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An engineering strategy through support structures to tailor composite membranes with high-performance for alkaline water electrolysis 一种工程策略,通过支撑结构定制高性能的复合膜用于碱性电解
IF 8.3 2区 工程技术 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-11 Epub Date: 2026-02-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.153915
Yuanzhong Gao , Jian You , Miao Zhang , Congxiang Li , Wei Wang , Mengke Jia , Yongzhao Li , Yu Zhang , Yingzhen Zhang , Yuekun Lai , Huaiyin Chen , Longmin Liu , Meihua Wu , Weilong Cai
The development of high-performance, durable composite membranes is a critical challenge for advancing green hydrogen production via alkaline water electrolysis (AWE). However, current research predominantly focuses on modifying inorganic materials, while the influence of supporting structures on the structure-performance relationship of composite membranes remains substantially underexplored. Herein, we propose an engineering design strategy for regulating membrane structures through support structures. Simulations and experimental results of water flow within the support structure indicate that the phase inversion rate can be effectively regulated through fibers featuring anisotropic orientation and pore size. The obtained non-woven fabric (NWF) membrane exhibits a gradient-oriented pore structure with a dense skin layer, finger-shaped pore layer, dense support layer, and sponge-shaped pore layer. It exhibits low area resistance (∼0.139 Ω cm2) and high bubble point pressure (BPP) of 6.81 bar. Additionally, the NWF membrane exhibits excellent stability for over 1000 h. Besides, the purity of H2 and O2 achieves 99.985% and 99.916% at 2.4 V, respectively. This study provides a reference value for preparing high-performance composite membranes with balanced ion transport and gas barrier capacity.
开发高性能、耐用的复合膜是推进碱性水电解(AWE)绿色制氢的关键挑战。然而,目前的研究主要集中在无机材料的改性上,而支撑结构对复合膜结构-性能关系的影响仍未得到充分的探讨。在此,我们提出了一种通过支撑结构调节膜结构的工程设计策略。水在支撑结构内流动的模拟和实验结果表明,具有各向异性取向和孔径的纤维可以有效地调节相反转速率。所制备的无纺布(NWF)膜具有致密的表皮层、指状孔层、致密的支撑层和海绵状孔层,呈梯度导向孔结构。它具有低面积阻力(~ 0.139 Ω cm2)和6.81 bar的高泡点压力(BPP)。此外,NWF膜在1000 h以上表现出优异的稳定性。在2.4 V下,H2和O2的纯度分别达到99.985%和99.916%。本研究为制备具有平衡离子传输和气体阻挡能力的高性能复合膜提供了参考价值。
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Catalytic reforming in the process of hydrogen hydrocarbons, such as n-heptan, using catalysts and high temperatures 催化重整过程中的碳氢化合物,如正庚烷,使用催化剂和高温
IF 8.3 2区 工程技术 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-11 Epub Date: 2026-02-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.153857
Shukur N. Nasirov , Shikar G. Mamedov , Sanan R. Neymetov
<div><div><strong>Catalytic Reforming of Hydrocarbon Feedstocks for Hydrogen (H<sub>2</sub>) Production: Thermophysical Optimization Using n-Heptane as a Model Compound.</strong> The global transition toward sustainable energy systems places hydrogen (H<sub>2</sub>) at the forefront of scientific and technological innovation. As a clean fuel with high energy density and zero carbon emissions at the point of use, hydrogen (H<sub>2</sub>) is a key enabler in decarbonizing power generation, transportation, and industrial processes. However, the realization of a hydrogen (H<sub>2</sub>)-based economy requires scalable, efficient, and regionally adaptable production methods that minimize environmental impact and integrate seamlessly into existing infrastructure. This study presents a comprehensive theoretical and experimental analysis of hydrogen (H<sub>2</sub>) production via catalytic reforming of hydrocarbon feedstocks, with a focus on n-heptane as a model compound. The research addresses critical challenges in H<sub>2</sub> generation, including reaction kinetics, heat and mass transfer, catalyst stability, and measurement accuracy under high-temperature and supercritical conditions that promote effective H<sub>2</sub> release. The selection of n-heptane is based on its well-characterized thermophysical properties and its representativeness of heavier petroleum fractions, ensuring experimental reproducibility and applicability to real-world feedstocks for H<sub>2</sub> production. Catalytic reforming of n-heptane initiates dehydrogenation reactions, leading to hydrogen (H<sub>2</sub>) release according to the scheme:</div><div><strong>C<sub>7</sub>H<sub>16</sub> → C<sub>7</sub>H<sub>14</sub> + H<sub>2</sub></strong></div><div>The objective of this research is to validate the feasibility of producing hydrogen (H<sub>2</sub>) through thermocatalytic reforming of n-heptane using a custom-designed experimental setup that simulates industrial conditions. The system enables precise control of temperature, pressure, flow rate, and catalyst composition, allowing systematic exploration of reaction regimes and their impact on H<sub>2</sub> yield and selectivity. Special attention is given to supercritical conditions, which enhance convective heat transfer, accelerate reaction kinetics, and improve energy efficiency, positioning catalytic reforming as a promising alternative to conventional hydrogen (H<sub>2</sub>) production methods such as steam methane reforming (CH<sub>4</sub> + H<sub>2</sub>O → CO + 3H<sub>2</sub>), water electrolysis (2H<sub>2</sub>O → 2H<sub>2</sub> + O<sub>2</sub>), and biomass gasification. Experiments were conducted in vertical, horizontal, and inclined pipe configurations to investigate the influence of geometry on thermal gradients, fluid dynamics, and catalyst performance in H<sub>2</sub> evolution. The integration of high-precision thermocouples, pressure sensors, flow meters, and electronic potentiometers enabled real-time dat
烃类原料催化重整制氢:以正庚烷为模型化合物的热物理优化。全球向可持续能源系统的过渡将氢(H2)置于科技创新的前沿。作为一种高能量密度和零碳排放的清洁燃料,氢(H2)是发电、运输和工业过程脱碳的关键推动者。然而,实现以氢(H2)为基础的经济需要可扩展、高效和区域适应性强的生产方法,以最大限度地减少对环境的影响,并与现有基础设施无缝集成。本研究对烃类原料催化重整制氢进行了全面的理论和实验分析,重点研究了正庚烷作为模型化合物。该研究解决了H2生成的关键挑战,包括在高温和超临界条件下促进H2有效释放的反应动力学、传热传质、催化剂稳定性和测量精度。正庚烷的选择是基于其具有良好表征的热物理性质及其在较重石油馏分中的代表性,确保了实验的重复性和对现实世界制氢原料的适用性。正庚烷的热催化重整引发脱氢反应,并根据C7H16→C7H14 + H2的反应方案释放氢(H2)。本研究的目的是利用定制的模拟工业条件的实验装置,验证正庚烷热催化重整制氢(H2)的可行性。该系统能够精确控制温度、压力、流速和催化剂组成,从而系统地探索反应机制及其对H2产率和选择性的影响。特别关注超临界条件,它可以增强对流换热,加速反应动力学,提高能源效率,将催化重整定位为传统氢气(H2)生产方法的有希望的替代方法,如蒸汽甲烷重整(CH4 + H2O→CO + 3H2),水电解(2H2O→2H2 + O2)和生物质气化。实验分别在垂直、水平和倾斜三种管道构型下进行,研究几何形状对热梯度、流体力学和催化剂析氢性能的影响。高精度热电偶、压力传感器、流量计和电子电位器的集成实现了实时数据采集和严格的误差分析,包括温度、压力和流量的偏差,这些偏差会影响H2产量计算的准确性。催化重整包括复杂的反应——脱氢、裂化、异构化和芳构化——所有这些都有助于氢(H2)的释放。例如:C7H16 +热+催化剂→C6H6 + CH4 + h2通过分析正庚烷在受控热条件下的行为,确定了最大限度地提高H2产量,同时最大限度地减少CO、CH4和焦炭等副产物的最佳参数。热稳定性和活性催化剂的使用确保了在较长操作周期内的持续性能,这对于工业规模的氢气生产至关重要。正庚烷作为原料的适应性对于天然气或可再生电力供应有限的地区尤为重要,它提供了一种利用现有石化资源制氢的过渡性解决方案。实验装置和方法是为可扩展性而设计的,可以集成到移动氢(H2)发电机、分散的能源系统和改造的炼油厂装置中。与排放大量二氧化碳的蒸汽甲烷重整相比,优化条件下的催化重整可以减少温室气体排放,提高能源效率。该研究量化了热流密度、热损失和转化效率,以评估氢气生产过程的环境足迹。详细的传热系数、温度转变和流动动力学分析为反应器设计和工艺优化提供了实用的指导,旨在有效地释放H2。超临界流体作为冷却剂和反应介质的使用提高了传热性能,并实现了紧凑、高通量的氢气生成反应器系统。为了确保结论的可靠性,本研究采用了严格的误差分析框架。这包括温度读数偏差、压力波动、流量变异性和数据采集系统中的信号噪声,所有这些都会影响H2产量评估的精度。该分析为提高测量精度和提高H2生产评估的可靠性提供了建议。 总之,本研究加强了烃类催化重整制氢的科学和工程基础。研究结果与学术研究人员、行业利益相关者、政策制定者和能源战略家寻求氢(H2)转型的实际解决方案有关。文章最后对催化重整在新兴氢经济中的作用进行了前瞻性的展望。所提出的方法可以适用于各种碳氢化合物来源、反应器设计和操作环境,使其成为全球能源系统脱碳和大规模氢气生产的通用工具。通过展示高温和超临界条件下催化重整的潜力,本研究有助于氢(H2)技术的战略推进。它强调了化学工程、热力学、材料科学和环境分析相结合的跨学科研究的重要性。这些发现为未来在反应器设计、催化剂开发和工艺集成方面的创新铺平了道路,最终支持实现可持续的氢(H2)动力未来。
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Type-II engineered p-Co3O4/n-ZnO heterojunctions: Mechanistic insights into high-efficiency solar-driven hydrogen evolution and dye degradation ii型工程p-Co3O4/n-ZnO异质结:高效太阳能驱动的析氢和染料降解的机理
IF 8.3 2区 工程技术 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-11 Epub Date: 2026-02-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.153646
Sandhya S. Gadge , Muthupandian Ashokkumar , Ratna Chauhan , Suresh W. Gosavi
Cobalt oxide–zinc oxide (p-Co3O4/n-ZnO) nanocomposites with varied molar ratios were successfully synthesized via a facile hydrothermal method and systematically investigated for photocatalytic applications. Comprehensive structural, optical, and surface characterizations using XRD, UV–Vis, Raman, FTIR, FESEM, EDAX, XPS, UPS, BET, and HR-TEM confirmed the formation of well-defined heterojunctions comprising cubic Co3O4 and hexagonal ZnO phases. Incorporation of Co3O4 induced a pronounced red shift in absorption and band-gap narrowing, rendering the composites highly responsive to visible light. Ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy revealed a high work function of 5.90 eV, indicating strong surface electron binding and promoting effective charge separation. Raman spectroscopy validated the interfacial coupling, while HR-TEM provided direct evidence of coherent lattice fringes between ZnO and Co3O4, highlighting the robust construction of the heterojunction. FESEM images displayed uniform nanoscale assemblies (<30 nm), and the increased surface area further enhanced photocatalytic activity. Photoluminescence spectroscopy confirmed suppressed recombination of photogenerated charge carriers. Mechanistic studies revealed that the heterojunction operates via a Type-II scheme, effectively preserving highly reducing electrons in the ZnO conduction band and strongly oxidizing holes in the Co3O4 valence band, which underpins the enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution and dye degradation. As a result, the optimized composite achieved remarkable photocatalytic efficiency, degrading 91% of orange-red dye within 10 min and exhibiting a 3.2- and 2.4-fold enhancement compared to pristine Co3O4 and ZnO, respectively. Moreover, the nanocomposite demonstrated a high hydrogen generation rate of about 2643 μmol h−1g−1 under direct sunlight, governed by pseudo-first-order kinetics. These findings highlight the synergistic role of band-gap tuning, high work function, and interfacial heterojunction engineering, positioning p-Co3O4/n-ZnO nanocomposites as promising candidates for sustainable energy and environmental remediation technologies.
采用水热法成功合成了不同摩尔比的氧化钴-氧化锌(p-Co3O4/n-ZnO)纳米复合材料,并对其光催化应用进行了系统研究。通过XRD、UV-Vis、Raman、FTIR、FESEM、EDAX、XPS、UPS、BET和ir - tem等综合的结构、光学和表面表征,证实形成了由立方Co3O4和六方ZnO相组成的良好的异质结。Co3O4的加入引起了明显的吸收红移和带隙缩小,使复合材料对可见光具有高响应性。紫外光电子能谱分析表明,该材料具有5.90 eV的高功函数,表明其表面电子结合强,促进了有效的电荷分离。拉曼光谱验证了界面耦合,而hrtem提供了ZnO和Co3O4之间相干晶格条纹的直接证据,突出了异质结的坚固性结构。FESEM图像显示均匀的纳米级组装(<30 nm),增加的表面积进一步增强了光催化活性。光致发光光谱证实了光生载流子的抑制复合。机制研究表明,异质结以ii型模式运作,有效地保留了ZnO导带中的高还原电子和Co3O4价带中的强氧化空穴,从而增强了光催化析氢和染料降解。结果表明,优化后的复合材料具有显著的光催化效率,在10 min内降解了91%的橙红色染料,与原始Co3O4和ZnO相比,分别提高了3.2倍和2.4倍。此外,该纳米复合材料在阳光直射下具有较高的产氢速率,约为2643 μmol h−1g−1,受准一级动力学控制。这些发现强调了带隙调谐、高功函数和界面异质结工程的协同作用,将p-Co3O4/n-ZnO纳米复合材料定位为可持续能源和环境修复技术的有希望的候选者。
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Ni nanolayers deposited on Nb2CTx/CNT synergistically enhance alkaline bifunctional HER/OER catalytic activity 在Nb2CTx/CNT上沉积的Ni纳米层协同增强了碱性双功能HER/OER催化活性
IF 8.3 2区 工程技术 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-11 Epub Date: 2026-02-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.153944
Zengkun You, Tian Tang, Kai Ou, Yuxiang Ni, Yudong Xia, Hongyan Wang
The escalating global energy crisis has intensified research efforts toward developing heterogeneous structures capable of addressing the sluggish kinetics of the hydrogen evolution reaction and oxygen evolution reaction in electrocatalysis. In this study, a novel strategy for the design of highly efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts was proposed. Uniform Ni nanolayers were successfully deposited on Nb2CTx/CNT hybrid supports through a combination of CVD and magnetron sputtering techniques. The resulting Ni/Nb2CTx/CNT@NF catalyst demonstrated exceptional electrocatalytic performance in 1 M KOH. For HER, it achieved remarkably low overpotentials of 41 mV@10 mA cm−2 and 196 mV@100 mA cm−2. Similarly, for OER, the catalyst exhibited outstanding activity with overpotentials of 299 mV@20 mA cm−2 and 337 mV@50 mA cm−2. Furthermore, the catalyst maintained stable performance at 20 mA cm−2 for 48 h without significant degradation, highlighting its excellent long-term stability. The superior catalytic performance can be attributed to several key factors: (1) The uniform distribution of Ni nanolayers enhances intrinsic conductivity and increases the density of active sites; (2) The incorporation of CNTs expands the reaction interface, facilitating charge and mass transfer; and (3) The electronic interaction between Nb2CTx and Ni further optimizes the catalytic kinetics.
不断升级的全球能源危机已经加强了对开发能够解决电催化中析氢反应和析氧反应缓慢动力学的非均相结构的研究。本研究提出了一种设计高效双功能电催化剂的新策略。采用气相沉积和磁控溅射相结合的方法,成功地在Nb2CTx/CNT杂化支架上沉积了均匀的Ni纳米层。所得的Ni/Nb2CTx/CNT@NF催化剂在1 M KOH条件下表现出优异的电催化性能。对于HER,它获得了非常低的过电位,分别为41 mV@10 mA cm - 2和196 mV@100 mA cm - 2。同样,对于OER,催化剂表现出出色的活性,过电位为299 mV@20 mA cm−2和337 mV@50 mA cm−2。此外,催化剂在20 mA cm−2下保持48 h的稳定性能,没有明显的降解,突出了其良好的长期稳定性。优异的催化性能可归因于以下几个关键因素:(1)Ni纳米层的均匀分布增强了本构电导率,增加了活性位点的密度;(2) CNTs的加入扩大了反应界面,有利于电荷和传质;(3) Nb2CTx与Ni之间的电子相互作用进一步优化了催化动力学。
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Molecular insights into combustion inhibition of hydrogen-doped methane by perfluoro-2-methyl-3-pentanone 全氟-2-甲基-3-戊酮抑制氢掺杂甲烷燃烧的分子研究
IF 8.3 2区 工程技术 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-11 Epub Date: 2026-02-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.153913
Yuyu Wang , Yutong Chen , Yong Pan , Xin Zhang
Hydrogen-doped methane (CH4/H2) represents a promising clean fuel; however, it presents notable safety hazards owing to the broad flammability range and low ignition energy of H2. Effective combustion inhibition is crucial for safe utilization. Herein, reactive force field molecular dynamics (ReaxFF MD) simulations are used to elucidate the atomic-scale inhibition mechanism of perfluoro-2-methyl-3-pentanone (C6F12O) on its combustion. It is found that with the addition of C6F12O from 0% to 13%, the apparent activation energy is increased from 162.65 to 172.92 kJ/mol, and the heat release is reduced. Approximately 37.8% of C6F12O decomposes into ·C3F7 and C2F5ĊO, further generating ·F and ·CF3, which effectively scavenge the critical ·H and ·OH to form stable HF and CF2O. The inhibition effect exhibits a clear temperature dependence, with the optimal concentration identified as 7% at 2400 K. These findings provide novel molecular-level insights into the radical-interrupting mechanism of C6F12O for safer H2-enriched fuel systems.
氢掺杂甲烷(CH4/H2)是一种很有前途的清洁燃料;但由于H2的可燃性范围大,点火能低,存在明显的安全隐患。有效的燃烧抑制是安全利用的关键。本文采用反应力场分子动力学(ReaxFF MD)模拟研究了全氟-2-甲基-3-戊酮(c6f120)对其燃烧的原子抑制机理。结果表明,当c6f120的添加量从0%增加到13%时,表观活化能从162.65 kJ/mol增加到172.92 kJ/mol,放热减少。约37.8%的c6f120分解为·C3F7和C2F5ĊO,进一步生成·F和·CF3,有效清除临界的·H和·OH,形成稳定的HF和CF2O。抑制效果表现出明显的温度依赖性,在2400 K时,最佳浓度为7%。这些发现为c6f120的自由基中断机制提供了新的分子水平的见解,以提高h2富集燃料系统的安全性。
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Eucalyptus gasification-driven energy system for sustainable hydrogen-rich synthesis gas and energy Production: Modeling, analysis, and AI-based multi-objective optimization 可持续富氢合成气和能源生产的桉树气化驱动能源系统:建模、分析和基于人工智能的多目标优化
IF 8.3 2区 工程技术 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-11 Epub Date: 2026-02-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.153939
Delina Sangsefidi, Parisa Mojaver
This study presents a biomass-driven hybrid energy system designed to enhance efficiency while reducing environmental impacts through a comprehensive thermodynamic, economic, and environmental assessment framework. The proposed system integrates an air-fed eucalyptus gasifier with a supercritical carbon dioxide Brayton cycle, an organic Rankine cycle, and heat recovery units to simultaneously produce syngas, electricity, heated water, and heated air. The system is modeled and simulated using Engineering Equation Solver, and the results are validated against available literature data. In addition to conventional energy analysis, detailed exergy, exergo-economic, and environmental analyses are conducted to identify thermodynamic irreversibility, cost formation mechanisms, and CO2 emission characteristics using power-based, heat-based, and outputs-based indicators. Second-order regression-based machine learning models are developed to enable an accurate and computationally efficient six-objective optimization, targeting electrical efficiency, thermal efficiency, cold gas efficiency, total power output, heated water, and heated air. The optimization results indicate an optimal gasification temperature of 864.6 °C and a supercritical carbon dioxide Brayton cycle compression ratio of 2.86, yielding a maximum total power output of 163.6 kW, an electrical efficiency of 7.7%, a thermal efficiency of 4.0%, a cold gas efficiency of 80.6%, a heated water of 345 L/s, and a heated air of 112 m3/s. The combined integration of advanced thermodynamic analyses with AI-assisted optimization provides a novel and holistic framework for the design and sustainability-oriented optimization of biomass-based hybrid energy systems.
本研究提出了一种生物质驱动的混合能源系统,旨在通过综合热力学、经济和环境评估框架来提高效率,同时减少对环境的影响。该系统集成了一个空气供气的桉树气化炉、一个超临界二氧化碳布雷顿循环、一个有机朗肯循环和热回收装置,同时产生合成气、电、热水和加热空气。利用工程方程求解器对系统进行了建模和仿真,并与现有文献数据进行了验证。除了常规的能源分析外,还进行了详细的能源、消耗经济和环境分析,以确定热力学不可逆性、成本形成机制,并使用基于功率、基于热量和基于产出的指标来确定二氧化碳排放特征。开发了基于二阶回归的机器学习模型,以实现精确且计算效率高的六目标优化,目标是电效率,热效率,冷气体效率,总功率输出,热水和加热空气。优化结果表明,最佳气化温度为864.6℃,超临界二氧化碳布雷顿循环压缩比为2.86,最大总输出功率为163.6 kW,电效率为7.7%,热效率为4.0%,冷气效率为80.6%,热水为345 L/s,热空气为112 m3/s。将先进的热力学分析与人工智能辅助优化相结合,为生物质混合能源系统的设计和面向可持续性的优化提供了一个全新的整体框架。
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Development and optimization of a novel multi-generation energy system powered by woody biomass: A multi-objective approach using NSGA-II 以木质生物质为动力的新型多代能源系统的开发与优化:基于NSGA-II的多目标方法
IF 8.3 2区 工程技术 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-11 Epub Date: 2026-02-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.153821
Songcen Wang , Jingshuai Pang , Hongyin Chen , Xinhe Zhang , Jianfeng Li , Fengkai Gao
In this work, a biomass-based multigeneration energy system that simultaneously generates electricity, cooling, and hydrogen is developed and optimized. The suggested setup combines a proton exchange membrane for electrolysis, thermoelectric generators, an externally fired gas turbine, and a downdraft gasifier. Both experimental and published data are used to validate a steady-state model, and thorough parametric, sensitivity, and multi-objective optimization analyses are carried out. The air-side compression ratio and gas turbine inlet temperature have the largest effects on system behavior, according to the one- and two-variable studies. The net power output increases by 62% and the energy efficiency increases from 23.26% to 33.94% when the gas turbine's inlet temperature is raised from 1100 K to 1450 K. By achieving a balanced design, the NSGA-II and TOPSIS optimization framework reduces the levelized cost to 0.0973 $/kWh, shortens the payback period to 4.788 years, and increases energy efficiency to 37.04%. Additionally, the optimized configuration increases total profit to 95.16 M$ and reduces carbon emissions by 11.5%. According to exergy analysis, the primary sources of irreversibility are the combustion chamber and gasifier.
在这项工作中,开发并优化了一种基于生物质的多代能源系统,该系统可以同时发电、制冷和氢气。建议的设置结合了电解的质子交换膜,热电发电机,外部燃烧的燃气轮机和下行气流气化炉。实验和已发表的数据均用于验证稳态模型,并进行了全面的参数、灵敏度和多目标优化分析。根据单变量和双变量研究,空气侧压缩比和燃气轮机进口温度对系统行为的影响最大。当燃气轮机进口温度从1100 K提高到1450 K时,净功率输出提高62%,能效从23.26%提高到33.94%。通过平衡设计,NSGA-II和TOPSIS优化框架将平化成本降低至0.0973美元/千瓦时,投资回收期缩短至4.788年,能源效率提高至37.04%。此外,优化后的配置使总利润增加到9516万美元,碳排放量减少11.5%。根据火用分析,不可逆性的主要来源是燃烧室和气化炉。
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Membrane-integrated process for simultaneous biogas upgrading and hydrogen storage via methanol 膜集成工艺同时进行沼气升级和甲醇储氢
IF 8.3 2区 工程技术 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-11 Epub Date: 2026-02-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.153938
Luigi Marsico , Adele Brunetti , Enrico Catizzone , Massimo Migliori , Giuseppe Barbieri
This work presents the design of a membrane-integrated process for biogas valorisation and renewable hydrogen storage via CO2-to-methanol conversion. The process maximizes CO2 utilisation by incorporating H2 from renewable sources, while simultaneously separating methane from biogas to produce a stream suitable for direct injection into the natural gas grid. Membrane units are integrated upstream and downstream of the methanol synthesis reactor: upstream membranes allow to obtain a CO2-rich stream for methanol production and a CH4-rich stream compliant with grid specifications, while downstream membranes recover unreacted CO2 and H2 for recycling, minimizing emissions and hydrogen losses.
The system is analysed in a step/stage configuration using performance maps from a validated one-dimensional model, accounting for the selectivity and permeance of a polyimide membrane. Results show that biogas can be fully valorised, achieving 98.5% CH4 recovery with molar purity ≥97.5% and ∼97% CO2 conversion to methanol, with nearly complete utilisation of renewable hydrogen. This membrane-integrated approach provides an effective strategy for coupling biogas upgrading with renewable hydrogen storage, enabling sustainable energy storage in the form of methanol e-fuels and contributing to carbon-neutral energy pathways.
这项工作提出了一种通过二氧化碳到甲醇的转化,用于沼气增值和可再生储氢的膜集成工艺的设计。该工艺通过结合可再生能源中的氢气来最大限度地利用二氧化碳,同时从沼气中分离甲烷,产生适合直接注入天然气网的气体流。膜装置集成在甲醇合成反应器的上游和下游:上游膜允许获得用于甲醇生产的富含二氧化碳的流和符合网格规范的富含ch4的流,而下游膜回收未反应的CO2和H2进行循环利用,最大限度地减少排放和氢气损失。利用经过验证的一维模型的性能图,对该系统进行了一步/阶段配置分析,考虑了聚酰亚胺膜的选择性和渗透性。结果表明,沼气可以完全增值,CH4回收率达到98.5%,摩尔纯度≥97.5%,二氧化碳转化为甲醇的比例为~ 97%,可再生氢几乎完全利用。这种膜集成方法为将沼气升级与可再生储氢相结合提供了一种有效的策略,实现了甲醇电子燃料形式的可持续能源储存,并为碳中和能源途径做出了贡献。
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CuO/NiFe2O4 composite as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for alkaline water splitting in hydrogen generation application CuO/NiFe2O4复合材料作为双功能电催化剂在碱水裂解制氢中的应用
IF 8.3 2区 工程技术 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-11 Epub Date: 2026-02-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.153910
Thangesh Thanesh , Anuradha Ramani , Nagarajan Srinivasan , Sabarinathan Venkatachalam
The growing scarcity of conventional energy sources increases the need for sustainable alternatives, and hydrogen emerges as a promising option despite challenges in production, storage, and distribution. This study presents a transition-metal-oxide (TMO) composite, CuO/NiFe2O4 (CuNiFe), which functions as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for both the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in alkaline medium. The catalyst requires overpotentials of 123 mV for HER and 378 mV for OER at 10 mA cm−2. Its HER Tafel slope of 104 mV dec−1 indicates that the rate-limiting step is electrochemical adsorption, which is consistent with the Volmer–Heyrovsky pathway under alkaline conditions. An alkaline electrolyser assembled with CuNiFe electrodes operates at 1.69 V to reach 10 mA cm−2 in 1 M KOH. These results demonstrate that CuNiFe offers an efficient, noble-metal-free route for sustainable hydrogen production.
传统能源的日益稀缺增加了对可持续替代品的需求,尽管在生产、储存和分配方面存在挑战,但氢成为了一个有前途的选择。本文研究了一种过渡金属氧化物(TMO)复合材料CuO/NiFe2O4 (CuNiFe)在碱性介质中作为析氢反应(HER)和析氧反应(OER)的双功能电催化剂。催化剂在10 mA cm−2下,HER需要过电位123 mV, OER需要过电位378 mV。其HER Tafel斜率为104 mV dec−1,表明其限速步骤为电化学吸附,与碱性条件下的Volmer-Heyrovsky途径一致。用CuNiFe电极组装的碱性电解槽工作电压为1.69 V,在1 M KOH中达到10 mA cm−2。这些结果表明,CuNiFe为可持续制氢提供了一种高效、无贵金属的途径。
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Integrated modeling, screening, and optimization of the hydrogen-coke trade-off in catalytic methane pyrolysis within a fixed-bed reactor 固定床催化甲烷热解过程中氢-焦平衡的综合建模、筛选和优化
IF 8.3 2区 工程技术 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL Pub Date : 2026-03-11 Epub Date: 2026-02-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2026.153844
Mahdi Abdi-Khanghah, Solmaz Rajabi-Firoozabadi, Jue Zhu
<div><div>Methane (CH<sub>4</sub>) pyrolysis is a promising route to produce CO<sub>2</sub>-free “turquoise” hydrogen (H<sub>2</sub>), but its efficiency is hampered by coke deposition, which deactivates catalysts and clogs reactors. This study presents a novel integrated computational fluid dynamics, Plackett–Burman design, and response surface methodology (CFD-PBD-RSM) framework for optimizing CH<sub>4</sub> pyrolysis reactors, achieving maximum H<sub>2</sub> production while minimizing coke deposition. CFD accurately models the complex dynamics of coke deposition, which are crucial for understanding CH<sub>4</sub> pyrolysis. The Plackett–Burman Design (PBD) provides efficient and rapid screening of process variables, identifying those with the greatest impact on the two key responses (the amount of produced coke and H<sub>2</sub> concentration). The PBD was employed to screen eleven process variables, highlighting the most significant factors. Following this, RSM, using a central composite design (CCD), was applied for multi-objective optimization. Four key factors, temperature, catalyst loading, bed porosity, and CH<sub>4</sub> partial pressure, were evaluated through CFD simulations to optimize both H<sub>2</sub> production and coke deposition. The CFD model quantified the underlying trade-off that raising the reactor temperature from 837 K to 913 K intensified axial H<sub>2</sub> production, elevating the outlet concentration from 0.28 mol m<sup>−3</sup> to 2.02 mol m<sup>−3</sup>. However, this simultaneously accelerated coking, increasing bed porosity loss from 3.0 % to 12.5 % and advancing the porosity-loss front toward the reactor outlet. The simulations indicated that at temperature = 880–900 K, catalyst loading = 300–350 kg m<sup>−3</sup>, bed porosity = 0.42–0.46, and CH<sub>4</sub> partial pressure = 0.75–0.85, the H<sub>2</sub> concentration can be maximized while maintaining coke deposition within a controllable range. Two operational scenarios were derived from the CCD optimization. In first scenario, corresponding to maximum outlet H<sub>2</sub> concentration (3.21–3.24 mol m<sup>−3</sup>) controlled coke deposition (0.019 kg) was achieved at a temperature of 912.5 K, bed porosity = 0.35, CH<sub>4</sub> partial pressure = 0.70 atm, and catalyst loading = 250 kg m<sup>−3</sup>. In second scenario, which minimized coke formation (0.012 kg) while maintaining acceptable outlet H<sub>2</sub> concentration (1.85–1.89 mol m<sup>−3</sup> (occurred at a temperature = 854 K, bed porosity = 0.45, CH<sub>4</sub> partial pressure = 0.875 lg, and catalyst loading = 250 kg m<sup>−3</sup>. Both CCD-derived optimization scenarios were validated using CFD simulation. The CFD model confirmed that the developed hybrid model accurately predicts the responses. The findings offer a critical pathway for scaling up methane pyrolysis, directly addressing the key technical barrier of coke deposition to advance the industrial realization of turquoise hydro
甲烷(CH4)热解是一种生产无二氧化碳“绿松石”氢(H2)的有前途的途径,但其效率受到焦炭沉积的影响,焦炭沉积会使催化剂失活并堵塞反应器。本研究提出了一种新的集成计算流体动力学、Plackett-Burman设计和响应面法(CFD-PBD-RSM)框架,用于优化CH4热解反应器,在最大限度地减少焦炭沉积的同时实现最大的H2产量。CFD准确地模拟了焦炭沉积的复杂动力学,这对理解CH4热解至关重要。Plackett-Burman设计(PBD)提供了高效和快速的过程变量筛选,确定那些对两个关键响应(焦炭产量和H2浓度)影响最大的变量。PBD被用来筛选11个过程变量,突出最显著的因素。在此基础上,采用中心复合设计(CCD)的RSM进行多目标优化。通过CFD模拟,对温度、催化剂负载、床层孔隙度和CH4分压这四个关键因素进行了评估,以优化H2产量和焦炭沉积。CFD模型量化了将反应器温度从837 K提高到913 K会促进轴向H2生成,将出口浓度从0.28 mol m−3提高到2.02 mol m−3的权衡。然而,这同时加速了焦化,使床层孔隙率损失从3.0%增加到12.5%,并使孔隙率损失前沿向反应器出口推进。模拟结果表明,在温度为880 ~ 900 K、催化剂负载为300 ~ 350 kg m−3、床层孔隙度为0.42 ~ 0.46、CH4分压为0.75 ~ 0.85的条件下,H2浓度可达到最大值,且焦炭沉积控制在可控范围内。通过CCD优化得到了两种操作场景。在第一种方案中,在912.5 K温度、床层孔隙度= 0.35、CH4分压= 0.70 atm、催化剂负载= 250 kg m−3的条件下,控制焦炭沉积(0.019 kg)达到最大出口H2浓度(3.21 ~ 3.24 mol m−3)。在第二种情况下,在温度= 854 K、床层孔隙度= 0.45、CH4分压= 0.875 lg、催化剂负载= 250 kg m - 3的条件下,在保持可接受的H2浓度(1.85-1.89 mol m - 3)的情况下,最大限度地减少了焦炭的形成(0.012 kg)。通过CFD模拟验证了两种基于ccd的优化方案。CFD模型验证了所建立的混合模型对响应的准确预测。研究结果为扩大甲烷热解规模提供了关键途径,直接解决了焦炭沉积的关键技术障碍,推进了绿松石氢的工业化实现。
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