Global municipal solid waste production is rising, causing significant environmental, health, and economic issues. Developed countries have advanced recycling technologies, but cities like Dhaka, Bangladesh—among the most densely populated-struggle with inadequate waste management. This feasibility study aims to improve environmental protection and create new energy sources by proposing a waste management system across Dhaka, focusing on waste valorization for bioenergy with optimized efficiency and minimal impact. The study includes design and optimization of a biomass-based power plant to meet the energy needs of EV charging stations and the national grid, evaluating its economic performance through discounted cash flow and payback period analyses. The paper explores the integration of an EV charging station powered by biogas, addressing the growing need for EV infrastructure in Dhaka. By evaluating biomass generators as a greener alternative to fossil fuels, the study analyzes the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility, including CO2 emissions, using HOMER Pro.
In the present study, a 2D numerical analysis of the solar air collector (SAC) of an indirect solar dryer having trapezoidal corrugations on the absorber plate was performed. Corrugation pitch, p (twelve values ranged from 20 to 160 mm) and height, e (six values ranged from 1 to 10 mm) were varied and analyzed for six values of Reynolds numbers (Re). The output characteristics such as Nusselt number (Nu), friction factor (f) and thermo-hydraulic performance index (Thp) were calculated for different p, e and Re. The total work was categorized into two parts (part-I for optimizing p and part-II for optimizing e). 18 domains (twelve for part-I and six for part-II simulations) were generated and 108 simulations were executed to find the optimum dimensions (p, e and corrugation angle, α) of the corrugation. ANSYS Fluent-v15 was used to solve the problem. The maximum Nu for the corrugated sheet was 2.663 times greater than the flat absorber plate. The maximum Thp range was from 1.435 to 1.699 and obtained at the optimal values of p = 140 mm, e = 4 mm and α = 38.66° The numerical results were compared with the existing literature.
This review provides a comprehensive examination of the current state and future prospects of anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), which are critical for the ongoing advancement of energy storage technologies. The paper discusses the fundamental principles governing the operation of LIBs, with a focus on the electrochemical performance of various anode materials, including graphite, silicon, tin, and transition metal oxides. Each material's theoretical capacity, cycle life, and structural stability are analyzed, highlighting the intrinsic challenges such as volumetric expansion, formation of the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI), and degradation mechanisms that limit their practical application. The review also explores novel materials and composite approaches aimed at overcoming these limitations, such as the incorporation of nanostructured materials, doping strategies, and the development of hybrid anode systems. The integration of advanced characterization techniques and computational modeling is emphasized as crucial for understanding the complex interactions at the nanoscale and for guiding the design of next-generation anodes with enhanced performance metrics. Despite significant progress, the paper identifies several key challenges that remain, including the need for improved safety, higher energy density, and cost-effective manufacturing processes. The discussion extends to emerging trends and potential future directions in the field, such as the exploration of non-lithium-based systems and the development of solid-state batteries. The review concludes by addressing the critical need for continued interdisciplinary research efforts to drive innovation and achieve the commercialization of high-performance anode materials for LIBs.
Modern residential smart energy management systems allow for more efficient use of renewable energy through the application of various data-driven control strategies. Such strategies typically rely on predicting renewable power generation, domestic power demand, energy price and grid CO2 index. While the generation of such forecasts is well-researched, the impact of the associated prediction errors remains understudied.
This manuscript presents a generalised study of the effect of forecast errors on smart energy system performance. Results are obtained using multiple control optimisation techniques and real life data from residential dwellings spanning over multiple seasons.
Our analysis reveals that ideal forecasts can achieve up to 71.3% CO2 emissions savings compared to a baseline house without a smart energy system. The most significant performance decrease was caused by time lags in all three forecasts (grid CO2 index, solar power generation, and power demand). Among these, the CO2 index forecast was the most sensitive to errors, with an average performance deterioration of approximately 5% per 30 min of time lag. In contrast, errors in solar power generation and power demand forecasts had less impact, causing performance decreases of 18% and 21%, respectively, for extreme changes in forecast profile scale. This research identifies critical points in smart energy system design and offers insights to prioritise improvements in forecast models.