Pub Date : 2025-12-06DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.124931
Qingkang Zeng , Juntong Ha , Yuanyuan Ren , Yu-You Li , Yu Qin
The recirculated two-phase anaerobic digestion (R-TPAD) system has gradually replaced the conventional TPAD configuration, emerging as a stable and efficient strategy for biohythane production. However, inappropriate recirculation ratios (R) may cause either incomplete organic conversion or insufficient phase separation. In this study, a semi-continuous R-TPAD system comprising two continuously stirred reactors was established to digest food and paper waste (total solids ≈ 17 %). The influence of R on process performance, microbial structures, metabolic pathways, and energy recovery was systematically assessed. Results showed that the buffering effect of recycled methanogenic sludge maintained the pH of acidogenic phase at 5.2 and ensured complete phase separation at R0.8, achieving optimal yields of H2 (75 L/kg-VS) and CH4 (402 L/kg-VS) with 83 % COD removal. Stoichiometric and thermodynamic analyses confirmed that R0.8 strengthened metabolic coupling between the acidogenic and methanogenic phases, thereby promoting methane harvest. 16S rRNA analysis indicated that the appropriate ratio could push forward the cooperation between functional guilds by stimulating acidogens in acidogenic phase and enriching methanogens in methanogenic phase. Energy balance analysis indicated that R0.8 would deliver superior net energy recovery. These findings provide a practical operational basis for scaling up R-TPAD technology.
{"title":"Optimization of recirculation ratio for biohythane production by two-phase anaerobic co-digestion of high-solid food waste and paper waste","authors":"Qingkang Zeng , Juntong Ha , Yuanyuan Ren , Yu-You Li , Yu Qin","doi":"10.1016/j.renene.2025.124931","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.renene.2025.124931","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The recirculated two-phase anaerobic digestion (<em>R</em>-TPAD) system has gradually replaced the conventional TPAD configuration, emerging as a stable and efficient strategy for biohythane production. However, inappropriate recirculation ratios (<em>R</em>) may cause either incomplete organic conversion or insufficient phase separation. In this study, a semi-continuous <em>R</em>-TPAD system comprising two continuously stirred reactors was established to digest food and paper waste (total solids ≈ 17 %). The influence of <em>R</em> on process performance, microbial structures, metabolic pathways, and energy recovery was systematically assessed. Results showed that the buffering effect of recycled methanogenic sludge maintained the pH of acidogenic phase at 5.2 and ensured complete phase separation at <em>R</em><sub>0.8</sub>, achieving optimal yields of H<sub>2</sub> (75 L/kg-VS) and CH<sub>4</sub> (402 L/kg-VS) with 83 % COD removal. Stoichiometric and thermodynamic analyses confirmed that <em>R</em><sub>0.8</sub> strengthened metabolic coupling between the acidogenic and methanogenic phases, thereby promoting methane harvest. 16S rRNA analysis indicated that the appropriate ratio could push forward the cooperation between functional guilds by stimulating acidogens in acidogenic phase and enriching methanogens in methanogenic phase. Energy balance analysis indicated that <em>R</em><sub>0.8</sub> would deliver superior net energy recovery. These findings provide a practical operational basis for scaling up <em>R</em>-TPAD technology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":419,"journal":{"name":"Renewable Energy","volume":"258 ","pages":"Article 124931"},"PeriodicalIF":9.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145734956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-06DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.124986
Sida Fu , Jingying Yang , Wansheng Shi , Xuxiang Zhang , Lin Ye , Zhenxing Huang , Wenquan Ruan , Mingxing Zhao
This study developed an innovative strategy for enhancing biogas upgrading from kitchen wastewater by using extracellular polymeric substance-modified nanoscale zero-valent iron (EPS10-nZVI10) in an integrated continuous stirred tank reactor and trickle bed reactor (CSTR-TBR). The EPS10-nZVI10 composite served as a highly efficient in-situ H2 source, effectively overcoming limitations of conventional nZVI such as agglomeration and passivation. The integrated CSTR-TBR system with gas circulation achieved simultaneous biogas production and in-situ upgrading, significantly enhancing CO2/H2 mass transfer and conversion efficiency. The optimal performance was observed at the highest EPS10-nZVI10 dosage, yielding a remarkable CH4 content of 98.90 % and an average daily methane production of 363.75 mL/g COD, which was 2.08-fold of control. System stability was confirmed through low VFAs, alkalinity, and reduced ORP. Hydrogenotrophic methanogenesis was promoted, as evidenced by coenzyme F420 relative activity reaching 96.72 %. Microbial community analysis demonstrated selective enrichment of Firmicutes and Chloroflexi, along with Methanomassiliicoccus and Methanobacterium. This approach offers an effective and sustainable route for biogas upgrading and organic waste resource recovery.
{"title":"Enhancing biogas biological upgrading from kitchen wastewater by anaerobic digestion: integrated CSTR-TBR reactor with modified nZVI addition","authors":"Sida Fu , Jingying Yang , Wansheng Shi , Xuxiang Zhang , Lin Ye , Zhenxing Huang , Wenquan Ruan , Mingxing Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.renene.2025.124986","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.renene.2025.124986","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study developed an innovative strategy for enhancing biogas upgrading from kitchen wastewater by using extracellular polymeric substance-modified nanoscale zero-valent iron (EPS<sub>10</sub>-nZVI<sub>10</sub>) in an integrated continuous stirred tank reactor and trickle bed reactor (CSTR-TBR). The EPS<sub>10</sub>-nZVI<sub>10</sub> composite served as a highly efficient in-situ H<sub>2</sub> source, effectively overcoming limitations of conventional nZVI such as agglomeration and passivation. The integrated CSTR-TBR system with gas circulation achieved simultaneous biogas production and in-situ upgrading, significantly enhancing CO<sub>2</sub>/H<sub>2</sub> mass transfer and conversion efficiency. The optimal performance was observed at the highest EPS<sub>10</sub>-nZVI<sub>10</sub> dosage, yielding a remarkable CH<sub>4</sub> content of 98.90 % and an average daily methane production of 363.75 mL/g COD, which was 2.08-fold of control. System stability was confirmed through low VFAs, alkalinity, and reduced ORP. Hydrogenotrophic methanogenesis was promoted, as evidenced by coenzyme F<sub>420</sub> relative activity reaching 96.72 %. Microbial community analysis demonstrated selective enrichment of <em>Firmicutes</em> and <em>Chloroflexi</em>, along with <em>Methanomassiliicoccus</em> and <em>Methanobacterium</em>. This approach offers an effective and sustainable route for biogas upgrading and organic waste resource recovery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":419,"journal":{"name":"Renewable Energy","volume":"258 ","pages":"Article 124986"},"PeriodicalIF":9.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145734957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-06DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.124981
José R. Angulo , Luis A. Conde , Vlada Pleshcheva , Michael A. García , Wildor Gosgot , Miguel Barrena , Emilio Muñoz-Cerón , Juan de la Casa , Jan A. Töfflinger
The accurate characterization of photovoltaic (PV) system performance is essential for diagnostics, benchmarking, and O&M. Conventional performance ratio (PR) metrics, standardized in IEC 61724–1, are widely used but remain highly sensitive to irradiance variability, thermal dynamics, and curtailment, often generating false alarms in challenging climates. This study extends a recently proposed statistical method for estimating the effective DC power rating (), the array's nominal power corrected to standard test conditions, by testing multiple irradiance thresholds at two contrasting Peruvian sites: the arid desert of Lima and the tropical rainforest of Chachapoyas. Results show that provides a more stable indicator than PR and , with uncertainties below 3 %. High thresholds (>800 W/m2) yielded the lowest variability (≈1 %), while intermediate thresholds (>600 W/m2) balanced stability with greater data coverage. In Lima, the method captured capacity losses from dust deposition, whereas in Chachapoyas it proved robust under persistent cloudiness, where PR fluctuated strongly. A monitoring protocol is proposed in which PR serves as the primary indicator and validates alarms when PR falls below a threshold. This combined approach reduces false alarms while retaining sensitivity to genuine performance losses, offering a practical and climate-resilient tool for PV monitoring and O&M optimization.
{"title":"Effective DC power rating of PV arrays under challenging operating conditions in desert and tropical regions","authors":"José R. Angulo , Luis A. Conde , Vlada Pleshcheva , Michael A. García , Wildor Gosgot , Miguel Barrena , Emilio Muñoz-Cerón , Juan de la Casa , Jan A. Töfflinger","doi":"10.1016/j.renene.2025.124981","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.renene.2025.124981","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The accurate characterization of photovoltaic (PV) system performance is essential for diagnostics, benchmarking, and O&M. Conventional performance ratio (<em>PR</em>) metrics, standardized in IEC 61724–1, are widely used but remain highly sensitive to irradiance variability, thermal dynamics, and curtailment, often generating false alarms in challenging climates. This study extends a recently proposed statistical method for estimating the effective DC power rating (<span><math><mrow><msub><mi>P</mi><mrow><mn>0</mn><mo>,</mo><mi>e</mi><mi>f</mi><mi>f</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></math></span>), the array's nominal power corrected to standard test conditions, by testing multiple irradiance thresholds at two contrasting Peruvian sites: the arid desert of Lima and the tropical rainforest of Chachapoyas. Results show that <span><math><mrow><msub><mi>P</mi><mrow><mn>0</mn><mo>,</mo><mi>e</mi><mi>f</mi><mi>f</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></math></span> provides a more stable indicator than <em>PR</em> and <span><math><mrow><msubsup><mi>PR</mi><mn>25</mn><mo>′</mo></msubsup></mrow></math></span>, with uncertainties below 3 %. High thresholds (>800 W/m<sup>2</sup>) yielded the lowest variability (≈1 %), while intermediate thresholds (>600 W/m<sup>2</sup>) balanced stability with greater data coverage. In Lima, the method captured capacity losses from dust deposition, whereas in Chachapoyas it proved robust under persistent cloudiness, where <em>PR</em> fluctuated strongly. A monitoring protocol is proposed in which <em>PR</em> serves as the primary indicator and <span><math><mrow><msub><mi>P</mi><mrow><mn>0</mn><mo>,</mo><mi>e</mi><mi>f</mi><mi>f</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></math></span> validates alarms when <em>PR</em> falls below a threshold. This combined approach reduces false alarms while retaining sensitivity to genuine performance losses, offering a practical and climate-resilient tool for PV monitoring and O&M optimization.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":419,"journal":{"name":"Renewable Energy","volume":"258 ","pages":"Article 124981"},"PeriodicalIF":9.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145735031","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-06DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.124990
Muhammad Shahbaz , Serkan Eti , Serhat Yüksel , Hasan Dinçer , Ayşe Nur Çırak
Productivity plays a critical role for sustainable development of the renewable energy projects. In this process, identifying the most significant indicators is very necessary to use the limited resources more efficiently. This study proposes a novel five-stage decision-making model to generate effective and prioritized strategies for enhancing productivity in renewable energy investments. Firstly, the expert team is selected using Hartigan-Wong algorithm. Secondly, the weights of the experts are computed via dimensionality reduction. In the third stage, the missing opinions of such people are completed with random forest regressor. After that, the importance of the criteria is evaluated by Gaussian fuzzy weighted evaluation of nonlinear subjective logical optimization (WENSLO). Finally, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) countries are examined with respect to the productivity performance of these projects by considering Gaussian fuzzy relative assessment of weighted evaluation criteria (RAWEC). The main contribution of our study is that prior and effective investment strategies can be presented to increase the productivity of the renewable energy projects with a novel model. The use of Gaussian fuzzy sets has a positive influence on handing uncertainty in the analysis process more effectively. In addition to them, owing to Hartigan-Wong algorithm and dimension reduction technique, it can be possible to prioritize the experts. This situation can be very helpful to reach more effective findings. Our findings denote that technological infrastructure and energy storage capacity are the most essential indicators to increase the productivity of renewable energy investments. Moreover, China and Russia are the most successful countries regarding the productivity performance for these investments.
{"title":"A multi-criteria decision-making framework for enhancing renewable energy productivity","authors":"Muhammad Shahbaz , Serkan Eti , Serhat Yüksel , Hasan Dinçer , Ayşe Nur Çırak","doi":"10.1016/j.renene.2025.124990","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.renene.2025.124990","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Productivity plays a critical role for sustainable development of the renewable energy projects. In this process, identifying the most significant indicators is very necessary to use the limited resources more efficiently. This study proposes a novel five-stage decision-making model to generate effective and prioritized strategies for enhancing productivity in renewable energy investments. Firstly, the expert team is selected using Hartigan-Wong algorithm. Secondly, the weights of the experts are computed via dimensionality reduction. In the third stage, the missing opinions of such people are completed with random forest regressor. After that, the importance of the criteria is evaluated by Gaussian fuzzy weighted evaluation of nonlinear subjective logical optimization (WENSLO). Finally, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) countries are examined with respect to the productivity performance of these projects by considering Gaussian fuzzy relative assessment of weighted evaluation criteria (RAWEC). The main contribution of our study is that prior and effective investment strategies can be presented to increase the productivity of the renewable energy projects with a novel model. The use of Gaussian fuzzy sets has a positive influence on handing uncertainty in the analysis process more effectively. In addition to them, owing to Hartigan-Wong algorithm and dimension reduction technique, it can be possible to prioritize the experts. This situation can be very helpful to reach more effective findings. Our findings denote that technological infrastructure and energy storage capacity are the most essential indicators to increase the productivity of renewable energy investments. Moreover, China and Russia are the most successful countries regarding the productivity performance for these investments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":419,"journal":{"name":"Renewable Energy","volume":"258 ","pages":"Article 124990"},"PeriodicalIF":9.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145735034","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-06DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.124954
Giuseppina Iervolino, Alessandro Petracca, Iolanda De Marco, Donatella Albanese, Sara Liparoti, Alessandra Procentese
The development of sustainable and efficient biomass pre-treatment technologies is crucial for advancing biorefinery applications. In this study, a dry non-thermal plasma (NTP) pre-treatment was investigated as a novel approach for processing spent coffee grounds (SCG) and banana peels (BP). The process was performed at 45 °C for 3–5 min without the addition of chemical reagents, ensuring minimal environmental impact. The effects of key operating parameters—including applied voltage (7.5–16 kV), air flow rate (0.5–2 NL/min), and treatment time (1–5 min)—on biomass composition and enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency were evaluated. Under optimal conditions (12 kV, 1 NL/min, 5 min), SCG showed a 2.46 % increase in cellulose availability and a 2.77 % reduction in insoluble lignin, resulting in a glucose yield of 7.24 mg/g biomass. For BP, NTP treatment led to a 3.15 % decrease in insoluble lignin while maintaining stable cellulose content, achieving a glucose release of 19.96 mg/g biomass. Although the absolute improvements are modest, they were achieved under very mild operating conditions without chemical additives, confirming the potential of dry NTP as a low-energy, environmentally friendly alternative. In contrast, conventional pre-treatments often require harsh conditions (e.g., >120 °C, hours of processing, and strong acids/alkalis) to achieve higher sugar yields, making the dry NTP approach a sustainable proof-of-concept with lower environmental and energy costs. Structural and chemical characterizations (SEM, TGA, FTIR) confirmed the effectiveness of NTP in modifying lignocellulosic structures. Compared to conventional pre-treatments, dry NTP demonstrated significant advantages in terms of energy efficiency, process simplicity, and environmental sustainability, making it a promising proof-of-concept for industrial-scale biomass processing.
{"title":"Dry non-thermal plasma pre-treatment for biomass valorization: A sustainable approach for spent coffee grounds and banana peels","authors":"Giuseppina Iervolino, Alessandro Petracca, Iolanda De Marco, Donatella Albanese, Sara Liparoti, Alessandra Procentese","doi":"10.1016/j.renene.2025.124954","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.renene.2025.124954","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The development of sustainable and efficient biomass pre-treatment technologies is crucial for advancing biorefinery applications. In this study, a dry non-thermal plasma (NTP) pre-treatment was investigated as a novel approach for processing spent coffee grounds (SCG) and banana peels (BP). The process was performed at 45 °C for 3–5 min without the addition of chemical reagents, ensuring minimal environmental impact. The effects of key operating parameters—including applied voltage (7.5–16 kV), air flow rate (0.5–2 NL/min), and treatment time (1–5 min)—on biomass composition and enzymatic hydrolysis efficiency were evaluated. Under optimal conditions (12 kV, 1 NL/min, 5 min), SCG showed a 2.46 % increase in cellulose availability and a 2.77 % reduction in insoluble lignin, resulting in a glucose yield of 7.24 mg/g biomass. For BP, NTP treatment led to a 3.15 % decrease in insoluble lignin while maintaining stable cellulose content, achieving a glucose release of 19.96 mg/g biomass. Although the absolute improvements are modest, they were achieved under very mild operating conditions without chemical additives, confirming the potential of dry NTP as a low-energy, environmentally friendly alternative. In contrast, conventional pre-treatments often require harsh conditions (e.g., >120 °C, hours of processing, and strong acids/alkalis) to achieve higher sugar yields, making the dry NTP approach a sustainable proof-of-concept with lower environmental and energy costs. Structural and chemical characterizations (SEM, TGA, FTIR) confirmed the effectiveness of NTP in modifying lignocellulosic structures. Compared to conventional pre-treatments, dry NTP demonstrated significant advantages in terms of energy efficiency, process simplicity, and environmental sustainability, making it a promising proof-of-concept for industrial-scale biomass processing.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":419,"journal":{"name":"Renewable Energy","volume":"258 ","pages":"Article 124954"},"PeriodicalIF":9.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145734904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-06DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.124975
Chengjin Ye , Bohan Hu , Qiang Gao
The synergy between energy systems and resilient city development requires the operation of adaptive grids capable of withstanding extreme hazards, particularly tropical cyclones. Traditional single-factor models fall short in addressing the spatial–temporal interdependencies of wind, rain, and micro-terrain, which is a crucial gap in current approaches. This paper highlights the increasing need to enhance the resilience of distribution networks by considering the coupling effects of wind, rain, and terrain. We propose a ridge identification algorithm that adjusts wind speeds based on micro-topography. This corrected wind field is then used to inform precipitation patterns via the TCR model, while a 2D hydrodynamic model is employed to assess water levels at network nodes. By combining the wind and rain scenarios, we can accurately evaluate the real-time reliability of the network during tropical cyclones, taking into account the influence of surface vegetation. To further enhance resilience, we develop a two-stage stochastic model for emergency energy planning. The first stage focuses on pre-disaster emergency power supply (EPS) placement, and the second stage addresses EPS dispatching and network reconfiguration during disasters. Numerical simulations using realistic landfalling typhoons and terrain data from southeastern China show significant changes in fault distribution when wind–rain effects are incorporated, demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed method in balancing economic benefits and worst-case scenarios.
{"title":"Two-stage defending framework for typhoon-resilient distribution energy systems: Integrating wind–rain–terrain cascading failures in urban microclimates","authors":"Chengjin Ye , Bohan Hu , Qiang Gao","doi":"10.1016/j.renene.2025.124975","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.renene.2025.124975","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The synergy between energy systems and resilient city development requires the operation of adaptive grids capable of withstanding extreme hazards, particularly tropical cyclones. Traditional single-factor models fall short in addressing the spatial–temporal interdependencies of wind, rain, and micro-terrain, which is a crucial gap in current approaches. This paper highlights the increasing need to enhance the resilience of distribution networks by considering the coupling effects of wind, rain, and terrain. We propose a ridge identification algorithm that adjusts wind speeds based on micro-topography. This corrected wind field is then used to inform precipitation patterns via the TCR model, while a 2D hydrodynamic model is employed to assess water levels at network nodes. By combining the wind and rain scenarios, we can accurately evaluate the real-time reliability of the network during tropical cyclones, taking into account the influence of surface vegetation. To further enhance resilience, we develop a two-stage stochastic model for emergency energy planning. The first stage focuses on pre-disaster emergency power supply (<strong>EPS</strong>) placement, and the second stage addresses EPS dispatching and network reconfiguration during disasters. Numerical simulations using realistic landfalling typhoons and terrain data from southeastern China show significant changes in fault distribution when wind–rain effects are incorporated, demonstrating the effectiveness of the proposed method in balancing economic benefits and worst-case scenarios.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":419,"journal":{"name":"Renewable Energy","volume":"258 ","pages":"Article 124975"},"PeriodicalIF":9.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145735032","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-06DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.124985
Weimin Guo , Yuzhu Chen , Kaifeng Yang , Ziqing Zhang , Na Du , Kun Yang , Yu Yang , Tianhu Zhang
Conventional oxidative dehydrogenation of propane suffers from high energy consumption and substantial carbon emissions, limiting its sustainability. To address these challenges, this study proposes an innovative solar-assisted bromine-mediated propane dehydrogenation system that synergistically combines parabolic trough collectors (PTCs) and photovoltaics (PVs) for cascaded solar energy utilization. A comprehensive multi-criteria evaluation framework encompassing energy, exergy, economic, and environmental aspects is established, supported by detailed thermodynamic modeling via Aspen Plus simulations. Under design conditions (25°C, 1000 W/m2 solar irradiance), the system achieves an energy efficiency of 15.56% and an exergy efficiency of 27.36%, while reducing propylene production cost to $0.52/kg, a saving of $0.13/kg compared to conventional non-solar processes. Furthermore, the integrated solar design cuts energy consumption by 38.7% and achieves net-zero carbon emissions under peak irradiation. Off-design analysis indicates that increased irradiance reduces both operating costs and carbon footprint. Although enlarging the PTC/PV area requires higher initial investment, it offers significant long-term benefits. Sensitivity analysis identifies propane price and renewable electricity cost as the most influential economic factors. This work provides a foundational framework for solar-driven olefin production and demonstrates the potential of hybrid solar-chemical processes to simultaneously meet economic and environmental objectives.
{"title":"Comprehensive performance analysis of a solar thermal/power assisted bromine-mediated propane dehydrogenation system: Energy, exergy, economic, and environmental perspectives","authors":"Weimin Guo , Yuzhu Chen , Kaifeng Yang , Ziqing Zhang , Na Du , Kun Yang , Yu Yang , Tianhu Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.renene.2025.124985","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.renene.2025.124985","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Conventional oxidative dehydrogenation of propane suffers from high energy consumption and substantial carbon emissions, limiting its sustainability. To address these challenges, this study proposes an innovative solar-assisted bromine-mediated propane dehydrogenation system that synergistically combines parabolic trough collectors (PTCs) and photovoltaics (PVs) for cascaded solar energy utilization. A comprehensive multi-criteria evaluation framework encompassing energy, exergy, economic, and environmental aspects is established, supported by detailed thermodynamic modeling via Aspen Plus simulations. Under design conditions (25°C, 1000 W/m<sup>2</sup> solar irradiance), the system achieves an energy efficiency of 15.56% and an exergy efficiency of 27.36%, while reducing propylene production cost to $0.52/kg, a saving of $0.13/kg compared to conventional non-solar processes. Furthermore, the integrated solar design cuts energy consumption by 38.7% and achieves net-zero carbon emissions under peak irradiation. Off-design analysis indicates that increased irradiance reduces both operating costs and carbon footprint. Although enlarging the PTC/PV area requires higher initial investment, it offers significant long-term benefits. Sensitivity analysis identifies propane price and renewable electricity cost as the most influential economic factors. This work provides a foundational framework for solar-driven olefin production and demonstrates the potential of hybrid solar-chemical processes to simultaneously meet economic and environmental objectives.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":419,"journal":{"name":"Renewable Energy","volume":"258 ","pages":"Article 124985"},"PeriodicalIF":9.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145734821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-06DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.124987
Jie Song , Shanjian Liu , Chunzhen Yang , Jingang Yao , Xiaoyu Song , Qingqing Qian
In this study, a novel activated carbon-assisted microwave pyrolysis method was developed to recover both resin and glass fibers from end-of-life wind turbine blades. An orthogonal experimental design was used to assess the effects of temperature, microwave power, and activated carbon ratio on the phenolic content of the pyrolysis oil. Microwave heating significantly promoted phenol production, with the phenolic content reaching up to 83.5%, and phenol along with isopropyl-substituted phenols showing the highest selectivity, while alcohols decreased. The mass ratio of activated carbon to epoxy resin was identified as the most influential factor, followed by microwave power and temperature. Competitive and synergistic interactions between the gas and liquid phases were observed, where moderate suppression of deoxygenation reactions favored phenol preservation and enrichment. Additionally, the recovered glass fibers treated by oxidation showed a 17.1% higher tensile strength than those treated by swelling. Based on the analysis of product evolution, a mechanism for the activated carbon-assisted microwave pyrolysis of epoxy resin was proposed.
{"title":"Effect of activated carbon assisted microwave pyrolysis parameters on phenol-rich oil from decommissioned wind turbine blades","authors":"Jie Song , Shanjian Liu , Chunzhen Yang , Jingang Yao , Xiaoyu Song , Qingqing Qian","doi":"10.1016/j.renene.2025.124987","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.renene.2025.124987","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, a novel activated carbon-assisted microwave pyrolysis method was developed to recover both resin and glass fibers from end-of-life wind turbine blades. An orthogonal experimental design was used to assess the effects of temperature, microwave power, and activated carbon ratio on the phenolic content of the pyrolysis oil. Microwave heating significantly promoted phenol production, with the phenolic content reaching up to 83.5%, and phenol along with isopropyl-substituted phenols showing the highest selectivity, while alcohols decreased. The mass ratio of activated carbon to epoxy resin was identified as the most influential factor, followed by microwave power and temperature. Competitive and synergistic interactions between the gas and liquid phases were observed, where moderate suppression of deoxygenation reactions favored phenol preservation and enrichment. Additionally, the recovered glass fibers treated by oxidation showed a 17.1% higher tensile strength than those treated by swelling. Based on the analysis of product evolution, a mechanism for the activated carbon-assisted microwave pyrolysis of epoxy resin was proposed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":419,"journal":{"name":"Renewable Energy","volume":"258 ","pages":"Article 124987"},"PeriodicalIF":9.1,"publicationDate":"2025-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145734962","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-12-06DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.124976
Lijuan Su , Ke Li , Longfei Yan , Tiansheng Deng , Xianglin Hou
The direct production of triacetylglycerol (TAG) from oils(fats) has the advantage of high yield and simple process. However, the lack of efficient and stable catalyst restricts the process application. An appropriate catalyst necessitates a suitable textural property and a high surface acid site density. In this work, a series of polymeric solid acid catalysts with different structures were synthesized via the copolymerization of sodium p-styrenesulfonate (SPSS) and divinylbenzene (DVB) in different solvents. Over PDS-DMF-2, the TAG yield reached 93.4 % via acyl exchange reaction of oils(fats) with acetic acid due to the high acid site concentration, large specific surface area, and enhanced density of surface sulfonic acid group. Additionally, the PDS-DMF-2 exhibited excellent stability, maintaining a TAG yield of 87.2 % even after five cycles. The characterization results showed that the slow decrease in catalyst activity is primarily caused by the loss of sulfonic acid groups.
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Pub Date : 2025-12-06DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2025.124969
Kai Qu, Shuangsi Xue, Xiaodong Zheng, Dapeng Yan, Hui Cao
Accurate wind power forecasting (WPF) is crucial for the stable operation and economic dispatch of power systems. Forecasting for multiple, geographically distributed wind farms is challenging due to complex and dynamic inter-farm dependencies. Existing models often rely on static relationships or struggle to adaptively integrate diverse information sources. This paper proposes an inter-farm adaptive sparse graph attention network (IF-ASGAT) to address these limitations. IF-ASGAT dynamically learns inter-farm relationships by constructing a sparse, time-varying adjacency matrix based on multivariate time series. It then employs a sparse graph attention mechanism to selectively aggregate information from the most relevant neighboring farms. The model further integrates processed spatiotemporal features with future numerical weather prediction (NWP) data for the target wind farm through a feature fusion module. Rigorous experiments on a real-world dataset of 18 wind farms show that IF-ASGAT achieves statistically significant outperformance against a wide range of baselines, including recent GNN and Transformer-based models. A comprehensive ablation study validates the indispensable roles of each modules. Furthermore, interpretability analyses highlight the model’s capability to capture physically meaningful dependencies, demonstrating that its adaptive sparsity mechanism enhances both predictive performance and computational efficiency.
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