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Thermodynamics
Huanhuan Wang, Bingzhi Liu, Cheng Xie, Yanbo Li, Jintao Cui, Lili Xing, Zhandong Wang
Summary: This study investigates the thermal decomposition reaction pathways of isopentanol through theoretical calculations, showing that water elimination and C-C bond dissociation play significant roles in its unimolecular decomposition.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Guanyi Chen, Weimeng Ding, Zhanjun Cheng, Jinglan Wang, Lili Xing, Wang Li, Yunrui He, Fawei Lin, Jiuzhong Yang, Long Zhao, Beibei Yan
Summary: In this study, the pyrolysis process and reaction mechanism of isoprene were investigated through pyrolysis experiments and quantum chemical calculations. The experimental results showed that the pyrolysis of isoprene mainly produced radicals and aromatics. A detailed kinetic model was developed based on the experimental and theoretical results, and it was validated against the experimental data.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Abdulmajid Abdullahi Shagalia, Mohamed E. Mostafa, Hanjian Li, Song Hu, Jun Xu, Long Jiang, Yi Wang, Sheng Su, Jun Xiang
Summary: Understanding the thermal degradation characteristics, kinetic behavior, and thermodynamic parameters is crucial for designing and optimizing large-scale conversion systems. This study compared the pyrolysis characteristics and thermodynamic parameters of corn cobs, peanut shells, and sugarcane bagasse using high heating rates in TGA experiments. The results showed that increasing heating rates affected the pyrolysis characteristics due to compositional differences. The kinetic parameters estimated that the activation energies of corn cobs and peanut shells were lower than that of sugarcane bagasse.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Dariusz Kardas, Paulina Hercel, Izabela Wardach-Swiecicka, Sylwia Polesek-Karczewska
Summary: A simple two-equation model is used to investigate thermal decomposition of a single cylindrical wood particle, analyzing the contribution of heat transfer and chemical processes during pyrolysis. The study discusses reaction rate and kinetic constant values for biomass, proposing a new approach for determining reaction rate. Chemical reaction time and heat diffusion time were evaluated for different particle diameters and temperatures, showing that at low temperatures, chemical reaction time is significantly longer than heat transfer time.
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Energy & Fuels
Li He, Chong Li, Yanlei Shang, Hongbo Ning, Jinchun Shi, Sheng-Nian Luo
Summary: In this study, the ignition characteristics of 1-nitropropane (1-NP) were investigated under different conditions. A new combustion model for 1-NP was proposed based on the experimental results. The results also revealed the dominant pathway and key intermediates involved in the ignition process of 1-NP.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Jinglan Wang, Jing Tian, Lili Xing, Sirong He, Zhanjun Cheng, Lixia Wei, Yan Zhang, Chuangchuang Cao, Jiuzhong Yang, Beibei Yan, Guanyi Chen
Summary: Investigation of furfural thermal decomposition kinetics using flow tube reactor pyrolysis and synchrotron vacuum ultraviolet photoionization mass spectrometry revealed that the main products included carbon monoxide, methane, acetylene, propyne, allene, furan, and vinylketene. A detailed kinetic model consisting of 585 species and 3018 reactions was built and validated against experimental data, showing that furfural mainly underwent unimolecular non-radical decomposition to form vinylketene and carbon monoxide. Hydrogen addition reactions on the furan ring were identified as the main source of furan. The decomposition pathways of furanic fuels were influenced by specific functional groups, accelerating their decomposition process.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yan Zhang, Jingxian Xia, Qilong Fang, Yuyang Li
Summary: The study shows that under the same conditions, TMS initiation temperature for pyrolysis is about 70 K later than neopentane, indicating slower reactivity; Hydrocarbon products are the main products of TMS, while neopentane's main products contain methane and other components; Si-C/C-C bond dissociation reactions and methane-elimination reactions are crucial fuel consumption pathways in TMS and neopentane pyrolysis.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mwadham M. Kabanda, Indra Bahadur
Summary: A theoretical study was conducted to simulate the hypohalogenation reaction of cysteine and N-acetylcysteine under neutral and basic conditions in aqueous medium at room temperature and body temperature. The results showed that these reactions proceed through the formation of reactant complex structures stabilized by intermolecular hydrogen bonds. The reactions were thermodynamically favored at room temperature, with the reaction involving hypochlorous acid being faster and more thermodynamically preferred than the reaction involving hypochlorite anion. The relative magnitude of the rate constant involving cysteine and N-acetylcysteine depended on the pH of the solution. The comparison of calculation methods suggested that the best methods for estimating the rate constant included both HF-like exchange and kinetic density components.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Weiqi Ji, Franz Richter, Michael J. Gollner, Sili Deng
Summary: This study proposes a framework for autonomously discovering biomass pyrolysis kinetic models from experimental data using chemical reaction neural networks and neural ordinary differential equations. The learned model is interpretable and can be translated into classical forms, facilitating chemical insights and integration into fire simulations. This research is of significant importance for predicting and modeling fire behavior.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2022)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ismahane Meziane, Yann Fenard, Nicolas Delort, Olivier Herbinet, Jeremy Bourgalais, Ajoy Ramalingam, Karl Alexander Heufer, Frederique Battin-Leclerc
Summary: The pyrolysis and oxidation of acetone were studied using three complementary experimental setups. The results show that acetone starts to decompose around 800K, producing small hydrocarbons and other compounds. Ignition delay times and laminar burning velocities were also measured, and a detailed kinetic model was developed.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
E. Grajales-Gonzalez, Goutham Kukkadapu, Shashank S. Nagaraja, Can Shao, M. Monge-Palacios, Javier E. Chavarrio, Scott W. Wagnon, Henry J. Curran, William J. Pitz, S. Mani Sarathy
Summary: This study establishes a chemical kinetic model describing isoprene pyrolysis and investigates the reaction pathways involved. The findings suggest that isoprene pyrolysis partially explains the formation of aromatic species observed in vegetation fire plumes. The validated kinetic model provides insights into the understanding of isoprene pyrolysis and its related atmospheric pollutants in naturally occurring vegetation fires.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Oscar Diaz, Victor Martin, Pedro Renault, David Romero, Antoni Guillamon, Jesus Glraldo
Summary: Allosteric modulators play a crucial role in drug discovery by regulating the binding and function of endogenous ligands. They offer advantages over orthosteric ligands, with binding cooperativity being a typical pharmacological parameter in allosteric modulation. By decomposing this property into kinetic parameters, a relationship for cooperativity rate constant parameters has been derived using two reference models. This assessment can aid in understanding unexpected experimental results and guide further investigations in the field of allosteric modulation.
DRUG DISCOVERY TODAY
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Heiko Minwegen, Malte Doentgen, Yann Fenard, Philipp Morsch, Karl Alexander Heufer
Summary: The study focused on the decomposition and reaction pathways of ketene, calculating rate parameters for related reactions and updating thermochemical data, resulting in a significant improvement in the model's predictive capability.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nguyen Tien Hoang, Tran Duc Manh, Vo Thang Nguyen, Nguyen Thi Thy Nga, Fredrick M. Mwazighe, Bui D. Nhi, Hien Y. Hoang, S. Woong Chang, W. Jin Chung, D. Duc Nguyen
Summary: This study investigated the degradation of methylene blue (MB) using a UV/chlorine process and its combination with other advanced oxidation processes. The results showed that the primary reactive species were hydroxyl radicals and reactive chlorine species, and the degradation rate of MB was influenced by pH. Humic acid and chloride ions inhibited the degradation, while bicarbonate ions increased the rate. The combination of UV/chlorine/electrochemical oxidation significantly improved the degradation rate, while the combination of UV/chlorine/H2O2 decreased the rate. The energy cost of UV irradiation was the main cost in MB treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
C. J. Cobos, L. Soelter, E. Tellbach, J. Troe
Summary: The thermal dissociation of Si(CH3)(2)F-2 was studied in shock waves, showing it to be a unimolecular process near the high-pressure limit. Comparing modelled and experimental results, an asymmetric representation of the reaction was found to be most realistic, with the modelled rate constants matching well with experimental data. The UV absorption spectrum of SiF2 was shown to be quasi-continuous, with a maximum near 222 nm, and experiments indicated a bimolecular reaction followed by unimolecular dissociation in the high-temperature fluorocarbon chemistry. Additionally, data on high-temperature absorption cross sections for SiF and SiF2 were reported.
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Samuel Daniel, Cedric Karel Fonzeu Monguen, Achraf El Kasmi, Muhammad Fahad Arshad, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: Highly active Zr modified ZSM-5 catalysts were prepared via the sol-gel method for oxidative dehydrogenation of propane. Zr modification led to increased pore volume and crystallite size, resulting in improved catalytic yield and stability. These catalysts show potential for olefins production.
Article
Thermodynamics
Zhi-Hao Zheng, Du Wang, Wang Li, Xu-Peng Yu, Teng-Long Lv, Shu-Bao Song, Long Zhao, Jiu-Zhong Yang, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This work presents the experimental results of n-propylamine (NPA) oxidation in a jet-stirred reactor and identifies the oxidation products and intermediates using synchrotron vacuum ultraviolet photoionization mass spectrometry. It is found that the oxidation of NPA is dominated by the reaction with HO2 at low temperatures. The formation of the main oxidation product HCN is influenced by both fuel structure and reaction temperature. The results also demonstrate the effect of O2 concentration on reaction routes in NPA oxidation and pyrolysis.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Cedric Karel Fonzeu Monguen, Achraf El Kasmi, Samuel Daniel, Muhammad Fahad Arshad, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: Catalytically active chromium-manganese oxides (CMO) were synthesized by the sol-gel route for the partial oxidation of propane to propene. The introduction of Cr increased the specific surface area and promoted the movement of lattice oxygen. The CM32 catalyst, with low calcination temperature and long calcination time, exhibited the best performance and stability, showing potential for the partial oxidation of propane to propene.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMBUSTION INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cedric Karel Fonzeu Monguen, En-Jie Ding, Samuel Daniel, Jing-Yang Jia, Xiao-Hong Gui, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: Cerium oxide nanopowder (CeOx) was synthesized via the sol-gel method and characterized for its catalytic properties in the oxidation of N, N-dimethylformamide (DMF). The catalyst exhibited a well-defined crystal structure, spherical morphology, and uniform small grain size. The presence of adsorbed oxygen on the catalyst surface was confirmed, and the reduction of Ce4+ to Ce3+ species was observed. The catalyst showed a high reaction rate and stability, making it a potential candidate for industrial applications in DMF oxidation.
Article
Thermodynamics
Zijian Zhang, Lei Zhou, Xiaozhou He, Lei Chen, Haogang Wei
Summary: This study investigates the effect of preheating air temperature on sooting tendency in n-heptane laminar co-flow diffusion flames. A modified co-flow burner was used to produce steady flames with varying preheating temperatures. The results reveal that the visible flame height decreases with preheating air temperature, and soot loading in flames increases. The temperature sensitivity of sooting tendency in n-heptane flames is confirmed.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Zijian Zhang, Lei Zhou, Xiaozhou He
Summary: This article evaluates the effectiveness of the laser extinction method (LEM) calibrated laser-induced incandescence (LII) in quantitatively determining the soot volume fraction in flames. It discusses the theoretical background and experimental results of LII and LEM techniques, compares them with other optical methods, and highlights the challenges in minimizing measurement uncertainty. The conclusion emphasizes the need for further investigations to accurately determine the soot refractive index function in flames.
APPLICATIONS IN ENERGY AND COMBUSTION SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Cedric Karel Fonzeu Monguen, Samuel Daniel, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: Cu-Cr double-layer thin film catalysts were prepared by PSE-CVD for low-temperature oxidative dehydrogenation of propane. Cr30Cu120 exhibited high propane conversion and propene selectivity at 300℃ and 400℃. The reaction rate and activation energy of Cr30Cu120 were related to the amount of lattice oxygen, Cu2+ and Cr6+ species, and crystallite size. Moreover, Cr30Cu120 showed good stability in a stability test.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yu-Feng Xu, Guan-Yu Su, Jiu-Jie Kuang, Kai-Ru Jin, Zhi-Hao Zheng, Xiao-Hong Gui, Marina Braun-Unkhoff, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study conducted high-pressure oxidation experiments on a mixture of 0.2% 1,3-butadiene and 0.2% acetylene, and obtained data on 15 species of products and intermediates. The updated chemical reaction kinetic model showed that the fuel-rich oxidation of acetylene and 1,3-butadiene contributes significantly to the formation of benzene.
COMBUSTION AND FLAME
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Wen Lu, Qian Mao, Feng-Ming Chu, Dan Yu, Jiu-Jie Kuang, Du Wang, Zhi-Hao Zheng, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study examines the relationship between temperature and soot formation in C2H2 laminar flames. The effects of flow rates and equivalence ratios on flame temperatures and structures were investigated. The length of the flame increased with higher equivalence ratios. The color of the flame changed from pale blue to bright green to bright yellow as the conditions shifted from fuel-lean to stoichiometric to ultra-rich. The formation mechanisms of soot particles were analyzed through sampling and observing the morphology of soot at different heights of the flame.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Achraf El Kasmi, Muhammad Fahad Arshad, Muhammad Waqas, Cedric Karel Fonzeu Monguen, Fatima-Zahra Azar, Ling-Nan Wu, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: Cu thin films were synthesized using chemical vapor deposition for catalytic study of CO oxidation. The obtained samples showed uniform morphology and porous textures. X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy confirmed the formation of pure Cu metal and its metallic state on the surface.
MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Jing-Yang Jia, Miao Wen, Zhi-Hao Zheng, Xu-Peng Yu, Yong-Zheng Yao, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: Comprehensive experimental and kinetic studies were conducted to investigate the oxidation of propene (C3H6) under different conditions. A detailed kinetic reaction model was developed based on the experimental results and previous works. The analysis revealed the key reactions and pathways in the oxidation process, and the pressure effect on the reaction was also investigated. The proposed kinetic model was validated by comparing with previous literature data, providing valuable insights into the oxidation of propene.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Samuel Daniel, Cedric Karel Fonzeu Monguen, Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: The synthesis of different loading of Pt on a ZSM-5 catalyst was achieved via a flame synthesis technique. The Pt/ZSM-5 catalyst exhibited excellent activity for the complete oxidation of CO and C3H6 at low temperatures due to the interaction between Pt and ZSM-5. The catalyst also showed high tolerance to water vapor deactivation, making it suitable for automotive and industrial exhaust applications.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Cedric Karel Monguen, Samuel Daniel, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: A binary oxide of ceria-copper was prepared via sol-gel technique and used as a catalyst for the conversion of N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) to harmless gases. The synthesized oxide was characterized and analyzed for its structure, redox properties, and bandgap energies. The results showed that doping CeOx with Cu improved its catalytic performance and stability due to the abundance of oxygen vacancies in the doped oxides. The proposed mechanism explained the decomposition of DMF to produce NO2 and CO2. Ce10Cu90 binary oxide exhibited the best DMF conversion of around 98% and is considered an efficient and stable catalyst for industrial applications.
CATALYSIS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Toyin Daniel Shittu, Olayinka S. Togunwa, Dan Yu, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study focused on the semihydrogenation of acetylene in an ethylene-rich stream using two alloyed Pt catalysts PtCu and PtCo. The PtCu catalyst showed higher activity and ethylene yield compared to PtCo due to its higher unoccupied Pt d-orbital density. This indicates that alloying Pt with Cu is more promising for industrial relevant SHA catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ahmed E. Mansy, Eman A. El Desouky, Tarek H. Taha, M. A. Abu-Saied, Hamada El-Gendi, Ranya A. Amer, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study aims to convert office paper waste into bioethanol through a sustainable pathway. The results show that physiochemical and enzymatic hydrolysis of the waste can yield a high glucose concentration. The optimal conditions were determined using the Box-Behnken design, and a blended membrane was used for ethanol purification.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2024)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.