Article
Agricultural Engineering
Chunxiang Chen, Song Qiu, Hongjian Ling, Jian Zhao, Dianzhao Fan, Jundong Zhu
Summary: This study investigated the co-pyrolysis characteristics and product yield of sugarcane bagasse (BA) and Chlorella vulgaris (CV) under different CuO additions using a microwave oven. The results showed that co-pyrolysis optimized the pyrolysis characteristics and improved the yield and quality of bio-oil. The B8C2 (BA/CV=8:2) group was found to be the optimal mixing ratio with the maximum bio-oil yield and best pyrolysis characteristics. CuO addition promoted the bio-oil production of B8C2, with 50% CuO having the most effective improvement on pyrolysis characteristics.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Felipe Campuzano, Juan Daniel Martinez, Andres F. Agudelo Santamaria, S. Mani Sarathy, William L. Roberts
Summary: Pyrolysis is seen as a crucial step in the transition from a linear to a circular economy and the defossilization of various economic sectors. Tire pyrolysis oil (TPO), derived from the pyrolysis of end-of-life tires, contains valuable chemicals that are building blocks of the petrochemical industry. This study reviews different pathways for producing value-added products from TPO and focuses on implementing conventional refinery practices such as distillation, fluid catalytic cracking (FCC), hydroprocessing, and steam cracking for TPO post-treatment.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Song Qiu, Chunxiang Chen, Shouqiang Wan, Hongjian Ling, Yixue Wei, Shiyuan He, Haosen Shi, Xiankai Mo
Summary: Bio-char is a cheap and environmentally friendly material widely used as a pyrolysis catalyst. This study prepared modified catalysts using bio-char produced by co-pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse and Chlorella vulgaris. The results showed that the modified catalysts had higher surface area and pore volume compared to bio-char. The addition of these catalysts effectively increased the weight loss rate and reduced the reaction time of co-pyrolysis. Moreover, the catalysts improved the bio-oil yield and facilitated the formation of hydrocarbons while suppressing the generation of amines/nitriles and acids/esters.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Javier Ordonez-Loza, Farid Chejne, Abdul Gani Abdul Jameel, Selvedin Telalovic, Andres Amell Arrieta, S. Mani Sarathy
Summary: By conducting a TGA-FTIR analysis of sugarcane bagasse bio-oil, this study investigated its characteristics during pyrolysis and combustion processes, revealing three distinct stages of oxidation and analyzing the kinetic parameters. The study found that the intensity of CO2 FTIR peaks during bio-oil combustion was 10 times higher than that during pyrolysis, shedding new light on the thermal degradation/oxidation characteristics of sugarcane bagasse bio-oil.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Sowhm Swain Mohapatra, Raghubansh Kumar Singh
Summary: This study investigates the co-pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse and thermocol waste, and the physicochemical characterization of the resulting liquid and solid products. It was found that the co-pyrolysis liquid product has higher calorific value, carbon, and hydrogen content, making it suitable for use as a liquid fuel in internal combustion engines and as a precursor for value-added chemicals. The bio-char produced can be used as a solid fuel or adsorbent.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dewi Selvia Fardhyanti, Megawati, Achmad Chafidz, Haniif Prasetiawan, Prayogo Tri Raharjo, Ummi Habibah, Ahmed E. Abasaeed
Summary: In this study, bio-oil was produced from sugarcane bagasse through fast pyrolysis process, and the phenolic compounds in the bio-oil were extracted. The bio-oil produced at 500 degrees C and 700 degrees C showed properties closer to diesel fuel, and the optimal conditions for phenolic compounds extraction were found to be 40 degrees C and 250 rpm.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nahieh Toscano Miranda, Ingrid Lopes Motta, Rubens Maciel Filho, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
Summary: The production of biofuels through biomass pyrolysis, particularly using sugarcane bagasse as a feedstock, is explored in this review. The study emphasizes the importance of understanding the properties of sugarcane bagasse and operational conditions in order to optimize the production of bio-oil, biochar, and gas.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Hamed Izadi, Majid Baghdadi, Maryam Pazoki
Summary: In this study, hydrothermal catalytic upgrading of crude tire oil was conducted using Pd/Al2O3/Fe3O4 catalyst, effectively reducing sulfur and oxygen content and increasing the high heating value. The process optimization using Central Composite Design method improved the yield and quality of the produced fuel.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jiong Wang, Dominic Yellezuome, Zhiyi Zhang, Shengyong Liu, Jie Lu, Pin Zhang, Shuqing Zhang, Ping Wen, Md Maksudur Rahman, Chong Li, Junmeng Cai
Summary: Through the study, it was found that the activation energy for biomass samples varied significantly in different conversion ranges, and the frequency factor values also varied within the same conversion ranges for different samples. The average change in Gibbs free energy for the pyrolysis of pinewood sawdust and sugarcane bagasse was 207.5 and 205.8 kJ/mol, respectively. The difference between activation energy and enthalpy for the pyrolysis of both biomass samples was approximately 5.5 kJ/mol, indicating favorable product formation with considerable bioenergy potential.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Petr Straka, Milos Auersvald, Dan Vrtiska, Hugo Kittel, Pavel Simacek, Petr Vozka
Summary: The hydrotreating of scrap tires pyrolysis oil over commercial Ni-Mo/Al2O3 catalyst was investigated to produce high-quality alternative transportation fuel components. Despite the initial high content of olefins, aromatics, sulfur, and nitrogen, the fuel components obtained after hydrotreating met most fuel specifications. The different fractions of the oil can be used as gasoline, jet fuel, diesel, and marine fuel components by applying additional treatments or blending methods.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ningbo Gao, Kamran Kamran, Zhengzhao Ma, Cui Quan
Summary: Co-pyrolysis of waste tire and offshore oil sludge can produce high oil yield, with an optimal blend ratio of 75% SWWT and 25% OOS. The resulting oil contains high oxygen, nitrogen, and heavy molecular hydrocarbons.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
P. V. Povalyaev, A. K. Asilbekov, A. Zh. Kaltaev, A. V. Vlasov, K. V. Slyusarsky, A. Ya. Pak, K. B. Larionov
Summary: This paper reports on the extraction and characterization of nanosized carbon material from the pyrolysis oil of waste tires. The study found that the released gas contained significant amounts of hydrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide. The obtained carbon material consisted of nanosized particles with a graphite-like structure and a wide range of specific surface areas. The analysis of samples derived from the pyrolysis oil and its high boiling point fraction revealed similarities to carbon black.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Sowhm Swain Mohapatra, Mahendra Kumar Rath, Raghubansh Kumar Singh, S. Murugan
Summary: This study analyzed the characteristics and performance parameters of co-pyrolytic oil blends in a diesel engine, finding that the properties of the blends were generally lower than diesel, except for calorific value which slightly increased with higher co-pyrolytic oil blending ratios. FTIR and GC-MS analysis revealed the presence of aromatic compounds and other hydrocarbons in the co-pyrolytic oil.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Payam Ghorbannezhad, Guofeng Shen, Imtiaz Ali
Summary: Microwave-assisted hot water treatment is an environmentally friendly and low-cost pretreatment method that improves the chemical composition of sugarcane bagasse for fast pyrolysis. It increases the yield of cellulose and hemicellulose derivatives while affecting the production of lignin derivatives, alkanes, and aromatic hydrocarbons.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Humair Ahmed Baloch, M. T. H. Siddiqui, Sabzoi Nizamuddin, N. M. Mubarak, Mohammad Khalid, M. P. Srinivasan, G. J. Griffin
Summary: The study investigated catalytic co-liquefaction of high-density polyethylene and sugarcane bagasse using metal salt and oxide catalysts in ethanol solvent. Analysis of the bio-oil samples revealed promising results for bio-fuel precursor applications, with different catalysts yielding varying product characteristics.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Muhammad Arslan Raza, Naseem Iqbal, Tayyaba Noor, Zahid Ali Ghazi
Summary: In order to enhance the electrochemical performance and lifespan of supercapacitor electrode materials, scientists are developing hierarchical nanostructures. In this study, a hierarchically structured NiMn-LDH@MnCo2S4 with a flower-like morphology was synthesized on nickel foam using a hydrothermal method. The hierarchical structure exhibited improved electrochemical activity. The resulting hybrid electrode, NiMn-LDH@MnCo2S4 Faradaic, showed a specific capacity of 341.1 mAh g-1 (1228 C g-1) at a current density of 2 A g-1, surpassing that of the pristine MnCo precursor and MnCo2S4 with specific capacities of 37.5 mAh g-1 and 150.6 mAh g-1 (542.2 C g-1), respectively, at the same current density. Furthermore, the hybrid electrode exhibited exceptional cyclic stability of 95%.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Momina Ahmad, Muhammad Zeeshan
Summary: The objective of this study is to include environmental impact in optimization of concentrated solar power plants. Numerical investigations are conducted to compare the performance of solar towers and parabolic trough collectors at different climatic zones. Techno-economic analysis is used to quantify water usage and compare the environmental impact of concentrated solar power plants with natural gas-based power plants. Multi-objective 'balanced' solutions are proposed, which offer low levelized cost of electricity, high electricity generation, and significant reduction in environmental impact. Semi-arid climates are found suitable for concentrated solar power plant installation.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Najla Javed, Tayyaba Noor, Naseem Iqbal, Salman Raza Naqvi
Summary: Due to odd weather patterns and post-pandemic economic recovery, there has been an increase in global demand for oil, coal, and natural gas. However, the excessive usage of these fuels has led to depletion of their reserves and contributed to global warming and power shortage problems. In light of this, it is crucial to focus on and promote the use of renewable energy sources for power production and storage.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Neelam Zaman, Naseem Iqbal, Tayyaba Noor
Summary: A simple approach using metal organic framework and nickel foam as an electrode for catalyzing methanol oxidation is reported. The NMC-MOF/NF catalysts showed the highest current density response and efficient catalytic oxidation of carbon monoxide. The NMC-MOF/NF electrode retained 100% of its catalytic activity after 20,000 seconds in methanol oxidation. This method enables the generation of energy-efficient products, such as hydrogen, from methanol.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Arif Ullah Khan, Tayyaba Noor, Naseem Iqbal, Neelam Zaman, Zakir Hussain
Summary: This study reports the successful adsorption of carbon dioxide gas using ZIF-8 and its g-C3N4 based composites at a temperature of 45°C and 0-15 bar pressure. The samples were characterized using different techniques, and the results show good structural and morphological properties. The ZIF-8@3wt% g-C3N4 composite exhibits the highest adsorption capacity of 315 mg/g.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sana Zainab, Muhammad Azeem, Saif Ullah Awan, Syed Rizwan, Naseem Iqbal, Jamshaid Rashid
Summary: In this report, we developed different fabrication parameters to tailor the optical bandgap of graphene oxide (GO) nanosheets for electronic industry. We reduced the bandgap of GO nanosheets by optimizing the oxidation level and fabricating 2-dimensional nanocomposites containing GO/Iron-oxide. The reduction in bandgap and the interaction among the constituents of the nanocomposite make 5%-iron-oxide/95%-GO nanosheet sample a potential candidate for electronic devices.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saleem Munir, Muhammad Amin, Naseem Iqbal, Amjad Iqbal, Ayman A. Ghfar
Summary: This study reveals that the presence of sulfur in ferric sulfate MOF can enhance the production of light hydrocarbons, while calcined ferric nitrate MOF shows the highest diesel production. The research also analyzes the XRD results, SEM images, FT-IR, and TGA testing of the prepared MOFs for downstream application of syngas to liquid fuels.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Muhammad Waqas Nazar, Naseem Iqbal, Majid Ali, Hassan Nazir, M. Zain Bin Amjad
Summary: To improve the safety of Li-ion batteries, understanding their behavior under high temperature is crucial. In this study, charge and discharge experiments were conducted on battery packs to evaluate the impact of thermal management on battery performance. By analyzing the temperature distribution among the cells under different conditions and using phase change material, it was found that thermal management significantly affects the battery pack's performance and safety. Active cooling (air cooling) and passive cooling (using PCM) were both effective methods to reduce the temperature difference compared to ambient temperature, with passive cooling showing the most promising results.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Iqra Shaukat, Naseem Iqbal, Tayyaba Noor, Maryam Raza, Rabia Ahmad
Summary: In this study, CoSe/NC composites were synthesized by varying the amount of selenium powder while keeping the mass ratio of ZIF-67 constant. CoSe-1 showed excellent electrochemical performance with the highest specific capacitance and cyclic capability.
Article
Thermodynamics
Momina Ahmad, Muhammad Zeeshan, Junaid Aziz Khan
Summary: This study integrates meteorological and air quality parameters, lifecycle costs and environmental emissions with geospatial, techno-economic parameters to determine potential and suitability of photovoltaic power plants. Strategic planning is required to bridge the gap between sustainability theory and good practice.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rimsha Mehek, Naseem Iqbal, Tayyaba Noor, Yuanshen Wang, Alexey Y. Ganin
Summary: This study successfully prepared a composite material by carbonization of V-MIL-101, in which vanadium oxide nanoparticles and nanoporous carbon network were embedded, significantly improving the electrochemical performance of the material as a cathode in an aqueous Zn-ion battery system. The loading of manganese oxide further stabilized the composite material and improved the rate capability of the cathode material in the aqueous zinc ion battery. The MnO2@NVC composite cathode material exhibited a capacity of 299 mAh/g at a 0.1C rate for 100 cycles, benefiting from the synergistic effect of the high conductivity of vanadium oxide nanoparticles and the suitable voltage of MnO2. The materials showed superior capacity retention and better cycling performance compared to unmodified vanadium oxide nanoparticles on a carbon substrate as cathode material. Comparative morphological and electrochemical studies confirmed the improved performance, suggesting that the vanadium oxide nanoparticles anchored on a high surface area carbon network intertwined with manganese oxide nanowires provide enhanced conductivity.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fozia Bibi, Rafaqat Hussain, Naseem Iqbal, Shaukat Saeed, Muhammad Waseem, Eslam B. Elkaeed, Murefah Mana Al-Anazy, Sirajul Haq
Summary: This study synthesized magnetic activated carbon (MAC) as an efficient adsorbent material using the hydrothermal method. The adsorption behavior of As(III) onto MAC was examined, and it was found that MCNa had a removal efficiency of 99%. The pseudo 2nd-order kinetics and Langmuir model were applicable to the adsorption process.
ARABIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sadia Khan, Tayyaba Noor, Naseem Iqbal, Erum Pervaiz, Lubna Yaqoob
Summary: The synthesis and characterization of ZIF-67, g-C3N4, and their composite for electrochemical water-splitting application were investigated. The combination of ZIF-67 with g-C3N4 improved the electrochemical kinetics. The 3 wt% g-C3N4@ZIF-67 composite exhibited superior catalytic activity for water splitting with low overpotential values and stable performance. It is suggested to be a promising candidate for electrochemical water-splitting application.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Haroon Hayat, Tayyaba Noor, Naseem Iqbal, Rabia Ahmed, Neelam Zaman, Yan Huang
Summary: For metal air batteries, the synthesis of efficient non-precious metal-based electrocatalysts is crucial. In this study, Cu MOF and its g-C3N4 based composites were prepared and characterized. The Cu MOF and g-C3N4-based electrode synergistically enhanced the electrochemical process, improving electron transport and charge transfer efficiency. The composite Cu MOF (5 wt%) showed high stability and improved performance in oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) analysis.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Asif Khan, Naseem Iqbal, Tayyaba Noor, Neelam Zaman, Shoaib Raza Khan
Summary: This study focuses on the utilization of waste low-density polyethylene (LDPE) plastic by pyrolysis, using fuel oil fly ash catalyst to convert it into valuable fuels. The findings suggest that this waste can be commercially converted into oil, addressing environmental and energy crises.
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY & FUELS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Lars odegaard Bentsen, Narada Dilp Warakagoda, Roy Stenbro, Paal Engelstad
Summary: This study investigates uncertainty modeling in wind power forecasting using different parametric and non-parametric methods. Johnson's SU distribution is found to outperform Gaussian distributions in predicting wind power. This research contributes to the literature by introducing Johnson's SU distribution as a candidate for probabilistic wind forecasting.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xing Liu, Qiuchen Wang, Yunhao Wen, Long Li, Xinfang Zhang, Yi Wang
Summary: This study analyzes the characteristics of process parameters in three lean gas ethane recovery processes and establishes a prediction and multiobjective optimization model for ethane recovery and system energy consumption. A new method for comparing ethane recovery processes for lean gas is proposed, and the addition of extra coolers improves the ethane recovery. The support vector regression model based on grey wolf optimization demonstrates the highest prediction accuracy, and the multiobjective multiverse optimization algorithm shows the best optimization performance and diversity in the solutions.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Cairong Song, Haidong Yang, Xian-Bing Meng, Pan Yang, Jianyang Cai, Hao Bao, Kangkang Xu
Summary: The paper proposes a novel deep learning-based prediction framework, aTCN-LSTM, for accurate cooling load predictions. The framework utilizes a gate-controlled multi-head temporal convolutional network and a sparse probabilistic self-attention mechanism with a bidirectional long short-term memory network to capture both temporal and long-term dependencies in the cooling load sequences. Experimental results demonstrate the effectiveness and superiority of the proposed method, which can serve as an effective guide for HVAC chiller scheduling and demand management initiatives.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Zhe Chen, Xiaojing Li, Xianli Xia, Jizhou Zhang
Summary: This study uses survey data from the Loess Plateau in China to evaluate the impact of social interaction on the adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) technology by farmers. The study finds that social interaction increases the likelihood of farmers adopting SWC, and internet use moderates this effect. The positive impact of social interaction on SWC adoption is more pronounced for farmers in larger villages and those who join cooperative societies.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Chenghua Zhang, Yunfei Yan, Kaiming Shen, Zongguo Xue, Jingxiang You, Yonghong Wu, Ziqiang He
Summary: This paper reports a novel method that significantly improves combustion performance, including heat transfer enhancement under steady-state conditions and adaptive stable flame regulation under velocity sudden increase.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2024)
