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Asmaly HA, Khalil A, Hakeem AS, Mohammed AME. Capturing CO 2 through High Surface Area Activated Carbon Derived from Seed Shells of Balanites Aegyptiaca. Chem Asian J 2024:e202400141. [PMID: 38695848 DOI: 10.1002/asia.202400141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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Activated carbon is an attractive adsorbent for capturing various environmental pollutants, including CO2. Herein, an optimal synthesis and impressive performance of activated carbon made from Balanites aegyptiaca (Desert date) seed shells is reported, which is an abundant agricultural waste in the Middle East and Africa. The synthesis route involved pretreating the biomass with KOH and heating it under a suitable temperature profile. An optimal KOH-to-biomass ratio and multi-stage carbonization yielded activated carbon with a surface area above 3000 m2/g and an average pore size of nearly 4.1 nm. At 0 °C, this activated carbon exhibited CO2 uptake of 11.3 mmol g-1 that surpassed the uptake capacity of previously reported activated carbons. The selectivity towards CO2 was also found to be significantly higher compared to other gases. Thus, the present approach demonstrates an efficient conversion of agricultural waste to activated carbon for capturing CO2 and other environmental contaminants.
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- Hamza A Asmaly
- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technologies and Carbon Management (IRC-HTCM), Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Abdullah Khalil Consultancy, Mississauga, L5 M 0Y6, Ontario, Canada
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- Interdisciplinary Research Center for Hydrogen Technologies and Carbon Management (IRC-HTCM), Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, 31261, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Qassim University, Buraydah, 52571, Saudi Arabia
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Ding X, Liu W, Zhao J, Wang L, Zou Z. Photothermal CO 2 Catalysis toward the Synthesis of Solar Fuel: From Material and Reactor Engineering to Techno-Economic Analysis. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024:e2312093. [PMID: 38683953 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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Carbon dioxide (CO2), a member of greenhouse gases, contributes significantly to maintaining a tolerable environment for all living species. However, with the development of modern society and the utilization of fossil fuels, the concentration of atmospheric CO2 has increased to 400 ppm, resulting in a serious greenhouse effect. Thus, converting CO2 into valuable chemicals is highly desired, especially with renewable solar energy, which shows great potential with the manner of photothermal catalysis. In this review, recent advancements in photothermal CO2 conversion are discussed, including the design of catalysts, analysis of mechanisms, engineering of reactors, and the corresponding techno-economic analysis. A guideline for future investigation and the anthropogenic carbon cycle are provided.
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- Xue Ding
- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518172, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518172, P. R. China
- The Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Society, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518129, P. R. China
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- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518172, P. R. China
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- School of Science and Engineering, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518172, P. R. China
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Pereira D, Ilkaeva M, Vicente F, Vieira R, Sardo M, Lourenço MAO, Silvestre A, Marin-Montesinos I, Mafra L. Valorization of Crab Shells as Potential Sorbent Materials for CO 2 Capture. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:17956-17965. [PMID: 38680344 PMCID: PMC11044163 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c09423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 03/16/2024] [Accepted: 03/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024]
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This study delves into the potential advantage of utilizing crab shells as sustainable solid adsorbents for CO2 capture, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional porous adsorbents, such as zeolites, silicas, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and porous carbons. The investigation focuses on crab shell waste, which exhibits inherent natural porosity and N-bearing groups, making them promising candidates for CO2 physisorption and chemisorption applications. Selective deproteinization and demineralization treatments were used to enhance textural properties while preserving the natural porous structure of the crab shells. The impact of deproteinization and demineralization treatments on CO2 adsorption and speciation at the atomic scale, via solid-state NMR, and correlated findings with textural properties and biomass composition were investigated. The best-performing sample exhibits a surface area of 36 m2/g and a CO2 adsorption capacity of 0.31 mmol/g at 1 bar and 298 K, representing gains of ∼3.5 and 2, respectively, compared to the pristine crab shell. These results underline the potential of fishing industry wastes as a cost-effective, renewable, and eco-friendly source to produce functional porous adsorbents.
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- Daniel Pereira
- CICECO—Instituto
de Materiais de Aveiro, Departamento de Química, Universidade de Aveiro, Campus Universitário
de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO—Instituto
de Materiais de Aveiro, Departamento de Química, Universidade de Aveiro, Campus Universitário
de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
- Department
of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Oviedo, Av. Julián Clavería 8, 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- CICECO—Instituto
de Materiais de Aveiro, Departamento de Química, Universidade de Aveiro, Campus Universitário
de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO—Instituto
de Materiais de Aveiro, Departamento de Química, Universidade de Aveiro, Campus Universitário
de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO—Instituto
de Materiais de Aveiro, Departamento de Química, Universidade de Aveiro, Campus Universitário
de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO—Instituto
de Materiais de Aveiro, Departamento de Química, Universidade de Aveiro, Campus Universitário
de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO—Instituto
de Materiais de Aveiro, Departamento de Química, Universidade de Aveiro, Campus Universitário
de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO—Instituto
de Materiais de Aveiro, Departamento de Química, Universidade de Aveiro, Campus Universitário
de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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- CICECO—Instituto
de Materiais de Aveiro, Departamento de Química, Universidade de Aveiro, Campus Universitário
de Santiago, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal
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Yang Y, Tang S, Chen JP. Carbon capture and utilization by algae with high concentration CO 2 or bicarbonate as carbon source. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 918:170325. [PMID: 38278265 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 01/28/2024]
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Algae plays a key role in carbon capture and utilization (CCU) as it can capture and use the atmospheric CO2 for conversion of value-added products. Concentrated CO2 is common in flue gas and provides opportunities for algae cultivation. The drawbacks are mass transfer limitation, poor CO2 dissolution, and challenges to reach optimal levels for algal growth at given flue gas levels. Bicarbonate is flexible to be used as carbon source and owns the potential to enhance the efficiency of biological carbon fixation by algae. The requirements of algae strains are more stringent. To improve the industrial scale-up of CCU, system optimization is of great importance. More novel algal strains that can grow rapidly under harsh environment and provide valuable bio-products should be developed for large-scale production. Algae-driven CCU is promising for achieving carbon-neutrality.
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- Yi Yang
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences/ College of Education for the Future, Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai 519087, PR China; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, 10 Kent Ridge, Singapore.
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- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai 519082, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, PR China; Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, National University of Singapore, 10 Kent Ridge, Singapore.
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Al-Sakkari EG, Ragab A, Dagdougui H, Boffito DC, Amazouz M. Carbon capture, utilization and sequestration systems design and operation optimization: Assessment and perspectives of artificial intelligence opportunities. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2024; 917:170085. [PMID: 38224888 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.170085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) is a promising solution to decarbonize the energy and industrial sectors to mitigate climate change. An integrated assessment of technological options is required for the effective deployment of CCUS large-scale infrastructure between CO2 production and utilization/sequestration nodes. However, developing cost-effective strategies from engineering and operation perspectives to implement CCUS is challenging. This is due to the diversity of upstream emitting processes located in different geographical areas, available downstream utilization technologies, storage sites capacity/location, and current/future energy/emissions/economic conditions. This paper identifies the need to achieve a robust hybrid assessment tool for CCUS modeling, simulation, and optimization based mainly on artificial intelligence (AI) combined with mechanistic methods. Thus, a critical literature review is conducted to assess CCUS technologies and their related process modeling/simulation/optimization techniques, while evaluating the needs for improvements or new developments to reduce overall CCUS systems design and operation costs. These techniques include first principles- based and data-driven ones, i.e. AI and related machine learning (ML) methods. Besides, the paper gives an overview on the role of life cycle assessment (LCA) to evaluate CCUS systems where the combined LCA-AI approach is assessed. Other advanced methods based on the AI/ML capabilities/algorithms can be developed to optimize the whole CCUS value chain. Interpretable ML combined with explainable AI can accelerate optimum materials selection by giving strong rules which accelerates the design of capture/utilization plants afterwards. Besides, deep reinforcement learning (DRL) coupled with process simulations will accelerate process design/operation optimization through considering simultaneous optimization of equipment sizing and operating conditions. Moreover, generative deep learning (GDL) is a key solution to optimum capture/utilization materials design/discovery. The developed AI methods can be generalizable where the extracted knowledge can be transferred to future works to help cutting the costs of CCUS value chain.
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- Eslam G Al-Sakkari
- Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal, 2500 Chemin de Polytechnique, Montréal, Québec H3T 1J4, Canada; CanmetENERGY, 1615 Lionel-Boulet Blvd, P.O. Box 4800, Varennes, Québec J3X 1P7, Canada.
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- Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal, 2500 Chemin de Polytechnique, Montréal, Québec H3T 1J4, Canada; CanmetENERGY, 1615 Lionel-Boulet Blvd, P.O. Box 4800, Varennes, Québec J3X 1P7, Canada
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- Department of Mathematics and Industrial Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal, 2500 Chemin de Polytechnique, Montréal, Québec H3T 1J4, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Polytechnique Montréal, 2500 Chemin de Polytechnique, Montréal, Québec H3T 1J4, Canada; Canada Research Chair in Engineering Process Intensification and Catalysis (EPIC), Canada
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- CanmetENERGY, 1615 Lionel-Boulet Blvd, P.O. Box 4800, Varennes, Québec J3X 1P7, Canada
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Talei S, Fozer D, Varbanov PS, Szanyi A, Mizsey P. Oxyfuel Combustion Makes Carbon Capture More Efficient. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:3250-3261. [PMID: 38284075 PMCID: PMC10809771 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c05034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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Fossil energy carriers cannot be totally replaced, especially if nuclear power stations are stopped and renewable energy is not available. To fulfill emission regulations, however, points such as emission sources should be addressed. Besides desulfurization, carbon capture and utilization have become increasingly important engineering activities. Oxyfuel technologies offer new options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; however, the use of clean oxygen instead of air can be dangerous in the case of certain existing technologies. To replace the inert effect of nitrogen, carbon dioxide is mixed with oxygen gas in the case of such air combustion processes. In this work, the features of carbon capture in five different flue gases of air combustion and such oxyfuel combustion where additional carbon dioxide is mixed with clean oxygen are studied and compared. The five different flue gases originate from the gas-fired power plant, coal-fired power plant, coal-fired combined heat and power plant, the aluminum production industry, and the cement manufacturing industry. Monoethanolamine, which is an industrially preferred solvent for carbon dioxide capture from gas streams at low pressures, is selected as an absorbent, and the same amount of carbon dioxide is captured; that is, always that amount of carbon dioxide is captured, which is the result of the fossil combustion process. ASPEN Plus is used for mathematical modeling. The results show that the oxyfuel combustion cases need significantly less energy, especially at high carbon dioxide removal rates, e.g., higher than 90%, than that of the air combustion cases. The savings can even be as high as 84%. Moreover, 100% carbon capture was also be completed. This finding can be due to the fact that in the oxyfuel combustion cases, the carbon dioxide concentration is much higher than that of the air combustion cases because of the inert carbon dioxide and that higher carbon dioxide concentration results in a higher driving force for the mass transfer. The oxyfuel combustion processes also show another advantage over the air combustion processes since no nitrogen oxides are produced in the combustion process.
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- Saeed Talei
- Institute
of Chemistry, University of Miskolc, H-3515 Miskolc, Hungary
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- Department
of Environmental and Resource Engineering, Technical University of Denmark, 2800 Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
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- Sustainable
Process Integration Laboratory − SPIL, NETME Centre, FME, Brno University of Technology − VUT Brno, Technická 2896/2, 616 69 Brno, Czech Republic
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- Institute
of Chemistry, University of Miskolc, H-3515 Miskolc, Hungary
- Department
of Chemical and Environmental Process Engineering, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, H-1521 Budapest, Hungary
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- Higher
Education and Industrial Cooperation Centre, University of Miskolc, H-3515 Miskolc, Hungary
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Yagmur Goren A, Erdemir D, Dincer I. Comprehensive review and assessment of carbon capturing methods and technologies: An environmental research. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 240:117503. [PMID: 37907166 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.117503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 10/05/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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A majority of the primary contributors of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into the environment have really been out of human-made activities. The levels of CO2 in the atmosphere have increased substantially since the time of the industrial revolution. This has been linked to the use of fossil fuels for energy production, as well as the widespread production of some industrial components like cement and the encroaching destruction of forests. An extreme approach is now necessary to develop the right policies and address the local and global environmental issues in the right way. In this regard, CO2 capturing, utilization, and storage are reliable options that industrial facilities can initiate to overcome this problem. Therefore, we have evaluated the two leading technologies that are used for carbon capture: direct (pre-combustion, post-combustion, and oxy-combustion) and indirect carbon (reforestation, enhanced weathering, bioenergy with carbon capture, and agricultural practices) capturing to provide their current status and progresses. Among the considered processes, the post-combustion techniques are widely utilized on a commercial scale, especially in industrial applications. Technology readiness level (TRL) results have showed that amine solvents, pressure-vacuum swing adsorption, and gas separation membranes have the highest TRL value of 9. In addition, the environmental impact assessment methods have been ranked to evaluate their sustainability levels. The highest global warming potential of 219.53 kgCO2 eq./MWh has been obtained for the post-combustion process. Overall, through this comprehensive review, we have identified some critical research gaps in the open literature in the field of CO2-capturing methods where there are strong needs for future research and technology development studies, for instance, developing stable and cost-effective liquid solvents and improving the adsorption capacity of commercialized sorbents. Furthermore, some research areas, like novel process design, environmental and economic impact assessment of capturing methods with different chemicals and modeling and simulation studies, will require further effort to demonstrate the developed technologies for pilot and commercial-scale applications.
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- Aysegul Yagmur Goren
- Ontario Tech University, Clean Energy Research Laboratory, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; Izmir Institute of Technology, Department of Environmental Engineering, Urla, Izmir, Turkey.
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- Ontario Tech University, Clean Energy Research Laboratory, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; Yildiz Technical University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Ontario Tech University, Clean Energy Research Laboratory, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada; Yildiz Technical University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Istanbul, Turkey
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Huang CH, Lin ST. MARS Plus: An Improved Molecular Design Tool for Complex Compounds Involving Ionic, Stereo, and Cis-Trans Isomeric Structures. J Chem Inf Model 2023; 63:7711-7728. [PMID: 38100117 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jcim.3c01745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2023]
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MARS (Molecular Assembling and Representation Suite) (Hsu et al. J. Chem. Inf. Model. 2019, 59, 3703-3713) is a toolbox for the molecular design of organic molecules. MARS uses integer arrays to represent the elements and connectivity between elements of a molecule. It provides a collection of operations to manipulate the elemental composition and connectivity of a molecule (or a pair of molecules), enabling the creation of novel chemical compounds. In this work, the original MARS is extended to handle complex molecular structures, including geometric (cis-trans) isomers, stereo isomers, cyclic compounds, and ionic species. The extended version of MARS, referred to as MARS+, has a more comprehensive coverage of the chemical space and therefore can explore molecules with a greater chemical and physical diversity. Compared to other molecular design tools, MARS+ is designed to perform all possible manipulations on a given molecule or a pair of molecules. Molecular structure manipulation can be conducted in either a controlled or a random fashion. Furthermore, every structure manipulation has a counterpart so that the operation can be reversed. Nearly any possible chemical structure can be generated with MARS+ via a combination of molecular operations. The capabilities of MARS+ are examined by the design of new ionic liquids (ILs). The results show that MARS+ is a useful tool for computer-aided molecular design (CAMD) and molecular structure enumeration.
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- Chen-Hsuan Huang
- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taipei 10617, Taiwan
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Chakraborty S, Saha R, Saha S. A critical review on graphene and graphene-based derivatives from natural sources emphasizing on CO 2 adsorption potential. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023:10.1007/s11356-023-30093-8. [PMID: 37779125 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-30093-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/22/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Accelerated release of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere has become a critical environmental issue, and therefore, efficient methods for capturing CO2 are in high demand. Graphene and graphene-based derivatives have demonstrated promising potential as adsorbents due to their unique properties. This review aims to provide an overview of the latest research on graphene and its derivatives fabricated from natural sources which have been utilized and may be explored for CO2 adsorption. The necessity of this review lies in the need to explore alternative, sustainable sources of graphene that can contribute to the development of viable environmentally benign CO2 capture technologies. The review will aim to highlight graphene as an excellent CO2 adsorbent and the possible avenues, advantages, and limitations of the processes involved in fabricating graphene and its derivatives sourced from both industrial resources and organic waste-based naturally occurring carbon precursors for CO2 adsorption. This review will also highlight the CO2 adsorption mechanisms focusing on density functional theory (DFT) and molecular dynamics (MD)-based studies over the last decade.
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- Saswata Chakraborty
- Chemical Engineering Department, Jadavpur University, 188, Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Jadavpur University, 188, Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- Chemical Engineering Department, Jadavpur University, 188, Raja S. C. Mullick Road, Kolkata, 700032, India.
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Ghazy MF, Abd Elaty MA, Taman MH, Mehriz AM. A comprehensive review on the performance of geopolymer concrete subjected to elevated temperature. INNOVATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTIONS 2023; 8:194. [DOI: 10.1007/s41062-023-01158-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Merino-Lechuga AM, González-Caro Á, Fernández-Ledesma E, Jiménez JR, Fernández-Rodríguez JM, Suescum-Morales D. Accelerated Carbonation of Vibro-Compacted Porous Concrete for Eco-Friendly Precast Elements. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:2995. [PMID: 37109831 PMCID: PMC10141858 DOI: 10.3390/ma16082995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 04/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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This research studied the effect of accelerated carbonation in the physical, mechanical and chemical properties of a non-structural vibro-compacted porous concrete made with natural aggregates and two types of recycled aggregates from construction and demolition waste (CDW). Natural aggregates were replaced by recycled aggregates using a volumetric substitution method and the CO2 capture capacity was also calculated. Two hardening environments were used: a carbonation chamber with 5% CO2 and a normal climatic chamber with atmospheric CO2 concentration. The effect of curing times of 1, 3, 7, 14 and 28 days on concrete properties was also analysed. The accelerated carbonation increased the dry bulk density, decreased the accessible porosity water, improved the compressive strength and decreased the setting time to reach a higher mechanical strength. The maximum CO2 capture ratio was achieved with the use of recycled concrete aggregate (52.52 kg/t). Accelerate carbonation conditions led to an increase in carbon capture of 525% compared to curing under atmospheric conditions. Accelerated carbonation of cement-based products containing recycled aggregates from construction and demolition waste is a promising technology for CO2 capture and utilisation and a way to mitigate the effects of climate change, as well as promote the new circular economy paradigm.
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- Antonio Manuel Merino-Lechuga
- Área de Ingeniería de la Construcción, E.P.S de Belmez, Universidad de Córdoba, 14240 Córdoba, Spain; (A.M.M.-L.); (E.F.-L.); (D.S.-M.)
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- Área de Química Inorgánica, E.P.S de Belmez, Universidad de Córdoba, 14240 Córdoba, Spain;
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- Área de Ingeniería de la Construcción, E.P.S de Belmez, Universidad de Córdoba, 14240 Córdoba, Spain; (A.M.M.-L.); (E.F.-L.); (D.S.-M.)
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- Área de Ingeniería de la Construcción, E.P.S de Belmez, Universidad de Córdoba, 14240 Córdoba, Spain; (A.M.M.-L.); (E.F.-L.); (D.S.-M.)
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- Área de Ingeniería de la Construcción, E.P.S de Belmez, Universidad de Córdoba, 14240 Córdoba, Spain; (A.M.M.-L.); (E.F.-L.); (D.S.-M.)
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Allangawi A, Alzaimoor EFH, Shanaah HH, Mohammed HA, Saqer H, El-Fattah AA, Kamel AH. Carbon Capture Materials in Post-Combustion: Adsorption and Absorption-Based Processes. C 2023; 9:17. [DOI: 10.3390/c9010017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023]
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Global warming and climate changes are among the biggest modern-day environmental problems, the main factor causing these problems is the greenhouse gas effect. The increased concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere resulted in capturing increased amounts of reflected sunlight, causing serious acute and chronic environmental problems. The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere reached 421 ppm in 2022 as compared to 280 in the 1800s, this increase is attributed to the increased carbon dioxide emissions from the industrial revolution. The release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere can be minimized by practicing carbon capture utilization and storage methods. Carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) has four major methods, namely, pre-combustion, post-combustion, oxyfuel combustion, and direct air capture. It has been reported that applying CCUS can capture up to 95% of the produced carbon dioxide in running power plants. However, a reported cost penalty and efficiency decrease hinder the wide applicability of CCUS. Advancements in the CCSU were made in increasing the efficiency and decreasing the cost of the sorbents. In this review, we highlight the recent developments in utilizing both physical and chemical sorbents to capture carbon. This includes amine-based sorbents, blended absorbents, ionic liquids, metal-organic framework (MOF) adsorbents, zeolites, mesoporous silica materials, alkali-metal adsorbents, carbonaceous materials, and metal oxide/metal oxide-based materials. In addition, a comparison between recently proposed kinetic and thermodynamic models was also introduced. It was concluded from the published studies that amine-based sorbents are considered assuperior carbon-capturing materials, which is attributed to their high stability, multifunctionality, rapid capture, and ability to achieve large sorption capacities. However, more work must be done to reduce their cost as it can be regarded as their main drawback.
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- Abdulrahman Allangawi
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Zallaq P.O. Box 32038, Bahrain
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Zallaq P.O. Box 32038, Bahrain
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Zallaq P.O. Box 32038, Bahrain
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Zallaq P.O. Box 32038, Bahrain
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Zallaq P.O. Box 32038, Bahrain
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Zallaq P.O. Box 32038, Bahrain
- Department of Materials Science, Institute of Graduate Studies and Research, Alexandria University, El-Shatby, Alexandria 21526, Egypt
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Bahrain, Zallaq P.O. Box 32038, Bahrain
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
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Verheyen C, van ’t Veer K, Snyders R, Bogaerts A. Atomic oxygen assisted CO2 conversion: A theoretical analysis. J CO2 UTIL 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcou.2022.102347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Farajollahi AH, Musa Jaber M, Zedan Taban T, Rostami M, Mousavi S, Jalaly T, Hatem Shadhar M. Waste heat recovery of an UAV propulsion system based on PEM fuel cell by a novel transcritical CO 2 - LNG hybrid cycle; thermodynamic and multiple linear regression analyses. ENERGY SOURCES, PART A: RECOVERY, UTILIZATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS 2022; 44:8694-8717. [DOI: 10.1080/15567036.2022.2123574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/28/2023]
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran
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Merits and Demerits of Carbon Dioxide in Separation Processes. SEPARATIONS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/separations9120419] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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In 2020~2021, there were many frequently cited articles published in Separations [...]
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CO2 absorption and desorption enhancement by nano-SiO2 in DBU-glycerol solution with high viscosity. Sep Purif Technol 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Negri V, Vázquez D, Sales-Pardo M, Guimerà R, Guillén-Gosálbez G. Bayesian Symbolic Learning to Build Analytical Correlations from Rigorous Process Simulations: Application to CO 2 Capture Technologies. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:41147-41164. [PMID: 36406548 PMCID: PMC9670717 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c04736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Process modeling has become a fundamental tool to guide experimental work. Unfortunately, process models based on first principles can be expensive to develop and evaluate, and hard to use, particularly when convergence issues arise. This work proves that Bayesian symbolic learning can be applied to derive simple closed-form expressions from rigorous process simulations, streamlining the process modeling task and making process models more accessible to experimental groups. Compared to conventional surrogate models, our approach provides analytical expressions that are easier to communicate and manipulate algebraically to get insights into the process. We apply this method to synthetic data obtained from two basic CO2 capture processes simulated in Aspen HYSYS, identifying accurate simplified interpretable equations for key variables dictating the process economic and environmental performance. We then use these expressions to analyze the process variables' elasticities and benchmark an emerging CO2 capture process against the business as usual technology.
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- Valentina Negri
- Institute
for Chemical and Bioengineering, Department of Chemistry and Applied
Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1, 8093Zürich, Switzerland
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- Institute
for Chemical and Bioengineering, Department of Chemistry and Applied
Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1, 8093Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Rovira
i Virgili, Tarragona43007, Catalonia, Spain
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- Department
of Chemical Engineering, Universitat Rovira
i Virgili, Tarragona43007, Catalonia, Spain
- ICREA, Barcelona08010, Catalonia, Spain
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- Institute
for Chemical and Bioengineering, Department of Chemistry and Applied
Biosciences, ETH Zürich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1, 8093Zürich, Switzerland
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Zhang K, Zhou L, Wang Z, Li H, Yan Y, Zhang J. Molecular insight into CO 2/N 2 separation using a 2D-COF supported ionic liquid membrane. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2022; 24:23690-23698. [PMID: 36148751 DOI: 10.1039/d2cp03044f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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The covalent organic framework (COF) shows great potential for use in gas separation because of its uniform and high-density sub-nanometer sized pores. However, most of the COF pore sizes are large, and there are mismatches with the gas pairs (3-6 Å), and the steric hindrance cannot work in gas selectivity. In this work, one type of COF (NUS-2) supported ionic liquid membrane (COF-SILM) was prepared for use in CO2/N2 separation. The separation performance was investigated using molecular dynamics simulation. There was an ultrahigh CO2 permeability up to 2.317 × 106 GPU, and a better CO2 selectivity was obtained when compared to that of N2. The physical mechanism of ultrahigh permeability and CO2 selectivity are discussed in detail. The ultrathin membrane, high-density pores and high transmembrane driving force are responsible for the ultrahigh permeability of CO2. The different adsorption capabilities of ionic liquid (IL) for CO2 and N2, as well as a gating effect, which allows CO2 passage and inhibits N2 passage, contribute to the better CO2 selectivity over N2. Moreover, the effects of the COF layer number and IL thickness on gas separation performance are also discussed. This work provides a molecular level understanding of the gas separation mechanism of COF-SILM, and the simulation results show one potential outstanding CO2 separation membrane for future applications.
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- Kuiyuan Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266000, P. R. China.
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- College of Science, China University of Petroleum, Qingdao 266000, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266000, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266000, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266000, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266000, P. R. China.
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Gecim G, Ouyang Y, Roy S, Heynderickx GJ, Van Geem KM. Process Intensification of CO 2 Desorption. Ind Eng Chem Res 2022. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.2c01689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Gozde Gecim
- Ghent University, Laboratory for Chemical Technology, Technologiepark 125, 9052 Gent, Belgium
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Bursa Technical University, 16310 Bursa, Turkey
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- Ghent University, Laboratory for Chemical Technology, Technologiepark 125, 9052 Gent, Belgium
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- Ghent University, Laboratory for Chemical Technology, Technologiepark 125, 9052 Gent, Belgium
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- Ghent University, Laboratory for Chemical Technology, Technologiepark 125, 9052 Gent, Belgium
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Community acceptance and social impacts of carbon capture, utilization and storage projects: A systematic meta-narrative literature review. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0272409. [PMID: 35917379 PMCID: PMC9345485 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0272409] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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This manuscript presents a systematic meta-narrative review of peer-reviewed publications considering community acceptance and social impacts of site-specific Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) projects to inform the design and implementation of CCUS projects who seek to engage with communities during this process, as well as similar climate mitigation and adaptation initiatives. A meta-narrative approach to systematic review was utilized to understand literature from a range of site specific CCUS studies. 53 peer-reviewed papers were assessed reporting empirical evidence from studies on community impacts and social acceptance of CCUS projects published between 2009 and 2021. Three separate areas of contestation were identified. The first contestation was on acceptance, including how acceptance was conceptualized, how the different CCUS projects engaged with communities, and the role of acceptance in social learning. The second contestation related to communities: how communities were represented, where the communities were located in relation to the CCUS projects, and how the communities were defined. The third contestation was around CCUS impacts and the factors influencing individuals’ perceptions of impacts, the role of uncertainty, and how impacts were challenged by local communities, politicians and scientists involved in the projects. The next step was to explore how these contestations were conceptualised, the aspects of commonality and difference, as well as the notable omissions. This facilitated a synthesis of the key dimensions of each contestation to inform our discussion regarding community awareness and acceptance of CCUS projects. This review concludes that each CCUS project is complex thus it is not advisable to provide best practice guidelines that will ensure particular outcomes. This systematic review shared recommendations in the literature as to how best to facilitate community engagement in relation to CCUS projects and similar place-based industrial innovation projects. These recommendations focus on the importance of providing transparency, acknowledging uncertainty and encouraging collaboration.
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Photoreduction of CO2 into CH4 Using Novel Composite of Triangular Silver Nanoplates on Graphene-BiVO4. Catalysts 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/catal12070750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Plasmonic photocatalysis, combing noble metal nanoparticles (NMNPs) with semiconductors, has been widely studied and proven to perform better than pure semiconductors. The plasmonic effects are mainly based on the localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) of NMNPs. The LSPR wavelength depends on several parameters, such as size, shape, the surrounding media, and the interdistance of the NMNPs. In this study, graphene-modified plate-like BiVO4 composites, combined with silver nanoplates (AgNPts), were successfully prepared and used as a photocatalyst for CO2 photoconversion. Triangular silver nanoplates (TAgNPts), icosahedral silver nanoparticles (I-AgNPs), and decahedra silver nanoparticles (D-AgNPs) were synthesized using photochemical methods and introduced to the nanocomposites to compare the shape-dependent plasmonic effect. Among them, T-AgNPts/graphene/BiVO4 exhibited the highest photoreduction efficiency of CO2 to CH4, at 18.1 μmolg−1h−1, which is 5.03 times higher than that of pure BiVO4 under the irradiation of a Hg lamp. A possible CO2 photoreduction mechanism was proposed to explain the synergetic effect of each component in TAgNPts/graphene/BiVO4. This high efficiency reveals the importance of considering the compositions of photocatalysts for converting CO2 to solar fuels.
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Challenges and Opportunities in Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage: A Process Systems Engineering Perspective. Comput Chem Eng 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.compchemeng.2022.107925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Kumar K, Dixit S, Arora R, Vatin NI, Singh J, Soloveva OV, Ilyashenko SB, John V, Buddhi D. Comparative Analysis of Waste Materials for Their Potential Utilization in Green Concrete Applications. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15124180. [PMID: 35744238 PMCID: PMC9228616 DOI: 10.3390/ma15124180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The utilization of solid waste in useful product is becoming a great deal of worth for individuals, organizations, and countries themselves. The powder of waste glass and silica fumes are also considered major waste materials across the globe. In this paper, the physico-chemical, thermal, and morphological properties of both waste powders are investigated in order to determine their suitability for use as a partial replacement for cement in basic concrete. They are suitable for use in concrete due to their pozzolanic and other basic properties. Extensive testing, in terms of the compressive strength test, the slump test, and the flexural strength test, has been carried out to study the replacement of cement in the range of 5–15% by waste glass powder for curing ages of 7 and 28 days. The FTIR analyses of both materials are studied for determining the effect of characteristics of chemical bonding and intense bands with bending vibrations of O–Si–O bonds. Experimental results indicate towards the potential utilization of wastes in concrete in terms of green concrete.
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- Kaushal Kumar
- School of Engineering and Technology, K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram 122103, India; (K.K.); (J.S.)
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- Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, 195251 Saint Petersburg, Russia;
- Lovely Professional University, Punjab 144411, India
- Correspondence: (S.D.); (R.A.); Tel.:+7-9006-4529-34 (S.D.)
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- School of Engineering and Technology, K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram 122103, India; (K.K.); (J.S.)
- Correspondence: (S.D.); (R.A.); Tel.:+7-9006-4529-34 (S.D.)
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- School of Engineering and Technology, K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram 122103, India; (K.K.); (J.S.)
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- Institute of Heat Power Engineering, Kazan State Power Engineering University, 420066 Kazan, Russia;
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- Basic Department of Trade Policy, Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, 117997 Moscow, Russia;
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- Amity University Noida, Noida 201301, India;
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Ju Y, Györe D, Gilfillan SMV, Lee SS, Cho I, Ha SW, Joun WT, Kang HJ, Do HK, Kaown D, Stuart FM, Hahm D, Park K, Yun ST, Lee KK. Constraining the effectiveness of inherent tracers of captured CO 2 for tracing CO 2 leakage: Demonstration in a controlled release site. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 824:153835. [PMID: 35176379 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.153835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 02/03/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Geological storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) is an integral component of cost-effective greenhouse gas emissions reduction scenarios. However, a robust monitoring regime is necessary for public and regulatory assurance that any leakage from a storage site can be detected. Here, we present the results from a controlled CO2 release experiment undertaken at the K-COSEM test site (South Korea) with the aim of demonstrating the effectiveness of the inherent tracer fingerprints (noble gases, δ13C) in monitoring CO2 leakage. Following injection of 396 kg CO2(g) into a shallow aquifer, gas release was monitored for 2 months in gas/water phases in and above the injection zone. The injection event resulted in negative concentration changes of the dissolved gases, attributed to the stripping action of the depleted CO2. Measured fingerprints from inherent noble gases successfully identified solubility-trapping of the injected CO2 within the shallow aquifer. The δ13C within the shallow aquifer could not resolve the level of gas trapping, due to the interaction with heterogeneous carbonate sources in the shallow aquifer. The time-series monitoring of δ13CDIC and dissolved gases detected the stripping action of injected CO2(g), which can provide an early warning of CO2 arrival. This study highlights that inherent noble gases can effectively trace the upwardly migrating and fate of CO2 within a shallow aquifer.
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- YeoJin Ju
- School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, South Korea; Disposal Safety Evaluation Research Division, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, Daejeon, South Korea
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- Isotope Geosciences Unit, Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC), East Kilbride G75 0QF, Scotland, United Kingdom
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- School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh, Grant Institute, James Hutton Road, Edinburgh EH9 3FE, UK
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- School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, South Korea
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- School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, South Korea
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- School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, South Korea
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- School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, South Korea
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Korea University, Seoul 02841, South Korea
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- Morwick G360 Groundwater Research Institute, College of Engineeringand Physical Sciences, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, Canada
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- School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, South Korea
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- Isotope Geosciences Unit, Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC), East Kilbride G75 0QF, Scotland, United Kingdom
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- Department of Oceanography, Pusan National University, Busan, South Korea
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- Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI), Incheon, South Korea
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- Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Korea University, Seoul 02841, South Korea
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- School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, South Korea.
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Recent Advances in Small-Scale Carbon Capture Systems for Micro-Combined Heat and Power Applications. ENERGIES 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/en15082938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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To restrict global warming and relieve climate change, the world economy requires to decarbonize and reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions to net-zero by mid-century. Carbon capture and storage (CCS), and carbon capture and utilization (CCU), by which CO2 emissions are captured from sources such as fossil power generation and combustion processes, and further either reused or stored, are recognized worldwide as key technologies for global warming mitigation. This paper provides a review of the latest published literature on small-scale carbon capture (CC) systems as applied in micro combined heat and power cogeneration systems for use in buildings. Previous studies have investigated a variety of small- or micro-scale combined heat and power configurations defined by their prime mover for CC integration. These include the micro gas turbine, the hybrid micro gas turbine and solid-state fuel cell system, and the biomass-fired organic Rankine cycle, all of which have been coupled with a post-combustion, amine-based absorption plant. After these configurations are defined, their performance is discussed. Considerations for optimizing the overall system parameters are identified using the same sources. The paper considers optimization of modifications to the micro gas turbine cycles with exhaust gas recirculation, humidification, and more advanced energy integration for optimal use of waste heat. Related investigations are based largely on numerical studies, with some preliminary experimental work undertaken on the Turbec T100 micro gas turbine. A brief survey is presented of some additional topics, including storage and utilization options, commercially available CC technologies, and direct atmospheric capture. Based on the available literature, it was found that carbon capture for small-scale systems introduces a large energy penalty due to the low concentration of CO2 in exhaust gases. Further development is required to decrease the energy loss from CC for economic feasibility on a small scale. For the micro gas turbine, exhaust gas recirculation, selective gas recirculation, and humidification were shown to improve overall system economic performance and efficiency. However, the highest global efficiencies were achieved by leveraging turbine exhaust waste heat to reduce the thermal energy requirement for solvent regeneration in the CC plant during low- or zero-heating loads. It was shown that although humidification cycles improved micro gas turbine cycle efficiencies, this may not be the best option to improve global efficiency if turbine waste heat is properly leveraged based on heating demands. The biomass-organic Rankine cycle and hybrid micro gas turbine, and solid-state fuel cell systems with CC, are in early developmental stages and require more research to assess their feasibility. However, the hybrid micro gas turbine and solid-state fuel cell energy system with CC was shown numerically to reach high global efficiency (51.4% LHV). It was also shown that the biomass-fired organic Rankine cycle system could result in negative emissions when coupled with a CC plant. In terms of costs, it was found that utilization through enhanced oil recovery was a promising strategy to offset the cost of carbon capture. Direct atmospheric capture was determined to be less economically feasible than capture from concentrated point sources; however, it has the benefit of negative carbon emissions.
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Fly Ash Application as Supplementary Cementitious Material: A Review. MATERIALS 2022; 15:ma15072664. [PMID: 35407996 PMCID: PMC9000507 DOI: 10.3390/ma15072664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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This study aimed to expand the knowledge on the application of the most common industrial byproduct, i.e., fly ash, as a supplementary cementitious material. The characteristics of cement-based composites containing fly ash as supplementary cementitious material were discussed. This research evaluated the mechanical, durability, and microstructural properties of FA-based concrete. Additionally, the various factors affecting the aforementioned properties are discussed, as well as the limitations associated with the use of FA in concrete. The addition of fly ash as supplementary cementitious material has a favorable impact on the material characteristics along with the environmental benefits; however, there is an optimum level of its inclusion (up to 20%) beyond which FA has a deleterious influence on the composite’s performance. The evaluation of the literature identified potential solutions to the constraints and directed future research toward the application of FA in higher amounts. The delayed early strength development is one of the key downsides of FA use in cementitious composites. This can be overcome by chemical activation (alkali/sulphate) and the addition of nanomaterials, allowing for high-volume use of FA. By utilizing FA as an SCM, sustainable development may promote by lowering CO2 emissions, conserving natural resources, managing waste effectively, reducing environmental pollution, and low hydration heat.
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Marble production and processing generates a large amount of marble powder waste that has great potential for cementitious material. This paper investigates the application of waste marble powder with different replacement ratios of cement in concrete and experimentally studies the physical and mechanical properties of this green concrete type. Artificial marble powder and original marble powder are used at different replacement levels. The effect of different kinds of marble powder and its replacement ratio on the mechanical properties of concrete are discussed. The results show that the compressive strength, splitting tensile strength, and flexural strength change significantly when the substitution rate of marble powder exceeds 10%; the strength decreases as the substitution rate increases. The usage of artificial marble powder plays a weakening role on concrete performance due to its resin composition when compared to the performance using original marble powder. The stress–stain curves of the two types of marble powder concrete are compared. For concrete, by using the original marble powder, the variation of strain value is not obvious when the marble powder replacement ratio is less than 20%, but for concrete by using artificial marble powder, the peak and ultimate strain decrease significantly with the replacement ratio of marble powder increase.
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Munavalli BB, Hegde SN, Kariduraganavar MY. Synthesis of cross‐linked composite membranes by functionalization of single‐walled carbon nanotubes with 1,4‐butane sultone and sulfanilic acid for fuel cell. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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- PG Department of Studies in Chemistry Karnatak University Dharwad India
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Tao M, Cheng W, Nie K, Zhang X, Cao W. Life cycle assessment of underground coal mining in China. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2022; 805:150231. [PMID: 34530352 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.150231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 08/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Coal is not only the main fossil fuel in China but also a pollution source. To evaluate the impact of coal production on the environment, a life cycle assessment (LCA) was conducted on the mining process of a typical coal mine in China by using the SimaPro 9.0.0 software. The Ecoinvent v3 database was used to provide the background data, and midpoint results with uncertainty information were calculated using the ReCiPe Midpoint (H) method. After normalising the midpoint results, fossil depletion was identified as the most predominant environmental impact category, followed by marine ecotoxicity, freshwater ecotoxicity, climate change, freshwater eutrophication, and human toxicity. The contribution analysis indicates that coal mining activities, consumption of steel and electricity, and mine ventilation are the key processes causing the above-mentioned environmental impact categories, which should be paid special attention. According to the sensitivity analysis, the primary countermeasures for addressing the environmental issues are to reduce the mining activities and improve the efficiency of coal mining and utilisation. In addition, the quantitative and comparative analyses show that the gas extraction production mode is beneficial to the environment. Finally, technical measures were proposed to promote green and sustainable development of the coal industry. This research can provide guidance for ensuring national energy security and promoting healthy development of the national economy.
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- Ming Tao
- School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Resources Exploitation and Hazard Control for Deep Metal Mines, Changsha, China.
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- School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Resources Exploitation and Hazard Control for Deep Metal Mines, Changsha, China
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- School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Resources Exploitation and Hazard Control for Deep Metal Mines, Changsha, China
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- School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China; Hunan Key Laboratory of Resources Exploitation and Hazard Control for Deep Metal Mines, Changsha, China
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- Department of Earth Science and Engineering, Royal School of Mines, Imperial College, United Kingdom
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Saeed U, Khan AL, Gilani MA, Bilad MR, Khan AU. Supported deep eutectic liquid membranes with highly selective interaction sites for efficient CO2 separation. J Mol Liq 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2021.117509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Significant research efforts are directed towards finding new ways to reduce the cost, increase efficiency, and decrease the environmental impact of power-generation systems. The poly-generation concept is a promising strategy that enables the development of a sustainable power system. Over the past few years, the Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell-based Poly-Generation Systems (PEMFC-PGSs) have received accelerated developments due to the low-temperature operation, high efficiency, and low environmental impact. This paper provides a comprehensive review of the main PEMFC-PGSs, including Combined Heat and Power (CHP) co-generation systems, Combined Cooling and Power (CCP) co-generation systems, Combined Cooling, Heat, and Power (CCHP) tri-generation systems, and Combined Water and Power (CWP) co-generation systems. First, the main technologies used in PEMFC-PGSs, such as those related to hydrogen production, energy storage, and Waste Heat Recovery (WHR), etc., are detailed. Then, the research progresses on the economic, energy, and environmental performance of the different PEMFC-PGSs are presented. Also, the recent commercialization activities on these systems are highlighted focusing on the leading countries in this field. Furthermore, the remaining economic and technical obstacles of these systems along with the future research directions to mitigate them are discussed. The review reveals the potential of the PEMFC-PGS in securing a sustainable future of the power systems. However, many economic and technical issues, particularly those related to high cost and degradation rate, still need to be addressed before unlocking the full benefits of such systems.
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Dasgupta S, Klunk MA, Das M, Xavier SJS, Chemale F, Wander PR, Moraes CAM. Hydrothermal synthesis of zeolite
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- Sudipta Dasgupta
- Department of Earth Sciences Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) Mumbai India
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos São Leopoldo Brazil
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- Department of Earth Sciences Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) Mumbai India
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- Department of Geology University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos São Leopoldo Brazil
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Vale do Rio dos Sinos São Leopoldo Brazil
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Parametric Study for Thermal and Catalytic Methane Pyrolysis for Hydrogen Production: Techno-Economic and Scenario Analysis. ENERGIES 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/en14196102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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As many countries have tried to construct a hydrogen (H2) society to escape the conventional energy paradigm by using fossil fuels, methane pyrolysis (MP) has received a lot of attention owing to its ability to produce H2 with no CO2 emission. In this study, a techno-economic analysis including a process simulation, itemized cost estimation, and sensitivity and scenario analysis was conducted for the system of thermal-based and catalyst-based MP (TMP-S1 and CMP-S2), and the system with the additional H2 production processes of carbon (C) gasification and water–gas shift (WGS) reaction (TMPG-S3 and CMPG-S4). Based on the technical performance expressed by H2 and C production rate, the ratio of H2 combusted to supply the heat required and the ratio of reactants for the gasifier (C, Air, and water (H2O)), unit H2 production costs of USD 2.14, 3.66, 3.53, and 3.82 kgH2−1 from TMP-S1, CMP-S2, TMPG-S3, and CMPG-S4, respectively, were obtained at 40% H2 combusted and a reactants ratio for C-Air-H2O of 1:1:2. Moreover, trends of unit H2 production cost were obtained and key economic parameters of the MP reactor, reactant, and C selling price were represented by sensitivity analysis. In particular, economic competitiveness compared with commercialized H2 production methods was reported in the scenario analysis for the H2 production scale and C selling price.
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Klepić M, Jansen JC, Fuoco A, Esposito E, Izák P, Petrusová Z, Vankelecom IF, Randová A, Fíla V, Lanč M, Friess K. Gas separation performance of carbon dioxide-selective poly(vinyl alcohol) – ionic liquid blend membranes: The effect of temperature, feed pressure and humidity. Sep Purif Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Experimental Study of O2-Enriched CO2 Production by BaCo0.8B0.2O3−δ (B=Ce, Al, Fe, Cu) Perovskites Sorbent for Marine Exhaust CO2 Capture Application. JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/jmse9060661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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An effective approach for reducing CO2 emissions from marine exhaust is adopting oxyfuel combustion technology. A series of B-site doped BaCo0.8B0.2O3−δ (B=Ce, Al, Fe, Cu) perovskites as novel oxygen carrier applications were prepared by the sol-gel method. The oxygen desorption characteristics of the B-site doped BaCo0.8B0.2O3−δ perovskites and the effects of adsorption/desorption temperature, CO2 volume flow rate, CO2 partial pressures, and adsorption time were researched in the fixed bed reactor. The surface morphology and size of the oxygen carrier was observed by scanning electron microscope (SEM). Results showed that BaCo0.8Al0.2O3−δ and BaCo0.8Ce0.2O3−δ have comparable performance, considering the cost of the raw materials. BaCo0.8Al0.2O3−δ was selected as candidate for further study. The optimal adsorption/desorption temperature, CO2 volume flow rate, CO2 partial pressure and adsorption time for BaCo0.8Al0.2O3−δ were studied in detail. Results showed that the best operating parameters were determined to be 850 °C/850 °C for adsorption/desorption temperature, 200 mL/min for CO2 volume flow rate, 100% CO2 partial pressure, and 30 min for absorption time, respectively. Furthermore, multiple cycle results indicate that BaCo0.8Al0.2O3−δ sorbent has high reactivity and cyclic stability.
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An ISM Approach for Managing Critical Stakeholder Issues Regarding Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Deployment in Developing Asian Countries. SUSTAINABILITY 2021. [DOI: 10.3390/su13126618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology deployment in developing Asian countries largely depends on public acceptance, which is highly dependent on the stakeholders involved in CCS. This paper illuminates how stakeholder issues could be strategically managed in the deployment of CCS, in a manner customized to such developing countries. Based on the input from 28 stakeholders of various interests and nationalities (i.e., from China, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Indonesia), this study applies Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) and MICMAC analysis, in order to develop a management model to address stakeholder issues regarding the deployment of CCS. Our findings revealed eight legislative issues, four social issues, three economic issues, five technological issues, and five environmental management issues. The model revealed that legislative issues, such as those relating to CO2 definition, licensing, land acquisition framework, and expertise, should be managed prior to other issues, that is, in the early stage of CCS deployment. Addressing environmental issues related to promoting public awareness and perception of CCS benefits are among the key drivers in deploying CCS. The study may serve as a reference for CCS deployment in developing Asian countries.
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Shah C, Raut S, Kacha H, Patel H, Shah M. Carbon capture using membrane-based materials and its utilization pathways. CHEMICAL PAPERS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s11696-021-01674-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Abdelkareem MA, Lootah MA, Sayed ET, Wilberforce T, Alawadhi H, Yousef BAA, Olabi AG. Fuel cells for carbon capture applications. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 769:144243. [PMID: 33493911 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.144243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The harmful effect of carbon pollution leads to depletion of the ozone layer, which is one of the main challenges confronting the world. Although progress is made in developing different carbon dioxide (CO2) capturing methods, these methods are still expensive and face several technical challenges. Fuel cells (FCs) are efficient energy converting devices that produce energy via an electrochemical process. Recently varying kinds of fuel cells are considered as an effective method for CO2 capturing and/or conversion. Among the different types of fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFCs), and microbial fuel cells (MFCs) demonstrated promising results in this regard. High-temperature fuel cells such as SOFCs and MCFCs are effectively used for CO2 capturing through their electrolyte and have shown promising results in combination with power plants or industrial effluents. An algae-based microbial fuel cell is an electrochemical device used to capture and convert carbon dioxide through the photosynthesis process using algae strains to organic matters and simultaneously power generation. This review present a brief background about carbon capture and storage techniques and the technological advancement related to carbon dioxide captured by different fuel cells, including molten carbonate fuel cells, solid oxide fuel cells, and algae-based fuel cells.
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- Mohammad Ali Abdelkareem
- Dept. of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, PO Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Center for Advanced Materials Research, Research Institute Of Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah, PO Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Chemical Engineering Department, Minia University, Elminia, Egypt
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- Dept. of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, PO Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research, Research Institute Of Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah, PO Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Chemical Engineering Department, Minia University, Elminia, Egypt.
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- Mechanical Engineering and Design, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK.
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research, Research Institute Of Sciences and Engineering, University of Sharjah, PO Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Dept. of Applied Physics, University of Sharjah, PO Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Dept. of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, PO Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Dept. of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, PO Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Mechanical Engineering and Design, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK.
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Boycheva S, Zgureva D, Lazarova H, Popova M. Comparative studies of carbon capture onto coal fly ash zeolites Na-X and Na-Ca-X. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 271:129505. [PMID: 33450419 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.129505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The combustion of coal in Thermal Power Plants generates fine dust particles (coal fly ash, CFA), which are collected from the flue gas streams and deposited as solid wastes. One of the technologically reliable solutions for utilization of CFA is its alkaline conversion into zeolites. The present study focuses on the influence of calcium content in CFA on the chemical and phase composition, morphology and surface properties of coal fly ash zeolites. Comparative studies of the capacity of zeolites of Na-X and Na-Ca-X types from coal fly ash to capture carbon emissions under static and dynamic conditions have been performed. The present study answers a key question from a practical point of view, how does moisture in flue gases affect the adsorption of carbon dioxide on zeolites. The development of efficient adsorbents from CFA with varying composition will contribute to a number of environmental benefits and to the development of efficient CO2 capture technologies in the context of the circular economy.
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- Silviya Boycheva
- Department of Thermal and Nuclear Power Engineering, Technical University of Sofia, 8 Kl. Ohridsky Blvd., 1000, Sofia, Bulgaria.
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- College of Energy and Electronics, Technical University of Sofia, 8 Kl. Ohridsky Blvd., 1000, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bontchev str. Bl. 9, 1113, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry with Centre of Phytochemistry, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Acad. G. Bontchev str. Bl. 9, 1113, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Stoichiometric modulation of triazine based polyurea frameworks for carbon dioxide capture. POLYMER 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2021.123762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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This review presents a detailed summary of the latest technologies used in flywheel energy storage systems (FESS). This paper covers the types of technologies and systems employed within FESS, the range of materials used in the production of FESS, and the reasons for the use of these materials. Furthermore, this paper provides an overview of the types of uses of FESS, covering vehicles and the transport industry, grid leveling and power storage for domestic and industrial electricity providers, their use in motorsport, and applications for space, satellites, and spacecraft. Different types of machines for flywheel energy storage systems are also discussed. This serves to analyse which implementations reduce the cost of permanent magnet synchronous machines. As well as this, further investigations need to be carried out to determine the ideal temperature range of operation. Induction machines are currently stoutly designed with lower manufacturing cost, making them unsuitable for high-speed operations. Brushless direct current machines, the Homolar machines, and permanent magnet synchronous machines should also be considered for future research activities to improve their performance in a flywheel energy storage system. An active magnetic bearing can also be used alongside mechanical bearings to reduce the control systems’ complications, thereby making the entire system cost-effective.
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Ding Y, Zhao X, Chen L, Ma L, Liao Q, Zhu X, Wang H. Hydration Activation of MgO Pellets for CO 2 Adsorption. Ind Eng Chem Res 2021. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c05462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Yudong Ding
- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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Shehata N, Sayed ET, Abdelkareem MA. Recent progress in environmentally friendly geopolymers: A review. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 762:143166. [PMID: 33190897 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Revised: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/14/2020] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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The manufacturing of cement demand burning of huge quantities of fuel as well as significant emissions of CO2 resulting from the decomposition of limestone that consequently resulted in severe environmental impact that is estimated by one ton of CO2 per ton of cement. Geopolymerization technology is an effective method for converting wastes (containing alumina and silica) into useful products. It can reduce CO2 emissions significantly from the cement industry. The geopolymerization process usually starts with source materials based on alumina/silicate in addition to alkaline liquids. The compressive strength, setting time, and workability of the final product depends mainly on the type and proportions of the precursors, the type and strength of the activator, the mixing and curing conditions. The structural performance of a geopolymer is similar to that of ordinary Portland cement (OPC). Therefore, geopolymer can replace OPC, and thus decreasing the energy consumption, reducing the cost of the building materials, and minimizing the environmental impacts of the cement industry. This review summaries the mechanism of geopolymerization, including the controlling parameters and different raw materials (fly ash, kaolinite and metakaolin, slag, red mud, silica waste, heavy metals waste, and others) with particular focus on recent studies and challenges in this area.
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- Nabila Shehata
- Environmental Science and Industrial Development Department, Faculty of Postgraduate Studies for Advanced Sciences, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef, Egypt.
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research, University of Sharjah, PO Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Chemical Engineering Department, Minia University, Elminia, Egypt
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research, University of Sharjah, PO Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Chemical Engineering Department, Minia University, Elminia, Egypt; Department of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, PO Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Wilberforce T, Olabi AG, Sayed ET, Elsaid K, Abdelkareem MA. Progress in carbon capture technologies. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 761:143203. [PMID: 33199019 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2020] [Revised: 10/14/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Human factors are one of the key contributors to carbon dioxide emissions into the environment. Since the industrial revolution, the atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have increased appreciably. This has been attributed to the utilization of fossil fuels for energy generation coupled with the clearing of forests and extensive manufacturing of some industrial products such as cement. The increase in atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide has been widely linked to climate change and the Earth's temperature. A drastic approach is therefore needed in terms of policy formulation to address this global challenge. Carbon capture and storage are reliable tools that can be introduced to the industrial sector to address this issue. Therefore, this review presents a thorough investigation of the various technologies that can be harnessed to capture carbon dioxide. The cost associated with the capture, transport, and storage of the carbon dioxide is discussed. Socio-economic aspects of carbon capture and storage technologies are also presented in this review. Factors influencing public awareness of the technology and perceptions associated with carbon capture and storage should be a point for consideration in future research activities relating to this novel technology. This, in effect, this will ensure effective expert knowledge communication to the general public and foster social acceptance of this technology.
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- Tabbi Wilberforce
- Mechanical Engineering and Design, Aston University, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK.
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- Mechanical Engineering and Design, Aston University, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK; Dept. of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Center for Advanced Materials Research, University of Sharjah, PO Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Chemical Engineering Department, Minia University, Elminia, Egypt
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- Chemical Engineering Programme, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3122, USA
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- Dept. of Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Center for Advanced Materials Research, University of Sharjah, PO Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Chemical Engineering Department, Minia University, Elminia, Egypt
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Alami AH, Alasad S, Ali M, Alshamsi M. Investigating algae for CO 2 capture and accumulation and simultaneous production of biomass for biodiesel production. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 759:143529. [PMID: 33229076 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143529] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Carbon capture and sequestration technologies are used to reduce carbon emissions. Membranes, solvents, and adsorbents are the three major methods of CO2 capture. One of the promising methods is the use of algae to absorb CO2 from flue gases and convert it into biomass. Algae have great potential as renewable fuel sources and CO2 capture using photosynthesis for carbon fixation has also attracted much attention. This paper presents an extensive and in-depth report on the utilization of algae for carbon capture and accumulation. This is done in conjunction with cultivating the algae for the production of biomass for biodiesel production. Different systems are investigated for algae cultivation as well as carbon capture to effectively mitigate carbon emissions. The performance and productivity of these biosystems depend on various conditions including algae type, light sources, nutrients, pH, temperature, and mass transfer. Macroalgae and microalgae species were explored to determine their suitability for carbon capture and sequestration, along with the production of biodiesel. The steps for producing biodiesel were comprehensively reviewed, which are harvesting, dehydrating, oil extraction, oil refining, and transesterification. This technology combines active carbon capture with the potential of biodiesel production.
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- Abdul Hai Alami
- Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, P.O.Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Center for Advanced Materials Research, Research Institute of Science and Engineering (RISE), University of Sharjah, Sharjah, P.O.Box 27272, United Arab Emirates.
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- Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, P.O.Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, P.O.Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, P.O.Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Rouf S, Greish YE, Al-Zuhair S. Immobilization of formate dehydrogenase in metal organic frameworks for enhanced conversion of carbon dioxide to formate. CHEMOSPHERE 2021; 267:128921. [PMID: 33190911 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128921] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Hydrogenation of carbon dioxide (CO2) to formic acid by the enzyme formate dehydrogenase (FDH) is a promising technology for reducing CO2 concentrations in an environmentally friendly manner. However, the easy separation of FDH with enhanced stability and reusability is essential to the practical and economical implementation of the process. To achieve this, the enzyme must be used in an immobilized form. However, conventional immobilization by physical adsorption is prone to leaching, resulting in low stability. Although other immobilization methods (such as chemical adsorption) enhance stability, they generally result in low activity. In addition, mass transfer limitations are a major problem with most conventional immobilized enzymes. In this review paper, the effectiveness of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) is assessed as a promising alternative support for FDH immobilization. Kinetic mechanisms and stability of wild FDH from various sources were assessed and compared to those of cloned and genetically modified FDH. Various techniques for the synthesis of MOFs and different immobilization strategies are presented, with special emphasis on in situ and post synthetic immobilization of FDH in MOFs for CO2 hydrogenation.
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- Shadeera Rouf
- Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, UAE University, 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Chemistry Department, UAE University, 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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- Chemical and Petroleum Engineering Department, UAE University, 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
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Fu H, Hou Y, Sang H, Mu T, Lin X, Peng Z, Li P, Liu J. Carbon dioxide capture by new
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- Hui Fu
- College of Science China University of Petroleum (East China) Qingdao China
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- College of Chemical Engineering China University of Petroleum (East China) Qingdao China
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- College of Science China University of Petroleum (East China) Qingdao China
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- Department of Chemistry Renmin University of China Beijing China
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- College of Science China University of Petroleum (East China) Qingdao China
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- College of Science China University of Petroleum (East China) Qingdao China
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- College of Chemical Engineering China University of Petroleum (East China) Qingdao China
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- College of Science China University of Petroleum (East China) Qingdao China
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Alami AH, Hawili AA, Fadel MI, Zwayyed F, Barbarji T, Ghommem M. Technical feasibility of a pneumatically driven vehicle. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 757:143937. [PMID: 33316513 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2020] [Revised: 09/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In this work, the technical feasibility of an all-air vehicle is investigated. A test rig has been built for this purpose in order to assess the proposed system experimentally. The operating pressures selected are deliberately low to mitigate the heat generated/dissipated during charging and discharging of the air cylinders driving an air motor, respectively. The experimental setup consists of three cylinders charged up to 5 bar and operated via solenoid valves to control the discharge of the cylinders via a programmable logic controller. The operating modes vary according to the expected load demand on the vehicle during startup and also during cruise. The three cylinders are discharged in tandem if the demand calls for high power density, then they are operated sequentially to augment the operational range of the vehicle. A simple sprocket-chain mechanism is used for its simplicity in this proof-of-concept stage to better understand the parameters pertinent to vehicle operation, which will later be replaced by a continuously variable transmission (CVT) gear. The results show a great potential for such mode of transport, especially for vast locales, such as a hospital, golf course or a university campus, with top velocities estimated to be around 14 km/h velocities and driven sprocket powers of 0.7 hp. Other combinations of drive gear ratio and cylinder discharge sequences result in a wide range of output power and maximum speed possibilities.
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- Abdul Hai Alami
- Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, P.O.Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates; Center for Advanced Materials Research, Research Institute of Science and Engineering (RISE), University of Sharjah, Sharjah, P.O. Box 27272, United Arab Emirates.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah 26666, United Arab Emirates
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- Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, P.O.Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, P.O.Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Sharjah, P.O.Box 27272, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah 26666, United Arab Emirates
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Tawiah VK, Zakari A, Khan I. The environmental footprint of China-Africa engagement: An analysis of the effect of China - Africa partnership on carbon emissions. THE SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT 2021; 756:143603. [PMID: 33248792 DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.143603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Revised: 10/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
Abstract
China has strategically engaged with African countries through different routes. However, the growing presence of China in Africa has attracted a lot of praise and criticism. As a leader in smart technology, China may fill the technological gaps in Africa, which improve the environment. Conversely, China may be exploiting natural resources and rapidly deteriorating the environment. Therefore, in this paper, we examine the impact of different routes of the China-Africa relationship on the environment. Using Fully Modified Ordinary Least Square (FMOLS) model on data from 50 African countries, we find that different Chinese activities affect the environment differently. We find a positive relationship between construction revenue and carbon emission, suggesting that China's construction activities negatively affect the environment. Similarly, export increases carbon emission and harms the environment. However, we find a negative relationship between importation from China and carbon emissions, implying a positive environmental footprint by China in Africa. In the case of foreign direct, the results show that foreign direct investment improves the environment, and the relationship is stronger in non-resource countries. Given that most exports from Africa are natural resources, our results imply that African non-resources-rich countries are likely to benefit from China's large investment in cleaner energy in the long-run, especially after the construction of the infrastructures. Our findings highlight the potential environmental risks associated with the different routes of China partnership with African countries.
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- School of Management and Economics, Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, China; Alma Mater Europaea ECM, Maribor, Slovenia.
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- School of Management and Economics, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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