Pub Date : 2024-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.seta.2024.104065
Ahmad Mustafa , Shah Faisal , Jaswinder Singh , Boutaina Rezki , Karan Kumar , Vijayanand S. Moholkar , Ozben Kutlu , Ahmed Aboulmagd , Hamdy Khamees Thabet , Zeinhom M. El-Bahy , Oguzhan Der , Cassamo Ussemane Mussagy , Luigi di Bitonto , Mushtaq Ahmad , Carlo Pastore
This review manuscript delves into lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) as a sustainable energy source, addressing the global demand for renewable alternatives amidst increasing oil and gas consumption and solid waste production. LCB, consisting of lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose, is versatile for biochemical and thermochemical conversions like anaerobic digestion, fermentation, gasification, and pyrolysis. Recent advancements have led to a 25 % increase in bioethanol yields through alkali pre-treatment and optimized fermentation, a 20 % enhancement in microbial delignification efficiency, and a 35 % improvement in enzyme efficiency via nanobiotechnology. These innovations enhance biofuel production sustainability and cost-effectiveness. Decentralized energy systems utilizing locally produced biomass can reduce transmission losses and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 30 %, fostering community energy independence. These developments significantly contribute to global sustainability and socio-economic development by converting waste into valuable energy, promoting environmental stewardship, and supporting economic resilience. Furthermore, this review also discusses innovative strategies to address technological, economic, and environmental challenges and highlights the role of decentralized solutions in promoting sustainable energy production.
{"title":"Converting lignocellulosic biomass into valuable end products for decentralized energy solutions: A comprehensive overview","authors":"Ahmad Mustafa , Shah Faisal , Jaswinder Singh , Boutaina Rezki , Karan Kumar , Vijayanand S. Moholkar , Ozben Kutlu , Ahmed Aboulmagd , Hamdy Khamees Thabet , Zeinhom M. El-Bahy , Oguzhan Der , Cassamo Ussemane Mussagy , Luigi di Bitonto , Mushtaq Ahmad , Carlo Pastore","doi":"10.1016/j.seta.2024.104065","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.seta.2024.104065","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This review manuscript delves into lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) as a sustainable energy source, addressing the global demand for renewable alternatives amidst increasing oil and gas consumption and solid waste production. LCB, consisting of lignin, cellulose, and hemicellulose, is versatile for biochemical and thermochemical conversions like anaerobic digestion, fermentation, gasification, and pyrolysis. Recent advancements have led to a 25 % increase in bioethanol yields through alkali pre-treatment and optimized fermentation, a 20 % enhancement in microbial delignification efficiency, and a 35 % improvement in enzyme efficiency via nanobiotechnology. These innovations enhance biofuel production sustainability and cost-effectiveness. Decentralized energy systems utilizing locally produced biomass can reduce transmission losses and greenhouse gas emissions by up to 30 %, fostering community energy independence. These developments significantly contribute to global sustainability and socio-economic development by converting waste into valuable energy, promoting environmental stewardship, and supporting economic resilience. Furthermore, this review also discusses innovative strategies to address technological, economic, and environmental challenges and highlights the role of decentralized solutions in promoting sustainable energy production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56019,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments","volume":"72 ","pages":"Article 104065"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142573090","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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 : 2024-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.seta.2024.104059
Evangelos Bellos
Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) is a power cycle for the exploitation of low-grade energy sources like solar irradiation, geothermal energy, waste heat streams, etc. Different ORC designs have been suggested in the literature aiming to enhance the system’s performance and maximize electricity production. The present review study aims to present and discuss in detail the use of partial evaporation and the dual-phase expansion in the ORC for maximizing the exploitation of the energy source. Usually, the waste heat sources are ideal candidates for the application of the studied idea, while also there are designs with solar thermal sources that use partial-evaporation designs. The working fluid selection, the optimal vapor quality in the expander inlet, the expander selection and other issues are presented and discussed in this work. The analysis of the literature reported results indicates that the system efficiency ranges from 3% up to 16%, while the respective thermodynamic efficiency takes a bit higher value which reaches up to 17.5%. The conclusions of the present review can be exploited for the further development of the ORC with partial evaporation aiming at the sustainability of this technology.
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Pub Date : 2024-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.seta.2024.104058
Ayesha Kaleem , Atiq Zaman , Sumedha Rajakaruna
Green hydrogen and electro-fuels have emerged as strong alternatives for conventional fossil fuels due to the urgent need to transition to sustainable energy sources, especially in cases where direct electrification is not feasible. The global surge in green hydrogen projects signifies a commitment to a sustainable future, utilising hydrogen as an adaptable and environmentally friendly energy carrier. However, economic viability is challenged by varying costs of renewable energy sources. Overcoming barriers such as expanding electrolysis capacity, regulatory frameworks, safety standards, and establishing infrastructure are critical for advancing the green hydrogen economy. This paper conducts a critical analysis of recent literature and institutional reports to gain a deeper understanding of the current state of play. Through comprehensive analysis and comparison, the paper offers a detailed overview of green hydrogen production techniques, storage technologies, transportation infrastructures, and real-world implementations. It presents a detailed analysis of the current landscape of global green hydrogen production, offering insights into the specific technical procedures governing its transmission through advanced distribution systems. This research paper also explores the economic feasibility of implementing green hydrogen in residential settings. The key findings highlight various options for implementing green hydrogen setups in homes. The authors recommend a synergistic approach involving solar photovoltaic systems, electrolysers, and hydrogen fuel cells as a progressive step towards achieving complete self-sufficiency using renewable energy sources. The study envisions that green hydrogen generated at homes could potentially be harnessed for commercial purposes. While acknowledging the higher initial investment due to the higher cost of fuel cells and electrolysers, the paper highlights the long-term viability and sustainability of such integrated systems. In its conclusion, the paper illuminates the transformative potential of green hydrogen in residential applications, shedding light on its manifold benefits in shaping a sustainable and environmentally conscious future.
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Logistics facilities, while critical to industrial systems, significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, necessitating improved operations, energy use, and renewable energy integration. The use of distributed renewable energy sources, with their intermittent and unpredictable generation, disrupts energy balance and leads to curtailment issues. This places a significant load on the electrical grid, increasing emissions and environmental problems, hindering the effective use of renewable energy. To address these challenges, modifications can be made to existing warehouses to increase their self-consumption. Empirical studies assessing the impact of such modifications, particularly in the logistics field, are lacking. This work contributes to the ongoing research by proposing a simulation-based approach that evaluates multiple scenarios for a real-world logistics facility to enhance the self-consumption ratio. This analysis is based on a conceptual framework providing a roadmap towards sustainable warehousing practices. The study simulates and presents multiple scenarios, including the base case, electrification of the heating system, and an opportunity charging strategy for MHE, aiming to enhance self-consumption, while examining environmental and economic performances, followed by a sensitivity analysis. Findings demonstrate a 25% increase in self-consumption and significant energy consumption reduction (-110 MWh/year) and CO2e emissions (-67.8 tons CO2e/year) for the final proposed scenario.
{"title":"Green warehousing practices: Assessing the impact of PV self-consumption enhancement strategies in a logistics warehouse","authors":"Luca Cannava , Farzad Dadras Javan , Behzad Najafi , Sara Perotti","doi":"10.1016/j.seta.2024.104054","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.seta.2024.104054","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Logistics facilities, while critical to industrial systems, significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, necessitating improved operations, energy use, and renewable energy integration. The use of distributed renewable energy sources, with their intermittent and unpredictable generation, disrupts energy balance and leads to curtailment issues. This places a significant load on the electrical grid, increasing emissions and environmental problems, hindering the effective use of renewable energy. To address these challenges, modifications can be made to existing warehouses to increase their self-consumption. Empirical studies assessing the impact of such modifications, particularly in the logistics field, are lacking. This work contributes to the ongoing research by proposing a simulation-based approach that evaluates multiple scenarios for a real-world logistics facility to enhance the self-consumption ratio. This analysis is based on a conceptual framework providing a roadmap towards sustainable warehousing practices. The study simulates and presents multiple scenarios, including the base case, electrification of the heating system, and an opportunity charging strategy for MHE, aiming to enhance self-consumption, while examining environmental and economic performances, followed by a sensitivity analysis. Findings demonstrate a 25% increase in self-consumption and significant energy consumption reduction (-110 MWh/year) and CO2e emissions (-67.8 tons CO2e/year) for the final proposed scenario.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56019,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments","volume":"72 ","pages":"Article 104054"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142573086","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.seta.2024.104063
Douglas S. de Oliveira, Antonella L. Costa, Carlos E. Velasquez
Energy is crucial for technological, scientific, and societal development. Since industrialization, the quest for cheap and abundant energy has led to reliance on fossil fuels across key societal sectors. However, this unrestrained use of fossil fuels has driven climate change, particularly through significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The early 21st century has seen heightened environmental awareness and efforts to mitigate environmental damage, leading to a search for alternative energy sources. Hydrogen has emerged as a promising energy source due to its potential for low GHG emissions. This paper presents a literature review on hydrogen technologies and economics, outlining the processes for developing an efficient and safe hydrogen infrastructure. The review encompasses all stages of the hydrogen pathway: production, storage, transportation, and end use. Based on this review, two SWOT analyses are conducted: one for the global context and one specific to Brazil, incorporating the studies on the review and Brazil-specific research. These analyses have enabled the development of a potential hydrogen economy in Brazil, based on green hydrogen, for which the country has significant generation potential. However, it also highlights the challenges to be addressed, such as hydrogen storage, which poses a threat both globally and within Brazil. Additionally, the transportation of hydrogen to major consumption centers could be challenging, as production may occur in areas distant from large urban centers due to the country’s vast territorial expanse.
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Pub Date : 2024-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.seta.2024.104038
Zavin R. Gajera , Alka A. Mungray , Eldon R. Rene , Arvind Kumar Mungray
Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) can efficiently utilize human faeces and urine as the feedstock and convert them to carbon and nutrient-rich hydrochar and process water. This study investigated the influence of solid content (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 % of faecal matter, respectively) on the produced hydrochar and process water characteristics. The HTC of human faeces with urine as the reaction medium, at 200 °C for 2 h, resulted in a hydrochar yield of approximately 69.2 to 76.1 wt%, with a heating value ranging from 26.6 to 28.9 MJ/kg. The solubilization of carbon and nutrients in process water resulted in a total organic carbon (TOC) increase from 1.7 g/L in urine to 38.9 g/L in process water following the application of HTC. Furthermore, the morphology and weight % of elements analysed by SEM-EDS demonstrated that struvite was formed from produced process water at an optimum solid content of 10 %. Overall, the hydrochar and process water are rich in nutrients and energy, rendering them suitable for resource recovery.
{"title":"Decentralized approach for resource recovery from human faeces and urine via hydrothermal carbonization: Effect of moisture content and potential for struvite production","authors":"Zavin R. Gajera , Alka A. Mungray , Eldon R. Rene , Arvind Kumar Mungray","doi":"10.1016/j.seta.2024.104038","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.seta.2024.104038","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) can efficiently utilize human faeces and urine as the feedstock and convert them to carbon and nutrient-rich hydrochar and process water. This study investigated the influence of solid content (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 % of faecal matter, respectively) on the produced hydrochar and process water characteristics. The HTC of human faeces with urine as the reaction medium, at 200 °C for 2 h, resulted in a hydrochar yield of approximately 69.2 to 76.1 wt%, with a heating value ranging from 26.6 to 28.9 MJ/kg. The solubilization of carbon and nutrients in process water resulted in a total organic carbon (TOC) increase from 1.7 g/L in urine to 38.9 g/L in process water following the application of HTC. Furthermore, the morphology and weight % of elements analysed by SEM-EDS demonstrated that struvite was formed from produced process water at an optimum solid content of 10 %. Overall, the hydrochar and process water are rich in nutrients and energy, rendering them suitable for resource recovery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":56019,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments","volume":"72 ","pages":"Article 104038"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142573089","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"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 : 2024-10-31DOI: 10.1016/j.seta.2024.104041
Marija Koričan, Luka Herc, Antun Pfeifer, Nikola Vladimir, Neven Duić
To achieve the transition towards net-zero carbon economy and transport, reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases and improving the quality of life in the coastal areas, decarbonization of various naval fleets will be essential. In this research, gradual decarbonization, using different hybrid, electric and hydrogen technologies for decarbonization of fleets engaged in activities such as fishery, passenger transport and transport of goods near the coast is investigated and modelled in connection to the power systems’ configuration. The energy system analysis and simulations are carried out in H2RES, a linear energy systems’ configuration optimization software. It considers capacity expansion, decommission and unit commitment in the sectors of power generation, heating, industry, and transport. In this particular case, transport sector module is expanded to provide realistic modelling of different naval fleets’ energy consumption, on the example of fishery fleet. This is performed through the inclusion of learning curves of different technologies that are expected in the naval transport, to replace the old internal combustion engine power drives and the demand curves that characterize the fishery fleet. Results include the changes in the variable renewable energy integration in the sectors of energy demand, general and bottom-up assessments of economic benefits and emissions reduction. Results demonstrate that the presented approach can offer better insights into the changes that are needed in an energy system based on renewable energy sources, in case of detailed modelling of the energy needs emphasized by a fishery fleet and different dynamics of its decarbonization. Through internalization of all costs, the resulting system also achieves better economic results as a whole and from the bottom-up perspective.
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Pub Date : 2024-10-30DOI: 10.1016/j.seta.2024.104039
Silvia Cavagnoli , Aron Pazzaglia , Claudia Fabiani , Fabiana Frota de Albuquerque Landi , Beatrice Castellani , Anna Laura Pisello
The global waste crisis is exacerbated by the massive daily consumption and disposal of millions of cigarettes. An effective solution to address this issue involves repurposing cigarette butts (CBs), offering a promising avenue for waste management. This research focuses on transforming CBs into environmentally sustainable building materials. A comprehensive analysis of the most common types of CBs was conducted to assess their different thermal and acoustic properties. Subsequently, these CBs were integrated at 2.5 wt% in both a gypsum and cement mixture to produce panels for building applications. In addition, the feasibility of introducing a significantly higher concentration of CBs into these mixtures to produce mineralized samples was explored, achieving a CBs: gypsum/cement: water ratio of 1:2:3. All the panels analyzed showed superior thermal and acoustic characteristics compared to traditional ones, demonstrating the potential of this innovative approach. The introduction of CBs enhanced panel thermal properties and acoustic absorption coefficients. Incorporating recycled CBs in building material production promotes the creation of efficient, sustainable products while extending the lifespan of discarded waste. Life Cycle Assessment of a gypsum panel with CBs analyzed emissions, significantly contributing to waste management by reducing emissions and minimizing harmful substance release into the environment.
每天数以百万计的香烟被大量消耗和丢弃,加剧了全球废物危机。解决这一问题的有效办法是将烟头(CBs)再利用,这为废物管理提供了一条前景广阔的途径。这项研究的重点是将烟头转化为环境可持续建筑材料。研究人员对最常见类型的烟头进行了全面分析,以评估其不同的热学和声学特性。随后,在石膏和水泥混合物中以 2.5 wt% 的比例混合这些 CB,以生产建筑用板材。此外,还探讨了在这些混合物中引入更高浓度的 CBs 以生产矿化样品的可行性,使 CBs:石膏/水泥:水的比例达到 1:2:3。与传统板材相比,所有被分析的板材都显示出更优越的热学和声学特性,证明了这种创新方法的潜力。CBs 的引入增强了板材的热性能和吸声系数。在建筑材料生产中采用回收的 CB 可促进创造高效、可持续的产品,同时延长废弃物的使用寿命。使用 CBs 的石膏板的生命周期评估分析了排放情况,通过减少排放和最大限度地减少向环境中释放有害物质,极大地促进了废物管理。
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Pub Date : 2024-10-30DOI: 10.1016/j.seta.2024.104036
G. Kubilay Karayel, Ibrahim Dincer
The present study comprehensively examines the application of hydro, wave, tidal, undersea current and geothermal energy sources of Canada for green hydrogen fuel production. The estimated potential capacity of each province is derived from official data and acceptable assumptions and is subject to discussion and evaluation in the context of a viable hydrogen economy. According to the findings, the potential for green hydrogen generation in Canada is projected to be 48.86 megatons. The economic value of the produced green hydrogen results in an equivalent of 21.30 billion US$. The top three provinces with the highest green hydrogen production potential using hydro resources, including hydro, wave, tidal, undersea current and geothermal, are Alberta, Quebec, and British Columbia with 26.13 Mt, 7.34 Mt, and 4.39 Mt, respectively. Quebec is ranked first by only considering the marine sources, including 4.14 Mt with hydro, 1.46 Mt with wave, 0.27 Mt underwater current, and 1.45 Mt with tidal, respectively. Alberta is listed as the province with the highest capacity for hydrogen production from geothermal energy, amounting up to 26.09 Mt. The primary objective is to provide comprehensive hydrogen maps for each province in Canada, which will be based on the identified renewable energy potential and the utilization of electrolysers. This may further be examined within the framework of the prevailing policies implemented by local communities and officials in order to develop a sustainable energy plan for the nation.
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The burning of carbon rich fuels is associated to be the primary cause of developing large quantity of greenhouse gases which alters the earth’s ecosystem, thereby causing problems in human health and environment. This study investigates the use of various lignocellulose biomass sources—Sugarcane Bagasse, Rice Husk, Wheat Straw, Moringa, and Vetiver—in conjunction with different nanoparticles to create combinations aimed at reducing volatile matter to be used in co-pyrolysis operation in a thermal powerplant. The chosen outcome parameters for clustering these nanoparticles include energy yield, combustion efficiency, ash generation, and SO2 emission. An Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Interface System (ANFIS) model is employed to identify trends and relationships between biomass-nanoparticle combinations and the output parameters. K-means cluster analysis is used to categorize the combinations into best, worst, and average clusters. The ANFIS algorithm reveals that the relationship is Trapezoidal with the smallest combined error rates. Among the tested combinations, Moringa coupled with silver nanoparticles emerged as the optimal biomass-nanoparticle pair, exhibiting the smallest centroidal distance of 0.14 from the best cluster centroid. Moringa and Silver nanoparticles achieved significant cost reduction and emissions reduction, with outputs showing an energy yield of 19.8 Mg/kg, combustion efficiency of 82.4 %, ash generation of 2.7 %, and SO2 emission of 0.2 g/kg.
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