A. Alcazar-Ruiz , S. Maisano , V. Chiodo , F. Urbani , F. Dorado , L. Sanchez-Silva
{"title":"Enhancing CO2 capture performance through activation of olive pomace biochar: A comparative study of physical and chemical methods","authors":"A. Alcazar-Ruiz , S. Maisano , V. Chiodo , F. Urbani , F. Dorado , L. Sanchez-Silva","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01177","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01177","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This work contributes understanding technical feasibility use of an agro-industrial waste as raw material for CO<sub>2</sub> capture. Physical and chemical activation treatments to enhance adsorption properties of exhausts olive pomace biochar were investigated. Innovatively, the effects of different kinds of activating agents (steam, CO<sub>2</sub>, H<sub>3</sub>PO<sub>4</sub> and KOH) on activated biocarbon's properties were deeply examined, also through an original high-pressure thermobalance, that is enabled higher initial sample weights, temperatures, and pressures compared to those employed in conventional methods.</div><div>The activation conditions significantly affect the biochar morphology and CO<sub>2</sub> adsorption capacity. Chemical activation, particularly with KOH, produced highly microporous structures, greatly enhancing CO<sub>2</sub> adsorption. Specifically, KOH activation achieved adsorption capacities of up to 3.04 mmol/g at 30 °C and 10 bar. Textural analysis showed that KOH activation primarily increased microporosity, while other methods produced both micropores and mesopores. Interestingly, acid and physical activations were less effective, as they reduced CO<sub>2</sub> adsorption due to changes in the internal structure. Thus, olive pomace proves to be a promising precursor for developing efficient biochar adsorbents. The use of KOH as an activating agent particularly stands out, achieving notable CO<sub>2</sub> adsorption capacities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"42 ","pages":"Article e01177"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142656051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pravas Ranjan Behera , Rifat Farzana , Veena Sahajwalla
{"title":"Production of NiFe alloy by combined recycling of waste nickel-metal hydride batteries and waste toner powder","authors":"Pravas Ranjan Behera , Rifat Farzana , Veena Sahajwalla","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01175","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01175","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper elucidates a novel and sustainable way of bringing two major sub e-waste streams (waste electrodes of Ni-MH battery and waste toner powder) together to manufacture Ni<img>Fe alloy. Reduction of oxides (present in the Ni-MH battery electrode) with carbon sourced from waste toner was performed at 1550 °C which observed the formation of Ni<img>Fe alloy as reaction proceeded to 1 h. Percentages of waste toner in the 2 g feed material containing waste electrode mass was varied to study the metal/slag formation and separation alike. The product and slag phases were both analysed by X-ray powder diffraction, Scanning electron microscopy, Energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy, Laser induced breakdown spectrometer to confirm the formation and metallic composition of the Ni<img>Fe alloy (>75 % Ni and > 14 % Fe) and the mixture of rare earth oxides present in the slag phase. In addition to manufacturing the metallic alloy, which evinces a possibility of being used as a feedstock in industrial applications, this innovative recycling technique also brings down the burden on landfills.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"42 ","pages":"Article e01175"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142655997","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mehnuma Tabassum , Kris De Brabanter , Gül E. Kremer
{"title":"Surrogate-assisted optimization under uncertainty for design for remanufacturing considering material price volatility","authors":"Mehnuma Tabassum , Kris De Brabanter , Gül E. Kremer","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01163","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01163","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Remanufacturing is a well-established end-of-life (EOL) strategy that promises significant savings in energy and carbon emissions. However, the current design practices are not remanufacturing-inclusive, i.e., the majority of products are designed for a single life cycle. As a result, potential products that can sustain multiple life cycles are deprived of additional benefits of being designed for remanufacturing, such as reduced material usage, lower cost, and improved environmental impact. Moreover, the uncertainty in design, material selection, and economics are not considered to produce remanufacturable designs. Accordingly, this research proposes a design for remanufacturing (DfRem) framework that accounts for design uncertainty and material price volatility. The framework systematically explores the design space, performs design optimization under uncertainty, followed by topology optimization to provide additional mass savings, and finally, a price volatility analysis for plausible design material choices. The candidate designs are evaluated based on their design mass, material price volatility, failure mode characteristics, carbon footprint, and embodied energy impacts. The proposed framework's utility is demonstrated via the use of an engine cylinder head case study subjected to thermo-mechanical loads along with fatigue and wear failure. Considering grey cast iron and aluminum alloy as the design material choices, it was found that the cast iron design reduced the initial design mass by 6% as opposed to a 5% decrease for aluminum. On the other hand, about 8% area of the cast iron design failed due to fatigue, compared to 3% for aluminum. We further observed that although the aluminum design provided better mechanical performance than the cast iron design, this material was more expensive and volatile in price.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"42 ","pages":"Article e01163"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142655994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emma Gordy , Chieh-Yi Lin , Lloyd Nackley , Fei Long , Hong Liu , Jooyeoun Jung , Yanyun Zhao
{"title":"Development and validation of hydrophobic molded pulp nursery pots made of hemp hurd","authors":"Emma Gordy , Chieh-Yi Lin , Lloyd Nackley , Fei Long , Hong Liu , Jooyeoun Jung , Yanyun Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01180","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01180","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Biodegradable nursery pots (BNPs) composed of 50 % hemp hurd and 50 % recycled cardboard fibers (<em>w</em>/w dry basis) were produced using a custom-built handheld molded pulp device. Milling followed by sequential peracetic acid and sodium hydroxide delignification treatment reduced lignin content of hemp hurd from 23.76 % to 2.39 %, liberating cellulose and hemicellulose fibers for enabling the formation of interfiber interactions in molded pulp formulations. Beeswax and precipitated calcium carbonate based hydrophobic coating at ∼10 μm thickness significantly enhanced hydrophobicity of the BNPs, as indicated by the surface contact and sliding angle of 116.25° and 34.82°, respectively. Anaerobic biodegradability of BNP was confirmed via carbon dioxide and methane gas accumulation measurements. Developed BNPs were successfully validated through an eleven week greenhouse planting trial. This study introduced a new biodegradable molded pulp formulation made from hemp hurd and validated its application as an alternative to single use plastic nursery pots for growing seedlings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"42 ","pages":"Article e01180"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142656052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Haoran Wang , Fan He , Lei Wang , Chao Feng , Ling Zhao , Hongzhu Ji , Shuhong Li , Wenjun Wang , Qiang Shi , Yunlong Liu , Di Huang
{"title":"A comprehensive review of PM6:BTP-eC9 based non-fullerene organic solar cells","authors":"Haoran Wang , Fan He , Lei Wang , Chao Feng , Ling Zhao , Hongzhu Ji , Shuhong Li , Wenjun Wang , Qiang Shi , Yunlong Liu , Di Huang","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01173","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01173","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Organic solar cells (OSCs), with their advantages such as lightweight, flexible and environmental sustainability, have attracted tremendous attention in the past decades. Among OSCs, the PM6:BTP-eC9 based OSCs has gained significant interest due to its wide spectral response, tunability of energy levels, processability and high power conversion efficiency (PCE), resulting in a substantial increase in published works. To date, the PCE of laboratory-grade PM6:BTP-eC9 based OSCs has exceeded 20 %. And this efficiency has laid a solid foundation for its industrial application. This paper mainly summarizes the comprehensive progress of PM6:BTP-eC9 based OSCs, providing detailed explanations on improvement methods such as interface layers modification, active layer morphology regulation, ternary strategy, and so on, seeking to comprehend the impact of various treatments on the performance of PM6:BTP-eC9 based OSCs and to broaden the utilization of PM6:BTP-eC9 materials. Additionally, we offer a perspective on the emerging prospects for PM6:BTP-eC9 based OSCs. Finally, this review may contribute to the thorough research of PM6:BTP-eC9 based OSCs and the realization of the material's full potential for future researchers in this field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"42 ","pages":"Article e01173"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142656055","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tong Li , Menghang Su , Shi-Ran Li , Renbo Deng , Hui-ling Xia , Xu-Feng Zang
{"title":"Unveiling the effect of cycle time and ambient temperature on the failure mechanisms of commercial LiCoO2/artificial graphite pouch cells","authors":"Tong Li , Menghang Su , Shi-Ran Li , Renbo Deng , Hui-ling Xia , Xu-Feng Zang","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01170","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01170","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Many efforts have been devoted to investigate failure mechanisms of LiCoO<sub>2</sub>-based lithium-ion batteries at ≥4.55 vs. Li<sup>+</sup>/Li. However, most of these works are conducted on coin-type half-cells and rarely consider the effects of cycle time and ambient temperature on mechanisms. So, it calls an alarming demand for making clear the cyclabilities of cells at different temperatures, then differentiating the root causes for their capacity degradations. Herein, the cyclabilities of an ∼3.1 Ah commercial LiCoO<sub>2</sub>/artificial graphite pouch cell at 3–4.45 V are compared at 25 and 60 °C. It is found that the cycle lives at 25 and 60 °C are 2944 and 122 cycles, respectively. The structural variations of the cycled electrodes are systematically studied. Results reveal that the main cause for the capacity beginning to decline after 3000 cycles at 25 °C is the damage of LiCoO<sub>2</sub> structure, while its impedance growth and other side reactions are not severe. Differently, the capacity dropping upon cycling at 60 °C is caused by the parasitic reactions including successive electrolyte decomposition, severe cobalt dissolution and Li deposition. Obviously, these findings can provide a theoretical basis for further optimizing of LiCoO<sub>2</sub> cells.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"42 ","pages":"Article e01170"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142655995","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Outstanding energy storage properties and dielectric temperature reliability in Na0.35Bi0.35Sr0.3TiO3-based relaxor ferroelectrics through entropy engineering","authors":"Zhemin Chen, Yongping Pu, Yiting Hui, Qi Zhang, Yating Ning, Lei Zhang, Chunhui Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01172","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01172","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>It is challenging to realize excellent overall properties of relaxor ferroelectrics to overcome the demands of capacitors. In this research, an effective strategy of entropy engineering addresses the above problem. The (1-<em>x</em>)Na<sub>0.35</sub>Bi<sub>0.35</sub>Sr<sub>0.3</sub>TiO<sub>3</sub>-<em>x</em>Ca<sub>0.85</sub>Sm<sub>0.1</sub>(Mg<sub>1/3</sub>Nb<sub>2/3</sub>)O<sub>3</sub> (NBST-<em>x</em>CSMN) ceramics were prepared via a solid-phase reaction method. The linear dielectric CSMN was adopted as additive to adjust the configuration entropy (∆<em>S</em><sub>config</sub>) of samples. The outcomes indicate that the enhancement of ∆<em>S</em><sub>config</sub> is beneficial to reduce grain size and interfacial polarization, improve activation energy and optimize dielectric features. The superior energy storage capability (<em>W</em><sub>rec</sub> = 5.2 J/cm<sup>3</sup>, <em>η</em> = 88 %) as well as dielectric temperature reliability (∆<em>C</em>/<em>C</em><sub>25°C</sub> ≤ ± 15 %, −57–323 °C) in accordance with X9R was gained in NBST-0.15CSMN with ∆<em>S</em><sub>config</sub> = 1.91<em>R</em>. This study indicates that entropy engineering is a shortcut to design next-generation capacitors with high comprehensive performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"42 ","pages":"Article e01172"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142655996","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sustainability promotion through asphalt pavements: A review of existing tools and innovations","authors":"Araz Hasheminezhad, Halil Ceylan, Sunghwan Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01162","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01162","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Asphalt pavements, serving as the backbone of road networks worldwide, are crucial to transportation infrastructure. Conventional asphalt pavements have raised concerns due to their environmental impact and sustainability over time. This paper reviews emerging strategies, tools, and innovations used to promote the sustainability of asphalt pavements. It explores existing methodologies for assessing sustainability, including innovations in materials, design and construction practices, and maintenance and rehabilitation strategies. Life-cycle assessments of sustainable asphalt pavements containing innovative materials in terms of environmental impacts have been thoroughly investigated. Case studies are presented for practical applications of sustainability initiatives in asphalt pavement projects, lessons learned, and challenges encountered. The paper identifies future directions and research needs, emphasizing the importance of continued efforts to promote sustainability in asphalt pavements.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"42 ","pages":"Article e01162"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142656054","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Formation of C2 and C3 hydrocarbons through photocatalytic CO2 conversion on vertical Bi2WO6 nanosheets","authors":"Chia-Ju Lee , Rajneesh Chaurasiya , Jen-Sue Chen , Jih-Jen Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01171","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01171","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In contrast to conventional nanostructured photocatalysts that only catalyze the conversion of CO<sub>2</sub> into C1 compounds of CO and CH<sub>3</sub>OH, in this study, the Bi<sub>2</sub>WO<sub>6</sub> nanosheets are deliberately grown to form a unique vertical configuration for achieving superior photocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> conversion in the production of additional C2/C3 hydrocarbons, such as HCOOCH<sub>3</sub>, CH<sub>3</sub>CHO, and CH<sub>3</sub>COCH<sub>3</sub>. These products can serve as high-caloric-value fuels and chemical feedstocks, contributing to sustainability by potentially replacing fossil fuels. The vertical Bi<sub>2</sub>WO<sub>6</sub> nanosheets predominantly expose (010) crystal planes to the CO<sub>2</sub> atmosphere. By modifying the nanosheet to display a jagged porous feature that exposes a higher proportion of edge surfaces perpendicular to the main exposure faces, the resulting vertical porous Bi<sub>2</sub>WO<sub>6</sub> nanosheets catalyze the formation of additional hydrocarbons, including CH<sub>4</sub> and CH<sub>3</sub>CH<sub>2</sub>CHO. This enhancement further strengthens the sustainability merit of this photocatalytic process. To support these experimental findings, density functional theory calculations verify the enhanced photocatalytic activity of a characteristic edge face, the Bi<sub>2</sub>WO<sub>6</sub> (100) plane, compared to the Bi<sub>2</sub>WO<sub>6</sub> (010) plane in the conversion of CO<sub>2</sub> and H<sub>2</sub>O into hydrocarbons requiring multielectron transfer. This study highlights the effectiveness of the vertical Bi<sub>2</sub>WO<sub>6</sub> nanosheets, primarily featuring exposed (010) crystal planes along with additional exposed edge faces, in promoting sustainable CO<sub>2</sub> conversion reactions for the production of C2/C3 hydrocarbons involving multielectron transfer processes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"42 ","pages":"Article e01171"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142655993","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Micro-interface dynamics and macro-performance improvement in bitumen emulsion cold mixing for sustainable pavements: A critical review of moisture's impact","authors":"Tiancheng Liu, Jiwang Jiang, Chunhan Gong","doi":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01169","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e01169","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bitumen emulsion cold mixing (BE-CM) technology is characterized by its environmental friendliness, resource conservation, and ease of construction. It plays a significant leading role in addressing the sustainability challenges in the highway transportation sector and has become a research hotspot in recent years. However, due to the presence of emulsifiers and moisture, the ionic environment of the solution components is complex. Currently, the moisture migration patterns within BE-CM mixtures and its effects on the micro-interface and macro-performance of BE-CM mixtures remain insufficiently understood. This has limited the widespread application of BE-CM technology. To further promote the development of BE-CM technology, this paper, based on bibliometric analysis, reviews and discusses the following three aspects: multi-scale characterization and modeling of moisture effects, adsorption and adhesion behavior at the bitumen emulsion-aggregate interface, and macroscopic performance enhancement of BE-CM mixtures. Additionally, several recommendations are provided to guide future research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22097,"journal":{"name":"Sustainable Materials and Technologies","volume":"42 ","pages":"Article e01169"},"PeriodicalIF":8.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142656053","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}