{"title":"Advanced approaches towards policymaking for net zero emissions","authors":"Farooq Sher","doi":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100951","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100951","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study highlights the extensive use of and full reliance on nonrenewable sources like fossil base fuels results in availability shortage, increased economy, depletion in the carbon sink, CO<sub>2</sub> emission high, environmental pollution, drastic change in climate and mismanagement of waste. To overcome this problem, renewable resources together with nuclear advanced approaches resulted in fewer carbon sources and are used to decarbonize GHG/CO<sub>2</sub> emissions, carbon storage technology and lower carbon pricing to achieve net-zero carbon sustainability in the environment. The proposed policies and their implementation occurrence at national and international levels also resulted in carbon-free production and enhanced consistency. On implementation of environmentally friendly policies, the problem could be solved by global contribution of government, stakeholders, public sectors, engagement policy coherence and integration towards making and implementing policies via advanced approaches for achieving net-zero carbon emissions.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54228,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"49 ","pages":"Article 100951"},"PeriodicalIF":9.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452223624000725/pdfft?md5=ebd1ffa2f42e56a217b7f9dc50127bc8&pid=1-s2.0-S2452223624000725-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141718064","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nanoparticles from agri-food by-products: Green technology synthesis and application in food packaging","authors":"Safa Baraketi , Khaoula Khwaldia","doi":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100953","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100953","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Nanotechnology is a modern scientific field that deals with materials at the nanometric scale. It has emerged as a prominent discipline with diverse applications in everyday life, spanning from the medical field to the food industry. Over the past decade, nanomaterials have proven to be excellent additives for packaging systems, thanks to their unique physicochemical and biological properties. Particularly, agri-food waste-based nanomaterials are both cost-effective and eco-friendly. Agri-food waste and by-products are widely distributed and readily available materials that can be transformed into valuable resources through valorization techniques. This review provides insights into the potential of using agri-food waste and by-products for the biosynthesis of nanoparticles with varying physicochemical and biological properties. The effects of nanoparticles on the properties of packaging systems and health-related issues are also discussed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54228,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"49 ","pages":"Article 100953"},"PeriodicalIF":9.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452223624000749/pdfft?md5=93ca8bf4f5b679b3c6c2a48e85b0dadd&pid=1-s2.0-S2452223624000749-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141622826","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The green revolution in plastics: Unveiling breakthroughs, applications, and the path forward","authors":"Sarah Mushtaq , Farrukh Jamil , Abrar Inayat , Chaouki Ghenai , Abdallah Shanableh","doi":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100950","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100950","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This manuscript probes into the burgeoning field of green and sustainable plastics, enlightening their crucial character in contesting the global plastic catastrophe. Having acknowledged the environmental challenges pertaining to conventional plastics, this study explores the multifaceted potential of sustainable alternatives. These variants were categorized based on their source material, biodegradability, recyclability, and carbon footprint. By embracing innovation and actively supporting the development and implementation of sustainable plastics, we can accelerate progress towards achieving these critical SDGs. We highlight the recent technological advancements showcasing novel green plastic production technologies. This study examines the diverse real-world applications of innovative sustainable plastics across numerous industries, highlighting their potential to contribute to a more efficient and environmentally friendly future. Ultimately, by advocating for continued research and technological expansion, we can harness the power of green plastics to build a sustainable and prosperous future.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54228,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"49 ","pages":"Article 100950"},"PeriodicalIF":9.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141718189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mehmood Irfan , Dan Yang , Fahad Jabbar , Aaron Elbourne , Ken Chiang , Torben Daeneke , Karma Zuraiqi
{"title":"Liquid metals for renewable energy synthesis and storage","authors":"Mehmood Irfan , Dan Yang , Fahad Jabbar , Aaron Elbourne , Ken Chiang , Torben Daeneke , Karma Zuraiqi","doi":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100952","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100952","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Growing concerns regarding increasing emission levels and climate change have expedited extensive research on finding alternative fuel resources to fossil fuels. Sustainable production of renewable fuels from renewable resources is seen as one of the most promising solutions. In addition, efficient energy storage systems are crucial to ensure a reliable and resilient power supply. One main challenge faced by current technologies regarding the synthesis and storage of renewable fuels is the lack of efficient catalytic materials and electrode materials. In recent years, liquid metals emerged as a new class of materials with superior catalytic activities and intriguing properties for energy storage. In this minireview, we have presented the latest liquid metal research in the field of renewable fuel synthesis and energy storage along with recommendations for their future development.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54228,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"49 ","pages":"Article 100952"},"PeriodicalIF":9.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452223624000737/pdfft?md5=899d85a4855af0f97870033384cd113f&pid=1-s2.0-S2452223624000737-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141622827","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Waste-to-nutrition: Sustainable strategies for use of organic biomass in complex food systems","authors":"Daniel Pleissner, Sergiy Smetana","doi":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100949","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100949","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":54228,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"49 ","pages":"Article 100949"},"PeriodicalIF":9.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141569738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amro M.O. Mohamed , Ioannis G. Economou , Yusuf Bicer
{"title":"Navigating ammonia production routes: Life cycle assessment insights for a sustainable future","authors":"Amro M.O. Mohamed , Ioannis G. Economou , Yusuf Bicer","doi":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100947","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100947","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ammonia, a cornerstone of global agriculture and a key industrial chemical, faces growing environmental scrutiny due to its production processes. This mini-review evaluates various production routes through Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to compare traditional and sustainable ammonia production routes, focusing on ecological, human health, and resource impacts. It synthesizes LCA studies, revealing that sustainable practices can significantly reduce ammonia's ecological footprint. The review emphasizes the need for a holistic LCA approach, considering all impact aspects, not just ecological ones, to identify potential burden shifting on ecosystems and human health, and highlights the importance of short and long-term strategies to mitigate environmental impacts from ammonia synthesis.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54228,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"49 ","pages":"Article 100947"},"PeriodicalIF":9.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452223624000683/pdfft?md5=25e6ec35910d28734dfa8afa4348ea23&pid=1-s2.0-S2452223624000683-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141569746","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Renewable ammonia for islanded energy storage","authors":"Matthew J. Palys, Prodromos Daoutidis","doi":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100946","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100946","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Ammonia is a promising carbon-neutral, energy-dense fuel to enable long duration storage of renewable energy. This is especially relevant for islanded energy systems that rely entirely on local renewable generation to meet power and heat demands. This paper surveys renewable ammonia production and ammonia-fueled energy generation technologies in terms of recent innovations, economics, and other performance metrics, and their current state of development particularly as it pertains to islanded applications. We then provide insight into recent systems engineering approaches to determining how best to deploy and operate these technologies in islanded renewable ammonia energy systems while also highlighting necessary future research in this area.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54228,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"48 ","pages":"Article 100946"},"PeriodicalIF":9.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141407707","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Direct ammonia fuel cells for power generation: Recent technological advances and mobility applications","authors":"Debajeet K. Bora, Abdessamad Faik","doi":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100944","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100944","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Direct ammonia fuel cells (DAFCs) have recently appeared as a promising alternative to existing PEM fuel cells due to ammonia's abundance and high hydrogen content, followed by a low carbon footprint. However, realizing its potential for practical applications requires overcoming technological hurdles. These are sluggish kinetics of ammonia oxidation reaction, ammonia crossover, and membrane poisoning. This mini review focuses on recent advancements in DAFC technology, highlighting breakthroughs in new catalysts development and system designs that address these challenges and realization of DAFC commercialization for mobility applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54228,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"48 ","pages":"Article 100944"},"PeriodicalIF":9.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141392734","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Korawich Trangwachirachai , Kevin Rouwenhorst , Leon Lefferts , Jimmy A. Faria Albanese
{"title":"Recent progress on ammonia cracking technologies for scalable hydrogen production","authors":"Korawich Trangwachirachai , Kevin Rouwenhorst , Leon Lefferts , Jimmy A. Faria Albanese","doi":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100945","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100945","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The global energy transition necessitates the development of technologies enabling cost-effective and scalable conversion of renewable energies into storable and transportable forms. Green ammonia, with its high hydrogen storage capacity, emerges as a promising carbon-free hydrogen carrier. This article reviews recent progress in industrially relevant catalysts and technologies for ammonia cracking, which is a pivotal step in utilizing ammonia as a hydrogen storage material. Catalysts based on Ru, Ni, Fe, Co, and Fe–Co are evaluated, with Co-based catalysts showing exceptional potential for ammonia cracking. Different reactor technologies and their applications are briefly discussed. This review concludes with perspectives on overcoming existing challenges, emphasizing the need for catalyst development, effective reactor design, and sustainable implementation in the context of the energy transition.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54228,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"49 ","pages":"Article 100945"},"PeriodicalIF":9.3,"publicationDate":"2024-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S245222362400066X/pdfft?md5=457a42fcfe51641103073162af425339&pid=1-s2.0-S245222362400066X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141409456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Techno economic analysis for advanced methods of green hydrogen production","authors":"Salman Raza Naqvi , Bilal kazmi , Syed Ali Ammar Taqvi , Wei-Hsin Chen , Dagmar Juchelková","doi":"10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100939","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cogsc.2024.100939","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the ongoing effort to reduce carbon emissions on a worldwide scale, green hydrogen, which is generated through environmentally responsible processes, has emerged as a significant driving force. As the demand for clean energy continues to rise, it is becoming increasingly important to have a solid understanding of the technological and economic elements of modern techniques of producing green hydrogen. In the context of green hydrogen generation understanding green hydrogen production's techno-economic features is necessary to reduce carbon emissions and transition to a low-carbon economy associated with breakthroughs in technology, the present study examines the most fascinating and relevant aspects of techno-economic analysis. Despite challenges, green hydrogen can help the world move to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future with solid analytical frameworks and legislation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":54228,"journal":{"name":"Current Opinion in Green and Sustainable Chemistry","volume":"48 ","pages":"Article 100939"},"PeriodicalIF":9.3,"publicationDate":"2024-05-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452223624000609/pdfft?md5=918e6f0735f782c4e9790200242fa23f&pid=1-s2.0-S2452223624000609-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141434785","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}