样式: 排序: IF: - GO 导出 标记为已读
-
Development and evaluation of a microcontrolled solar tracker based on chronological positioning Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-16 Anacreone da Silva Souza, Juliano da Rocha Queiroz, Murilo Silva Colombo, Thiago Queiroz Costa, Cid Marcos Gonçalves Andrade, Gilson Junior Schiavon, Oswaldo Curty da Motta Lima
Currently, photovoltaic (PV) solar energy is one of the most promising sources of renewable energy. Solar trackers (ST) are devices that track and maintain the alignment of solar collectors with the sun's rays, thereby increasing energy generation. This article reports on the development of a microcontrolled dual‐axis solar tracker. The system lacks feedback and relies on astronomical equations to
-
Numerical investigation on performance of a solar chimney power plant with different absorber configurations Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-15 Jihen Mahdhi, Ons Ghriss, Yashar Aryanfar, Abdallah Bouabidi, Ali Keçebaş, Jorge Luis García Alcaraz
A solar tower system is a nonpolluting solar thermal power plant that utilizes a combination of a wind turbine and generator to convert thermal energy generated from a solar collector into electrical energy. The study focuses on a system comprising a solar collector that transforms solar energy into thermal energy, a chimney that converts thermal energy into kinetic energy, and a wind turbine that
-
Effect soluble organic fraction mass fraction on emission characteristics of carbon black Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Jiansong Li, Zhongwei Meng, Jianxiong Liao
According to China's latest emission regulations for the year 2021, diesel vehicles are required to be equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) in accordance with emission standards. To comprehensively understand the regeneration and emission performance of the DPF, an externally heated regeneration performance test bench was established. This study aims to investigate the influence of the soluble
-
Study on the effect of alkali on the production of volatile fatty acids from rhamnolipid‐alkali‐thermal pretreated waste activated sludge Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-13 Dou Chuanchuan, Liu Yuling, Li Shuaishuai, Jia Yang
This article systematically explores the strengthening effect of NaOH dosage on the fermentation acid production of Waste Activated Sludge (WAS) by the rhamnolipids‐alkali‐thermal combined pretreatment. Analyzed the dissolution characteristics of organic matter in sludge, changes in total volatile fatty acids (VFAs) content and components, and microbial community structure. Research has shown that
-
Cofiring of renewable biodiesel fuels inside natural gas flame for enhancement of thermal properties of flame and NOx reduction Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 S.H. Pourhoseini, Z. Shams
This study investigates the co‐combustion of palm oil biodiesel fuel, as a renewable alternative for diesel fuel, inside natural gas flame to enhance the flame thermal specifications and NOx reduction. A power natural gas burner with a maximum heat capacity of 418,400 kJ/h was installed at the inlet of a laboratory furnace and biodiesel fuel was injected inside natural gas burner with a 100 μm in diameter
-
Issue Information ‐ Cover and Table of Contents Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-07
-
Effect of eggshell powder on polyvinyl ester composite: A statistical correlation on mechanical strength Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Kumba Anand Babu, Baranitharan Paramasivam, Kavimani Vijayananth, Venkatesh Seenivasan, Sasikumar Raju
The present study focuses on day‐by‐day litter discarded cigarette filter fiber (CFF) reinforced polyvinyl ester (VE) composites developed by a compression molding process. Chicken eggshell powder (ESP) is used as a filler material in the matrix phase with different weight percentages (0%, 3%, and 5%). Multi‐criteria decision‐making (MCDM) using Criteria Importance through Inter criteria Correlation
-
Socio‐techno‐economic‐environmental sizing of hybrid renewable energy system using metaheuristic optimization approaches Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Pawan Kumar Kushwaha, Chayan Bhattacharjee
Electricity supply reliability in an electricity distribution network is majorly affected due to unexpected power failures and power cuts. A hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) with the optimal size of renewable energy sources can substantially improve power reliability. Therefore, this article develops an objective function incorporating socio‐techno‐economic‐environmental (STEE) factors for HRES
-
Using of the Weibull distribution in developing global solar radiation forecasting models Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Ayşe Gül Kaplan, Yusuf Alper Kaplan
In this study, a solar radiation prediction model was developed using the Weibull distribution function (WDF). The main purpose of this study is to develop a new model for solar radiation (SR) estimation using the WDF and to bring this model to the literature. Although the WDF is widely used in wind energy forecasting due to its compatibility with wind speed data, it has not been used before in solar
-
Performance evaluation and development of FE modeling for passive greenhouse solar dryer for potato chips drying Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Lalan Kumar, Om Prakash, Asim Ahmad, Biplab Das, L. S. Brar
Food losses and hunger around the world are majorly attributed to the lack of diverse food processing technologies and standardized methods. Solar energy is a potential solution for drying agricultural products, but traditional solar drying methods are not yet widely used. This study developed a finite element model using COMSOL Multiphysics to assess the performance of a passive greenhouse dryer for
-
Cobalt chromite nanoparticle effects on kapok diesel emulsion performance and emission characteristics at various injection pressures Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-28 B. Anbarasan, K. Muralidharan, C. Sakthi Rajan, T. Rajkumar
Alternative fuels derived from vegetable oil have great potential as diesel fuel replacements in the transportation and manufacturing sectors. The aim of this study is to use cobalt chromite nanoparticles as a fuel additive with biodiesel in engine and to experimentally investigate the influence of injection pressure on combustion parameters. As an addition, cobalt chromite nanoparticles are used with
-
Adsorption and partial catalytic oxidation of hydrogen sulfide to elemental sulfur using facilely prepared materials derived from sludge of groundwater treatment Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Lam Pham Thanh Hien, Thanh Son Cam, Pham Hong Phuc, Nguyen Thi Thuy, Vo Thi Thanh Thuy, Dang Van Thanh, Nguyen Nhat Huy
Realizing the use of biogas as fuel or a gas engine, it is needed to upgrade to natural gas standards when it comes to pure biomethane, meaning impurities must be removed to a certain low concentration. Among these tasks, hydrogen sulfide (H2S) removal steadfastly gets the most attention. In the present work, partial catalytic oxidation was used to convert H2S to less harmful forms. Adsorbents/catalysts
-
Photocatalytic degradation of oxytetracycline using ZnO catalyst Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Sayiter Yildiz, Gamze Topal Canbaz, Hamdi Mihçiokur
In the present study, the degradation of oxytetracycline (OTC) under ultraviolet (UV) light in the presence of ZnO catalyst was investigated, and optimum parameters for degradation efficiency were determined. Different pH values, ZnO dosages, reaction times, OTC concentrations, and UV lights were used in this study. The optimum conditions found were as follows: pH 4, ZnO 1 g L−1, reaction time 25 min
-
Energy requirement in non-centrifugal sugars production units and its mitigation via steam controlled concentration techniques Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-23 Venkatesh Thulasiraman, Anjineyulu Kothakota, Moothandaserry S. Sajeev
Non-centrifugal sugars (NCS) are traditionally consumed sweeteners which are gaining momentum in the global market due to the presence of nutritional and mineral content. Traditionally NCS is produced by concentrating sugarcane juices in an open pan evaporation process using dried bagasse as a fuel. Field trials at the traditional production site of NCS showed the energy efficiency as low as 8%–10%
-
Insight into sulfapyridine degradation mechanism and antibacterial activity change using enhanced hydrolysis Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Pengcheng Yao, Hui Wu, Aiju You, Genting Yu
Antibiotics in wastewater may inhibit the operation of biological treatment systems. Sulfapyridine (SPY) not only has antibacterial activity, but also chelates with other substances, and its antibacterial activity becomes stronger. An enhanced hydrolysis was applied to remove antibiotics as a promising pretreatment. An increase of 10°C accelerated the SPY hydrolysis rate by 1.98–2.40 fold, and the
-
Impact of variation in input parameters on energy matrices of dual slope active solar desalting unit Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Hari Krishna, Jeeoot Singh, Vijay Kumar Dwivedi, Desh Bandhu Singh
This article presents the relationship between energy matrices of a dual slope solar desalting unit integrated with a number (N) of photovoltaic thermal flat plate collectors (NPVTFPC-DSU) and the effect of variation in mass flow rate (m˙fr)$$ \left({\dot{m}}_{\mathrm{fr}}\right) $$ and N for a sustainable solar distillation. Although extensive research has been done on dual slope active solar desalting
-
Strategic drivers for the deployment of energy economics principles in the developing construction industry: A Nigerian perspective Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Ayodeji Emmanuel Oke, John Aliu, Andrew Ebekozien, Taiwo Marcus Akinpelu, Tosin Michael Olatunde, Oluwabukunmi A. Ogunsanya
In developing countries, there is a scarcity of research focusing on the factors that drive the adoption and utilization of energy economics principles (EEPs). EEPs encompass a diverse set of strategies and practices designed to encourage energy efficiency, promote the adoption of renewable energy sources, and foster sustainable energy practices among construction stakeholders. Despite their potential
-
Assessment and optimization of a single flash geothermal system recovered by a trans-critical CO2 cycle using different scenarios Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-31 Yashar Aryanfar, Humberto Garcia Castellanos, Farshad Akhgarzarandy, Ali Keçebaş, Salem Algarni, Talal Alqahtani, Kashif Irshad, Elsayed M. Tag-Eldin
In the evolving landscape of sustainable energy, optimizing geothermal power systems presents a critical challenge. This study explores the energy and exergy efficiencies of a power production system utilizing a single-flash geothermal cycle integrated with a trans-critical CO2 cycle. The study's methodology involves a detailed examination of key performance parameters—separator pressure, CO2 turbine
-
Synthesis and physical investigation of Al doped La2O3 thin films for wettability applications Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-25 Rabia Jbeli, Youssef Dabaki, Nazar Elamin Ahmed, I. Zaied, Basma Askri, Faycel Saadallah, Mosbah Amlouk
In this work, aluminum doped La2O3 thin films deposited by the spray pyrolysis technique, are investigated by many characterization techniques. First, XRD spectra reveal the presence of two phases. A dominant cubic phase is obtained for pure La2O3 with (220) preferential orientation. The second hexagonal phase with (004) orientation is present in all doped samples. It is found that Al doping induces
-
Mechanism and kinetics study on waste acid leaching from copper smelting dust Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-21 Weisong Cai, Xiaohua Yu, Yan Lin, Qingfeng Shen, Yiming Zhu, Hongkun Dai
Copper smelters generate large amounts of copper smelting dust (CSD) that has a high recycling value because it contains about 20% copper. Waste acid can be used to leach CSD. Here, the effects of different temperatures, times and liquid–solid ratios on copper, iron and arsenic leaching rates were investigated. The optimal conditions were determined to be a temperature of 95°C, leaching time of 3 h
-
Optimization of adiabatic flame temperature of natural gas combustion under different conditions Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Ehab Hussein Bani-Hani, Fadi Al-Khatib, Mamdouh El Haj Assad, Mohammad Alshabi, Humberto Garcia Castellanos, Yashar Aryanfar, Ahmed Deifalla, Adham E. Ragab
The combustion of natural gas consisted of methane (CH4)$$ \left({\mathrm{CH}}_4\right) $$, ethane (C2H6)$$ \left({\mathrm{C}}_2{\mathrm{H}}_6\right) $$, and propane (C3H8)$$ \left({\mathrm{C}}_3{\mathrm{H}}_8\right) $$ is theoretically investigated to obtain the optimum adiabatic flame temperature (AFT). The investigation includes the development of combustion equations that take into consideration
-
Pyrolysis kinetics behavior and pyrolysate compositions analysis of agriculture waste toward the production of sustainable renewable fuel and chemicals Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Ranjeet Kumar Mishra, Kaustubha Mohanty, Xianhua Wang
This work deals with the characterization of feed, kinetic, and compositional study of sugarcane baggage (SCB) using a thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA), Py-GC-MS, and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer. XRF analyzer was used to determine the mineral of ash content, and Py-GC-MS was employed to determine the hot vapor composition produced during fast pyrolysis. Cots-Redfrem (CR) methods and master plots
-
Techno feasibility study and optimum sizing evaluation of an industrial-level solar chimney power plant with a storage system: A case study in Mumbai, India Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Biren K. Behera, Kaushal K. Sharma, Sudhansu S. Sahoo, Santosh Kumar
The current study focuses on the modeling and analysis of an industrial-scale solar chimney power plant (SCPP) with the storage system. Rating and sizing estimations are time-consuming and difficult to get since sun radiation is diffuse and imprecise; as a result, a theoretical technique is used to gather the necessary data. The generator is assumed to be fully loaded for the sake of the computations
-
Two-phase anaerobic codigestion of a cassava starch-based biopolymer with papaya waste Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Paulo André Cremonez, Joel Gustavo Teleken, Thompson Ricardo Weiser Meier, Helton José Alves, Jhony Teleken
The objective of this work was to evaluate anaerobic digestion processes of mixtures of cassava starch-based polymer (CSP) and papaya fruit pulp waste (PPW) at different ratios, with physical division of digestion stages. Acidogenic phase (phase 1) was conducted under temperature of 45°C and hydraulic retention time of 96 h. Monitoring reactors with destructive samples were subjected to the same conditions
-
Shaping a federal strategy for chemical recycling: Moving toward sensible applications of emerging technologies in US plastic waste management Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Evan Erickson
Plastic waste management requires a diverse portfolio of strategies to avoid the most damaging environmental and social impacts of the plastic lifecycle and meet current national and international policy goals. The limitations of existing mechanical recycling methods for processing plastic waste have motivated the development and commercialization of chemical recycling processes. The novelty and diversity
-
Upgraded diesel-like fuel from pyrolysis of a waste tire and its engine performance and exhaust emissions Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Nejdet Şen, Caner Demir, Yakup Kar
Granulated truck waste tire was first pyrolyzed in a fixed-bed reactor under an inert atmosphere and at certain conditions. The highest oil yield of which was 47.0 wt %, was attained at 550 and 20°C/min. The oil was separated into a fraction of 150–300°C boiling points, so-called diesel-like fuel (DBY), with a calcium oxide (CaO) catalyst at an optimal ratio of 2 wt %. The fraction was subjected to
-
Deep oxidative desulfurization of real fuels by a new nanocomposite based on mono Cd(II)-substituted Keggin-type silicotungstate, cobalt ferrite and polyaniline as an efficient nanocatalyst Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-15 Nasrin Khalafi, Mohammad Ali Rezvani, Vahab Jafarian, Hadi Hassani Ardeshiri, Mohammad Mohammadi, Amir Hossein Akhoondi
To obtain clean fuel, synthesis and characterization of a novel nanocomposite based on mono CdII-substituted silicotungstate (K3SiW11CdO39), cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4), and polyaniline (PAN) was presented for the first time. K3SiW11CdO39@CoFe2O4@PAN was identified by FT-IR, XRD, SEM, and EDX techniques. The outcomes of the characterizations have shown that K3SiW11CdO39 and CoFe2O4 are uniformly dispersed
-
Converting the energy of sea waves into electrical energy Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Assylkanym Kassayeva, Aknur Balekova, Kalyy Yerzhanov
The study is highly relevant as ocean waves hold significant potential for producing electricity. Improvements in production, usage and rectification of research errors are crucial for meeting the energy demands of diverse consumers. The aim of this work is to put forward recommendations for eliminating design and implementation errors in wave energy conversion systems, specifically for offshore power
-
NOx emission reduction of coal-fired power plants through data-driven model and particle swarm optimization Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Misganaw Abebe, Jin Seo, Young-Jin Kang, Hyunho Choi, Yoojeong Noh
Several studies have aimed to predict and control carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants. However, the highly complex combustion mechanisms in coal-fired power plant boilers pose a significant challenge in direct modeling and optimization. To tackle this challenge, this study introduced a data-driven approach along with model-based process optimization to mitigate NOx emissions from coal-fired
-
Chemical modification of linoleic acid via catalytic epoxidation of corn oil: A sustainable approach Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Nur Daniesya Kasmin, Intan Suhada Azmi, Silvana Dwi Nurherdiana, Fahmi Asyadi Md Yusof, Mohd Jumain Jalil
Epoxidized corn oil is of great interest because they are derived from sustainable, renewable natural resources and are environmentally friendly. There is a lack of extensive research on optimizing process parameters for the epoxidation of corn oil, which serves as the raw material. In this study, the epoxidation of corn oil was carried out by reacting formic acid and hydrogen peroxide, employing an
-
Adsorption of hydrocarbon pollutants from wastewater using Cu- and Zn-loaded activated carbon derived from waste tires Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Waqas Ahmad, Taj Muhammad, Imtiaz Ahmad, Mumtaz Khan, Shahla Nazneen
Petroleum refinery effluents contain hazardous aromatic and polyaromatic hydrocarbons that causes environmental degradation, that is, water, land, and air pollution; therefore, it should be properly treated before its discharge into environment. Adsorption serves an efficient route to treatment of refinery wastewater; but the high production cost and selectivity of the modern adsorbent used limits
-
Comparative analysis of compression ignition engines performance and emission characteristics devouring edible and nonedible oil biodiesel Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Bhojraj N. Kale, S. D. Patle, S. R. Kalambe, Vijay R. Khawale
The globe is in search for an upgraded and compatible alternative of diesel to triumph over pollution and its limited availability issues. Researchers are using biodiesel from various edible and non-edible oil sources to reduce environmental footprint of diesel. This article compares the performance and emission characteristics of diesel engines fueled by edible and non-edible oil biodiesel. In this
-
Effect of operating parameters of desiccant wheel on the performance of solar desiccant dehumidifier Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Pravesh Kumar Kushwaha, Amit Kumar, Rajesh Choudhary
To produce dry air, desiccant wheel is a very common choice now a day. However, it's crucial to utilize the desiccant wheel effectively. Therefore, in the present investigation, a numerical model is developed to identify the best operating conditions for a solar desiccant dehumidifier based on desiccant wheel and it is observed that the dehumidification capacity can be increased by simultaneously increasing
-
Ammonia emissions from livestock facilities around an international airport, Tehran, Iran: An experimental and mathematical study Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Gholamreza Asadollahfardi, Danial Khoormehr, Mohammad Sina Sarmadi, Mohsen Mirmohammadi
Ammonia emissions from livestock farms are a major problem for staff and residents near these centers. Anaerobic decomposition of livestock waste and the collection and stacking of waste are the main sources of ammonia gas on livestock farms. This article examined ammonia emissions from livestock facilities near Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport. First, field measurements were made in the
-
Experimental investigation of 4-cylinder compression–ignition engine parameters fueled by newly formulated hydrous ethanol–diesel-emulsified fuel infused with nano-sized γ-Al2O3 particles Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Vishal Vasistha
The present study tested newly formulated hydrous ethanol–diesel-emulsified fuel infused with nano-sized γ-Al2O3 particles on a turbocharged CRDI 4-cylinder stationary diesel engine. W5H5, W5H10, and W10H5 test fuels were inducted into engine cylinders at a fixed engine speed of 2000 rpm. These test fuels significantly improved their physicochemical properties, with an 8.80% increase in gross calorific
-
Fortifying the Grid in the Southeastern U.S. through Microgrids: Navigating an Uncertain Regulatory Environment Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-09 Courtney Cochran
One shortcoming of the current grid in North America is a lack of resiliency and reliability in inclement weather and the general need for investment to update its aging infrastructure. This is especially apparent in the Southeastern U.S., where tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, and lightning strikes regularly disrupt power to customers. One way to increase grid resiliency in natural disasters is through
-
Exogenous γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) improves the cadmium phytoremediation capacity of Solanum nigrum var. humile under cadmium stress Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Wanzhi Li, Xiufen Li, Kexuan Zhou, Xin Jin, Chengyi Huang, Rongping Hu, Lijin Lin, Jin Wang
γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) has shown promise in enhancing crop tolerance to heavy metal stress. To improve the cadmium (Cd) phytoremediation capacity of hyperaccumulator Solanum nigrum var. humile, the effects of exogenous GABA on the growth and Cd accumulation of S. nigrum var. humile were studied. When exposed to Cd stress (0.1 mg/L) through irrigation, S. nigrum var. humile exhibited inhibited growth
-
Investigation of the uptake and catalytic effect of calcium and potassium-based additives under low-temperature pyrolysis of polyvinyl chloride Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Glen Khew Mun Loong, Keita Okada, Naoto Morishige, Naoya Konakahara, Morihisa Yokota, Ken-ichiro Tanoue
Managing plastic waste containing polyvinyl chloride is difficult due to the release of hazardous substances such as hydrogen chloride. Alkaline metal has been proven to minimize the release of hydrogen chloride during thermal degradation of polyvinyl chloride. However, most past studies conducted heating experiments under a high temperature which promotes the production of aromatic hydrocarbons. In
-
Prediction of daily fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentration in Aksaray, Turkey: Temporal variation, meteorological dependence, and employing artificial neural network Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-06 Ebru Koçak
This study analyzed the temporal variation and prediction of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations in Aksaray, Turkey, a city in Central Anatolia. The relationship between PM2.5 and meteorological parameters such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and wind direction was investigated. An artificial neural network (ANN) model was developed to predict PM2.5 levels based on meteorological data
-
Productivity enhancement techniques for tubular solar still—A review Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Ritesh Krishna Sambare, Satish Kumar Dewangan, Pankaj Kumar Gupta, Sandeep Joshi
Access to safe drinking water remains a global challenge, primarily due to the prevalence of water contamination in various regions. Numerous methods have been explored to address this issue and convert polluted water into potable sources. However, the cost associated with these methods often hinders their widespread adoption. Solar distillation, harnessed by abundant solar energy, emerges as a promising
-
Enhancing performance of solar stills - A review Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Anjali Sinha, S. Venkatesh, Rajendran Senthil Kumar
Solar stills can be an easy and environmentally viable solution in today's world, where a lack of fresh water sources is a major challenge. Solar stills, on the other hand, aren't economically viable due to their poor efficiency. It has been the subject of several studies to improve its efficiency and output. The goal of this review article is to understand and summarize recent studies conducted to
-
Dendritic bifunctional nanotraps inside SBA-15 for highly efficient removal of selected nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs from wastewater Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Lixuan Zhu, Xiaoyi Gou, Yajun Zheng, Zhiming Zhang, Yajie Huang, Yan Zhang, Yun Li, Zhiping Zhang
Large-pore mesoporous SBA-15 materials were functionalized with dendritic bifunctional ligands to achieve efficient adsorption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in aqueous solution mainly through a combination of anion-exchange ability of quaternary ammonium cations and π-π interaction capability of oxygen activated phenyls. The synthesis of such a dendritic ligand starts from propylamine
-
A 3E analysis of a multi-power generation system employing CO2, LNG, and Organic Rankine cycles Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-03 Daryoush Dadpour, Mahdi Deymi-Dashtebayaz, Mostafa Delpisheh, Seyed Ali Naghibi Fard
One avenue in increasing the energy efficiency of energy systems is through utilizing the thermal energy of flue gases of industrial plants. On this thread, herein, a novel combined cascade cycle for heat recovery of flue gases of an industrial plant is proposed comprising of an organic Rankine cycle (ORC), high-pressure transcritical CO2 cycle, transcritical CO2 cycle, and a liquefied natural gas
-
The potential of mangosteen peel as a biosorbent: A review Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Ardiyan Harimawan, Dian Shofinita, Vincent Valentino, Jesica, Amarthya Benigna Achmadi
The high productivity of mangosteen and its utilization in various industries produce the mangosteen peel as a waste of the process. Mangosteen peel as a lignocellulose-based material has great potential to be utilized as a biosorbent, especially in the separation process of wastewater pollutants. Previous studies on mangosteen peel biosorbent are limited to the adsorption of heavy metal ions, dyes
-
Green synthesis capacitor of carbon quantum dots from Stachys euadenia Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2024-01-02 Canan Baslak, Serkan Demirel, Suleyman Dogu, Gulsah Ozturk, Adem Kocyigit, Murat Yıldırım
Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are a new type of carbon nanomaterial that has recently attracted great attention as a potential competitor to standard semiconductor quantum dots. There are various ways to synthesis CQDs, and one of harmless way is undoubtedly green synthesis. In this study, hydrothermal synthesis based on the green way was employed to synthesize CQDs. The CQDs were obtained using the green
-
Study of electric and hybrid vehicles in the form of alternative transport in Kazakhstan Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Zhanat Arystanov, Baglan Togizbayeva, Anuar Kenesbek, Dulat Mambetov, Aizhan Kinzhebayeva
The global energy crisis and the conditions it has created are becoming important factors for the development of energy efficiency. The aim of the research is to study electric vehicles, as well as hybrid cars as alternative fuels in Kazakhstan and in the world. A wide range of methodological tools was used to conduct the research, in particular, the method of analysis and generalization of information
-
A green dye wastewater treatment process: Complex extraction of Telon yellow 4R from dye wastewater and its application in nylon fabric dyeing Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-28 Chengbing Yu, Zhe Zheng, Qingxuan Wang
Complex extraction, which has the characteristics of high efficiency and selectivity of chemicals, has unique advantages in dye wastewater treatment. In the paper, a green closed-loop dye wastewater treatment route for dyeing industry is re-evaluated by studying the complex extraction and stripping of Telon yellow 4B, and dyeing test of regenerated dye. FT-IR characteristic peaks of the initial organic
-
Magnetic r-graphene oxide-doped tin-lanthanum intercalated thiosulfate layered double hydroxide as a new nanocomposite sorbent for the extraction of tetracycline and oxytetracycline residues in pharmaceutical wastewater Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-27 Maryam Malmir, Farzaneh Shemirani
A new analytical method combining magnetic micro-solid phase extraction (μ-SPE) in tandem with high-performance liquid chromatography-ultraviolet (HPLC-UV) analysis was developed and used for the simultaneous extraction/preconcentration of tetracycline (TC) and oxytetracycline (OTC) residues in drug manufacturing effluents. The μ-SPE conducted by the introduction of iron oxide reduced-graphene oxide
-
Introducing graphene-enhanced technologies to the regulated market to mitigate carbon emissions Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Aicha Sama
Ambitious net zero carbon emissions goals have been set by various climate change agencies and government officials, including President Biden. One of the most prominent emissions goals aims to reach net zero carbon emissions globally by 2050. Unfortunately, the United States is not on track to achieving this goal and the United Nations has announced that several nations have fallen short of their
-
Evaluation of the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis product selectivity over iron-based silica-supported catalyst under mild temperatures Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Agija Stanke, Kristine Lazdovica, Lauma Laipniece
The circular economy is considered a keystone of sustainable development, and its implementation requires analyzing both product and by-products, as well as process waste. In this study Fischer-Tropsch synthesis product selectivity over Fe/SiO2 catalyst was investigated in the reaction temperature range of 240 to 300°C. The composition of the gas, liquid hydrocarbon, and wax products is discussed alongside
-
Preparation of transition metal-modified biochar materials and their effects on the removal of bisphenol A by persulfate activation Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Li Hua, Hui Zhao, Fanglin Dang, Lumengfei Yu, Ting Wei
Metal-loaded biochar (BC) catalytic systems are widely used for the removal of organic pollutants. However, there is still a lack of relevant research on the impact of different preparation conditions on the performance of synthetic materials. In the present research, CuO and Fe2O3 were loaded on the surface of Ginkgo biloba BC by a hydrothermal method and a chemical co-precipitation method to prepare
-
Relative exergy and energy analysis of DI-CI engine fueled with higher blend of Azadirachta indica biofuel with n-butanol and NiO as fuel additives Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-22 Campli Srinidhi, Shylesha V. Channapattana, Kiran Aithal, Sandeep Sarnobath, Namdev A. Patil, Sanjaykumar Patel, Anuja Karle, Ansam Adil Mohammed
Alternate fuels are in high demand for current engines and such fuels are studied both property-wise and tested as fuel in the current engines. In current work, diesel engines are studied for higher blend Neem (Azadirachta indica) biodiesel (NB) as fuel, and fuel additives such as n-butanol and NiO nano additives are chosen. Experimentation was performed on the experimental stationary engine which
-
Fixation of air nitrogen to ammonia and nitrate using cathodic plasma and anodic plasma in the air plasma electrolysis method Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-21 Nelson Saksono, Patresia Suryawinata, Zainal Zakaria, Bening Farawan
The fixation of nitrogen (N2) from the air into ammonia (NH3) and nitrate (NO3−) is usually conducted using the Haber–Bosch process, which requires the raw material of hydrocarbons for hydrogen (H2), which has a large amount of energy but produces high CO2 emissions. An environmentally friendly and energy-saving alternative is the air plasma electrolysis method, which can be used to synthesize NH3
-
Economical and eco-friendly adsorbent derived from “Halodule uninervis” for effective removal of N-nitrosodiphenylamine from wastewater: Equilibrium, reusability, and mechanism studies Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-16 Durga Rao Gijjapu, Mazen K. Nazal, Nabeel Abuzaid
N-nitrosodiphenylamine (NDPhA) is soluble in water and highly toxic. Exposure to NDPhA even at low concentrations for a long period can cause several health effects. Hence the removal of NDPhA from aqueous samples using a widely abundant and economical adsorbent is highly challenging. In this study, a highly efficient, eco-friendly, and low-cost adsorbent was derived from the dead leaves of Halodule
-
Carbon leakage or carbon reduction? Carbon emission effect of the production relocation of metal smelting industry in China Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-16 Hongguang Liu, Zhaoya Wang, Yanan Guo, Zhijun Chen
The metal smelting industry (MSI) is one of the major carbon emission sectors in China, and it is of great significance to clarify the mechanism and truth of the carbon effect of production relocation (PR) of MSI for reducing national carbon emissions. Based on this thinking and previous studies, we proposed two concepts of relative carbon emission effect (RCE) and absolute carbon emission effect (ACE)
-
Food waste leachate valorization for sustainable biomass production from Arthrospira maxima Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Katty Shcarlen Hernández Gaytán, Celestino García Gómez, Santiago Iván Suárez Vázquez, Fernando de Jesús Carballo Méndez, Julia Mariana Márquez Reyes, Rocio Alejandra Chávez Santoscoy
Arthrospira has the ability to tolerate effluents from domestic to farm wastewater. Food leachate coming from fruits and vegetables can be toxic in water discharge due to high dissolved oxygen and nutrient demands. Thus, pretreatment is required before passing through wastewater treatment plants, which generates higher costs and contamination in water bodies. In this work, leachate from fruits and
-
Experimental performance analysis of photovoltaic/thermal hybrid system cooled by forced ventilation Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-12 Lyes Boutina, Abdelkrim Khelifa, Mohamed Lebbi, Fatah Bedaouche, Khaled Touafek, Sofiane Kherrour, Abdelhalim Borni
Solar panels' efficiency is highly affected by high-operating temperatures, especially in semi-arid and arid regions. This outdoor experimental study aimed to enhance the energy performance of the photovoltaic module by integrating two fans at the outlet of the thermal/photovoltaic hybrid system to ensure forced ventilation. The work novelty depending on achieving low energy consumption by DC fans
-
High efficiency removal of ibuprofen in water using activated carbon derived from Radix Angelica Dahurica residue Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Jie Zhang, Xuemei Zhang, Xin Li, Weiyan Li, Shanshan Mao, Shiyi He, Xiao Wu, Cuiqing Tang, Jiao Yu, Liqin Pan, Xing Zhou
The exploitation and utilization of Traditional Chinese medicine have annually produced 30 million tons of waste residues including Radix Angelica Dahurica residue (RAR), which raised environmental concerns. Meantime, the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug of ibuprofen (IBP) is an emerging contaminant in the aquatic environment, annually producing up to 9000 tons in China. After extracting the active
-
Supercritical microalgae conversion to biofuel and value-added components (oxygenates, hydrocarbons, and aromatics): A catalyst characterization study Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Maryam Aghilinategh, Mohammad Barati, Masood Hamadanian
The study aimed to investigate the use of SrO/TiO2 nano-catalysts in the one-pot production of valuable products (such as fatty acid methyl esters, oxygenates, hydrocarbons, and aromatics) from Chlorella vulgaris microalgae through a supercritical process. The research focused on examining the impact of the factors, the SrO to TiO2 ratio, preparation method, and calcination temperature on the catalytic
-
Performance evaluation and optimization of solar dish concentrator in the upper Egypt region Environ. Prog. Sustain. Energy (IF 2.8) Pub Date : 2023-12-11 Ahmed H. Mohammed, Ahmed N. Shmroukh, Nouby M. Ghazaly, Abd Elnaby Kabeel
The goal of this study is to optimize and examine the effect of different rim angles and focus lengths on the performance of a solar parabolic dish. To achieve these goals, a solar parabolic dish concentrator was constructed with different focus point positions and tested under the climatic conditions of the Upper Egypt region in Qena city, with the location of (Latitude: 26.16°, Longitude: 32.71°)