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Graphene Materials for Sustainable Energy Applications: A Contemporary Perspective

Carbon Energy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Graphene has garnered significant attention as a promising material with great potential for contributing to sustainable energy initiatives, such as RE100 (100% renewable energy initiative) and CF100 (100% carbon‐free initiative). This review aims to explore the potential of graphene for advancing renewable energy applications by highlighting
Niraj Kumar, Seul‐Yi Lee, Roop L. Mahajan, Soo‐Jin Park   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating the Usability of Bio Coal from Sugar Cane Bagasse as a Solid Fuel

Procedia Manufacturing, 2019
Abstract The potential to produce a high calorific value bio coal from sugarcane bagasse for alternative use to coal (which is used for energy generation in the sugar industry) was investigated. Bagasse (being a lignocellulose waste material generated from sugar processing) has energy potential to produce eco-friendly bio coal.
Musaida M. Manyuchi, C. Mbohwa, Edison Muzenda   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Porous Carbon Materials for Carbon Dioxide Capture

Carbon Energy, EarlyView.
This work aims to address the current status and challenges associated with the regulation of pore structures, as well as the influence of pore structures on CO2 capture. Systematic quantitative analysis of structure–property relationships, combined with machine learning approaches, can effectively evaluate the contributions of structural ...
Zhifu Liu, Chuhan Fu, Tao Qi, Hui Zhou, Guangping Hao, Yalou Guo, Guoping Hu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigating the Performance and Combustion Characteristics of Composite Bio-coal Briquette

Journal of Materials and Engineering Structures, 2018
The awareness of the negative impact to environment due to deforestation, desertification and greenhouse emissions have led to finding alternative energy sources to traditional resources. In this work, briquettes of coal and banana waste (leave and pseudostem) were produced with calcium hydroxide as the desulphurizing agent while starch was used as the
Olatunde Ajani OYELARAN, Bayode OLORUNFEMI, O.M. SANUSI, Adeyinka Okeowo FAGBEMIGUN, Olusegun BALOGUN   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

Production and characterization of smokeless bio-coal briquettes incorporating plastic waste materials

Environmental Technology & Innovation, 2017
Abstract Sub-bituminous coal from Okaba mine in Kogi State, Nigeria and locally available plastic and bio-waste materials (used sachet water bags, polythene bags, saw dust and maize husk) were partially carbonized, pulverized and used in varying proportions with limestone dust, cassava flour and laterite as binders for the production of solid fuel ...
F.I. Nwabue, U. Unah, E.J. Itumoh
openaire   +1 more source

Advances in Unraveling the Structure and Sodium‐Ion Storage Behaviors of Hard Carbons: From Basic to Extended Characterization Techniques

Carbon Energy, EarlyView.
This review is devoted to introducing the structures and sodium storage mechanisms of hard carbon materials and analyzing the correlated advanced characterization techniques. The advanced characterization techniques are categorized based on the classification of signal sources.
Jiechang Gao, Dongqi Zhang, Guanglei Qiu, Ye Han, Haijun Zhang, Yajie Liu, Zhixin Tai   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Techno‐Economic Assessment of Biomethane and Biohydrogen Production From Victorian Wheat Straw

Carbon Energy, EarlyView.
Techno‐economic assessment of biomethane and biohydrogen production from Victorian wheat straw. Off‐grid renewable photovoltaic energy with a price down to 0.95 ¢/kWh was applied. Both approaches can make positive profits and negative carbon footprints.
Shuanglong Tan, Ross Swinbourn, Rui Zhang, Yunxia Yang, Xiaojuan Hao, Huile Jin, Chao'en Li, Feng Wang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recent Progress of Biomass‐Derived Nitrogen‐Doped Carbon Materials as Electrocatalysts: Carbonization, Functionalization, and Applications

Carbon Energy, EarlyView.
Integrating renewable energy with electrochemical conversion and storage is crucial for sustainable energy solutions. Nitrogen‐doped biomass‐derived carbon materials have emerged as effective catalysts for key reactions such as ORR, HER, and CO2RR. This review explores their synthesis, functionalization, characterization, and catalytic applications ...
Shilong Fu, Haiping Yang, Wiebren de Jong, Ruud Kortlever   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dual‐Function Electrocatalysis: Simultaneous Wastewater Remediation and Hydrogen Evolution—A Comprehensive Review

Carbon Energy, EarlyView.
Replacing the oxygen evolution reaction with the electro‐oxidation of pollutants and waste streams offers an energy‐efficient route for simultaneous hydrogen production and pollutant remediation. This review summarizes the reaction mechanisms, catalyst design principles, and emerging paired‐electrolysis strategies that govern activity, selectivity ...
Safa Al‐Yahyaey, Rashid Al‐Hajri, Ala'a H. Al‐Muhtaseb, Hussein A. Younus, Mohammed Al‐Abri   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Applications of Biomaterials in Separators for Secondary Batteries

Carbon Energy, EarlyView.
In this review, biomaterial‐based separators are reviewed as sustainable alternatives to conventional polyolefin‐based separators. For 12 different natural polymers, spanning from Protista, Plantae, and Animalia, viable strategies for synthesizing biomass‐based separators are described.
Jongyoung Choi, Sung Cik Mun, Yong‐Seok Choi, Jong Ho Won   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source