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{"title":"Progress and challenges of the development of design weather parameters for building air-conditioning system: A literature review","authors":"Jing Ren ,&nbsp;Zhengcheng Fang ,&nbsp;Xinchao Zhang ,&nbsp;Quan Zou ,&nbsp;Youming Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116780","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116780","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the context of the imperative for energy saving and carbon reduction, along with increasing attention to public health, developing advanced design weather parameters is crucial for designing air-conditioning (AC) systems that can reduce energy consumption and maintain acceptable indoor environment. Traditional design weather parameters that are excessively extreme lead to overestimated design cooling loads, resulting in oversized AC systems and wasting energy. This study conducts a comprehensive analysis concerning inherent limitations of traditional design weather parameters and identifies critical factors for determining rational design weather parameters. Due to improper adoptions of fictitious design weather parameters and outdoor non-guarantee rate in traditional methods, the designed AC systems exhibit poor energy performance and deviate from the design objective. Therefore, a novel framework is developed based on the joint mapping relationship between outdoor weather parameters and indoor cooling loads, joint distribution characteristics of weather parameters, and feature importance analysis to improve the accuracy of design weather parameters. On this basis, general coincident design days (CDDs) corresponding to room categories are derived to adapt to engineering applications. Besides, a CDD prediction method based on a decision chain is proposed for big data applications. AC systems designed by CDDs are demonstrated to achieve energy conservation and maintain indoor thermal comfort. The future research is intended to promote more refined and flexible CDDs to cope with environmental pressures and extend their applications while improving energy efficiency.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"231 ","pages":"Article 116780"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146170866","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"AI-driven optimization of photocatalytic hydrogen production: Integrating techno-economic analysis and regional environmental constraints","authors":"Juyoung Byun ,&nbsp;Yurim Kim ,&nbsp;Jonghun Lim ,&nbsp;Minseong Kim ,&nbsp;Junghwan Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116748","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116748","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Photocatalytic (PC) hydrogen production offers a promising pathway for sustainable hydrogen generation. However, most existing studies mainly aim to increase the hydrogen evolution rate (HER), overlooking that high-performing catalysts are not necessarily economically viable. Real-world deployment requires simultaneous optimization of catalyst performance and system-level economics under varying environmental conditions. To bridge this gap, this study introduces an AI-integrated framework combining surrogate modeling of HER with techno-economic optimization and regional constraint analysis. Thirty-five machine learning models were benchmarked, and the Voting CGF ensemble achieved the best predictive performance (R² = 0.9427, MSE = 0.0009), with conduction band position (Ec) identified as the most influential feature. This framework was used to evaluate 1320 catalyst designs comprising four photocatalysts, 30 cocatalysts, and 11 sacrificial agents. Simultaneous optimization of LCOH and HER uncovers distinct catalyst design strategies often overlooked by conventional HER-focused approaches. Notably, [g-C₃N₄, Group A, None] combination achieved a levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) as low as $0.487/kg, challenging the idea that sacrificial agents are always needed for economic viability. Furthermore, regional analysis also provided a critical insight: locational constraints can be more impactful than catalyst choice. Freshwater availability was the most critical constraint, with LCOH varying more than 13-fold under identical catalyst designs. This novel framework enables rapid identification of catalyst designs satisfying simultaneous HER, LCOH, and regional requirements without repeated experiments, paving the way for scalable and cost-effective PC hydrogen production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"231 ","pages":"Article 116748"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146075389","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How to address the anode dilemma and explore future prospects of microbial fuel cells","authors":"Wei Liu ,&nbsp;Yu Zhou ,&nbsp;Tingrui Yang ,&nbsp;Xuelan Xu ,&nbsp;Jingjing Lin ,&nbsp;Yingying Zheng ,&nbsp;Mingxuan Guo ,&nbsp;Yuankai Huang ,&nbsp;Yinuo Xie ,&nbsp;Haiqing Liu ,&nbsp;Min Chen ,&nbsp;Wenqian Huang ,&nbsp;Dai Kuang ,&nbsp;Xinlong Tian ,&nbsp;Qianfeng Xia","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116745","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116745","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Microbial fuel cells (MFCs), a type of bioelectrochemical energy technology that uses microorganisms to convert organic waste into electricity, have received widespread attention in recent years. In particular, the anode of MFC is not only the interface for electron transfer, but also a key component to enhance the overall performance. It has important significance for the practical application of MFC technology. However, research on MFC anodes faces numerous challenges, including sluggish interfacial kinetics, unstable biofilms, mass transfer losses, and high scale–up costs. This paper reviews recent advances in anode improvement and summarizes the mechanisms underlying performance enhancements achieved with advanced electrodes. Furthermore, material synthesis strategies, advanced characterization analysis, cross–scale numerical simulation, and a comprehensive evaluation system are proposed to address anode dilemma, providing valuable insights for the future development and application of MFCs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"231 ","pages":"Article 116745"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145996479","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A review on energy harvesting for sustainable IoT monitoring systems","authors":"Ying Zhang ,&nbsp;Lu Wang ,&nbsp;Yaguo Lei ,&nbsp;Wei Wang ,&nbsp;Chris Bowen ,&nbsp;Ye Xu ,&nbsp;Sebastian Bader ,&nbsp;Mustafa Arafa ,&nbsp;Junyi Cao ,&nbsp;Wei-Hsin Liao","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116779","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116779","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Autonomous condition monitoring is essential for advancing intelligent systems in both industrial and domestic Internet of Things (IoT) applications. However, continuous long-term condition monitoring is challenged by the limited energy availability for wireless sensor nodes (WSNs). Therefore, energy harvesting offers a promising approach by converting ambient or host energy into electrical power to sustain WSN operation. To bridge the gap between energy harvesting and condition monitoring, this review provides an overview and synthesis of recent advances in energy harvesting technologies tailored for condition monitoring applications. State-of-the-art developments in energy harvesting are categorized into six domains: healthcare, ocean, machinery, grid, railway, and infrastructure. The characteristics of these energy sources and their domain-specific monitoring requirements are analyzed. Furthermore, this review examines harvesting transducers, structural designs, and optimization methods employed in energy harvesters. Finally, the review discusses current challenges and future prospects for energy-autonomous condition monitoring systems, aiming to support the deployment of sustainable IoT sensing solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"232 ","pages":"Article 116779"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146186942","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Region-aware life-cycle perspective of sustainable concrete: A review","authors":"Zhan Jiang,&nbsp;Hang Li,&nbsp;Xinyang Tong,&nbsp;Weina Meng,&nbsp;Yi Bao","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116794","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116794","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Concrete is responsible for approximately 8% of global anthropogenic carbon emissions. Efforts to reduce its carbon footprint often focus on material substitution or process efficiency but overlook regional influences, such as local availability of raw materials, transportation distance, energy grid carbon intensity, labor capacity, and policy environment, which critically shape the feasibility and effectiveness of low-carbon strategies. This review adopts a region-aware life-cycle perspective, emphasizing that viable decarbonization requires integrating material selection, mix design, manufacturing, construction practices, and policy frameworks tailored to local conditions. The paper examines stage-wise emission hotspots across concrete's lifecycle and explores region-aware pathways, including regionalized materials, manufacturing technologies, construction methods, and supply-chain optimization. This review focuses on regional variability as both a constraint and an opportunity, providing insights into how life-cycle strategies can be adapted to local resources, infrastructure, and socio-economic contexts. Key findings highlight that service-life extension, robust supply chains, and supportive policies are central to achieving meaningful and scalable reductions in the life-cycle carbon of concrete.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"231 ","pages":"Article 116794"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146170860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of high-power energy-saving linear drive devices for construction machinery","authors":"Xibin Wei ,&nbsp;Qihuai Chen ,&nbsp;Haoling Ren ,&nbsp;Tianliang Lin ,&nbsp;Zhaoyuan Yao","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116727","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116727","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As construction machinery undergoes green and intelligent upgrades, its linear actuators are experiencing a significant transformation from traditional hydraulic drives to electrified and integrated solutions. Traditional hydraulic cylinders are widely used due to their high power density, but they suffer from low overall energy efficiency due to throttling losses and the inefficiency of internal combustion engines. Electro-hydrostatic actuators (EHAs) and electric mechanical actuators (EMAs) are well-known in multi-electric distributed systems, achieving energy savings and high-precision control through closed-loop pump control and direct electric drive, respectively. While, EHAs address the throttling losses of traditional hydraulic systems, they face challenges in stability due to flow matching issues in asymmetric cylinders and low frequency response. EMAs offer high energy efficiency and rapid response but struggle with driving heavy loads and have poor impact resistance, limiting their application in high-power drives for construction machinery. In response, the emerging Electro-mechanical-hydraulic actuator (EMHA) integrates the advantages of electric drives' high energy efficiency and hydraulic drives' high power density. Through electro-hydraulic collaborative driving and flexible buffering design, EMHAs balance load capacity and impact resistance while incorporating energy recovery technology, making them a key development direction for high-power, high-reliability linear drives. In this paper, an overview of the research history, current status, and future trends of high-power linear actuators is provided. The shortcomings of existing hydraulic cylinders is analyzed, The research progress, advantages, and disadvantages of EHAs and EMAs are discussed. On this basis, EMHAs is introduced. Looking ahead, the integration of multiple disciplines in intelligent, distributed electrified architectures will continue to drive the evolution of linear actuators in construction machinery towards higher efficiency and energy savings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"231 ","pages":"Article 116727"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146170864","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hydrogen-electricity-heat sector Coupling: Review of integrated models, control strategies, challenges, and future research directions","authors":"Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar ,&nbsp;Bandi Maheswara Rao ,&nbsp;Vinayagam Mohanavel ,&nbsp;Manikandan Ayyar ,&nbsp;Ramya Maranan ,&nbsp;R. Venkatesh ,&nbsp;Lalitha Gnanasekaran ,&nbsp;D. Shanmugapriya ,&nbsp;M. Santhamoorthy","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116756","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116756","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The integration of hydrogen, electrical, and thermal energy systems represents a crucial direction for deep decarbonization by enhancing energy flexibility, maximizing the use of renewable resources, and facilitating inter-sectoral energy exchanges aligned with consistent climate and energy availability objectives. This review consolidates recent developments in the integrated modeling and control of hydrogen-electricity-heat (HEH) coupling, emphasizing optimization, real-time operational strategies, and data-driven methodologies that enhance resource efficiency and system robustness. Empirical data from simulations and pilot investigations indicate that synchronized HEH operations can reduce renewable energy cutting , increase overall system and decrease CO₂ emissions compared to uncoupled systems. We scrutinize deterministic, stochastic, dynamic, and hybrid physics-artificial intelligence (AI) frameworks, including novel AutoML-assisted methodologies, alongside hierarchical and predictive control strategies. Outstanding challenges in scalability, multi-time-scale coordination, uncertainty mitigation, interoperability, and market structuring are identified, and a strategic framework is proposed for hybrid physics-ML modeling, decentralized multi-agent control, and digital-twin-enabled optimization to encourage equitable, cost-effective, and climate-resilient HEH energy ecosystems across varied geographical and socio-economic contexts globally.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"231 ","pages":"Article 116756"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146075729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A systems engineering review on the integration of solar concentrators with photoelectrochemical processes","authors":"Arend Wessels Moelich,&nbsp;Craig McGregor","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116792","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116792","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Photoelectrochemical (PEC) processes offer several pathways to decarbonisation, but few studies have demonstrated technology readiness levels (TRLs) beyond 4 and 5. Scaling challenges and the high levelised cost of energy of current PEC processes can be addressed by integrating concentrating solar optics. However, PEC research is primarily focused on materials development and reactor engineering, with limited consideration of constraints imposed by solar concentrators. Similarly, no clear design criteria exist for developing solar concentrators for commercial PEC processes. In this work, a systems engineering approach is used to establish a framework for integrating PEC processes with solar concentrators. Uncertainty regarding the PEC device configuration and its robustness to dynamic real-world conditions makes it challenging to quantify specifications at subsystem interfaces. On the other hand, existing commercial solar concentrator technology offers mature solutions but requires shifting design objectives to suit PEC processes. By systematically addressing the requirements at each subsystem interface, the field can progress beyond laboratory demonstrations toward commercial-scale solar fuel production facilities needed for a sustainable energy future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"232 ","pages":"Article 116792"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146186935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Not all CO2 is equal: Source-specific constraints and viability trade-offs in methanol synthesis from industrial emissions","authors":"Lebohang Macheli ,&nbsp;Bahizire M. Mukeru ,&nbsp;Zama Duma ,&nbsp;Bilal Patel ,&nbsp;Linda L. Jewell","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116808","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116808","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Methanol synthesis from captured CO₂ is widely regarded as a promising pathway for carbon utilization, yet its feasibility depends heavily on the characteristics and constraints of the CO₂ source. This review evaluates four industrial point sources—biogas, steel plants, cement kilns, and waste-to-energy facilities—highlighting key differences in CO₂ purity, contaminant load, hydrogen integration, and catalyst stability. We propose a five-axis viability framework, developed through a synthesis of current literature, to structure source-specific comparison and guide system-level evaluation. The framework includes CO₂ usability, hydrogen vulnerability, contaminant burden, integration potential, and policy exposure. By applying this structured lens, the review identifies key performance-limiting trade-offs, techno-economic constraints, and integration barriers across point sources. Results show that biogas and steel off-gases offer favourable trade-offs (scores of 15–18/25), while cement and waste-to-energy streams face major integration and degradation challenges (≤9/25). Reforming pathways, gas conditioning requirements and modular deployment considerations are also discussed. This review concludes that effective CO₂-to-methanol deployment requires source-specific process design, improved contaminant-tolerant catalysts, and better alignment of infrastructure and policy to the heterogeneous nature of industrial CO₂ sources.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"232 ","pages":"Article 116808"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146187009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Progress and challenges in thermochemical technologies for biomass humification: A comprehensive review","authors":"Ehsan Sarlaki ,&nbsp;Seyyed Alireza Ghafarian Nia ,&nbsp;Shixiong Hu ,&nbsp;Nader Marzban ,&nbsp;Giulia Ischia ,&nbsp;Mengya Jia ,&nbsp;Meisam Rezaei ,&nbsp;Maryam Ahmadi ,&nbsp;Pouria Mohammad Javaheri ,&nbsp;Atefe Malekian ,&nbsp;Meisam Tabatabaei ,&nbsp;Mortaza Aghbashlo","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116775","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2026.116775","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Advancing low-carbon, energy-efficient pathways for biomass conversion is essential to achieving carbon neutrality and sustainable resource management. Thermochemical humification (TCH) has recently emerged as a promising approach for converting biomass waste into artificial humic acids (AHAs), stable carbon-rich materials with significant potential for long-term carbon sequestration, improved soil fertility, and environmental management. Beyond agroecological benefits, TCH technologies offer clear advantages in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing carbon conversion efficiency compared with conventional humification processes. This review critically synthesizes recent advances in wet, dry, and integrated TCH routes, focusing on the mechanistic and energy–environment nexus governing the transformation of labile organic matter into humified carbon structures. Key pathways, including hydrothermal carbonization, hydrothermal humification, hydrothermal fulvification, and pyrolysis humification, are systematically evaluated with respect to operating conditions, oxidation-assisted strategies, catalytic intensification, and integrated multi-stage designs. Reported AHA yields range from ∼10 to 45 wt% for hydrothermal humification and ∼8–25 wt% for pyrolysis humification, while optimized integrated TCH systems can achieve substantially higher efficiencies (∼12–90 wt%). The techno-economic and environmental aspects of TCH technologies are further examined from the perspectives of life cycle, carbon emissions, carbon conversion efficiency, and energy consumption. Energy requirements across TCH pathways vary widely, from as low as 0.26–1.34 kWh/g to 26–32 MJ/kg depending on feedstock and process configuration. Carbon emissions and conversion efficiencies show similarly broad ranges, with losses below 10 % in hydrothermal pathways but exceeding 20 % in pyrolysis humification. Overall, catalytic, oxidative, and co-humification strategies consistently enhance carbon retention while reducing emissions. This review highlights key research gaps and provides a mechanistic, sustainability-oriented framework to advance TCH as a low-emission technology that support biomass humification and circular bioeconomy goals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"232 ","pages":"Article 116775"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146187269","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}