{"title":"Sustainable Thermal Solutions: Enhancing Heat Transfer with Turbulators and Nanofluids","authors":"Zafar Said, Aggrey Mwesigye, Lingala Syam Sundar, Arun Kumar Tiwari, Kalidasan Balasubramanian, Hafiz Muhammad Ali, Evangelos Bellos, Chaerin Gim, Mohammad Shamsuddin Ahmed, Jang-Yeon Hwang","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202400335","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202400335","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Actual performance of heat transfer devices significantly influences the general efficiency of the energy conversion systems. Among all active and passive techniques of heat transfer enhancement, the current review has been focused on turbulators and their integration with nanofluids due to cost-effectiveness and practicality. The turbulators like coiled tubes, extended fins, and swirl flow devices create local vortices to distort the fluid flow boundary layer, which results in an enhanced convective heat transfer process. Further, the use of nanofluids with improved thermophysical properties can also be considered to see the synergizing effect of turbulators for further enhancements in the heat transfer rates. The present review reflects that, among the different turbulators considered, the wire coil insertion offers better thermal efficiency with reduced pressure drops. Thus, the combined approach using nanofluids and turbulators has ample potential to attain higher heat transfer performance compared to conventional methods. Despite the great development, the full mechanism, especially with nanofluid interactions, is still not well elucidated. Current limitations and future research opportunities are highlighted in this review to emphasize that continuous studies are needed to optimize these techniques in order to have better energy systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202400335","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143909477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nanoporous Helium–Silicon Co-Deposition Thin Film via Plasma-Assisted Process for Lithium-Ion-Battery Anodes","authors":"Shin Kajita, Giichiro Uchida, Hirohiko Tanaka, Kiho Tabata, Yuta Yamamoto, Noriyasu Ohno","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202400300","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202400300","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, silicon (Si) deposition is performed in a high-density (10<sup>18</sup> m<sup>−3</sup>) helium (He) plasma environment, and He–Si co-deposition layers, where He atoms are implanted into the Si thin film, are formed. The He-containing thin film, which has a porosity of ≈0.5, is composed of smaller clusters with the size of 100–200 nm including many pores with different sizes, which is advantageous for lithium-ion-battery (LIB) negative electrode. It is also shown that substrate copper (Cu) atoms are diffused into the deposition layer and Cu doping occurred naturally. The LIB performance of the He–Si co-deposited thin film (>1 μm in thickness) is evaluated. When the substrate temperature is at 523 K during the deposition, the Si layer has amorphous structure, and the LIB discharge capacity remains 1800 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> after 100 cycles. In the results, it is shown that the Si–He co-deposition method can be a novel method to fabricate Cu-doped porous amorphous Si thin film for high-performance LIB application.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202400300","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143555075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"On the Electrochemical Performance and Capacity Losses Seen for LiFePO4 Electrodes in Carbonate Electrolytes at Potentials up to 5.0 V versus Li+/Li","authors":"Ahmed S. Etman, Leif Nyholm","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202400347","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202400347","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) is widely considered as a low-potential positive electrode material. Herein, the high-voltage stability and capacity retention of LFP composite electrodes are investigated at potentials up to 5.0 V (versus Li<sup>+</sup>/Li) using Li-metal containing half-cells and an electrolyte composed of 1.0 M LiPF<sub>6</sub> dissolved in 1:1 ethylene carbonate (EC)/diethyl carbonate (DEC). The results indicate that LFP electrodes are stable at such high potentials and that cycling up to 5.0 V (versus Li<sup>+</sup>/Li) at a rate of 1 C yields a 15% higher capacity compared to cycling up to 4.0 V (versus Li<sup>+</sup>/Li). The results further indicate that the lithiation of delithiated LFP electrode is incomplete. This yields a diffusion-controlled capacity loss as some Li<sup>+</sup> ions (and associated electrons) diffuse too far into the electrode to be accessible on the timescale of the subsequent delithiation. Analogue diffusion-controlled capacity losses are also demonstrated for LFP–graphite full-cells cycled up to 4.0 and 5.0 V. These insights, pave the way for new approaches to minimize capacity losses for lithium-ion batteries. The demonstrated high-voltage stability of LFP, also indicates that LFP can be used as a protective coating on high-voltage transition metal oxide positive electrodes.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202400347","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143908947","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sydney Roth, Daniel Wesolowski, David Schrock, Noah Schorr, Sakineh Chabi
{"title":"Estimating the State of Charge in Lithium Primary Batteries: Recent Advances and Critical Insights","authors":"Sydney Roth, Daniel Wesolowski, David Schrock, Noah Schorr, Sakineh Chabi","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202400407","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202400407","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lithium primary batteries (LPBs) remain essential in critical applications such as military, aerospace, medical and emergency devices, and portable electronics. Their superior energy density over lithium-ion batteries offers a significant advantage for long-duration use. Therefore, accurate estimation of the state of charge (SoC) is essential for ensuring the reliable and safe operation of these batteries. While extensive research has been conducted on SoC estimation techniques for lithium-ion secondary batteries, LPBs present unique challenges that complicate accurate SoC estimation. Moreover, research on nondestructive testing techniques for SoC estimation in LPBs is significantly lacking. In this review article, it is aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in SoC estimation for LPBs and generates new insights and directions for future research. Herein, existing methods are discussed and their effectiveness and mechanisms are identified, and areas for further optimization are outlined. More theoretical/experimental efforts to advance SoC detection in LPBs is recommended due to challenges identified with existing techniques.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202400407","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143770210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Julius Buchmann, Yixin Song, Simon Wiemers-Meyer, Martin Winter, Sascha Nowak
{"title":"Novel Quantification Method for Lithium Ion Battery Electrolyte Solvents in Aqueous Recycling Samples Using Solid-Phase Extraction/Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionization Detection","authors":"Julius Buchmann, Yixin Song, Simon Wiemers-Meyer, Martin Winter, Sascha Nowak","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202570011","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202570011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Recycling Lithium Ion Battery Electrolyte Solvents</b>\u0000 </p><p>Schematic workflow for the developed solid-phase extraction/gas chromatography-flame ionization detection providing a robust quantification of low concentrated organic carbonates in aqueous (e.g., process water from the recycling of lithium ion batteries) samples. The increased affinity toward the stationary phase allows preconcentration factors >250 for the linear and oligomeric carbonates and an effective removal of the conducting salt. More details can be found in article number 2400311 by Sascha Nowak and co-workers.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202570011","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143362453","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Boosting Ambient Hydrogen Storage in Graphene via Structural and Functional Designs: A Review","authors":"Shun Wang, Chaojie Liu, Yongyang Zhu","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202400362","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202400362","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Graphene with a large specific surface area, excellent mechanical flexibility, and chemical adjustability is a promising medium for reversible hydrogen storage. The hydrogen adsorption capacity predicted for graphene under ideal conditions of low temperature and high pressure reaches 6.6 wt%, but the practical capacity at ambient conditions is far away from the theoretical value, mainly blamed on the weak Van der Waals interaction between hydrogen and graphene. In this case, strategies including structural engineering and functional modification have been widely adopted to create more adsorption active sites for hydrogen molecules and enhance their binding strength. Herein, the sustainable progress for enhancing the ambient hydrogen storage ability of graphene from both structural and functional perspectives is reviewed, with their synergy especially focused. Moreover, each strategy is further classified and discussed based on the difference of specific action mechanisms, with representative works introduced, aiming to presenting a clear and comprehensive development venation to the reader. Lastly, future research directions for developing advanced graphene-based hydrogen storage systems are proposed.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202400362","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256579","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Madeline Finale, Jonathan Logan, Arnob Saha, Matthew Durfee, Nicole Penners, John D. McCoy, Youngmin Lee, Sanchari Chowdhury
{"title":"Demonstration of Complete Recycling Processes of Reversible Epoxies Using Solar Energy Conversion","authors":"Madeline Finale, Jonathan Logan, Arnob Saha, Matthew Durfee, Nicole Penners, John D. McCoy, Youngmin Lee, Sanchari Chowdhury","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202400352","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202400352","url":null,"abstract":"<p>\u0000Reversible epoxies using the Diels–Alder chemistry enables recycling processes through depolymerizing the polymer at higher temperature and then repolymerizing upon cooling. Compared to conventional bulk heating, photothermal heating can save time and resource and, consequently, reduce costs to reach an elevated temperature for recycling processes of the reversible epoxies. In previous studies, self-healing of cracks and reattachments of two broken pieces have been presented using a laser; however, recycling of a sample as a whole is not feasible by using such a point light source. Herein, complete recycling processes are demonstrated utilizing an area light source, i.e., sunlight. Reversible epoxies are incorporated with carbon black and refractory plasmonic titanium nitride nanoparticles (NPs). Under concentrated (10 times) sunlight, they can generate sufficient heat (≈140 °C) to completely liquefy, reprocess, and reshape the samples multiple times. Recycling processes are validated by evaluation of mechanical properties for each cycle. Using an integrated experimental and theoretical approach, photothermal performance is investigated in terms of the dispersion and loading of photothermal NPs in the matrix, as well as the sample thickness. In this study, an insight is provided into the design of polymer/photothermal nanomaterial composites which can be sustainably recycled using abundant solar energy.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202400352","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143909552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Artur Bekisch, Karl Skadell, Johannes Ast, Matthias Schulz, Roland Weidl, Silke Christiansen, Michael Stelter
{"title":"Alternative Gas Diffusion Electrode Designs: Influence of Porosity Gradients on the Electrochemical Activity","authors":"Artur Bekisch, Karl Skadell, Johannes Ast, Matthias Schulz, Roland Weidl, Silke Christiansen, Michael Stelter","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202400202","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202400202","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this study, it is revealed that carbon-free gas diffusion electrodes (CF-GDEs) with macropore sizes outperform the a carbon-based GDE (GDE<sub>ref</sub>). These CF-GDEs exhibit notably reduced overpotentials and increased electrochemical stability. By combining three distinct macropore-sized substrates, coated with MnO<sub><i>x</i></sub> and hydrophobized with polytetrafluorethylen, a range of CF-GDEs with distinct porosity gradients is designed. In the results, the pivotal role of substrate layers and their hydrophilic/hydrophobic attributes in steering the formation of the electrolyte thin film are unveiled. Specifically, one CF-GDE shows a reduction by one-third of the η<sub>OER</sub> (0.24 V) compared to GDE<sub>ref</sub> at 10 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>. Noteworthy, this CF-GDE also displays excellent long-term stability without degradation, which is a common issue with carbon-based GDEs due to carbon corrosion. Impressively, the stability measurement conditions the active catalyst sites of the CF-GDE and leads to the formation of NiO<sub><i>x</i></sub>, Ni<sub>6</sub>MnO<sub>8</sub>, and NiMn layered double hydroxides. This results in a doubling of the current densities.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202400202","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143770600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lara Lubian, Ruben Rubio-Presa, Roberto Sanz, Virginia Ruiz, Edgar Ventosa
{"title":"On the Relevance of Static Cells for Fast Scale-Up of New Redox Flow Battery Chemistries","authors":"Lara Lubian, Ruben Rubio-Presa, Roberto Sanz, Virginia Ruiz, Edgar Ventosa","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202400318","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202400318","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The search for organic electroactive molecules suitable in aqueous organic flow batteries requires great efforts not only from an electrochemical perspective (weeks of testing) but also from an organic synthesis viewpoint. In this work, the relevance of static cells for accelerating the search and helping understand degradation mechanisms is focused on. First an easy-to-make and reliable static cell is validated. A simple but effective approach is proposed to investigate active species in the absence of air, which is based on the use of a cheap lunch box (Ar-box) in contrast to the expensive Ar-filled glove box. The relevance of the proposed strategy is demonstrated by investigating two case studies. The 2,6-dihydroxantraquinone/K<sub>4</sub>Fe(CN)<sub>6</sub> in alkaline is studied with and without Ar-box. The air leakage in the static cell in the Ar-box is neglectable, so an Ar-filled glove box is not needed. Interestingly, the use of Ar-box leads to higher capacity fading (1.3% vs 2.5% day<sup>−1</sup>) since a very small leakage of air prevents the formation of dimers. In neutral pH, the total absence of air using 1,1-bis[3-sulfonatopropyl]-4,4-bipyridinium/K<sub>4</sub>Fe(CN)<sub>6</sub> static cell in the Ar-box leads to an increase in capacity fading (0.2% day<sup>−1</sup>) compared to reported values using Ar-filled glove box.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202400318","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143770611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Comparative Study of Mineral Carbonation Using Seawater for CO2 Utilization: Magnesium-Based System Versus Calcium-Based System with Low Energy Input","authors":"Hsing-Jung Ho, Atsushi Iizuka","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202400388","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202400388","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Mineral carbonation is promising for CO<sub>2</sub> utilization and sequestration via capturing CO<sub>2</sub> into stable solid carbonates. However, the effectiveness and price of the solvents, as well as the energy consumption of CO<sub>2</sub> purification and pressurization of industrial flue gas, are hindering the development of this technology. Therefore, this study integrates two important concepts of seawater utilization and direct use of CO<sub>2</sub> gas without purification and pressurization, investigating the mineral carbonation using seawater as an alternative solvent with low energy input. Carbonation of magnesium- and calcium-based systems is investigated, and the behaviors as well as mechanisms of using seawater and distilled water are compared. The kinetics, conversion progress of compounds, and carbonation behavior are determined. The CO<sub>2</sub> uptake capacities of seawater carbonation are higher in the Mg-based system (1.16 g-CO<sub>2</sub>/g-MgO) than in the Ca-based system (0.68 g-CO<sub>2</sub>/g-CaO); however, most CO<sub>2</sub> in the Mg-based system is captured in the solution phase. Insights into reaction optimization are provided. The potential assessment of mineral carbonation using seawater is provided. This study aims to facilitate the development of CO<sub>2</sub> utilization and provide opportunities for mineral carbonation using seawater, through applying various alkaline wastes containing Ca and Mg from diverse industries.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.2,"publicationDate":"2025-01-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202400388","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256477","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}