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Carbon neutral island energy system transition - A model-based analysis of sector coupling between the electricity, industry and heat sectors 碳中性岛屿能源系统转型——基于模型的电力、工业和供热部门耦合分析
IF 6.5 Q2 ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.clet.2025.101115
Akram Sandvall , Sofia Klugman , Olga Lysenko , Karl Vilén , Nathalie Fransson
Although having access to renewable sources of energy, islands often face challenges of security of energy supply, climate change impacts and drawbacks of fossil fuel dependency. Utilization of renewable resources, increasing energy efficiency, and securing an affordable energy supply are key elements of the sustainable energy transition of islands. In this study, a dynamic energy system optimization model is developed using the TIMES modeling framework and is applied from the perspective of an island's energy system. Carbon neutral energy system scenarios are designed and integrated into the model to assess system impacts of various industrial development options in connection with investment in large-scale offshore wind power for the case of a Swedish island. The results show a transition in the power and heat sectors for all the scenarios. Ground-source heat pumps (HPs) and district heat (DH) replace electric boilers and ambient-air HPs. The abundancy of renewable electricity generation, either due to non-existence of an energy intensive industry on the island or investments in large-scale wind power plants, leads to lower marginal cost of electricity generation. Consequently, the use of renewable (seawater) and low-temperature excess heat (EH) sources in large-scale HPs and direct use of high-temperature EH in DH systems increase. In turn, the EH sources replace biomass combustion in heat-only boilers. The intermittent renewable power generation is balanced by electricity import from the mainland (if allowed), biodiesel gas turbines, DH production in new biogas combined heat and power plants and large-scale HPs, and an existing heat storage.
岛屿虽然可以获得可再生能源,但往往面临能源供应安全、气候变化影响和依赖化石燃料的缺点等挑战。利用可再生资源、提高能源效率和确保负担得起的能源供应是岛屿可持续能源转型的关键要素。本文以海岛能源系统为研究对象,利用TIMES建模框架建立了海岛能源系统动态优化模型。碳中和能源系统情景被设计并整合到模型中,以瑞典岛屿为例,评估与大规模海上风电投资相关的各种工业发展方案对系统的影响。结果表明,在所有情景下,电力和热力部门都发生了转变。地源热泵(HPs)和区域供热(DH)取代了电锅炉和环境空气热泵。由于岛上不存在能源密集型工业或投资大型风力发电厂,可再生能源发电的丰富性导致发电的边际成本较低。因此,在大型hp中使用可再生(海水)和低温余热(EH)源以及在DH系统中直接使用高温余热(EH)增加了。反过来,EH源取代了纯热锅炉中的生物质燃烧。间歇性的可再生能源发电由内地进口电力(如获允许)、生物柴油燃气轮机、新沼气热电联产电厂和大型热电联产电厂生产的生质酸,以及现有的蓄热装置来平衡。
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Mechanochemical and molecular analysis of organic binders in charcoal briquetting for enhanced cold mechanical strength 提高冷机械强度的木炭压块中有机粘结剂的机械化学和分子分析
IF 6.5 Q2 ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.clet.2025.101113
Viktor Yankovych , Nataliya Korol
Charcoal briquettes often fracture during handling because their fine particles require a binder that is both strong and low in ash. This study presents the first integrated analysis that couples full-scale briquetting trials with molecular docking simulations to guide binder selection. Industrial hardwood-charcoal fines were blended with five organic binders—native starch, citric-acid-modified starch, lignosulfonate, polyvinyl acetate (PVA), and flour—at 2.5–25 wt %. Each formulation was compacted using either a 5 MN hydraulic press or an industrial roller press and evaluated by proximate analysis, drop-impact testing (Impact Resistance Index, IRI), and axial compression.
Mechanical testing showed that modified starch outperformed all other binders, achieving compressive strengths up to 7 MPa and IRI values exceeding 3600 at 15–20 wt % loading under hydraulic pressing. Lignosulfonate, despite its high calculated adsorption energy (−6.1 kcal/mol), yielded weaker briquettes due to moisture uptake and higher ash, whereas PVA displayed the weakest surface affinity (−1.8 kcal/mol) and lowest mechanical strength. Across all formulations, hydraulic pressing improved strength two-to four-fold compared with roller pressing. Docking simulations on an oxidised-graphite model surface revealed that polysaccharides form extensive hydrogen-bond networks with oxygenated carbon edges, explaining their superior adhesion. These findings confirm that binder molecular structure and densification pressure jointly govern briquette integrity. When normalised for cost, modified starch remains the most efficient and sustainable option. The combined mechanochemical–molecular framework thus provides a transferable, molecularly informed roadmap for selecting sustainable binders and optimising compaction in commercial charcoal-briquette manufacturing.
木炭型煤在处理过程中经常破裂,因为它们的细颗粒需要一种既坚固又低灰分的粘合剂。本研究首次将全尺寸压块试验与分子对接模拟结合起来进行综合分析,以指导粘结剂的选择。工业硬木炭粉与五种有机粘合剂混合-天然淀粉,柠檬酸改性淀粉,木质素磺酸盐,聚醋酸乙烯酯(PVA)和面粉-在2.5-25 wt %。每种配方都使用5mn液压机或工业辊压机进行压实,并通过近似分析、跌落冲击测试(抗冲击指数,IRI)和轴向压缩进行评估。力学测试表明,变性淀粉优于所有其他粘合剂,在15 - 20% wt %的液压压力下,其抗压强度高达7 MPa, IRI值超过3600。尽管木质素磺酸具有较高的计算吸附能(−6.1 kcal/mol),但由于吸湿性和灰分较高,其成型效果较差,而PVA的表面亲和性最差(−1.8 kcal/mol),机械强度最低。在所有配方中,与辊压相比,液压压的强度提高了两到四倍。对氧化石墨模型表面的对接模拟显示,多糖与含氧碳边缘形成广泛的氢键网络,这解释了它们优越的附着力。这些发现证实了粘结剂分子结构和致密化压力共同决定型煤的完整性。当成本正常化时,变性淀粉仍然是最有效和可持续的选择。因此,结合机械化学-分子框架为选择可持续粘合剂和优化商业木炭成型制造中的压实提供了可转移的,分子知情的路线图。
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Hydrothermal carbonisation of solid recovered fuel – a model material approach 固体回收燃料的水热碳化-一种模型材料方法
IF 6.5 Q2 ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.clet.2025.101127
Tilia Dahou, Lwhathanysh Urbaez Terrero, Lisa Gribal, Sylvie Valin
In order to facilitate gasification of heterogeneous waste such as solid recovered fuel (SRF), a pre-treatment by hydrothermal carbonisation (HTC) is considered. This study uses a model material approach to represent SRF and study its behaviour during HTC, and in particular the hydrochar properties (yield, ash content, LHV, apparent density, carbon concentration, fixed carbon, inorganic content). HTC experiments were conducted at temperatures between 200 and 280 °C on one SRF and seven model materials (waste wood, cardboard, polyethylene, PET, polyamide, PVC and waste tyres) selected to represent the variety of materials and compositions. When comparing HTC behaviours of the resources, various profiles appear: biomass-based, reactive plastics (PET and PVC) and non-reactive plastics (PA, PE, waste tyres), which however show some physical transformations (melting, formation of powder). Results show that HTC of SRF is mainly controlled by the degradation of lignocellulosic molecules (in particular cellulose and hemicellulose), but that degradation is itself enhanced by the increase in acidity induced by the degradation of plastics (PET and PVC). The LHV and C content of SRF hydrochar are higher than those of the initial SRF (increase by 48 and 36 percentage points after HTC at 240 °C, respectively), while fixed carbon is not significantly affected in these conditions. The apparent density is improved (doubled after HTC at 240 °C) due to an increase of the apparent density of most of the model materials, including non-reactive ones. All these changes could be positive for an easier gasification of the hydrochar compared to the initial SRF. Finally, N content is unchanged (it leaves the solid in the same proportions as C), and Cl and S contents decrease, as for model materials.
为了促进非均质废物如固体回收燃料(SRF)的气化,考虑了水热碳化(HTC)的预处理。本研究使用模型材料方法来表示SRF,并研究其在HTC过程中的行为,特别是烃类性质(产率、灰分含量、LHV、表观密度、碳浓度、固定碳、无机含量)。HTC实验在200至280°C的温度下对一种SRF和七种模型材料(废木材,纸板,聚乙烯,PET,聚酰胺,PVC和废轮胎)进行,以代表材料和成分的多样性。当比较资源的HTC行为时,出现了不同的概况:生物质基,反应性塑料(PET和PVC)和非反应性塑料(PA, PE,废轮胎),但它们表现出一些物理转变(熔化,形成粉末)。结果表明,SRF的HTC主要受木质纤维素分子(特别是纤维素和半纤维素)的降解控制,但降解本身因塑料(PET和PVC)降解引起的酸度增加而增强。SRF烃类的LHV和C含量高于初始SRF(在240℃下HTC后分别增加48和36个百分点),而固定碳在这些条件下没有明显影响。由于大多数模型材料(包括非反应性材料)的表观密度增加,表观密度得到了改善(在240℃HTC后增加了一倍)。与初始SRF相比,所有这些变化对于更容易气化的烃类都是积极的。最后,与模型材料相比,N含量保持不变(与C的比例相同),Cl和S含量降低。
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Bio-hydrogel formulation for co-immobilization of microalgae and bacteria in living biofilters for nutrient recovery from secondary industrial effluents 生物水凝胶配方,用于微藻和细菌在活生物过滤器中共同固定,用于二次工业废水的营养回收
IF 6.5 Q2 ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.clet.2025.101075
Chalampol Janpum , Jagroop Pandhal , Nuttapon Pombubpa , Tanakit Komkhum , Chonnikarn Sirichan , Piyakorn Srichuen , Pichaya In-na
The increasing discharge of nutrient-rich industrial effluents poses a significant environmental challenge, necessitating efficient and sustainable wastewater treatment strategies. This study developed a living hydrogel-based biofilter incorporating co-immobilized Chlorella sp. and Bacillus subtilis TISTR 1415 to enhance nutrient recovery from secondary industrial effluent from vegetable oil factories. Hydrogels were formulated using guar gum and carrageenan, crosslinked with potassium chloride (KCl), and evaluated for their stability and microbial immobilization efficiency. Among the tested formulations, the hydrogel with 0.3 M KCl exhibited optimal properties, including moderate swelling capacity (∼1,005 % or ∼10 gwater/gdry hydrogel), reduced solubility (∼40 %), and enhanced mechanical stability and crosslinking density, leading to improved porosity and microbial retention. These physicochemical properties facilitated efficient nutrient diffusion and sustained cell viability within the hydrogel matrix. The synthetic co-culture biofilter with a 3:1 ratio of Chlorella sp. to B. subtilis significantly enhanced nutrient removal efficiencies compared to monocultures, achieving 98.68 % ammonium (NH4+), 53.45 % phosphate (PO43−), and 68.60 % COD removal over 7-day trials. The synergistic interaction between microalgae and bacteria facilitated improved nutrient uptake, organic matter degradation, and enhanced effluent treatment performance. Furthermore, pH and dissolved oxygen levels were significantly influenced by microbial activity, with microalgae contributing to oxygen production and pH elevation, while bacteria aided organic matter breakdown. The living hydrogel-based biofilter presents a promising alternative to conventional wastewater treatment methods by harnessing the synergistic interactions between biological processes and hydrogel immobilization technology. This approach enhances effluent quality and contributes to innovative solutions for environmental protection and nutrient recovery.
富含营养物质的工业废水排放的增加对环境构成了重大挑战,因此需要有效和可持续的废水处理战略。以小球藻和枯草芽孢杆菌TISTR 1415为载体,开发了一种活性水凝胶生物过滤器,以提高植物油厂二级工业废水的养分回收率。以瓜尔胶和卡拉胶为原料,与氯化钾交联制备水凝胶,并对其稳定性和微生物固定化效率进行了评价。在测试的配方中,含有0.3 M KCl的水凝胶表现出最佳的性能,包括适度的膨胀能力(~ 1005%或~ 10 gwater/gdry水凝胶),降低溶解度(~ 40%),增强机械稳定性和交联密度,从而改善孔隙度和微生物保留率。这些物理化学性质促进了营养物质在水凝胶基质内的有效扩散和维持细胞活力。与单一培养相比,小球藻与枯草芽孢杆菌比例为3:1的合成共培养生物过滤器显著提高了营养物去除效率,在7天的试验中,铵(NH4+)去除率达到98.68%,磷酸盐(PO43−)去除率达到53.45%,COD去除率达到68.60%。微藻和细菌之间的协同作用促进了养分吸收、有机物降解和污水处理性能的提高。此外,pH和溶解氧水平受微生物活动的显著影响,微藻有助于产氧和pH升高,而细菌有助于有机物分解。水凝胶生物过滤器利用生物过程和水凝胶固定化技术之间的协同作用,为传统的废水处理方法提供了一种有前途的替代方案。这种方法提高了污水的质量,并为环境保护和养分回收提供了创新的解决方案。
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From cost-centering to sustainability: A review of Pollution Routing Problems 从以成本为中心到可持续性:污染路径问题综述
IF 6.5 Q2 ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.clet.2025.101082
Reza Shahin , Maxim A. Dulebenets
Recent studies on Vehicle Routing Problems (VRP) have substantially expanded to incorporate environmental considerations into transportation planning. Traditionally, the predominant objectives in transportation optimization revolved around reducing costs, time, or distance. However, with the increasing significance of sustainability and the management of environmental costs, logistics service providers and retailers have shifted their attention to greening their operations. In light of this, the Pollution-Routing Problem (PRP) has emerged to harmonize economic and environmental facets of transportation efforts. Despite the extensive research on the problem, there exists a notable absence of systematic reviews. As such, this review article sheds light on the evolution of the problem literature from its introduction in 2011 to 2024, reviewing 75 papers. In this study, the research on the PRP is categorized based on the taxonomy, objective function, and methodologies applied throughout the years. Finally, we pinpoint several areas of potential exploration that will serve as a blueprint for future research directions.
最近对车辆路线问题(VRP)的研究已大大扩展到将环境因素纳入交通规划。传统上,运输优化的主要目标围绕着降低成本、时间或距离。然而,随着可持续发展和环境成本管理的重要性日益增加,物流服务提供商和零售商已经将注意力转移到绿色运营上。鉴于此,污染路线问题(PRP)已经出现,以协调运输工作的经济和环境方面。尽管对这一问题进行了广泛的研究,但明显缺乏系统的评价。因此,本文回顾了75篇论文,揭示了问题文献从2011年引入到2024年的演变。本研究对PRP研究进行了分类、目标函数和多年来应用的方法分类。最后,我们指出了几个潜在的探索领域,这些领域将作为未来研究方向的蓝图。
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A comprehensive literature review on risk identification and assessment in green building construction projects 绿色建筑施工项目风险识别与评估的文献综述
IF 6.5 Q2 ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.clet.2025.101089
Abdul-Mugis Yussif , Ridwan Taiwo , Pshtiwan Shakor , Tong Han , Saeed Reza Mohandes , Maxwell Fordjour Antwi-Afari , Kamal Qazi , Atul Kumar Singh , Mary Subaja Christo , Mohd Asif Shah
Building green for sustainability cannot be over-emphasised, considering the current environmental crises. Green buildings minimise environmental degradation and reduce consumption of depletable resources while providing maximum occupancy satisfaction. Despite the numerous studies of risk assessment in Green Building Construction Projects (GBCPs), limited attention has been given to methodologies that enable risk evaluation from the projects' inception to the end of their service life. Secondly, the existing methods do not consider the accumulated knowledge and experience obtained from previous risk assessment models. Finally, existing studies fail to provide a detailed description of each risk, as they only list them, leading to ambiguity in the practical sense. A scientometric analysis was performed to reveal the current research trend of risk identification in GBCPs. This study systematically reviewed relevant literature from the last two decades until the end of 2024 to collate the most influential risks associated with GBCPs. From the systematic literature review, a total of forty-two (42) risks were identified and defined clearly before further grouping them into nine (9) mutually exclusive categories to ease targeted assessments. The knowledge-based approach was proposed for identifying and evaluating the risks due to its unique nature of enabling long-term analysis by tapping into the accumulated knowledge and experience from previous evaluation models. The knowledge-based approach emphasises establishing a strong foundation involving risk scope definition, identification, analysis, response planning, execution, and monitoring and control as a feedback system supporting risk evaluation throughout the service life of the project. After the analysis, it was found that the risk evaluation studies in GBCPs need to create assessment models that consider the post-construction variables and the accumulated knowledge of previous evaluations. Secondly, a clear description of each risk eases its categorisation for tailor-targeted assessment. The current limitations include limited collaboration between developing and developed countries and a scarcity of empirical research in developing nations. The study proposes future research opportunities in green building risk studies to promote research growth, highlights the need for holistic risk management frameworks, and fosters sustainable construction practices globally.
考虑到当前的环境危机,绿色建筑的可持续性再怎么强调也不为过。绿色建筑最大限度地减少了环境退化,减少了耗竭资源的消耗,同时提供了最大的居住满意度。尽管对绿色建筑建设项目(gbcp)的风险评估进行了大量研究,但对从项目开始到其使用寿命结束的风险评估方法的关注有限。其次,现有方法没有考虑以往风险评估模型所积累的知识和经验。最后,现有的研究没有对每一种风险进行详细的描述,只是罗列出来,导致了实际意义上的模糊性。通过科学计量学分析,揭示了目前gbcp风险识别的研究趋势。本研究系统地回顾了从过去二十年到2024年底的相关文献,以整理与gbcp相关的最具影响力的风险。从系统的文献综述中,共识别并明确了42个风险,然后将其进一步分组为9个相互排斥的类别,以方便有针对性的评估。基于知识的方法可以利用以往评估模型积累的知识和经验进行长期分析,因此提出了基于知识的方法来识别和评估风险。以知识为基础的方法强调建立一个强大的基础,包括风险范围的定义、识别、分析、响应计划、执行、监测和控制,作为一个反馈系统,在项目的整个使用寿命期间支持风险评估。通过分析发现,gbbcp风险评价研究需要建立考虑建后变量和前人评价积累知识的评价模型。其次,对每个风险的清晰描述简化了其分类,以便进行有针对性的评估。目前的限制包括发展中国家和发达国家之间的合作有限,以及发展中国家缺乏实证研究。该研究提出了绿色建筑风险研究的未来研究机会,以促进研究增长,强调整体风险管理框架的必要性,并在全球范围内促进可持续建筑实践。
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Artificial -neural -network and genetic -algorithm for optimization of helical -blade -vertical -axis -wind -turbine 螺旋叶片垂直轴风力机优化的人工神经网络与遗传算法
IF 6.5 Q2 ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.clet.2025.101088
Sepehr Sanaye, Armin Farvizi
Wind energy as a renewable and sustainable type of energy has been attractive from past eras. Three helical blade vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT-3-HB) is suitable for the use in urban areas with low-speed wind flow due to its low required amount of torque for self-starting and its low noise generation. The optimization of VAWT-3-HB with application of Artificial -Neural -Network (ANN) and Genetic -Algorithm (GA) which are very important tools for proper design and improving the performance and of this category of wind turbine still is not covered in literature. For GA optimization procedure, the average power coefficient (Cpave) was the objective function which had to be maximized. Design variables were airfoil chord length, helical angle, and the blade tip speed ratio which were selected after extensive 3-D-CFD simulation runs and examining all effective parameters. The optimal values of these parameters were obtained 0.42 m, 30 °, and 1.4 respectively. Cpave at the optimum point was 0.1845 with 218 % rise (in comparison with 0.058 before optimization). Results of a 3-D-CFD simulation run with optimal values of design variables showed a good match between average power coefficients predicted by ANN-GA and predicted by 3-D-CFD simulation run with about 0.21 % difference.
风能作为一种可再生和可持续的能源,从过去的时代就一直很有吸引力。三螺旋叶片垂直轴风力机(VAWT-3-HB)具有自启动所需转矩小、噪声小的特点,适用于城市低速风量环境。应用人工神经网络(ANN)和遗传算法(GA)对VAWT-3-HB进行优化,这是该类风力机合理设计和提高性能的重要工具,目前还没有文献报道。在遗传算法优化过程中,平均功率系数(Cp - ave)是需要最大化的目标函数。设计变量是翼型弦长、螺旋角和叶尖速比,这些参数是经过大量的三维cfd模拟运行和检验所有有效参数后选择的。这些参数的最优值分别为0.42 m、30°和1.4 m。优化点的Cp−ave为0.1845,比优化前的0.058提高了218%。采用设计变量最优值的三维cfd模拟结果表明,ANN-GA预测的平均功率系数与三维cfd模拟结果吻合较好,差值约为0.21%。
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Energy, exergy and economic analysis and optimization of various modified organic flash cycle configurations for enhanced waste heat recovery performance 能源,能源和经济分析和优化各种改进的有机闪蒸循环配置,以提高废热回收性能
IF 6.5 Q2 ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.clet.2025.101114
Hadi Kamfar , Abolfazl Shojaeian , Jaber Yousefi Seyf , Najmeh Hajialigol , Hadi Delavari
This study presents a comprehensive thermodynamic investigation based on energy, exergy, and economic (3 E) analysis of eight Organic Flash Cycle (OFC) configurations for waste heat recovery. The modified cycles were modeled in MATLAB with thermophysical properties obtained from REFPROP 9.0. The proposed configurations integrate advanced components such as two-phase expanders and ejectors to minimize throttling losses and improve overall system performance. Unlike the dual-ejector systems reported by Chen et al. (2019), one of the proposed configurations, namely Two-phase expander and single ejector OFC-II (TPSEOFC-II) eliminates the secondary flash separator, resulting in a 21.5 % reduction in total costs and a 37.25 % improvement in exergy efficiency. Multi-objective optimization using the Multi-Objective Grey Wolf Optimizer was employed to simultaneously maximize energy efficiency and exergy efficiency while minimizing the levelized cost of energy (LCOE). The TPSEOFC-II configuration achieved a net power output of 363.19 kW, an energy efficiency of 13.24 %, an exergy efficiency of 75.94 %, and the lowest LCOE of 0.0159 $/kWh, representing substantial improvements over the baseline OFC-I and OFC-II systems. These results highlight the potential of advanced OFC designs for cost-effective and sustainable waste heat recovery applications.
本研究提出了一个全面的热力学调查,基于能量,火用和经济(3e)分析的八种有机闪蒸循环(OFC)配置的余热回收。利用REFPROP 9.0软件获得的热物理性质,在MATLAB中对修正后的循环进行建模。拟议的配置集成了先进的组件,如两相膨胀器和喷射器,以最大限度地减少节流损失,提高整体系统性能。与Chen等人(2019)报道的双喷射器系统不同,其中一种提议的配置,即两相膨胀器和单喷射器OFC-II (TPSEOFC-II)消除了二次闪蒸分离器,从而降低了21.5%的总成本,并提高了37.25%的火用效率。采用多目标灰狼优化器进行多目标优化,实现能源效率和火用效率同时最大化,同时最小化能源平准化成本(LCOE)。TPSEOFC-II配置实现了363.19 kW的净功率输出,能源效率为13.24%,火用效率为75.94%,最低LCOE为0.0159美元/千瓦时,与基准OFC-I和OFC-II系统相比有了实质性的改进。这些结果突出了先进的OFC设计在经济高效和可持续的余热回收应用中的潜力。
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Evaluating the dual impact of AI and RPA on sustainability and brand equity: A case study of digital transformation in Taiwan's service sector 评估AI与RPA对永续性与品牌资产的双重影响:以台湾服务业数位化转型为例
IF 6.5 Q2 ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.clet.2025.101106
Yu-Ming Fei , Ji-Chyuan Liou , Pao Jui Sun
This study investigates the dual impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) on sustainability performance and brand equity in Taiwan's service sector. Grounded in the Resource-Based View (RBV) and the Technology–Organization–Environment (TOE) framework, the research adopts a mixed-methods case study design involving three award-winning small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) that participated in a national AI transformation program. By integrating digital tools such as AI-generated content platforms, RPA-enabled marketing automation, and intelligent energy management systems, these enterprises aimed to reduce material consumption, enhance customer engagement, and strengthen brand identity. Empirical evidence drawn from enterprise resource planning (ERP) records, carbon audits based on the GHG Protocol, and a structured survey of 121 employees demonstrates notable outcomes: reduced electricity usage and printing costs, increased digital marketing efficacy, and improved perceptions of organizational innovation and sustainability. Statistical analyses reveal significant between-firm differences in perceived benefits, while employee attitudes toward AI and RPA were consistently positive across dimensions. These findings highlight how AI and RPA can serve as catalysts for cleaner operational practices and strategic brand development, aligning with the journal's focus on engineering solutions for sustainable consumption and technological advancement.
本研究探讨人工智慧(AI)与机器人流程自动化(RPA)对台湾服务业可持续发展绩效与品牌资产的双重影响。本研究以资源基础观(RBV)和技术-组织-环境(TOE)框架为基础,采用混合方法的案例研究设计,涉及三家参与国家人工智能转型计划的获奖中小企业(SMEs)。通过集成数字工具,如人工智能生成的内容平台,支持rpa的营销自动化和智能能源管理系统,这些企业旨在减少材料消耗,增强客户参与度,并加强品牌识别。从企业资源规划(ERP)记录、基于温室气体议定书的碳审计以及对121名员工的结构化调查中得出的经验证据表明,结果显著:减少了用电量和印刷成本,提高了数字营销效率,提高了对组织创新和可持续性的看法。统计分析显示,企业之间在感知利益方面存在显著差异,而员工对人工智能和RPA的态度在各个维度上始终是积极的。这些发现突出了人工智能和RPA如何成为更清洁的运营实践和战略品牌发展的催化剂,与该杂志对可持续消费和技术进步的工程解决方案的关注相一致。
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Unlocking the potential of copper sulfide tailings as a secondary source for tellurium and precious metals: a comprehensive characterization study 解锁硫化铜尾矿作为碲和贵金属二次来源的潜力:一项全面的表征研究
IF 6.5 Q2 ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.clet.2025.101081
Fardis Nakhaei , Lana Alagha , Gary Wyss
This study investigated historical copper sulfide tailings as an unconventional source of tellurium (Te), gold (Au), and silver (Ag). Advanced analytical studies were conducted to determine the geochemical and mineralogical properties of the tailing samples. The results showed that tetradymite (Bi2Te2S) was the predominant Te-bearing mineral, while hessite (Ag2Te) was a minor Te carrier, both notably occurring within fine-grained (<8 μm) inclusions in pyrite. Gold was present as native Au, electrum (Au-Ag), and within complex silver tellurides hosted primarily in chalcopyrite and pyrite. Froth flotation studies showed that the 180 to 38 μm size range was the optimum feed size that yielded recoveries of 59 %, 37 %, and 27 % for Te, Au, and Ag, respectively. These findings suggested that froth flotation is a feasible method for concentrating Te-Au-Ag-bearing phases. Given the strong association between Te, Au, Ag, and Cu, the co-extraction of these metals should significantly enhance the economic viability of tailings’ processing.
本研究调查了历史上的硫化铜尾矿作为碲(Te)、金(Au)和银(Ag)的非常规来源。进行了深入的分析研究,确定了尾矿样品的地球化学和矿物学性质。结果表明:四长石(Bi2Te2S)是主要的含Te矿物,而半铁(Ag2Te)是次要的Te载体,两者均出现在黄铁矿的细粒(<8 μm)包裹体中。金以天然金、银(Au- ag)和主要赋存于黄铜矿和黄铁矿中的复杂碲化银的形式存在。泡沫浮选研究表明,180 ~ 38 μm为最佳给矿粒度,Te、Au和Ag的回收率分别为59%、37%和27%。研究结果表明,泡沫浮选是一种可行的富集含te - au - ag相的方法。考虑到Te、Au、Ag和Cu之间的强关联,这些金属的共萃取将显著提高尾矿处理的经济可行性。
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