behaviors, mechanistic understanding, strategies to suppress dendrite growth, as well as methods and techniques to improve Coulombic efficiency (CE), especially the design of liquid electrolytes. Possible research directions for the future development of LMBs are also mentioned.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Georgios Tsimelas, Dimitris Kofinas
Summary: Resource management in the sustainability context requires holistic approaches, and the water-energy-food nexus concept provides tools for integrated system analysis. This article develops a nexus assessment methodological approach for the agricultural sector, considering water, energy, food, land uses, and greenhouse gas emissions as nexus components. The methodology is validated through a case study in Thessaly, Central Greece, and reveals the multiple advantages of switching to legume production in terms of food security, energy security, and economic sustainability.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
J. H. Kim, P. Hotez, M. E. Bottazzi, B. Lall, T. Sheahan, S. Shoham, P. Yadav, C. Batista, O. Ergonul, M. Gursel, J. P. Figueroa, S. Gilbert, H. Larson, A. Wilder-Smith, M. Hassanain, G. Kang, D. Naniche, N. Strub-Wourgaft
Summary: Multiple global efforts are underway to develop COVID-19 vaccines, with nine organisations announcing interim analyses from phase 3 clinical testing. The US Operation Warp Speed provided significant funding for vaccine development, raising questions about how these vaccines will be used in global health settings and addressing issues related to vaccine security, justice, equity, and diplomacy.
LANCET GLOBAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hanshi Li, Ting Zhu, Xiangshun Chen, Hanbin Liu, Guangsheng He
Summary: This paper analyzes the current challenges in China's lithium supply chain and proposes policy suggestions to strengthen lithium resource development, promote international cooperation, and regulate the circular economy of domestic lithium resources.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
D. M. Coffey, L. A. Munk, D. E. Ibarra, K. L. Butler, D. F. Boutt, J. Jenckes
Summary: This study investigates the genesis and sustainability of lithium brines in the Clayton Valley, Nevada, highlighting the importance of subsurface geochemical interactions in the process. The release mechanisms of lithium, with temperature playing a significant role, demonstrate a continuous supply of lithium through water-rock interactions on a large scale.
GEOCHEMISTRY GEOPHYSICS GEOSYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhichao Hou, Xiaobing Wang, Niannian Zhan, Zhijie Guo, Qing Chen, Jin Zhang, Tengfei Bian, Binbin Hu, Yong Zhao
Summary: The construction of graphene nanosheet films (GNF) is important for various applications, but achieving uniform films with defined thickness remains challenging. In this study, a liquid bridge of capillary array is designed to facilitate the self-assembly of GNF, resulting in large-area films with high-precision thickness. The GNF on Cu substrate shows promising performance as a lithium deposition electrode, eliminating the growth of lithium dendrites in an anode-free Li-LiFePO4 battery.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Liu, Yuhao Zhang, Jinqiu Zhou, Zhenkang Wang, Peng Zhu, Yufeng Cao, Yiwei Zheng, Xi Zhou, Chenglin Yan, Tao Qian
Summary: Lithium-ion batteries have garnered significant attention in industries such as portable devices and electric vehicles. As the demand for energy storage systems grows, lithium metal batteries with higher energy density are seen as promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. However, excessive amounts of lithium can decrease energy density and pose safety risks. To address these issues, it is crucial to limit the amount of lithium used in lithium metal batteries in order to achieve higher lithium utilization efficiency, energy density, and safety. The main factors contributing to the loss of active lithium include side reactions between the electrolyte and electrode, the formation of lithium dendrites, and the volume changes of electrode materials during charge and discharge. Efforts have been made to improve lithium utilization efficiency, such as mitigating side reactions, guiding uniform lithium deposition, and enhancing electrolyte-electrode adhesion. This review presents strategies for achieving high utilization efficiency of lithium and outlines the remaining challenges and future perspectives for improving lithium utilization.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Geology
Haonan Zhao, Kunyue Ling, Shunqiao Qin, Meirong Lei, Hanjie Wen
Summary: Lithium is currently mainly sourced from ore and salt lakes, but the rapid development of electric vehicles is increasing the demand for lithium. The marine black shale in the northern Guangxi area of China has a high lithium content of up to 1000 ppm. The study reveals that illite is the main carrier mineral of lithium in the shale, and the lithium-rich shale was formed under anoxic depositional conditions. These findings provide important reference material for understanding the enrichment mechanisms of lithium in surface environments.
ORE GEOLOGY REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
G. Tamburello, G. Chiodini, G. Ciotoli, M. Procesi, D. Rouwet, L. Sandri, N. Carbonara, C. Masciantonio
Summary: This study digitized and analyzed a dataset of thermal springs worldwide compiled by Gerald Ashley Waring in 1965. Using a machine learning approach, data from 6000 geothermal areas were analyzed and confirmed the dominant role of terrestrial heat flow, topography, volcanism, and extensional tectonics in the formation of thermal springs.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Moritz Streb, Mathilda Ohrelius, Matilda Klett, Goran Lindbergh
Summary: This study presents an algorithmic method for designing current input signals to optimize parameter identifiability from voltage measurements in Li-ion batteries. The proposed approach significantly improves model performance and parameter accuracy, while lowering experimental burden.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sieglinde Snapp, Tek Bahadur Sapkota, Jordan Chamberlin, Cindy Marie Cox, Samuel Gameda, Mangi Lal Jat, Paswel Marenya, Khondoker Abdul Mottaleb, Christine Negra, Kalimuthu Senthilkumar, Tesfaye Shiferaw Sida, Upendra Singh, Zachary P. Stewart, Kindie Tesfaye, Bram Govaerts
Summary: Fertilizer supply is crucial for global food security, but it is vulnerable to international disruptions. To address nitrogen fertilizer price spikes and threats to food security, differentiated responses are needed, including integrated management of organic and inorganic nitrogen sources. This can lead to potential fertilizer savings and improved nutrient utilization in both high-input and low-input cereal production systems.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hong Tan, Fuquan Zhao, Han Hao, Zongwei Liu
TRAFFIC INJURY PREVENTION
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jingxuan Geng, Han Hao, Xin Sun, Dengye Xun, Zongwei Liu, Fuquan Zhao
Summary: This study focuses on conducting a static material flow analysis of neodymium in China to quantitatively analyze the industrial chain structure of neodymium and to calculate the neodymium output from illegal mining. The results show that a considerable amount of primary neodymium resources in China come from illegal mining, emphasizing the importance of recycling neodymium from end-of-life products to reduce illegal mining and meet the increasing demand for neodymium.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dengye Xun, Xin Sun, Jingxuan Geng, Zongwei Liu, Fuquan Zhao, Han Hao
Summary: Fuel cell vehicles have the potential to improve air quality and address climate concerns, but there are significant supply risks in the global FCV industry chain, especially in commodities like platinum and gas diffusion layers. Japan faces risks in platinum, the United States in vehicles, and China along the entire industry chain. Mitigation measures such as building national stocks of critical materials and enhancing industry policies are recommended.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Feiqi Liu, Denise L. Mauzerall, Fuquan Zhao, Han Hao
Summary: Hydrogen fuel cells are gaining attention as a potential carbon mitigation strategy for heavy duty vehicles. This study calculates the greenhouse gas emissions of the Chinese heavy-duty truck fleet under four hydrogen fuel cell penetration scenarios, showing significant reductions in GHG emissions can be achieved by using fuel cell vehicles. By combining an analysis of the carbon intensity of various hydrogen production pathways with predictions of the future hydrogen supply structure in China and different penetration rates of heavy-duty fuel cell vehicles, practical applications of the research are provided.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kangda Chen, Fuquan Zhao, Xinglong Liu, Han Hao, Zongwei Liu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of WLTP on the Chinese market, revealing the effects of WLTP on fuel consumption compared to NEDC and the performance of different engine technologies under WLTP. The findings provide valuable insights for future policy-making for automotive manufacturers and government regulators.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Hong Tan, Fuquan Zhao, Han Hao, Zongwei Liu
Summary: This study summarizes the evidence for the crash avoidance effectiveness of technologies equipped on Intelligent and Connected Vehicles (ICVs), comparing three common methods for safety benefit evaluation (FOT, SIM, SAM) and presenting evidence for different technologies in various crash scenarios. Overall, technologies on ICVs have been shown to significantly reduce the number of crashes according to literature evidence.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haoyi Zhang, Fuquan Zhao, Han Hao, Zongwei Liu
Summary: The development of the new energy vehicle market has an impact on the future development of the automotive industry in China, and the relaxation effect of fuel consumption restrictions in the dual-credit regulation may become more significant in the coming years. Other major factors to be concerned include the growth rate of the market share of new energy vehicles and adjustments to fuel consumption restrictions.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kangda Chen, Fuquan Zhao, Han Hao, Zongwei Liu, Xinglong Liu
Summary: This study establishes a model to simulate and evaluate the technology compliance and policy impact of China's fuel consumption and new energy vehicle credit regulations, finding that with the tightening of regulations, the penetration and cost reduction of electric vehicles will limit the development of energy-saving and new energy vehicles.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Dengye Xun, Han Hao, Xin Sun, Jingxuan Geng, Zongwei Liu, Fuquan Zhao
Summary: This study establishes a system dynamics model to forecast the evolvement of regional fuel cell vehicle (FCV) supply chain in China. The results show that China will face challenges of high import dependence, uncertain market penetration, and high platinum demand. To cope with these challenges, China needs to enhance industrial competitiveness in the upstream supply chain, prepare the whole FCV supply chain in a highly flexible way, and reduce the dependence on imported platinum.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PRODUCTION ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xin Sun, Gang Liu, Han Hao, Zongwei Liu, Fuquan Zhao
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns have significant impacts on the global economy in the short run. However, their long-term effects on the stability of the global electric vehicles supply chain and climate goals have not been thoroughly explored. The study suggests that if the pandemic can be effectively controlled before 2024, the global EV industry can recover and maintain the same growth trend. The authors recommend directing post-pandemic fiscal stimulus towards improving the quality of battery products.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ming Liu, Han Hao, Zhenhong Lin, Xin He, Yuping Qian, Xin Sun, Jingxuan Geng, Zongwei Liu, Fuquan Zhao
Summary: Flying cars, or VTOL, are an emerging technology that is expected to reshape future transportation. The study finds that battery electric is the lowest-cost option for below-200-km VTOL applications, while fuel cell and internal combustion engine have cost advantages in long-range applications.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Fuquan Zhao, Xu Kuang, Han Hao, Zongwei Liu
Summary: Emerging technologies play a crucial role in global competition, prompting engineering managers to develop comprehensive technology strategies. Technology selection is identified as the core of ET strategies, with policy, technology, and market factors influencing the decision-making process. The study proposes a preliminary framework for ET selection and provides strategic suggestions for managers across different enterprises.
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hong Tan, Fuquan Zhao, Han Hao, Zongwei Liu
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INJURY CONTROL AND SAFETY PROMOTION
(2020)
Article
Environmental Studies
Xin Sun, Han Hao, Zongwei Liu, Fuquan Zhao