Xinyue He , Yukai Wang , Yingyu Zhang , Chensi Wang , Jiaxin Yu , Hisao Ohtake , Tao Zhang
{"title":"The potential for livestock manure valorization and phosphorus recovery by hydrothermal technology - a critical review","authors":"Xinyue He , Yukai Wang , Yingyu Zhang , Chensi Wang , Jiaxin Yu , Hisao Ohtake , Tao Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2022.11.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2022.11.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Carbon neutrality has become one of the major challenges to the global sustainable development. The sector of livestock & manure, which accounts for 5.8% of greenhouse gas emissions, has attracted worldwide attentions. The implemention of sustainable technologies is considered an important step towards achieving the carbon reduction in livestock & manure sector. In this work, the recent trends in the potential for livestock manure valorization and phosphorus (P) recovery by hydrothermal technology were systematically studied. First of all, the current situation of livestock manure treatment and waste P utilization at domestic and international level were reviewed. The strengths and challenges of several technical means of livestock manure resource utilization, include composting, anaerobic digestion, and thermochemical conversion, were discussed. Then, the research advance of hydrothermal technology for P utilization and two techniques, include precipitation and adsorption methods, were summarized. Finally, the research perspective of waste P utilization was covered. This review provides the critical strategy for the utilization of livestock manure and waste P resource. Future research priorities in the sustainable management of carbon neutrality in these settings are also proposed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 94-104"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42125209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mohamed Ahliouati , Rabie El Otmani , Khalid Kandoussi , M’Hamed Boutaous , Amal Louanate , Mohamed Louzazni , Abdelmajid Daya
{"title":"Energetic and parametric studies of a basic hybrid collector (PV/T-Air) and a photovoltaic (PV) module for building applications: Performance analysis under El Jadida weather conditions","authors":"Mohamed Ahliouati , Rabie El Otmani , Khalid Kandoussi , M’Hamed Boutaous , Amal Louanate , Mohamed Louzazni , Abdelmajid Daya","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2023.02.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2023.02.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The photovoltaic thermal hybrid collectors represent one of the most used technologies in positive energy buildings, the device allows converting the available solar energy into heat and electricity at the same time. In this study, a comparative analysis is introduced between two different types of solar conversion devices: conventional hybrid solar air collector (PV/T-Air) and photovoltaic (PV) module. Also, a parametric study was performed to know the impact of different parameters related to the performance of both solar systems. A numerical system based on the fourth order Runge–Kutta iteration method, is used in this study, founded on a strong coupling between the heat balance equations and the different electrical and thermal parameters of both configurations that are included in this work. The energy performance evaluation was applied to the climatic conditions of El Jadida city, located in Morocco. The numerical results indicates that the estimated value of the daily average overall energy conversion efficiency attains: 30.22<span><math><mrow><mo>%</mo></mrow></math></span> for the PV module, and 52.14<span><math><mrow><mo>%</mo></mrow></math></span> for the examined hybrid air collector (PV/T-Air). These results are calculated with an air mass flow rate of 0.0215 kg/s, and these values are according to the meteorological data collected on the site of El Jadida city for a sunny day in July.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 267-281"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46608603","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hrudaya Jyoti Biswal , Pandu R. Vundavilli , Kunal Mondal , Nagaraj P. Shetti , Ankur Gupta
{"title":"ZnO/CuO nanostructures anchored over Ni/Cu tubular films via pulse electrodeposition for photocatalytic and antibacterial applications","authors":"Hrudaya Jyoti Biswal , Pandu R. Vundavilli , Kunal Mondal , Nagaraj P. Shetti , Ankur Gupta","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2023.01.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2023.01.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this work, we report the fabrication of Ni and Cu tubular substrates and the synthesis of ZnO/CuO nanocomposite on them through the process of pulse electrodeposition. The systematic variation in CuO incorporation in the ZnO matrix and the processing technique were noticed to affect the structural, optical, photocatalytic, and anti-bacterial properties, which are well in accordance with the Field Emission-Scanning Electron Microscope, X-ray Diffraction, Fourier transform Infrared Spectroscopy and UV-Differential reflectance spectroscopy results. The remediation capabilities of the photocatalytic substrates were assessed through the degradation of methylene blue (MB) dye under solar irradiation. Optimized CuO incorporation within the ZnO nanorods resulted in the degradation of a 20 ppm of MB dye solution within 40 min and a higher concentration of 50 ppm within 95 min. The Ni and Cu electroformed tubes as substrates provided not only a reusable supporting frame but also a large surface-area for the growth of ZnO/CuO nanocomposite. The current study also dealt with the anti-bacterial efficacy of the above-mentioned substrates against <em>E.coli</em>. Hence, the Ni and Cu tubular thin film substrates with nanorods of ZnO/CuO composite were explored for the removal of organic as well as biological contaminants from waste water.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 237-251"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44479954","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shambala Gadekar-Shinde , Priyanka Walekar , Veena Patil-Shinde , Sunita S. Patil , Umesh B. Deshannavar , Nagaraj P. Shetti
{"title":"Separation of C1-C6 alcohol/ester/water system in continuous reactive distillation unit a thermodynamic analysis","authors":"Shambala Gadekar-Shinde , Priyanka Walekar , Veena Patil-Shinde , Sunita S. Patil , Umesh B. Deshannavar , Nagaraj P. Shetti","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2022.11.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2022.11.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Continuous reactive distillation is one of the optimized methods for synthesis of C1-C6 esters industrially. The products of the reaction are difficult to be obtained in their pure states due to the presence of azeotropes in the system. The theme of the current work is to highlight the thermodynamic nature of the each C1-C6 alcohol/ester/water system independently and investigate the possible alternatives implemented for pure separation of ester and water. This work comprehensively reports reactive distillation study for continuous synthesis of C1-C6 esters and separation strategies implemented for alcohol/ester/water system in a compiled form. Presence of the azeotropes within the system components helps us in defining the feasible separation schemes to be applied in continuous study. Current work reports a systematic thermodynamic analysis of C1-C6 alcohol/esters/water mixture with help of residue curve map to investigate the complexity of the mixture and alternate configurations/ schemes implemented in continuous reactive distillation technology for enhanced conversion and purity of product streams.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 48-64"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44633831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Performance optimization of CuO-ZnO ceramic electrode on the electrocoagulation of wastewater","authors":"Moraida Hasanah , Susilawati Susilawati , Andri Ramadhan","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2022.11.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2022.11.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Copper oxide (CuO) and zinc oxide (ZnO) were used as a matrix and reinforcement in the compression molding technique to produce conductive ceramic electrodes. CuO-ZnO-based ceramic composites were fabricated through conventional pressing with CuO:ZnO ratios of 75 %:25 %, 80 %:20 %, 85 %:15 %, 90 %:10 %, and 95 %:5 %. CuO and ZnO powders were sieved, dried, mixed, and then<!--> <!-->compressed at 300 MPa for 10 min to form a pellet before being burned for 3 h at 800, 900, and 1000 °C in a furnace. The sample's density, porosity, and electrical conductivity were measured. In addition, SEM, XRD analysis, and palm oil wastewater electrocoagulation were carried out. The optimal density value of CuO-ZnO-based ceramic composites ranged from 8.564 × 10<sup>3</sup> to 9.205 × 10<sup>3</sup> kg m<sup>−3</sup>. The optimal composition of the CuO:ZnO in the synthesized composites, namely 95 %:5 %, yielded the lowest porosity values (12.1 %-35.4 %), while the 75 %:25 % composition produced the highest porosity values (20.8 %–88.3 %). The optimum porosity value (12.1 %) was obtained by CuO:ZnO composite composition of 95 %:5 % with a sintering temperature of 1000 °C. This composite also generates a conductivity value of 1.019–16.897 S/m. The interaction of Zn<sup>2+</sup> ions from ZnO crystals with CuO crystals increases the size of CuO and ZnO crystals, as determined by XRD analysis. Based on the findings of this study, CuO-ZnO ceramic electrodes could be utilized in industrial wastewater treatment as the water quality test result met the requirements of Minister of Environment Decree No. 51/MENLH/10/1995.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 7-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47035289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ZnMnFe2O4 particle synthesized by natural iron sand for making permanent magnetic material","authors":"Timbangen Sembiring, Denti Siburian, Martha Rianna","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2022.12.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2022.12.005","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Synthesis of ZnMnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> has been carried out using the co-precipitation method. The main precursors were stoichiometry with variations in the mass of Zn, Mn, and natural iron sand are 3:2:5 as sample 1, 3:2:4 as sample 2, and 3:4:3 as sample 3. The samples were calcination temperature of 500 °C for 2 h. The characterizations showed microstructure properties using X-ray diffraction (XRD), morphology properties using Scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray (SEM-EDX), and magnetic properties tested using a Vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM), respectively. The crystal structure of ZnMnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> shows a cubic crystal structure as well as the main phase with no detectable impurities or other elements in the diffraction pattern. The effect of adding the composition of manganese to the sample shows that the value of the crystal diameter size increasing with the optimum value of 3.41 nm. The effect of material composition on the morphology of ZnMnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> is shown in the SEM-EDX results. As the composition of manganese and iron sand increases, the particle size distribution also increases with the optimum average particle size of 205–210 nm. The value of coercivity (Hc) of ZnMnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> decreases as the iron sand composition decreases and the manganese composition increases, but the value of the magnetic energy increases. The coercivity value is obtained with the optimum value of 415.78 Oe and ZnMnFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> is to be potentially a magnetic permanent material.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 124-129"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41951925","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vivi Purwandari , Martha Rianna , Marpongahtun , Isnaeni Isnaeni , Yiming Zou , Mahyuni Harahap , Gratianus Halawa , Ronn Goei , Alfred Iing Yoong Tok
{"title":"The role of biocatalysts in the synthesis of graphene nanosheets from sub-bituminous coal","authors":"Vivi Purwandari , Martha Rianna , Marpongahtun , Isnaeni Isnaeni , Yiming Zou , Mahyuni Harahap , Gratianus Halawa , Ronn Goei , Alfred Iing Yoong Tok","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2023.02.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2023.02.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The synthesis of graphene nanosheets (GNs) from sub-bituminous coal aims to increase the added value of coal in a cheap, easy and proclaimed this method on an industrial scale. The addition of biocatalyst (BFS) in the pyrolysis process can reduce the reactive temperature of the pyrolysis process so that the combustion reaction runs better at low temperatures of 200-300℃. Followed by hydrothermal carbonization of coal at 180℃ for 6 h with the addition of pyrolysis liquid smoke. Filter the results and exfoliate using 24 kHz ultrasonication for 30 min. Then centrifuge at 10,000 rm for 10 min to separate the solids. Wash the solids with deionized water to obtain a neutral pH. Using FESEM and TEM to obtain the morphological characteristics of GNs, structural characterization was studied using XPS, FTIR, and XRD. The GNs produced using BFS yielded 7–8 layers of Graphene, and a crystal size of 2.7 nm showing promising efficiency from the methodology used.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 282-289"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49384738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Understanding degradation of electroactive molecules in organic redox flow batteries: Decomposition analysis methods","authors":"Sikukuu khwa Museveni , Godfrey Nakitare Nambafu , Naomi Kollongei","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2023.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2023.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Organic redox flow batteries have attracted a lot of interests both in academics and industries. Accordingly, many organic materials and chemistries have been studied, providing a solid foundation for development of low-cost organic flow batteries. However, capacity loss/fade as a result of organic molecule decomposition/degradation is a major hindrance towards further advancement of this promising, sustainable and large-scale energy storage technology. Understanding the causes of decomposition as well as its mechanism is thus necessary to unravel this major challenge. Therefore, this perspective/views focus on highlighting the different methods that can be employed for decomposition assessment of organic molecules in flow battery systems. This will help in engineering and designing stable electroactive organic molecule to enable development of durable and long cycle life redox flow battery.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 561-566"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42424709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Chandrasekar , M. Subash , V. Perumal , S. Aravindan , R. Uthrakumar , C. Inmozhi , R. Babujanarthanam , K. Kaviyarasu
{"title":"Specific charge separation of Cd doped TiO2 photocatalysts for energy applications","authors":"M. Chandrasekar , M. Subash , V. Perumal , S. Aravindan , R. Uthrakumar , C. Inmozhi , R. Babujanarthanam , K. Kaviyarasu","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2023.04.010","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mset.2023.04.010","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Titanium dioxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) nanostructures are well known for their excellency in photocatalytic activities. In this work, additive-free and Cd metal ion - incorporated titanium dioxide (TiO<sub>2</sub>) nanoparticles have been prepared to employ a facile route of synthesis using a hydrothermal method. Metal-metal nanocomposites have been synthesized by incorporating cadmium (Cd) with the appropriate amount of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles. The properties of the derived materials had been investigated by employing various characteristic tools such as various techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), UV–visible absorbance spectroscopy (UV–vis), and photoluminescence spectroscopy (PL) are all examples of advanced imaging techniques, that may be used to study materials. Using a method known as a vibrating sample magnetometer, we measured the magnetic properties of bare and Cd-doped TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles. The investigations on crystalline nature of samples are agreed well with the standard crystalline features of TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles. Emerged grain sizes have been estimated for all samples of pure and additive incorporated TiO<sub>2</sub> samples. Morphological characterization revealed that different particle features varied with the compositional changes. Spectral and optical absorption spectra of the prepared nanoparticles ensured the yield of derived TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles with the additive component. An evaluation of the photocatalytic activity of Cd doped TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles under UV irradiation was made using the methylene blue (MB) degradation method. The photodegradation efficiency were studied under visible light which confirms that the material is gifted one for water-treatment technologies to meet the rising clean water shortage.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 472-483"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47838390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Ajabli , L. Lairgi , A. Daya , R. Elotmani , K. Kandoussi , A. Zoubir
{"title":"Research on the energy signature of a residential building in an arid climate of Errachidia city (South Eastern Morocco)","authors":"H. Ajabli , L. Lairgi , A. Daya , R. Elotmani , K. Kandoussi , A. Zoubir","doi":"10.1016/j.mset.2022.10.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mset.2022.10.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Energy efficiency in the building sector has attracted a great deal of interest in recent years; because it is seen as a potential solution to minimize the high energy consumption caused by the acceleration of the urbanization process. Several methodologies have been developed to assess the energy performance of buildings, including the energy signature, which is an empirical tool used to represent the real energy performance of buildings. Synthetic data of energy consumption of buildings are generated by ECOTECT simulation program, which is a class of energy models that uses characteristic data (dimensional, physical and location) of the building to predict energy consumption. The primary goal of this research is to examine how solar rays and occupants affect a residential building's energy signature in Errachidia, a city in the southeast of Morocco characterized by its arid climate. The results show that when solar radiation was taken into account, the outcomes of the building's intrinsic characteristics (a and b) enhanced the signature. The distinct response in energy use serves as justification. In fact, the solar radiation provides a significant improvement with an important <em>R<sup>2</sup></em> accuracy of about 0.999. Moreover, the introduction of the occupancy factor has a significant impact on energy savings and temperature fluctuations in energy consumption. The importance of parameter <em>b</em> related to the fixed loads of the building is more influenced by the occupancy factor. This opens up a new possibility for energy-saving studies in the case of an arid climate.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18283,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science for Energy Technologies","volume":"6 ","pages":"Pages 1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49759215","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}