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{"title":"Bioclimatic architecture in thermal energy efficiency of sustainable urban residential buildings in developing countries: A synthesis review in Iran","authors":"Sayed Mohammad Mousavi Rizi ,&nbsp;Farham Aminsharei ,&nbsp;Mohsen Lamea ,&nbsp;Mostafa Ghazimoradi","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115743","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115743","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Reliable research results that support energy efficiency polices for urban residential buildings, especially in developing countries like Iran, are crucial for tackling national and international challenges associated with energy consumption growth and promoting sustainability. Passive bioclimatic architecture strategies for traditional buildings have been recommended in individual studies as a solution for contemporary architecture, but inconsistencies such as today's urban policies have meant that individual studies have provided limited benefits to stakeholders and support programs compared to reviews. Thus, establishing a cumulative knowledge base of combined traditional and contemporary strategies is a necessity for transferring background knowledge to various stakeholders. This study aimed to create a knowledge base accumulated from the overlap of bioclimatic architectural strategies and alternative sustainability strategies considered in Iranian literature within the scope of thermal energy assessments of contemporary urban residential buildings. A systematic synthesis review method alongside thematic analysis screened 573 articles sourced from Scopus and Google Scholar between 2010 and 2024, resulting in the synthesis and categorization of 111 articles. The synthesis demonstrated that, a limited number of studies have directly addressed the application of bioclimatic architectural strategies in contemporary buildings. The impact of urban issues on contemporary selected strategies has received less attention than in the past. The selection of acceptable strategies is influenced by the analysis of different data ranging from climate, architecture, construction, urban planning to individual behavior and policy, economics, etc. However, the envelope is the priority of most contemporary assessments. Future interdisciplinary research can offer effective and prioritized strategies for assessments by developing preliminary frameworks based on real data analysis.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 115743"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143928697","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":"Unpacking the role of green supply chain and renewable energy innovation in advancing environmental sustainability: A Quantile-Based approach","authors":"Sami Ullah ,&nbsp;Boqiang Lin","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115810","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115810","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Renewable energy innovations and the green supply chain are essential to sustainable development goal 9. Furthermore, these elements play a key role in facilitating eco-friendly energy generation, indirectly aiding the progress towards SDG 9. Transitioning from conventional to green energy sources is vital for long-term sustainability and promoting an environmentally conscious framework. Consequently, this study explores the primary drivers of environmental sustainability, measured through the load capacity factor (LCF), from 1990Q1 to 2022Q4. Additional factors such as energy prices, GDP, and financial development are also analyzed. To address the asymmetric distribution and non-linearity of the data, this study applies advanced quantile-based methods, including quantile-on-quantile regression (QQR), quantile-on-quantile Granger causality (QQGC), and wavelet quantile regression (WQR). The results indicate that green supply chain (GSC) practices, energy prices (ENP), renewable energy innovations (REI), and financial development (FinD) all positively contribute to enhancing environmental sustainability, as reflected in the increased LF. In contrast, GDP has a negative impact on environmental sustainability, reducing LF across all quantiles. The findings of QQGC demonstrate that all key variables, including GSC, REI, ENP, GDP, and FinD, are significant predictors of LCF at different quantiles. Based on these insights, the study proposes policy recommendations aligned with SDG 9 to improve environmental sustainability further.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 115810"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143928754","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":"Layout optimization of wave energy converter arrays in realistic wave climates","authors":"Meng Han ,&nbsp;Hongda Shi ,&nbsp;Feifei Cao ,&nbsp;Zhiwen Wei ,&nbsp;Kai Zhu ,&nbsp;Cui Wang ,&nbsp;Mingqi Yu","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115829","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115829","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The production efficiency of a wave energy converter (WEC) array depends mainly on the array layout. Therefore, optimizing the array layout to maximize the energy production of WEC arrays is an important research topic in the field of wave energy. The limitations of existing works in terms of model accuracy, layout strategy, and wave climate constrain the applicability of optimization results. This paper thoroughly investigates the inherent relationships between wave climate, wave interactions, and array layout, considering practical WEC systems and general wave climates for the first time. The aim is to provide more universal guidance for the design of WEC arrays. First, a high-fidelity time-domain numerical model of a two-body WEC array is constructed using the boundary element method to accurately assess the interactions between devices in the array. Subsequently, a novel layout strategy is presented to enhance the optimization efficiency of the array layout. After validating the numerical model and layout strategy, a thorough layout optimization of arrays consisting of 4, 8, and 12 devices in diverse wave climates is performed. The paper specifically focuses on analyzing the annual mean power output and wave interactions of the obtained optimal layouts. The wave climates considered involve both unidirectional mean and multidirectional realistic climates from three potential deployment sites. The results show that the unidirectional climate assumption significantly overestimates the constructive interactions of arrays, and the optimal layouts obtained under this assumption is not applicable to multi-directional climates.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 115829"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143928753","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":"Advanced encapsulation strategies for high-temperature molten salt: Synthesis methods and performance enhancement","authors":"Tong Xiao ,&nbsp;Jinliang Xu ,&nbsp;Jian Xie ,&nbsp;Xinyu Dong ,&nbsp;Chao Liu ,&nbsp;Yan Wang ,&nbsp;Xiongjiang Yu ,&nbsp;Liang Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115818","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115818","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the pursuit of a global paradigm shift in energy structure and carbon neutrality objectives, high-temperature thermal energy storage technologies have garnered significant attention due to their high efficiency and cost advantages. Latent heat storage utilizing molten salts demonstrates notable advantages including high energy density and isothermal phase change characteristics, playing crucial roles in industrial waste heat recovery, renewable energy utilization, and energy supply-demand balance regulation. Nevertheless, practical implementation is hindered by critical limitations, primarily molten salt leakage and equipment corrosion. Encapsulation technology has emerged as an effective mitigation strategy, enhancing system safety and longevity. This review systematically examines the latest advancements in molten salt encapsulation technology, focusing on three primary methods: melt infiltration, capsule method, and mixed sintering. Moreover, this review summarizes the impact of encapsulation strategies on molten salt phase change materials (PCMs) performance, including thermophysical properties, mechanical characteristics, cycling stability, and economic viability. Additionally, emerging research directions such as biomimetic design, multifunctional composite materials, and industrial waste utilization are extensively explored, highlighting their applications and potential advantages in molten salt encapsulation. Finally, the technical characteristics and advantages of encapsulated molten salts were analyzed across various configurations, including heat exchangers, finned systems, and cascaded phase change material (PCM) systems. The work aspires to inspire more innovative research, thereby driving technological breakthroughs in high-temperature energy storage applications of molten salt composite PCMs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 115818"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143928756","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":"Advancements in coupling strategies for urban microclimate and building energy models","authors":"Ye Lu ,&nbsp;Sidra bibi","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115790","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115790","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Urban microclimates within metropolitan landscapes exhibit pronounced deviations from their rural counterparts, exerting a substantial influence on building energy performance. The precise representation of these microclimatic variations is paramount for enhancing the fidelity of building energy simulations. This study presents a meticulous and up-to-date review of contemporary advancements in coupling strategies that integrate urban microclimate modeling with building energy models (BEMs). While significant research has been dedicated to these domains in isolation, a critical gap remains in systematically assessing the methodologies employed to interlink them. This review elucidates the principal coupling techniques, categorizing them into unidirectional and bidirectional frameworks, and critically evaluates their relative merits. Findings underscore that bidirectional coupling, despite its computational intensity, yields superior accuracy in capturing the dynamic interplay between urban microclimates and building energy performance. Conversely, unidirectional coupling, though computationally efficient, lacks dynamic reciprocity, thereby introducing potential discrepancies in energy demand estimations. Notably, the incorporation of microclimatic effects through coupling mechanisms consistently results in a discernible reduction in cooling loads and a concomitant increase in heating demands. Moreover, this study highlights prevailing challenges, including computational overhead, data synchronization complexities, and the absence of standardized integration protocols. By providing a structured classification of coupling methodologies, delineating their intrinsic advantages and limitations, and proposing avenues for future research, this review serves as a foundational reference for advancing the seamless integration of urban microclimate dynamics within BEMs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 115790"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143916129","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":"Mechanisms, technical optimization, and perspectives in the recycling and reprocessing of waste wind turbine blades: A review","authors":"Leilei Cheng ,&nbsp;Ruizhe Chen ,&nbsp;Jialiang Yang ,&nbsp;Xueru Chen ,&nbsp;Xinyu Yan ,&nbsp;Jing Gu ,&nbsp;Zejian Liu ,&nbsp;Haoran Yuan ,&nbsp;Yong Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115834","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115834","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Wind energy plays a key role in reducing carbon emissions in the power industry, but current recycling methods for waste wind turbine blades (WTBs) remain unsustainable. This paper reviews the principles, technologies, and potential applications of WTB recycling. It combines fundamental research with an engineering perspective to assess interdependencies across processing stages. Physical methods, such as cutting structural materials and grinding fillers, still face challenges in final waste disposal. Chemical methods, including pyrolysis with product upgrading, solvolysis, and selective deconstruction using liquid-phase catalysts, enable integrated recovery of organic and fiber products but face issues with heat and mass transfer. Moreover, chemical recycling processes must minimize energy consumption, costs, and emissions, while ensuring the separation of chemicals that meet market standards. Additionally, developing deconstruction-functionalization routes to produce higher-value chemicals is crucial. We explore fiber loss mechanisms, mainly due to wear at cutting points, high-temperature hotspots (pyrolysis-oxidation), and chemical reagent-induced leaching of fiber components. We also examine various applications for high-strength and degraded fibers, balancing the integrated recycling of high-value organic products and fibers. Beyond basic research, we discuss the potential of pilot-scale processing equipment and its scalability. In the short term, scalable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly technologies are essential. In the long term, we recommend developing electrified composite manufacturing and recycling models using locally sourced renewable energy, along with designing new resins for controlled degradation and multi-field coupled deconstruction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 115834"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143924790","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":"Accommodating more electric vehicles in old residential communities by enabling distributed vehicle-to-grid dispatching and coordinated system operation","authors":"Hang Yu ,&nbsp;Jiayang Tu ,&nbsp;Ziyun Shao ,&nbsp;Linni Jian","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115814","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115814","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Electric vehicles' (EVs') popularity in recent years not only reduces oil demands and gas emissions, but also effectively promotes the deployment of charging infrastructure. However, regarding old residential communities (ORCs), implementing widespread charging facilities may not be a wise choice due to scarce public areas, complex reconstruction, and significant costs. In this context, this paper proposes to utilize vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology to support the shared DC fast charging for ORCs’ applications. Initially, the underlying reasons for difficult-to-charge issues in ORCs are unveiled and analyzed comprehensively. Then, a hierarchical management framework with operation strategies is designed based on a novel reconstructed charging station architecture. A new power electronic device called smart interlinking unit (SIU) is the critical component in this architecture. Then, an introduced distributed V2G dispatching strategy is to be executed by each local AC charger, considering the extra DC charging load and five typical charging scenarios. This paper also proposes a feeder coordination strategy, taking the efficiency feature of deployed transformers and power converters into account. For the real case studies, the developed V2G dispatching strategy is verified to achieve a prominent 45.7 % EV penetration level. In addition, the efficient problem-solving and lower peak-to-valley difference are to be realized. The feeder coordination strategy is demonstrated to achieve flexible power flow dispatching and overall optimization of operation efficiency effectively.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 115814"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143924801","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":"System capacities and implementation challenges in Germany's electric vehicle policy mix: an actor-centered review of the policy mix","authors":"Lea Gathen ,&nbsp;Paul Upham ,&nbsp;Jens Newig","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115787","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115787","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Situated within the framework of sociotechnical transitions, this study analyzes the implementation of national e-mobility policy in Germany through the lens of actors operating across seven key fields. By integrating a policy mix analysis with empirical data from expert interviews, we explore how system challenges are perceived and negotiated. Using a sociotechnical transitions framework, we explore gaps in the current policy mix and advocate for a more integrated approach to address systemic deficiencies. The findings emphasize the role of intermediary actors in policy implementation and contribute to SDG 9 by identifying pathways to strengthen infrastructure and innovation in sustainable mobility.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 115787"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143917823","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":"Implementing urban rainwater harvesting systems: Multiple potential performances, barriers, challenges, solutions, and future perspectives","authors":"Shahbaz Ali ,&nbsp;Yan-Fang Sang ,&nbsp;Francesco Pilla ,&nbsp;Vijay P. Singh ,&nbsp;Adil Dilawar","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115793","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115793","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Implementation of rainwater harvesting systems (RHS) can substantially support sustainable urban development by providing multiple potential benefits. Previous reviews provided valuable insights into specific aspects of RHS. However, a detailed and systematic critical review on diverse aspects of RHS is lacking. Besides, there has been no attempt to highlight how RHS can support to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs). Therefore, this article attempts to develop a comprehensive critical review to systematically explore and summarize the multiple potential performances of RHS, their barriers, challenges, solutions, and future research directions, especially highlighting how RHS assist in attaining SDGs. The findings demonstrate that multiple potential performances of RHS are influenced by spatiotemporal variation of rainfall, water demands, tank sizes, contributing areas, and occupants. The impacts of climate change on RHS are not only reliant on the extent/trend of climate change, but also on locations, water requirements, and tank sizes of RHS. The current modelling approaches of RHS need to be improved and developed to meet the multi-purpose nature of RHS. The quality of rainwater is affected by local conditions and components of RHS, and a robust treatment is required before using for potable water supply. The capital cost, public perceptions, lack of knowledge about RHS and their potential risks are major barriers for widespread implementation of RHS. It is demonstrated that RHS significantly contribute to directly and indirectly achieving SDGs. Finally, it is recommended to explore how social, scientific/political, and institutional assistance can enhance the effectiveness and acceptance of RHS in future research.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 115793"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143924874","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":"Layered double hydroxides-based nanomaterials for biodiesel production","authors":"Yongjian Zeng ,&nbsp;Yuchen Wang ,&nbsp;Lu Lin ,&nbsp;Di Hu ,&nbsp;Zhiwei Jiang ,&nbsp;Rafael Luque ,&nbsp;Kai Yan","doi":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115807","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rser.2025.115807","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Biodiesel synthesis via catalytic transesterification has emerged as a promising sustainable energy production process. Developing green and efficient catalysts is crucial to enable industrially biodiesel production. Recently, advanced layered double hydroxides (LDHs)-based nanomaterials have received extensive attention owing to their thermal stability, composition and alkalinity adjustability, enabled by the presence of various metal cations and interlayer anions. However, the targeted design of LDHs-based nanomaterials, including tuning the structural composition of LDHs to systematically understand the structure-activity relationships between LDHs structures and their catalytic transesterification activity, remains challenging. Additionally, the integration of LDHs-based catalysts with advanced reaction systems to improve biodiesel yield has yet to be explored. This review systematically explores the prospects of LDHs-based catalysts in biodiesel production and gives emphasis on the reaction mechanism, catalyst design principles, and reaction systems optimization. This review begins with an overview of the catalytic transesterification mechanism, detailing the preparation methods for LDHs and their derivatives, especially the advanced design strategies. The applications of LDHs-based catalysts in biodiesel production are summarized, highlighting the structure-activity relationship that govern biodiesel yield. Furthermore, we focus on the recent developments of advanced reaction systems used to improve conversion efficiency. Finally, the challenges and prospects concerning the application of LDHs-based nanomaterials for biodiesel production are also discussed. This review will provide critical guidance for designing high-efficiency LDHs-based catalysts and integrating them with advanced reaction systems, thereby advancing innovations in biodiesel production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":418,"journal":{"name":"Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews","volume":"218 ","pages":"Article 115807"},"PeriodicalIF":16.3,"publicationDate":"2025-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143913189","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}