Article
Thermodynamics
Rujie Wang, Shanshan Liu, Qiangwei Li, Shihan Zhang, Lidong Wang, Shanlong An
Summary: Blended amine solvents, comprising N,N-dimethylcyclohexylamine (DMCA) and N-methylcyclohexyamine (MCA), showed rapid absorption rate, large CO2 capacity, and efficient regeneration for CO2 capture. The total mass transfer coefficient of CO2 in DMCA-MCA was higher than that of 5 M MEA, and the total regeneration energy of DMCA-MCA blend was significantly lower than 5 M MEA. This novel solvent could be a potential alternative for CO2 capture.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Guangjie Chen, Guangying Chen, Maurizio Peruzzini, Francesco Barzagli, Rui Zhang
Summary: This study evaluated the CO2 capture performance of aqueous blends of benzylamine (BZA) and ethanolamine (MEA). The results showed that blends with a higher relative amount of MEA had higher CO2 loading, and the alkalinity of MEA played a crucial role in achieving higher loading.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Guangjie Chen, Guangying Chen, Maurizio Peruzzini, Francesco Barzagli, Rui Zhang
Summary: In this study, the CO2 capture performance of aqueous blends of ethanolamine (MEA) and benzylamine (BZA) was evaluated, and the species present during the CO2 absorption process were identified and quantified through 13C NMR. The results showed that a higher relative amount of MEA in the blend is advantageous for achieving higher CO2 loading, and the CO2 absorption heat of the mixtures is comparable to that of individual amines.
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Babak Aghel, Sara Janati, Somchai Wongwises, Mostafa Safdari Shadloo
Summary: This review article examines the procedure of CO2 removal through chemical amine solvents and the challenges associated with high energy requirements for solvent regeneration. The article investigates two approaches: the development of new solvents and the use of high-capacity amine blends, and the modification of operational conditions and integration with thermal power plants to reduce energy consumption.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Christopher M. Parks, Kevin J. Hughes, Mohamed Pourkashanian
Summary: Understanding the origin of degradation products from amines used in carbon capture is crucial for developing new systems. Using density functional theory, this study investigated the thermal and oxidative degradation products formation pathways of 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol (AMP). Results show that AMP is more likely to form dimethyloxazolidinone, whereas the formation of amides from organic acids and AMP is unlikely. Additionally, ammonia and low-molecular-weight organic acids can be formed favorably through AMP radical fragmentation.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
M. Biermann, F. Normann, F. Johnsson, R. Hoballah, K. Onarheim
Summary: This study demonstrates the successful capture of carbon dioxide from steam reformer flue gas using monoethanolamine. The off-design partial capture method proves to be energy-saving compared to on-design capture, and a concept for stepwise deployment of carbon capture and storage in high-CO2 concentration industries is introduced.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Henry Weir, Eva Sanchez-Fernandez, Charithea Charalambous, Jasper Ros, Juliana Garcia Moretz-Sohn Monteiro, Eirini Skylogianni, Georg Wiechers, Peter Moser, Mijndert van der Spek, Susana Garcia
Summary: Pilot plant campaigns were conducted to investigate solvent degradation, emissions management, and capture rates in the ALIGN-CCUS project. The cost effectiveness of MEA and CESAR1 solvent systems and the impact of degradation and emission mitigation strategies were evaluated. The results showed that CESAR1 is not cheaper than MEA for lignite-fired power plants, and additional measures such as MEA reclaiming and CESAR1 emission mitigation do not increase the cost of CO2 capture or electricity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Naveed Ahmad, Ying Chen, Xiaoxiao Wang, Peixu Sun, Yuting Bao, Xia Xu
Summary: The study investigates the performance of the electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction using an AMP aqueous solution as the electrolyte. It achieves high selectivity for CO production, which is attributed to the unstable AMP-carbamate, generation of nano-agglomerates on the pitted/porous Ag surface, and the compact electrical double layer formed by CTAB.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Johan Fagerlund, Ron Zevenhoven, Jorgen Thomassen, Marius Tednes, Farhang Abdollahi, Laurent Thomas, Claus Jorgen Nielsen, Tomas Mikoviny, Armin Wisthaler, Liang Zhu, Chet Biliyok, Andrey Zhurkin
Summary: This paper presents the results and data of Fortum Oslo Varme AS's pilot plant construction in their waste to energy plant in Klemetsrud, Oslo, Norway. The pilot plant campaign successfully demonstrated low amine emissions and provided important data on absorbent degradation and other performance parameters.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Nahyan Arshad, Ahmed Alhajaj
Summary: The study evaluates the technoeconomic aspects of different configurations of advanced MEA-based Post-Combustion CO2 Capture (PCCC) processes applied to a 750 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plant. Using energy and levelized cost of capture as key performance indicators (KPIs), a rigorous rate-based model of the PCCC process was validated and used to analyze the synergistic effects of combining three process configurations. The results indicate that the combination of Absorber Inter Cooling (AIC) + Rich Solvent Split (RSS) + Lean Vapor Compression (LVC) is the optimal choice, providing significant energy and cost savings.
Article
Thermodynamics
Alisson Aparecido Vitoriano Julio, Rafael Castro-Amoedo, Francois Marechal, Aldemar Martinez Gonzalez, Jose Carlos Escobar Palacio
Summary: In this study, a chemical absorption system using a 30% MEA solution was modeled and evaluated for CO2 capture in industrial clusters. The analysis showed that regulating the temperature of the stripper column was crucial in reducing energy consumption. A trade-off analysis revealed that the Levelized Cost of CO2 Capture was a more suitable metric for decision making. The study achieved potential cost reduction and thermodynamic improvement.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Wenjian Yue, Zhiyu Huang, Mengli Xiao, Xiaojiang Li, Wenjing Ma, Ying Zhang, Shanshan Dai, Hongsheng Lu
Summary: A ternary CO2-controllable dual-circulation system based on higher fatty acids was successfully established for oil recovery, demonstrating excellent performance in solvent cycling and oil extraction. The system showed rapid CO2-switchable behaviors and electrostatic interactions, resulting in high recovery rates and no residual acids in the separation process.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jayangi D. Wagaarachchige, Zulkifli Idris, Ayandeh Khatibzadeh, Audun Drageset, Klaus-J. Jens, Maths Halstensen
Summary: Solvent management is a critical challenge in PCC technology development. The study demonstrates the use of multivariate methods and spectroscopy to monitor and control the process performance. It also shows a new principle for long-term solvent monitoring and thermal solvent reclaiming.
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Adrian Martinez-Lomovskoi, Ana Gabriela Romero-Garcia, Eduardo Sanchez-Ramirez, Juan Gabriel Segovia-Hernandez
Summary: A novel post-combustion carbon capture plant is designed using a green solvent called deep eutectic solvent (DES) in order to reduce environmental impact. The study analyzed different fuel types and found that the PCC process for coal-based power generation performed the best. The use of DES resulted in a 171.8% reduction in environmental impact compared to the traditional MEA-based process, although it required slightly higher energy consumption.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Farid Amirkhani, Amir Dashti, Mojtaba Jokar, Amir H. Mohammadi, Abdoulmohammad Gholamzadeh Chofreh, Petar Sabev Varbanov, John L. Zhou
Summary: This study investigates the accuracy of the most up-to-date computational approaches in CO2 capture and gas purification. The GA-RBF model shows the highest accuracy among the developed methods.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Min Xiao, Ding Cui, Qi Yang, Zhiwu Liang, Graeme Puxty, William Conway, Paul Feron
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL
(2019)
Editorial Material
Energy & Fuels
Paul Feron
GREENHOUSE GASES-SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Paul Feron, Ashleigh Cousins, Kaiqi Jiang, Rongrong Zhai, San Shwe Hla, Ramesh Thiruvenkatachari, Keith Burnard
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kaiqi Jiang, Paul Feron, Ashleigh Cousins, Rongrong Zhai, Kangkang Li
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Kangkang Li, Paul H. M. Feron, Timothy W. Jones, Kaiqi Jiang, Robert D. Bennett, Anthony F. Hollenkamp
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Graeme Puxty, Robert Bennett, Will Conway, Mike Webster-Gardiner, Qi Yang, Pauline Pearson, Aaron Cottrell, Sanger Huang, Paul Feron, Alicia Reynolds, Vince Verheyen
INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xiaoqin Li, Pauline Pearson, Qi Yang, Graeme Puxty, Paul Feron, Dan Xiao
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Paul H. M. Feron, Ashleigh Cousins, Kaiqi Jiang, Rongrong Zhai, Monica Garcia
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Bharti Garg, Nawshad Haque, Ashleigh Cousins, Pauline Pearson, T. Vincent Verheyen, Paul H. M. Feron
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GREENHOUSE GAS CONTROL
(2020)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ali Kiani, Kaiqi Jiang, Paul Feron
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Min Xiao, Ding Cui, Qi Yang, Zhiwu Liang, Graeme Puxty, Hai Yu, Lichun Li, William Conway, Paul Feron
Summary: Tertiary amines are efficient CO2 absorbents but suffer from low absorption rates. To overcome this issue, formulated absorbents with di-amines as promoters have been suggested. This study demonstrates that the addition of di-amines significantly enhances CO2 absorption rates and cyclic capacity in DEEA-based solutions, with a shift in chemical speciation towards (bi)carbonate adducts as CO2 concentration increases. The new di-amine blend solutions show promising potential for rapid and deep CO2 removal.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Changhong Wang, Kaiqi Jiang, Timothy W. Jones, Shenghai Yang, Hai Yu, Paul Feron, Kangkang Li
Summary: The research introduces a novel electrochemical CO2 capture technology that utilizes electrowinning to achieve low energy consumption for CO2 capture and solvent regeneration. This technology shows competitiveness in energy performance and has the potential for practical application.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Xing Wu, Debra Fernandes, Paul Feron, Mingmei Ding, Hang Xu, Zongli Xie
Summary: The high-performance MXene interlayered FO membrane showed improved permeability and selectivity in different conditions, with higher water fluxes and selectivity in amino acid/salt solutions, as well as stable treatment of saline water solutions.
JOURNAL OF MEMBRANE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Ali Kiani, Michael Lejeune, Chaoen Li, Jim Patel, Paul Feron
Summary: The study conducted a technoeconomic analysis on the production of liquefied synthetic methane (LSM) and found that LSM has the potential to compete economically with liquefied hydrogen (LH2). The detailed analysis provides insights into the suitability of LSM as a carbon-neutral fuel.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL GAS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Stefan J. D. Smith, Colin D. Wood, Paul H. M. Feron, Hamidreza Mahdavi, Roger J. Mulder, Cara M. Doherty, Matthew R. Hill, Xavier Mulet
Summary: Combining desired material properties into a single material for gas separations in industry remains a challenge. In this study, a family of polymer liquids inspired by hyper-crosslinked polymers (HCPs) was reported, which showed good volumetric capacity, improved selectivity, and efficient regeneration. The liquids also had low heat of adsorption and specific heat capacity, indicating favorable process thermodynamics.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yingna Du, Chen Huang, Wei Jiang, Qiangwei Yan, Yongfei Li, Gang Chen
Summary: In this study, anionic surfactants modified hydrotalcite was used as a flow improver for crude oil under low-temperature conditions. The modified hydrotalcite showed a significant viscosity reduction effect on crude oil. The mechanism of the modified hydrotalcite on viscosity and pour point of crude oil was explored through characterization and analysis of the modified hydrotalcite and oil samples.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohammad Saeid Rostami, Mohammad Mehdi Khodaei
Summary: In this study, a hybrid structure, MIL-53(Al)@MWCNT, was synthesized by combining MIL-53(Al) particles and -COOH functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT). The hybrid structure was then embedded in a polyethersulfone (PES) polymer matrix to prepare a mixed matrix membrane (MMM) for CO2/CH4 and CO2/N2 separation. The addition of MWCNTs prevented MIL-53(Al) aggregation, improved membrane mechanical properties, and enhanced gas separation efficiency.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Yunlong Li, Desheng Huang, Xiaomeng Dong, Daoyong Yang
Summary: This study develops theoretical and experimental techniques to determine the phase behavior and physical properties of DME/flue gas/water/heavy oil systems. Eight constant composition expansion (CCE) tests are conducted to obtain new experimental data. A thermodynamic model is used to accurately predict saturation pressure and swelling factors, as well as the phase boundaries of N2/heavy oil systems and DME/CO2/heavy oil systems, with high accuracy.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Morteza Afkhamipour, Ebad Seifi, Arash Esmaeili, Mohammad Shamsi, Tohid N. Borhani
Summary: Non-conventional amines are being researched worldwide to overcome the limitations of traditional amines like MEA and MDEA. Adequate process and thermodynamic models are crucial for understanding the applicability and performance of these amines in CO2 absorption, but studies on process modeling for these amines are limited. This study used rate-based modeling and Deshmukh-Mather method to model CO2 absorption by DETA solution in a packed column, validated the model with experimental data, and conducted a sensitivity analysis of mass transfer correlations. The study also compared the CO2 absorption efficiency of DETA solution with an ionic solvent [bmim]-[PF6] and highlighted the importance of finding optimum operational parameters for maximum absorption efficiency.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Arastoo Abdi, Mohamad Awarke, M. Reza Malayeri, Masoud Riazi
Summary: The utilization of smart water in EOR operations has gained attention, but more research is needed to understand the complex mechanisms involved. This study investigated the interfacial tension between smart water and crude oil, considering factors such as salt, pH, asphaltene type, and aged smart water. The results revealed that the hydration of ions in smart water plays a key role in its efficacy, with acidic and basic asphaltene acting as intrinsic surfactants. The pH also influenced the interfacial tension, and the aged smart water's interaction with crude oil depended on asphaltene type, salt, and salinity.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Dongao Zhu, Kun Zhu, Lixian Xu, Haiyan Huang, Jing He, Wenshuai Zhu, Huaming Li, Wei Jiang
Summary: In this study, cobalt-based metal-organic frameworks (Co-based MOFs) were used as supports and co-catalysts to confine the NHPI catalyst, solving the leaching issue. The NHPI@Co-MOF with carboxyl groups exhibited stronger acidity and facilitated the generation of active oxygen radicals O2•, resulting in enhanced catalytic activity. This research provides valuable insights into the selection of suitable organic linkers and broadens the research horizon of MOF hybrids in efficient oxidative desulfurization (ODS) applications.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Edwin G. Hoyos, Gloria Amo-Duodu, U. Gulsum Kiral, Laura Vargas-Estrada, Raquel Lebrero, Rail Munoz
Summary: This study investigated the impact of carbon-coated zero-valent nanoparticle concentration on photosynthetic biogas upgrading. The addition of nanoparticles significantly increased microalgae productivity and enhanced nitrogen and phosphorus assimilation. The presence of nanoparticles also improved the quality of biomethane produced.
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Energy & Fuels
Yao Xiao, Asma Leghari, Linfeng Liu, Fangchao Yu, Ming Gao, Lu Ding, Yu Yang, Xueli Chen, Xiaoyu Yan, Fuchen Wang
Summary: Iron is added as a flocculant in wastewater treatment and the hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) of sludge produces wastewater containing Fe. This study investigates the effect of aqueous phase (AP) recycling on hydrochar properties, iron evolution and environmental assessment during HTC of sludge. The results show that AP recycling process improves the dewatering performance of hydrochar and facilitates the recovery of Fe from the liquid phase.
Article
Energy & Fuels
He Liang, Tao Wang, Zhenmin Luo, Jianliang Yu, Weizhai Yi, Fangming Cheng, Jingyu Zhao, Xingqing Yan, Jun Deng, Jihao Shi
Summary: This study investigated the influence of inhibitors (carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and heptafluoropropane) on the lower flammability limit of hydrogen and determined the critical inhibitory concentration needed for complete suppression. The impact of inhibitors on explosive characteristics was evaluated, and the inhibitory mechanism was analyzed with chemical kinetics. The results showed that with the increase of inhibitor quantity, the lower flammability limit of hydrogen also increased. The research findings can contribute to the safe utilization of hydrogen energy.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Zonghui Liu, Zhongze Zhang, Yali Zhou, Ziling Wang, Mingyang Du, Zhe Wen, Bing Yan, Qingxiang Ma, Na Liu, Bing Xue
Summary: In this study, high-performance solid catalysts based on phosphotungstic acid (HPW) supported on Zr-SBA-15 were synthesized and evaluated for the one-pot conversion of furfural (FUR) to γ-valerolactone (GVL). The catalysts were characterized using various techniques, and the ratio of HPW and Zr was found to significantly affect the selectivity of GVL. The HPW/Zr-SBA-15 (2-4-15) catalyst exhibited the highest GVL yield (83%) under optimized reaction conditions, and it was determined that a balance between Bronsted acid sites (BAS) and Lewis acid sites (LAS) was crucial for achieving higher catalytic performance. The reaction parameters and catalyst stability were also investigated.
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Energy & Fuels
Michael Stoehr, Stephan Ruoff, Bastian Rauch, Wolfgang Meier, Patrick Le Clercq
Summary: As part of the global energy transition, an experimental study was conducted to understand the effects of different fuel properties on droplet vaporization for various conventional and alternative fuels. The study utilized a flow channel to measure the evolution of droplet diameters over time and distance. The results revealed the temperature-dependent effects of physical properties, such as boiling point, liquid density, and enthalpy of vaporization, and showed the complex interactions of preferential vaporization and temperature-dependent influences of physical properties for multi-component fuels.
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Energy & Fuels
Yuan Zhuang, Ruikang Wu, Xinyan Wang, Rui Zhai, Changyong Gao
Summary: Through experimental validation and optimization of the chemical kinetic model, it was found that methanol can accelerate the oxidation reaction of ammonia, and methanol can be rapidly oxidized at high concentration. HO2 was found to generate a significant amount of OH radicals, facilitating the oxidation of methanol and ammonia. Rating: 7.5/10.
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Energy & Fuels
Radwan M. EL-Zohairy, Ahmed S. Attia, A. S. Huzayyin, Ahmed I. EL-Seesy
Summary: This paper presents a lab-scale experimental study on the impact of diethyl ether (DEE) as an additive to waste cooking oil biodiesel with Jet A-1 on combustion and emission features of a swirl-stabilized premixed flame. The addition of DEE to biodiesel significantly affects the flame temperature distribution and emissions. The W20D20 blend of DEE, biodiesel, and Jet A-1 shows similar flame temperature distribution to Jet A-1 and significantly reduces UHC, CO, and NOx emissions compared to Jet A-1.
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Energy & Fuels
Jiang Bian, Ziyuan Zhao, Yang Liu, Ran Cheng, Xuerui Zang, Xuewen Cao
Summary: This study presents a novel method for ammonia separation using supersonic flow and develops a mathematical model to investigate the condensation phenomenon. The results demonstrate that the L-P nucleation model accurately characterizes the nucleation process of ammonia at low temperatures. Numerical simulations also show that increasing pressure and concentration can enhance ammonia condensation efficiency.
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Energy & Fuels
Shiyuan Pan, Xiaodan Shi, Beibei Dong, Jan Skvaril, Haoran Zhang, Yongtu Liang, Hailong Li
Summary: Integrating CO2 capture with biomass-fired combined heat and power (bio-CHP) plants is a promising method for achieving negative emissions. This study develops a reliable data-driven model based on the Transformer architecture to predict the flowrate and CO2 concentration of flue gas in real time. The model validation shows high prediction accuracy, and the potential impact of meteorological parameters on model accuracy is assessed. The results demonstrate that the Transformer model outperforms other models and using near-infrared spectral data as input features improves the prediction accuracy.