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    Transfer hydrogenation of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-dihydroxymethylfuran by synergistic catalysis with a mixture of ZIF-8 and UiO-66-NH2

    Zhang W.Liu J.Gu H.Pan C....
    1.1-1.12页
    查看更多>>摘要:© 2024 Elsevier LtdThe metal-organic framework materials ZIF-8 and UiO-66-NH2, synthesized by hydrothermal methods, were characterized in detail and combined to catalyze the transfer hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) to 2,5-di(hydroxymethyl)furan (2,5-DHMF) using isopropanol as the hydrogen source. The ZIF-8/UiO-66-NH2 catalyst mixture exhibited abundant Lewis acid-base sites and a hierarchical multiporous structure with a large specific surface area (564.0 m2/g). The conversion of 5-HMF reached 98.2 %, and the selectivity and yield of 2,5-DHMF were 96.2 % and 94.5 %, respectively. The recycling performance of ZIF-8/UiO-66-NH2 was also investigated, and the conversion of 5-HMF and selectivity of 2,5-DHMF significantly decreased to 78.4 % and 79.1 % in the second run, respectively. The loss of −NH2 groups was found to be the main reason for the decrease in activity. However, the catalytic activity of the recovered catalyst can be almost completely restored by the addition of a small amount of fresh UiO-66-NH2 and ZIF-8, and the conversion of 5-HMF and selectivity of 2,5-DHMF were increased to 89.4 % and 95.5 %, respectively. In the proposed reaction mechanism, Lewis acid-base sites play important roles and exhibit a synergistic catalytic effect in the selective conversion of 5-HMF to 2,5-DHMF.

    Lignosulfonate-based sulfonated polymers for highly efficient one-pot conversion of fructose into 5-ethoxymethylfurfural in ethanol

    Zhang Y.Wang X.Hong Y.Ren Z....
    1.1-1.13页
    查看更多>>摘要:© 2024 Elsevier LtdA renewable lignin-derived sulfonated polymer solid acid (LFS) was fabricated by sulfonating the polymerization material of industrial waste sodium lignosulfonate and bio-based furfural. The prepared bio-based LFS was first reported as a cost-effective catalyst for the one-pot selective dehydration-etherification of fructose in ethanol to produce green bio-fuel 5-ethoxymethylfurfural. Compared to conventional cation-exchange resins, LFS had multiple acidic sites with diverse strengths. Moreover, the hydrophobic property of LFS was retained even after grafting adequate -SO3H groups into the polymer framework. The LFS displayed a satisfactory catalytic activity, and a highest 5-EMF yield of 68.4 % was gained from fructose one-pot dehydration-etherification in ethanol at 120 °C within 40 min, which was more effective than the homogeneous acid catalysts, conventional acid resin Amberlyst-15, and some mesoporous solid acids in 5-EMF production from fructose. This superior catalytic ability of the LFS catalyst was resulted from its multiple acidic sites with diverse strengths dispersed around the hydrophobic catalyst skeleton. More significantly, the leaching and recyclability tests suggested that the as-prepared LFS exhibited notable stability and reusability with only a slight drop in 5-EMF yield from 68.4 % to 60.8 % after five cycles.

    A real case of thin film PV alternatives to cSi based on a-Si and CdTe. Results after eleven years operating at same conditions

    Munoz-Garcia M.-A.Moreda G.P.Nieto-Morone M.B.Alonso-Garcia M.C....
    1.1-1.10页
    查看更多>>摘要:© 2024 Elsevier LtdThe new PV technologies need to be analysed in the long term to obtain mature results. Technologies such as tandem amorphous silicon and Cadmium Telluride were installed in the same conditions ten years ago. Now, the results of their operation are presented with the aim to offer real data to the market.

    Boosting aromatic monomer yield of lignin hydrogenolysis by using Co/C coupled with NaOH catalyst

    Xu, YingWang, DonglingLuo, BowenZhang, Xiaodong...
    1.1-1.9页
    查看更多>>摘要:An efficient hydrogenolysis for organosolv lignin was proposed by using Co/C coupled with NaOH catalyst in this work. A boosted aromatic monomer yield was achieved, which was superior to the noble metal-based catalysts. The optimal 15%Co/C catalyst coupled with NaOH exhibited the best hydrogenolysis performance, with lignin conversion of 94.5 % and aromatic monomers yield of 43.4 %. Wherein, the product of benzyl alcohols showed the highest yield 23.5 %. The recycling performance of 15%Co/C catalyst was outstanding, with lignin conversion above 92.8 % after three runs and the yield of aromatic monomer slightly dropped to 38 %. The hydrogenolysis reaction pathway was also investigated based on the beta-O-4 dimer model compound study. 2-(2methoxyphenoxy)-1-phenyl ethanol was selected as lignin beta-O-4 dimer model compound, and the hydrogenolysis reaction was conducted efficiently at 160 degrees C under the synergistic catalysis effect of metal sites and base sites. NaOH promoted the initial depolymerization of lignin through protonation, which improved the accessibility of lignin product to Co/C catalyst, and thus enhanced the reactivity of catalytic hydrogenolysis. NaOH also facilitated the etherification of intermediate products with solvents. And the presence of Co metal site stabilized free radicals and inhibited monomer product etherification. This catalytic system provides a potential strategy for the large-scale lignin utilization, with the advantage of high efficiency and handleability.

    Exploring the effects of slow pyrolysis temperature and species on the quality of charcoal from Amazonian woody wastes

    Santos, Patricia Leonidia dosLima, Michael Douglas RoqueBufalino, LinaHein, Paulo Ricardo Gherardi...
    1.1-1.15页
    查看更多>>摘要:The literature lacks information on how the final slow pyrolysis temperature and Amazonian Forest wood species impact charcoal's physical, chemical, and energetical properties. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the effect of wood species and final slow pyrolysis temperatures on the charcoal quality for the Brazilian steelmaking industry. Wood wastes were sampled from the branches of six tropical hardwoods (Dinizia excelsa, Manikara elata, Caryocar villosum, Couratari oblongifolia, Anacardium giganteum, and Parkia gigantocarpa). Laboratory-scale slow pyrolysis was performed at 400, 500, 600, and 700 degrees C. The variations were significant for wood basic density (0.420-0.990 g cm(-3)), lignin content (22.78-40.68 %, based on dry mass - db), and total extractives' content (2.45-12.01 % db). Furthermore, a significant effect of the pyrolysis temperature and wood species on the gravimetric yield of charcoals (31.66-39.41 % db) was confirmed. The greatest higher heating values for charcoal (>31.00 MJ kg(-1)) were observed for pyrolysis performed above 600 degrees C for all species, except P. gigantocarpa, which provided charcoal with 31.90 MJ kg(-1) at 500 degrees C. Balancing all variables studied, temperatures between 400 and 500 degrees C were optimal for charcoal production. For such species, the effect of the raw wood properties overcame the impact of slow pyrolysis temperature.

    Modelling the volatility dynamics of China's regional carbon markets: The heterogeneous effects of the fossil and clean energy electricity generation

    Lu X.Wang H.Mo J.
    1.1-1.16页
    查看更多>>摘要:© 2024 Elsevier LtdThis paper models the volatility dynamics of China's regional carbon markets and examines the impact of the electricity structure on China's regional carbon markets based on the Auto-Regressive and Moving Average-Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity with Mixed Data Sampling (ARMA-GARCH-MIDAS) model. Particularly, how the electricity structure affects carbon market volatility is investigated using total electricity generation and decomposed electricity generation as low-frequency variables in the model, respectively. Subsequently, the varying responses of volatilities in China's three emission trading scheme pilots to both total and decomposed electricity generation are empirically analyzed. The results reveal significant and negative impacts of thermal and renewable electricity generation growth on China's carbon market volatility, with the most pronounced effect observed in Guangdong, followed by Hubei and Shenzhen; however, the impact of renewable electricity generation seems to be relatively weak. Additionally, heterogeneous effects of the decomposed electricity generation on market-specific volatilities are unveiled, with certain components exhibiting positive, negative, or no effects. Finally, the introduction of the electricity structure variable can enhance the accuracy of estimating carbon allowance price volatility, and avoid a potential biased measure of volatility.

    Improving the stability of poly(arylene piperidinium)-based membranes by capturing free radicals with the crosslinker of aminated lignin

    Gu Y.Nan S.Su X.Liang Y....
    1.1-1.11页
    查看更多>>摘要:© 2024 Elsevier LtdThe stability of ionic conducting membranes is a crucial concern for using as the electrolyte in electrochemical devices. Herein, aminated lignin (AL) is used as the cross-linker and free radical scavenger to enhance the properties of anion exchange membranes (AEMs) based on quaternized poly (terphenyl piperidinium-co-trifluoroacetophenone) (QPTPT). The prepared membranes achieve a hydroxide conductivity of 112 mS cm−1 and a proton conductivity of 210 mS cm−1 at 80 °C. The presence of AL obviously improves the resistance of the AEMs to the attack of both OH− ions and free radicals. A conductivity retention rate of about 80 % is achieved by the prepared membranes after soaking in 2 mol L−1 KOH solutions at 80 °C for 1500 h. Meanwhile, the retained tensile stress at break of these aged membranes is within the range of 26 to 37 MPa. The amphoteric water electrolytic cell using the proposed membrane as the diaphragm achieves a current density of 954 mA cm−2 under 2 V at 80 °C. This electrolytic cell can work stably at a current density of 100 mA cm−2 at 20 °C for 83 h with an initial energy consumption of 2.8 kWh m−3 for hydrogen production.

    Barriers to renewable energy investments in Turkiye: A fuzzy AHP approach

    Akusta E.Cergibozan R.Ari A.
    1.1-1.11页
    查看更多>>摘要:© 2024 Elsevier LtdThis study aims at identifying and ranking the barriers to the development of renewable energy investments in Turkiye. To do that, we first build a list of 30 barriers under 4 main categories based on experts’ views on the Turkish energy sector. We then analyze these barriers using the fuzzy AHP method. Our results show that the order of importance of the main barriers is as follows: political and regulatory barriers, technical barriers, economic and financial barriers, and social barriers. As for sub-barriers, lengthy procedures and legal processes, inadequate regulatory framework, lack of harmonized renewable energy policies, lack of R&D facilities and funds, and lack of political support mechanism are found to be the most significant ones. Our results imply that Turkiye needs to implement reforms both in political and economic spheres to develop renewable energy sector.

    A review of applications of green nanofluids for performance improvement of solar collectors

    Dewanjee D.Kundu B.
    1.1-1.27页
    查看更多>>摘要:© 2024 Elsevier LtdThe increasing global demand for energy contributes to a persistent rise in global temperatures above pre-industrial levels, accompanied by the release of pollutants and toxic gases into the environment. Solar collectors, among renewable energy sources, play a pivotal role in addressing these challenges. They must exhibit high thermodynamic efficiency while remaining environmentally friendly. Due to their exceptional properties, there is a growing interest in utilizing nanofluids in solar collectors. However, they have unintended consequences, such as generating non-biodegradable byproducts from strong chemicals during preparation. Consequently, developing cost-effective and eco-friendly green nanofluids has emerged as a rapidly expanding research area. This study provides a comprehensive review of the existing literature on the synthesis techniques of green nanofluids and their various thermophysical properties, which are paramount in solar collector applications. Furthermore, this work highlights the scope and challenges of using green nanofluids in solar collector applications.

    Experimental research on power generation performance of under-bridge photovoltaic structure

    Pei Y.Chu H.Xiao H.Chen Z....
    1.1-1.11页
    查看更多>>摘要:© 2024 Elsevier LtdRoad energy harvesting has become a research hotspot, and photovoltaic pavements have received greater attention, but challenges such as low surface carrying capacity and poor light transmission. To achieve efficient solar energy utilization, this research designs an under-bridge photovoltaic structure. The outdoor photoelectric effect test was used to investigate how the bridge orientation, reflective mirror angle, and pillar height affected the structure's power generating. The results show that: the bridge orientation, reflective mirror angle, and pillar height have a significant impact on the structure's output power; different bridge orientations and reflective mirror angle will result in different direct light received by the structure and the utilization rate of the reflective mirror. Considering the structural strength and cost comprehensively, the optimal pillar height is 1.2H. The daily power generation of the reflective under-bridge photovoltaic structure is 0.3183 kWh/m2, with a return on investment (ROI) of 50.85 % and payback period of 11.72 years. The levelized cost of energy (LCOE) is 0.67 RMB/kWh, demonstrating significant economic benefits. Additionally, during the 20-year operation period, a reduction of 1462.21 kg/m2 in CO2 emissions is achieved, indicating substantial environmental benefits. This study provides a reliable reference for the future promotion and application of photovoltaic bridges.