{"title":"Evaluating the Potential of Multitype Energy Harvesting in New Energy Vehicles: A Systematic Review and Quantitative Analysis","authors":"Yifeng Fu, Xiaohu Gu, Pan Cao","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401856","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401856","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This review presents an overview in the context of the current state of the art in energy harvesting technologies for new energy vehicles (NEVs) and delves into the significant energy losses experienced by NEVs during driving, braking, and overcoming wind resistance. Based on the different forms of energy losses, the prevalent energy harvesting technologies in the NEV domain are elucidated, with a focus on the fundamental principles of vibration energy, braking energy, wind energy harvesting, and their recent advancements in practical implementations. Vibration energy harvesting involves the conversion of mechanical energy from the suspension system into electrical energy, while brake energy harvesting captures a portion of the brake friction loss as electrical energy during braking, and wind energy harvesting utilizes wind power generators on the vehicle surface to produce electricity. By quantitatively evaluating the recovery effects of different types of systems, the report demonstrates the great potential of energy harvesting technologies to improve energy efficiency and extend the range of NEVs. Furthermore, it explores the future trajectory of energy harvesting technology, envisioning its integration as a standard feature in NEVs and heralding transformative progress in the global energy and transportation sectors.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hyeonjun Lee, Hyungjin Lee, Seung-Tae Hong, Munseok S. Chae
{"title":"Combined Displacement/Intercalation Mechanism of Ag0.33V2O5 Cathode for Rechargeable Zinc-Ion Batteries","authors":"Hyeonjun Lee, Hyungjin Lee, Seung-Tae Hong, Munseok S. Chae","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401729","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401729","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000Zinc-ion batteries are gaining recognition as viable options for energy storage systems due to their air stability, abundance, affordability, and ease of use. However, existing zinc-storage materials primarily consist of intercalation cathode materials, necessitating the development of host structures with enhanced performance. Herein, the use of silver vanadate, Ag<sub>0.33</sub>V<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5</sub>, as a cathode material is explored and its detailed displacement/intercalation mechanism is elucidated, encompassing silver, proton, and zinc-ion storage behaviors. Electrochemical behavior, structural analysis, and diffusion barrier calculation techniques are used to delineate cation diffusion pathways. Additionally, 3D electron density mapping is performed to visualize the cation reaction mechanism. The proposed material demonstrates an impressive reversible capacity of about 303 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> at a current of 0.1 A g<sup>−1</sup>, along with outstanding cycle retention stability even at high current densities.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793791","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yulin Xiang, Chunyu Dai, Yefei Wang, Yongbo Zhang, Baowei Cao
{"title":"Enhanced Saccharification Efficiency of Corn Straw by Laccase-Cu2O Under Light/Dark Cycles","authors":"Yulin Xiang, Chunyu Dai, Yefei Wang, Yongbo Zhang, Baowei Cao","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401683","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401683","url":null,"abstract":"<p>To strengthen the clean utilization of biomass waste, laccase modified cuprous oxide (Cu<sub>2</sub>O) composite catalyst is synthesized. The effects of catalyst type, catalyst concentration, pH, sunlight exposure time, and lighting method on the reducing sugar yield are investigated. The composite catalyst in combination with sunlight irradiation can effectively enhance the reducing sugar yield of corn straw. The optimum conditions were pretreatment time of 55 min, catalyst concentration of 58 mg L<sup>−1</sup>, pH of 5.5, enzyme hydrolysis process using a 30 DL (namely 20 min of dark/20 min of light alternating cycle for 30 h) scheme, and enzyme loading of 25 FPU g<sup>−1</sup>. Validation experiments show that the lignin removal percentage can reach 95.63%, and the reducing sugar yield can reach 124.79 mg g<sup>−1</sup> under the optimum condition. The pretreatment and saccharification of straw executed twice are most advantageous for sugar production. Laccase-Cu<sub>2</sub>O can be reused three times.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Pareto-Optimal Design of Automotive Battery Systems with Tabless Cylindrical Lithium-Ion Cells: Resolving the Trade-Off Between Energy, Performance, Weight, and Cost for Variable Vehicle Requirements","authors":"Hendrik Pegel, Lukas Jany, Dirk Uwe Sauer","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401479","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401479","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Large-format tabless cylindrical cells have been a top research subject within recent years. However, research so far has exclusively focused on isolated understanding of individual aspects such as the performance, safety, or cost. This study introduces a global optimization framework for battery systems with tabless cylindrical cells based on the groundwork laid within recent years. The framework is applied to gain comprehensive understanding of cross interactions between different design variables and the key performance indicators of the battery system. It was found that a well-defined diameter exists which optimizes the battery energy for given boundary conditions. The multiobjective trade-off between energy, performance, weight, and cost however might lead to different solutions with respect to the desired properties of the system. Small cylindrical cells with diameter less than 25 mm provide enhanced performance but lower energy and higher cost. Very large cylindrical cells with diameter more than 50 mm have less options for interconnection but provide the best cost-saving potential. With realistic constraints, only diameters larger than 40 mm achieve Pareto-optimal solutions. Aluminum housings are found to outmatch steel housings in nearly all properties, especially for larger diameters. Considering the widespread introduction of aluminum housings is recommended for automotive manufacturers.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/ente.202401479","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793789","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Review on Minimization of Polysulfide Shuttle Effect of Lithium–Sulfur Batteries by Using Low-Dimensional Carbon Composite as the Sulfur Cathode","authors":"Aishwarya Chalil Suresh, Nagaraju Kottam, Savitha Hosamane","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401451","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401451","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000Owing to the high specific energy density in theories, abundance of resources, and adherence to environmental standards, rechargeable lithium–sulfur batteries (LSB) have drawn an increasing amount of interest. However, the weak conductivity of the sulfur and discharge products, the drastic breakdown and migration of the intermediates of lithium polysulfide (LiPSs) leading to shuttle effect, and the enormous volumetric change of sulfur particles upon cycle substantially hinder their practical uses. Due to the considerable capacity diminishing caused by the shuttle impact corrosion of the lithium metal, LSBs are thought to have significant commercial application challenges. Engineering nanomaterials’ surface structures can increase the affinity between the cathode with the LiPSs while also enabling the redox kinetics of the LiPSs, which results in a low level of LiPSs in the electrolyte that can restrict the shuttle effect. Sulfur and carbon materials, when combined, effectively increase the efficiency of active materials, increase the conductive properties of cathode components, and serve as a barrier against polysulfides. In this review, a thorough analysis is provided on low-dimensional carbon materials as cathode, by which the electrode modification technique for limiting the shuttle effect of polysulfide in LSBs and forecast future research trends on the same.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793488","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tai Yang, Wu Wei, Lun Zhao, Long Zhang, Jin Ba, Ning Xie
{"title":"Assessment of the Effects of Intake Temperature and Injector Structure on the Combustion Characteristics of Direct-Injection Spark-Ignition Methanol Engines","authors":"Tai Yang, Wu Wei, Lun Zhao, Long Zhang, Jin Ba, Ning Xie","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401540","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401540","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000In this article, to address the issues of slower droplet evaporation and fuel mixing inhomogeneity caused by the high latent heat of vaporization of methanol, the effects of the number of nozzle holes and spray cone angle (<i>θ</i><sub>sca</sub>) on the combustion characteristics of a direct-injection spark-ignition methanol engine are numerically investigated at different intake temperatures (<i>T</i><sub>int</sub>) under constant injection pressures. In the results, it is indicated that the maximum-indicated thermal efficiency (ITE) is 48.01% at 8 holes and a <i>T</i><sub>int</sub> of 328 K. Although the ITE at 298 K with 8 holes is 1.42% lower than 328 K, NOx emissions and ringing intensity (RI) are reduced by 90.46% and 90.61%, respectively. Simultaneously, emissions of CO, hydrocarbon (HC), Soot, unburned methanol, and formaldehyde remain at a low level. Second, there exists an optimal <i>θ</i><sub>sca</sub> at different holes, thus obtaining the best fuel economy and emissions. The maximum ITE is 48.1% at 8 holes and a <i>θ</i><sub>sca</sub> of 26°. Finally, under the same energy input and parameter, compared with the diesel engine of the optimal start of injection, the ITE of the optimized methanol engine is increased by 1.65%, and the RI, NOx, HC, CO, and Soot emissions are reduced by 98.58%, 77.85%, 99.35%, 85.71%, and 78.38%, respectively.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dielectric Barrier Discharge Reactors for Plasma-Assisted CO2 and CH4 Conversion: A Comprehensive Review of Reactor Design, Performance, and Future Prospects","authors":"Md Robayet Ahasan, Md Monir Hossain, Ruigang Wang","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401177","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401177","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma is a promising technology for catalysis due to its low-temperature operation, cost-effectiveness, and silent operation. This review comprehensively analyzes the design and operational parameters of DBD plasma reactors for three key catalytic applications: CH<sub>4</sub> conversion, CO<sub>2</sub> splitting, and dry reforming of methane (DRM). While catalyst selection is crucial for achieving desired product selectivity, reactor design and reaction parameters such as discharge power, electrode gap, reactor length, frequency, dielectric material thickness, and feed gas flow rate, significantly influence discharge characteristics and reaction mechanisms. This review also explores the influence of less prominent factors, such as electrode shape and applied voltage waveforms. Additionally, this review addresses the challenges of DBD plasma catalysis, including heat loss, temperature effects on discharge characteristics, and strategies for enhancing overall efficiency.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793489","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Memoona Mehmood, Atia Atiq, Qura Tul Ain, Farah Andleeb, Aqsa Manzoor, Iqra Imran, Muhammad Nasir Rasul
{"title":"Investigation of the Physical Attributes of Sr2GeCrO6, Sr2MgMoO6, Ba2MgMoO6, Ba2ZnMoO6, and Ba2HgWO6 Double Perovskite Oxides","authors":"Memoona Mehmood, Atia Atiq, Qura Tul Ain, Farah Andleeb, Aqsa Manzoor, Iqra Imran, Muhammad Nasir Rasul","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401477","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401477","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A density functional theory-based study on the physical properties of significant double perovskite oxides Sr<sub>2</sub>GeCrO<sub>6</sub>, Sr<sub>2</sub>MgMoO<sub>6</sub>, Ba<sub>2</sub>MgMoO<sub>6</sub>, Ba<sub>2</sub>ZnMoO<sub>6</sub>, and Ba<sub>2</sub>HgWO<sub>6</sub> has been conducted using the Vienna Ab initio Simulation Package and WIEN2K code. Structural analysis reveals the simple cubic crystal structure of double perovskite oxides. Phonon properties indicate the dynamical stability of Sr<sub>2</sub>GeCrO<sub>6</sub>, Ba<sub>2</sub>MgMoO<sub>6</sub>, and Ba<sub>2</sub>ZnMoO<sub>6</sub> compounds. The band structure analysis indicates the metallic character of Sr<sub>2</sub>GeCrO<sub>6</sub>. However, generalized gradient approximation of Perdew–Burke–Ernzerhof and modified Becke–Johnson both suggest the indirect semiconducting nature of Ba<sub>2</sub>MgMoO<sub>6</sub> and Ba<sub>2</sub>ZnMoO<sub>6</sub>. The crystal orbital Hamilton population (–COHP) examination evidences the strongest bonding interactions of O–Ba in these perovskite oxides. Both Ba<sub>2</sub>MgMoO<sub>6</sub> and Ba<sub>2</sub>ZnMoO<sub>6</sub> compounds exhibit p-type character, as indicated by the partial charge density distributions in the highest occupied molecular orbital and lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) orbitals, which govern the band edges near Fermi level. LUMO orbitals are located on Mo and O atoms and are composed of heteronuclear s- and p-type interactions. The investigation comprehensively analyzes calculated optoelectronic properties, including complex dielectric function, optical conductivity, loss function, refractive index, and so on. These parameters are examined in detail, offering profound insights into the materials’ optical and electronic characteristics.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793348","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Eupsy Navis Vincent Mercy, Aruna-Devi Rasu Chettiar, Dhineshkumar Srinivasan, Latha Marasamy
{"title":"Unlocking the Potential of Emerging SrZrSe3 Solar Cells with Diverse Inorganic Metal Sulfide Hole Transport Layers","authors":"Eupsy Navis Vincent Mercy, Aruna-Devi Rasu Chettiar, Dhineshkumar Srinivasan, Latha Marasamy","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401459","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401459","url":null,"abstract":"<p>SrZrSe<sub>3</sub> chalcogenide perovskites are being considered as an alternative to lead halide perovskite due to their promising optoelectronic properties. Nevertheless, choosing an hole transport layer (HTL) with optimal band alignment, superior carrier mobility, and low cost remains crucial for stable and efficient solar cells. In this regard, a series of inorganic metal sulfide HTLs such as FeS<sub>2</sub>, WS<sub>2</sub>, TiS<sub>2</sub>, HfS<sub>2</sub>, TaS<sub>2</sub>, and NiS<sub>2</sub> is proposed to unveil its potential for novel SrZrSe<sub>3</sub> absorber via SCAPS-1D by varying the key parameters of electron transport layer, absorber, and HTLs respectively. Interestingly, optimizing their properties boosts the built-in potential up to 1.06 V, resulting in effective separation and transportation of charge carriers toward their respective contacts. Furthermore, it increases absorption up to ≈6.5% by extending the absorption range toward the NIR region (700–850 nm) in all the solar cells. Finally, maximum power conversion efficiency of 21.77, 26.78, 27.60, 27.65, 27.63% with <i>J</i><sub>SC</sub> of ≈29.3 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> and less energy loss of ≈0.3 V for FeS<sub>2</sub>, WS<sub>2</sub>, TiS<sub>2</sub>, HfS<sub>2</sub>, TaS<sub>2</sub>, and NiS<sub>2</sub> solar cells is accomplished. Thus, this work highlights the potential of SrZrSe<sub>3</sub> solar cells with inorganic metal sulfide HTLs and sets the stage for its efficient fabrication.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Comprehensive Review on Energy Management Strategies for Fuel-Cell-Based Electric Vehicles","authors":"Sandeep Kumar, Ankur Bhattacharjee","doi":"10.1002/ente.202401341","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/ente.202401341","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The rapid growth of the transportation sector in the past few decades has contributed significantly to global warming issues, leading to extensive research on vehicles having nearly zero or total zero tailpipe carbon emissions. The automobiles within this classification belong to hybrid electrical vehicles (HEVs), plug-in HEVs, battery–electric vehicles (BEVs), fuel-cell (FC) EVs (FCEVs), and FC HEVs. FCHEVs are powered by a combination of FC systems, rechargeable batteries, ultracapacitors, and/or mechanical flywheels. FC technology appears to hold potential in terms of extended driving distances and quicker refueling times for vehicles that emit no exhaust fumes. A significant number of research studies have examined various types of energy-storage devices as vehicle power supply, their interfacing with the drive mechanism using power converters and their energy management strategies (EMS). In this article, various EMS for FC-based EVs are discussed. Classifications of FCEVs, BEVs, and EMSs for FCHEVs are developed by various researchers. In this review report, it is indicated that the existing EMS are capable of performing well, yet further research is required for better reliability and intelligence toward achieving greater fuel efficiency and lifetime of upcoming FCHEVs.</p>","PeriodicalId":11573,"journal":{"name":"Energy technology","volume":"13 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143793921","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}