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Economic assessment of cellulase production in batch and semi-batch solid state fermentation processes 间歇和半间歇固态发酵生产纤维素酶的经济性评价

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International Journal of Low-carbon Technologies Pub Date : 2023-03-22 DOI: 10.1093/ijlct/ctad009

A. Taiwo, Andykan Tom-James, P. Musonge

{"title":"Economic assessment of cellulase production in batch and semi-batch solid state fermentation processes","authors":"A. Taiwo, Andykan Tom-James, P. Musonge","doi":"10.1093/ijlct/ctad009","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctad009","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 The vast range of applications for enzymes in the production of biofuels has led to a major increase in market demand in recent years. Cellulase's high cost and poor catalytic efficiency are two key barriers to the industrial usage of lignocellulosic biomass as feedstocks for fuels in biorefineries. In this study, the economic evaluation of cellulase production in solid-state fermentation was done by designing two process routes (batch and semi-batch) to optimize the process. SuperPro Designer Software has been used to create a process model that assessed the economics of fermentation operations while Monte Carlo Software was used to conduct the sensitivity analysis investigation. The impacts of cellulase yield, productivity, aeration rate, and specific power input on the unit production cost (UPC) of cellulase enzyme were studied. The batch procedure requires more sterilized air for the aerobic fermentation process than the semi-batch approach, according to the results. In comparison to the batch fermentation process, the semi-batch approach had a payback period of less than 2 years, an internal rate of return of 39.14%, and a net present value of $142,089,000. The semi-batch process approach has a higher economic feasibility when compared with the batch fermentation process since it is more certain to attain its base case value of UPC at the maximum. This research was key to developing a process pathway that reduces cellulase production costs in solid state fermentation while improving market supply for its use in a biorefinery to produce sustainable fuel.","PeriodicalId":14118,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Low-carbon Technologies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46205612","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}

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Heat and mass transfer in different concrete structures: a study of self-compacting concrete and geopolymer concrete 不同混凝土结构中的传热传质:自密实混凝土和地聚合物混凝土的研究

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International Journal of Low-carbon Technologies Pub Date : 2023-03-22 DOI: 10.1093/ijlct/ctad022

A. Ebid, K. Onyelowe, Denise‐Penelope N. Kontoni, Alberto Quintana Gallardo, Shadi Hanandeh

{"title":"Heat and mass transfer in different concrete structures: a study of self-compacting concrete and geopolymer concrete","authors":"A. Ebid, K. Onyelowe, Denise‐Penelope N. Kontoni, Alberto Quintana Gallardo, Shadi Hanandeh","doi":"10.1093/ijlct/ctad022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctad022","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 Thermal characteristics of concrete is one of the main topics in concrete technology researches. They were extensively studied since the 80's to predict the behavior of the concrete in fire and the performance of massive concrete. However, this topic was raised again after 2010 as a part of sustainable, energy effective and ecofriendly buildings studies. The aim of this research is to present a comparison between the thermal characteristics of self-compacted concrete (SCC) and the geopolymer concrete (GPC) using collected previous researches. More than fifty references were collected, sorted and analyzed in the last forty years. The results showed that (GPC) has better thermal characteristics such as thermal conductivity, heat capacity, fire resistance, while (SCC) has better mechanical properties such as compressive strength, early strength and elastic modulus. Besides that, from ecological point of view, partially replacing of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) with microencapsulated phase change materials (MPCM) such as fly ash, silica fume, slag, and metakaolin remarkably decreases the CO2 footprint of construction industry.","PeriodicalId":14118,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Low-carbon Technologies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46347477","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}

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Research on cold chain logistics optimization model considering low carbon emissions 考虑低碳排放的冷链物流优化模型研究

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International Journal of Low-carbon Technologies Pub Date : 2023-03-22 DOI: 10.1093/ijlct/ctad021

Ning Tao, Han Yumeng, Fu Meng

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International Journal of Low-carbon Technologies Pub Date : 2023-03-22 DOI: 10.1093/ijlct/ctad030

Yong Yang, Xiaotong Ren, Yiqiao Li, Ning Wang, Kun Zhang, Shengqiang Shen

{"title":"Similarity characteristics of qualitative and quantitative regulation for adjustable ejector","authors":"Yong Yang, Xiaotong Ren, Yiqiao Li, Ning Wang, Kun Zhang, Shengqiang Shen","doi":"10.1093/ijlct/ctad030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctad030","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 In the new era of ejector technology entering into system scale from device scale. The methodology of regulation mode of adjustable ejector has been summarized in the paper. The similarity characteristics of qualitative and quantitative regulation under different operating modes are researched. The results show that both quantitative and quantitative regulation have the characteristics of \"constant capacity\". Three different “constant capacity” phenomena in ejector have been found, and the similarity indicates that the turbulent flow in ejector has some statistical invariances in form of mass flow rate of jetting flow. The ejector has the similar entrainment ability by increasing primary pressure by 43% in qualitative regulation mode or enlarging the nozzle throat opening by 47% in quantitative regulation mode under critical mode with similar under-expanded state. The advantages of adjustable ejector have been promoted, especially ±5% regulation accuracy or really constant regulation ability, discharging improved ability by 80% in flow rate or 10% in pressure lifting ability in subcritical mode, or primary flow rate saving ability by 25% or 13% in pressure lifting ability in critical mode.","PeriodicalId":14118,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Low-carbon Technologies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49514110","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}

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Application of sustainable smart manufacturing technologies and toolkits in the automotive industry 可持续智能制造技术和工具包在汽车行业的应用

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International Journal of Low-carbon Technologies Pub Date : 2023-03-22 DOI: 10.1093/ijlct/ctad023

V. Inyang, G. Kanakana, O. Laseinde

{"title":"Application of sustainable smart manufacturing technologies and toolkits in the automotive industry","authors":"V. Inyang, G. Kanakana, O. Laseinde","doi":"10.1093/ijlct/ctad023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctad023","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 A more rapid development of smart manufacturing system (SMS) within the automotive industry will significantly promote its competitiveness which is essential to the economic sustainable development of South Africa. From recent research studies, the automotive sector contributes over 7% to the annual gross domestic product (GDP) of South Africa and its sustainability is important to the segment through SMS. Thus, the SMS deserves greater focus from the Government and the industry. Smart manufacturing technology utilises machines and tools which are interconnected for the improvement of manufacturing system and energy optimization. The benefits of SMS include cost reduction, increased productivity, product customization, resources efficiency, and minimization of negative environmental impacts. Globally, the automotive industry puts significant emphasis on SMS, considering the on-going substantial initiatives. In order to achieve SMS, ultramodern technologies in different areas, varying from Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), smart sensors, complex and large data analytics, Internet of things (IoT), cloud manufacturing, and to additive manufacturing, energy reduction, and hologram, are being established and employed in manufacturing locations. Therefore, this study is aimed at technologies and toolkits development that will increase the implementation and responsiveness of SMS among automotive manufacturers and supports decision-makers in planning better Smart Manufacturing Systems capabilities.","PeriodicalId":14118,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Low-carbon Technologies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45503608","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}

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Optimization of solid oxide fuel cell power generation voltage prediction based on improved neural network 基于改进神经网络的固体氧化物燃料电池发电电压预测优化

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International Journal of Low-carbon Technologies Pub Date : 2023-03-22 DOI: 10.1093/ijlct/ctad028

Liming Wei, Yixuan Wang

{"title":"Optimization of solid oxide fuel cell power generation voltage prediction based on improved neural network","authors":"Liming Wei, Yixuan Wang","doi":"10.1093/ijlct/ctad028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctad028","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 This paper proposes a method for predicting the generation voltage of a solid oxide fuel cell based on the data results of a stand-alone solid oxide fuel single cell (SOFC) simulation model under ideal conditions, with the aim of improving the generation efficiency and extending the service life of the solid oxide fuel cell. In this paper, a modified BP neural network algorithm is used to improve the prediction accuracy of the solid oxide fuel cell generation voltage by using the whale algorithm to optimize the BP neural network model to improve its convergence and achieve the effect of improving the prediction accuracy. Firstly, the characteristics of the independent solid oxide fuel cell are introduced and simulated. Second, the long short-term memory network model (LSTM), linear regression network model and BP neural network are simulated and compared, and the results show that the BP neural network prediction model is more accurate and can be optimized and improved. Finally, the BP neural network is optimized and simulated using the whale algorithm, and the simulation results show that the method has better convergence and higher prediction accuracy than the traditional BP neural network prediction model.","PeriodicalId":14118,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Low-carbon Technologies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44112404","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}

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Experimental Investigations into Thermal Performance of Phase Change Emulsion in a Fin-and-tube Heat Exchanger 翅片管换热器中相变乳液热性能的实验研究

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International Journal of Low-carbon Technologies Pub Date : 2023-03-22 DOI: 10.1093/ijlct/ctad001

Cai-jie Wei, Jingjing Shao, J. Darkwa

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Supply chain decision-making and coordination for joint investment in cost and carbon emission reduction 成本和碳减排联合投资的供应链决策与协调

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International Journal of Low-carbon Technologies Pub Date : 2023-03-21 DOI: 10.1093/ijlct/ctad013

Ping Shi, X. Chen

{"title":"Supply chain decision-making and coordination for joint investment in cost and carbon emission reduction","authors":"Ping Shi, X. Chen","doi":"10.1093/ijlct/ctad013","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctad013","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 In the era of low-carbon economy, it is an important measure for enterprises to respond to changes in the external environment by actively investing in various low-carbon technologies to reduce their carbon emissions. However, in real life, simply focusing on one kind of technology investment may not be able to perfectly achieve the established goals of enterprises, and more often, enterprises will adopt a strategy of multiple technology investment. Therefore, in view of this practical activity, this paper considers that manufacturers invest in two innovative activities: reducing production costs and improving emission reduction. The results of this study show that the increase in the carbon trading price will stimulate the motivation of enterprises to carry out low-carbon technologies innovation, which is conducive to the realization of the government’s carbon emission reduction target. Under centralized decision-making, the R&D investment of enterprises will not achieve immediate results, and the carbon emissions of enterprises under centralized decision-making are relatively high compared with those under decentralized decision-making. The improvement of consumers’ low-carbon awareness will enhance the driving force of enterprises’ low-carbon technologies innovation, although it will not reduce the total carbon emissions of enterprises.","PeriodicalId":14118,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Low-carbon Technologies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49412689","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}

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Experimental investigation on flow condensation pressure drop of R134a inside the micro-fin tube at high mass flux 高质量流量下R134a微翅片管内流动冷凝压降的实验研究

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International Journal of Low-carbon Technologies Pub Date : 2023-03-21 DOI: 10.1093/ijlct/ctad016

Q. Fuqiang, X. Taoping, Dugui He, D. Juanli

{"title":"Experimental investigation on flow condensation pressure drop of R134a inside the micro-fin tube at high mass flux","authors":"Q. Fuqiang, X. Taoping, Dugui He, D. Juanli","doi":"10.1093/ijlct/ctad016","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctad016","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 To clarify the influencing mechanisms of the experimental condition and the tube structure on the pressure drop of heat transfer fluid, the two-phase flow condensation pressure drop of R134a inside the micro-fin tube was experimental studied at high mass flux, which is different from other conventional researches. The experimental result shows the pressure drop is proportional to mass flux and fin helical angle, and is inversely proportional to condensation temperature and coolant Reynolds number. Moreover, the experimental data of pressure drop was compared with the predicted value of some existing correlations for the micro-fin tube. It can be found that correlations of Cavallini et al, Han et al and Haraguchi et al show a good prediction effect with the mean relative deviation of 13.89%, 16.08% and -2.19%, respectively. Correlations of Pierre/0.053, Kedzierski et al and Choi et al all underestimate most of the experimental data of the pressure drop inside the tube, and their prediction deviations are greater than 10%. That is, the application effect of the separated flow model is better than that of the homogeneous flow model. Finally, the Kedzierski et al correlation was improved to realize a high-precision prediction of the fluid flow mechanism inside the tube. Because the prediction deviation of the improved correlation between the experimental value and the predicted value was greatly reduced, its prediction deviation is less than 10% for R134a and R410A, therefore, it can be say the improved correlation has a good predictive results for the pressure drop.","PeriodicalId":14118,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Low-carbon Technologies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42182727","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}

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Preparation of water-quenched manganese slag and fly ash ultrafine mineral admixture and its application in UHPC 水淬锰渣和粉煤灰超细矿物掺合料的制备及其在UHPC中的应用

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International Journal of Low-carbon Technologies Pub Date : 2023-03-20 DOI: 10.1093/ijlct/ctac143

Hang Li, Yang Ming, Ling Li, Ping Chen, Zhanqiang Zhang, Li-bo Zhou, Juntong Li, Kai Yao, Linan Dun

{"title":"Preparation of water-quenched manganese slag and fly ash ultrafine mineral admixture and its application in UHPC","authors":"Hang Li, Yang Ming, Ling Li, Ping Chen, Zhanqiang Zhang, Li-bo Zhou, Juntong Li, Kai Yao, Linan Dun","doi":"10.1093/ijlct/ctac143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctac143","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 In this paper, S95 grade ultrafine mineral admixture was prepared by water quenched manganese slag and fly ash 1:1 compound mechanical ball milling to a specific surface area of 714 m2/kg. Its activity index was 86.8% at 7d and 96.3% at 28d. The S95 ultrafine mineral admixture prepared by ball milling has the characteristics of small particle size, high specific surface and high activity. Mixing with powders of different particle sizes, such as cement and silica fume, is helpful to improve particle gradation, reduce its pore structure and increase its compacting property for UHPC whose raw materials are fine aggregate. Ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) was prepared by using the obtained ultrafine mineral admixture based on orthogonal test. The effects of different factors on the workability, mechanical properties, hydration heat and microstructure of UHPC were studied. The results show that when the silica fume content is 10%, the mineral admixture content is 10%, the binder-sand ratio is 1.1, and the water-binder ratio is 0.17, the fluidity of UHPC slurry can reach 261 mm, the compressive strength of 7d and 28d age can reach 128 MPa and 154.6 MPa, respectively. The hydration heat release of cementitious materials in 3d was 139.8 J/g. In terms of solid waste resource utilization, S95 grade ultrafine mineral admixture prepared by water-quench manganese slag and fly ash can replace 10% silica fume for the preparation of UHPC. It can not only solve the utilization problem of high added value of water quench manganese slag, but also reduce the preparation cost of UHPC to a certain extent.","PeriodicalId":14118,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Low-carbon Technologies","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2023-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47535433","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}

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