Guest Editors
Yi Wang, Associate Professor, Doctor, State Key Laboratory of Coal Combustion, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China.
Dr. Yi Wang received his doctoral degree in Curtin University, Australia, in 2012. He also experienced a postdoctoral research fellowship at Fuels and Energy Technology Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Australia, during 2012-2014. His research interests have been focused on thermo-chemical conversion technologies of coal/biomass and municipal solid waste to renewable bio-fuels and value-added carbonaceous materials. He is hosting 5 national research projects and industrial projects. He has co-authored more than 140 papers in journals with the H index of 30. He received the first prize of Hubei Province Science and Technology Progress Award in 2018, the second prize of China Science and Technology Progress Award in 2019 and ‘Chutian Scholars’ Program.
Zhen Huang, Associate Professor, Doctor, Guangzhou Institute of Energy Conversion, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China.
Dr. Zhen Huang obtained his doctoral degree in Tongji University, China. His research fields include chemical looping conversion of solid fuels (e.g. biomass, coal), synthesis of novel oxygen carrier and solid waste utilization. Up to now, he has published more than 80 papers in which 60 papers were indexed by SCI. He has obtained eight invention patents. Additionally, he is the membership of “Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the Chinese Academy of Sciences”.
Hui Wang, Associate Professor, Doctor, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China. Dr. Hui Wang received his doctoral degree from Southeast University, China, in 2016. His research interests include mercury control, CO2 capture and utilization, modelling and numerical simulation of combustion, etc. He has published 14 SCI papers and applied 12 patents. He was regarded as a "the Peak of the Six Talents" high-level talents in Jiangsu Province by the provincial government of Jiangsu.
Xiaojia Wang, Lecturer, Doctor, Key Laboratory of Energy Thermal Conversion and Control of Ministry of Education, School of Energy & Environment, Southeast University, China.
Dr. Xiaojia Wang received his doctoral degree from Southeast University, China, in 2016. His research interests have been focused on chemical looping combustion for CO2 capture, coal combustion with pollutants removal, gasification of biomass and organic solid wastes, multiphase flow simulation, and fluidized bed technology. He has co-authored more than 40 papers in journals and applied more than 10 patents. He received the honors of Excellent Doctoral Dissertation of Jiangsu Province and “Zhishan Young Scholar” of Southeast University.
Summary
The major energy utilization methods of fossil and biomass fuels include combustion, gasification, liquefaction, and so on. However, anthropogenic impacts on the environment has aroused much attention in recent years. CO2 emitted during the utilization process is one of the main contributors to the global warming. Besides, some pollutions (e.g. heavy metal elements) contained in the flue gas also bring big risks for the environment. Therefore, renewable and sustainable materials and energy utilization technologies should be further developed to address the environmental problems under the premise of favorable conversion efficiency.
This Special Issue "New Trends in Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion, CO2 Capture and Pollution Control" mainly covers research in fundamental and applied sciences of renewable and sustainable materials during the energy utilization and pollution control processes. The scope of interests includes but is not limited to the following topics:
1. Thermochemical conversion of fossil and biomass fuels
2. Pollution control
3. CO2 capture
4. Process simulation
5. Renewable and sustainable materials
Keywords
Renewable and sustainable, Energy conservation, Pollution reduction, CO
2 capture, Simulation
Published Papers
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ARTICLE
Study on Biological Pathway of Carbon Dioxide Methanation Based on Microbial Electrolysis Cell
Guanwen Ding, Qifen Li, Liting Zhang, Yuanbo Hou, Xiaoxiao Yan
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.11, No.1, pp. 197-207, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.020277
(This article belongs to this Special Issue:
New Trends in Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion, CO2 Capture and Pollution Control)
Abstract Realization of CO
2 resource utilization is the main development direction of CO
2 reduction. The CO
2 methanation technology based on microbial electrolysis cell (MEC) has the characteristics of ambient temperature and pressure, green and low-carbon, which meets the need of low-carbon energy transition. However, the lack of the system such as the change of applied voltage and the reactor amplification will affect the methane production efficiency. In this research, the efficiency of methane production with different applied voltages and different types of reactors was carried out. The results were concluded that the maximum methane production rate of the H-type two-chamber microbial…
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Simulation Research on Performance of a Novel Heating and Cooling System with Thermoelectric Module
Mingxin Li, Benzhi Hou, Yihua Zheng
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.11, pp. 3079-3091, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.020167
(This article belongs to this Special Issue:
New Trends in Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion, CO2 Capture and Pollution Control)
Abstract This work proposes a novel heating and cooling system, with incorporated thermoelectric module, that can
achieve energy balance using a self-water supply heat exchange subsystem. The thermoelectric effect is used to
achieve controlled and adjustable heating of the circulating water. Simulations were conducted to study the thermal performance of the system while it simultaneously produces hot and cold water, with different working conditions for the hot-and cold-side water outlets. The results show that the water temperature at the hot side outlet
increases from 32°C to 75°C when the power increases from 4.5 to 50 W. Additionally, the use of thermoelectric…
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Effects of Porous Graphene on LiOH Based Composite Materials for Low Temperature Thermochemical Heat Storage
Lisheng Deng, Hongyu Huang, Zhaohong He, Shijie Li, Zhen Huang, Mitsuhiro Kubota, You Zhou, Dezhen Chen
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.11, pp. 2895-2906, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.019071
(This article belongs to this Special Issue:
New Trends in Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion, CO2 Capture and Pollution Control)
Abstract Thermochemical heat storage material inorganic hydrate LiOH is selected as a promising candidate material for
storing low-temperature heat energy because of its high energy density (1440 kJ/kg) and mild reaction process.
However, the low hydration rate of LiOH limits the performance of low temperature thermochemical heat storage
system as well as the thermal conductivity. In this study, porous-graphene/LiOH composite thermochemical heat
storage materials with strong water sorption property and higher thermal conductivity were synthesized by
hydrothermal process. The experimental results show that the hydration rate of the composites was greatly
improved. The heat storage density of the composite materials was…
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Numerical Analysis of Conjugated Heat and Mass Transfer of Helical Hollow Fiber Membrane Tube Bank for Seawater Distillation
Tao Zeng, Lisheng Deng, Jiechao Chen, Hongyu Huang, Hanli Zhuang
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.7, pp. 1845-1858, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.018803
(This article belongs to this Special Issue:
New Trends in Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion, CO2 Capture and Pollution Control)
Abstract A numerical study on the conjugated heat-mass transfer of helical hollow fiber membrane tube bank (HFMTB)
for seawater desalination was carried out. Physical and mathematical models of fluid flow, temperature and
humidity distribution were constructed to investigate the influences of flow type, Reynolds number, and temperature on the conjugated heat-mass transfer performance of hollow fibers in the distillation membrane module. The
conjugated heat-mass transfer characteristics of HFMTB were discussed by utilizing the friction coefficient, Nusselt number (Nu), and Sherwood number (Sh). Results demonstrate that a distillation efficiency enhancement of
29% compared to the straight HFMTB has been detected for four-helical…
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Modular Design Using Sustainable Luminescent Materials in Energy-Saving Reflective Cat’s Eyes for Public Road Safety Planning
Lung-Yin Lin, Yu-Shing Chang
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.5, pp. 1415-1437, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.018408
(This article belongs to this Special Issue:
New Trends in Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion, CO2 Capture and Pollution Control)
Abstract Recently, there has been a global movement toward environmental protection and energy conservation through the design and development of new products in accordance with sustainable utilisation. In this study, rare earth luminescent materials were used owing to their active light emission and reusability. Additionally, solar light-emitting diode lights and car-light reflection were utilised to increase the recognition and reliability of reflective cat eyes. Along with carbon reduction, this can save energy and enhance road safety. This study considered the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving and a literature review to analyse the issues in existing products. Then, expert interviews were conducted…
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Fluidity Influencing Factor Analysis and Ratio Optimization of New Filling Slurry Based on the Response Surface Method
Guanfeng Chang, Xinzhu Hua, Xiao Liu, Chen Li, Enqian Wang, Bingjun Sun
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.5, pp. 1439-1458, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.018607
(This article belongs to this Special Issue:
New Trends in Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion, CO2 Capture and Pollution Control)
Abstract The filling mining method is important in realizing the green mining of mineral resources. Aiming at the problems of land resource occupation, environmental pollution, and rational utilization of coal-based solid wastes such as coal gangue, fly ash, and desulfurization gypsum, a new paste filling material was developed with coal gangue, fly ash, and desulfurization gypsum as raw materials. The microstructure of the raw materials was analyzed by XRD and SEM. Combined with the Box-Behnken experimental design, the effect of each component on the fluidity of the filling slurry was analyzed through the response surface analysis. The significance of each component…
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Development and Application of a High-Volume Recycled Powder Solidifying Material for Waterworks Sludge
Xiang Deng, Sudong Hua, Fan Xia, Yanfang Zhang, Dapeng Guo, Xinxing Zhu, Defei Zhu
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.4, pp. 939-953, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.016874
(This article belongs to this Special Issue:
New Trends in Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion, CO2 Capture and Pollution Control)
Abstract Recycled powder (RP) is produced as a by-product during the process of recycling construction and demolition (C&D) wastes, presenting a low additional value. Using RP-based solidifying material can not only improve its utilization efficiency, but also reduce the cost of commercial solidifying materials. To date, this is the best solidifying material utilized to dispose the original waterworks sludge (OWS) with high moisture contents (60%), and the product could be used to fabricate non-fired bricks. This has become a new environment-friendly technology of “using waste to treat waste”. In this paper, the influence of different particle sizes and dosages of RP…
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Development of Steel Slag-Based Solidification/Stabilization Materials for High Moisture Content Soil
Yu Jia, Sudong Hua, Liying Qian, Xiaojian Ren, Jie Zuo, Yanfang Zhang
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.10, No.3, pp. 735-749, 2022, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.016819
(This article belongs to this Special Issue:
New Trends in Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion, CO2 Capture and Pollution Control)
Abstract To solve the problems of high moisture content, high viscosity, and poor engineering mechanical properties of soil, this paper using with steel slag (SS) and desulfurization ash (DS) as initial raw materials, realizing the cooperative treatment of solid waste and solidification of silt soil. The synergistic utilization of SS and DS can reduce the production cost of curing agent and promote its own consumption. According to blended cement of various SS contents and inspected compressive strength performances, the most suitable raw materials ratio was selected. The best formula for this curing agent is cement:steel slag = 3:7 with 5% DS, and its…
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Constructing Straight Pores and Improving Mechanical Properties of Gangue-Based Porous Ceramics
Hang Xu, Huiling Du, Le Kang, Qiudi Cheng, Danni Feng, Siyu Xia
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.12, pp. 2129-2141, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.016090
(This article belongs to this Special Issue:
New Trends in Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion, CO2 Capture and Pollution Control)
Abstract The large-scale accumulation and pollution of solid mining waste is an urgent issue. Coal gangue is a prominent
type of solid waste, and shows promise for use in high value-added products due to its content of many important
compounds, including SiO
2 and Al
2O
3. This study proposed the preparation of highly porous ceramics from coal
gangue, coal slime, and coconut palm fibers. The ceramics were produced at a sintering temperature of 950°C
with a fiber content of 6 wt%, which led to the formation of porous ceramics with a porosity of 66.93%, volume
density of 1.0329 g/cm3
, compressive strength of…
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A Review of Seasonal Hydrogen Storage Multi-Energy Systems Based on Temporal and Spatial Characteristics
Yuchen Cao, Yongwen Yang, Xianglong Zhao, Qifen Li
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.11, pp. 1823-1842, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.015722
(This article belongs to this Special Issue:
New Trends in Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion, CO2 Capture and Pollution Control)
Abstract The temporal and spatial characteristics of seasonal hydrogen storage will play a very important role in the coupling of multi-energy systems. This essay believes that there are several key issues worth noting in the seasonal
hydrogen storage coupled multi-energy system, namely, hydrogen storage methods, coupling models, and benefit
evaluation. Through research, this article innovatively divides seasonal hydrogen storage into two types: space
transfer hydrogen storage technology and time transfer physical property conversion hydrogen storage technology. Then sort out the two most typical seasonal hydrogen storage multi-energy system application scenarios and
their hydrogen storage unit models. Finally, it is shown that…
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Fabrication and Simulation of TE Modules for a Feasibility Study on Harvesting Solar Heat Energy from Roof Tiles
Sakorn Inthachai, Supasit Paengson, Jindaporn Jamradloedluk, Tosawat Seetawan
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.10, pp. 1685-1697, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.015553
(This article belongs to this Special Issue:
New Trends in Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion, CO2 Capture and Pollution Control)
Abstract A novel roof tile thermoelectric generator (RT-TEG) was used to harvest electrical energy from a solar heat
source. The RT-TEG was fabricated and simulated by flat and curved thermoelectric modules consisting of
p-n junctions of
p-Sb
2Te
3 and
n-Bi
2Te
3, with an Al
2O
3 substrate at the top and bottom for heat absorption
and heat rejection. The RT-TEG was installed in a roof tile to act as a generator. The electrical voltage and power
values of the curved thermoelectric modules were higher than those of the flat thermoelectric module by 0.44 V
and 80 mW, at a temperature difference (ΔT) of 100 K.…
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Effect of Doped Alkali Metal Ions on the SO2 Capture Performance of MnO2 Desulfurization Materials at Low Temperature
Xing Li, Yugo Osaka, Hongyu Huang, Takuya Tsujiguchi, Akio Kodama
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.9, pp. 1541-1553, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.015514
(This article belongs to this Special Issue:
New Trends in Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion, CO2 Capture and Pollution Control)
Abstract Sulfur dioxide (SO
2) emissions from diesel exhaust pose a serious threat to the environment and human health. Thus, desulfurization technology and the performance of desulfurization materials must be improved. In this study, MnO
2 was modified with various alkali metal ions using the impregnation method to enhance its SO
2 capture performance. The composites were characterized intensively by scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller theory. The SO
2 capture performance of these composites were measured via thermogravimetry, and the effect of doping with alkali metal ions on the SO
2 capture performance of MnO
2 was investigated. Results showed that…
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Carbonation Reaction of Lithium Hydroxide during Low Temperature Thermal Energy Storage Process
Jun Li, Tao Zeng, Noriyuki Kobayashi, Rongjun Wu, Haotai Xu, Lisheng Deng, Zhaohong He, Hongyu Huang
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.9, pp. 1621-2630, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.015231
(This article belongs to this Special Issue:
New Trends in Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion, CO2 Capture and Pollution Control)
Abstract In order to apply lithium hydroxide (LiOH) as a low temperature chemical heat storage material, the carbonation reaction of LiOH and the prevention method are focused in this research. The carbonation of raw LiOH at storage and hydration condition is experimentally investigated. The results show that the carbonation reaction of LiOH with carbon dioxide (CO
2) is confirmed during the hydration reaction. The carbonation of LiOH can be easily carried out with CO
2 at room temperature and humidity. LiOH can be carbonated at a humidity range of 10% to 20%, a normal humidity region that air can easily be reached. Furthermore,…
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Hydrogenated Amorphous Carbon Films from Palmyra Sugar
Budhi Priyanto, Retno Asih, Irma Septi Ardiani, Anna Zakiyatul Laila, Khoirotun Nadiyyah, Bima Romadhon, Sarayut Tunmee, Hideki Nakajima, Triwikantoro, Yoyok Cahyono, Darminto
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.6, pp. 1087-1098, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.014466
(This article belongs to this Special Issue:
New Trends in Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion, CO2 Capture and Pollution Control)
Abstract A simple, highly reproducible, and environmentally friendly method is a considered approach in generating renewable energy materials. Here, hydrogenated amorphous carbon (
a-C) films have been successfully prepared from palmyra liquid sugar, employing spin-coating and spraying methods. Compared with the former method, the latter shows a significance in producing a better homogeneity in particle size and film thickness. The obtained films have a thickness of approximately 1000 to 100 nm and contain an
sp2 hexagonal structure (~70%) and
sp3 tetrahedral configuration (~30%) of carbons. The introduction of boron (B) and nitrogen (N) as dopants has created the local structural modification of…
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The Micro-Scale Mechanism of Metal Mine Tailings Thickening Concentration Improved by Shearing in Gravity Thickener
Huazhe Jiao, Yachuang Wu, Wei Wang, Xinming Chen, Yunfei Wang, Juanhong Liu, Wentao Feng
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.4, pp. 637-650, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.014310
(This article belongs to this Special Issue:
New Trends in Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion, CO2 Capture and Pollution Control)
Abstract Higher concentration is beneficial for the Paste and Thickened Tailings (PTT) operation in metal mine. Partial
paste thickeners are produced lower density underflow. Flocculated tailings are intended to form a water
entrapped network structure in thickener, which is detrimental to underflow concentration. In this study, the continuous thickening experiment was carried out for ultra-fine tungsten tailings to study the influence of rake shearing on underflow. The micro pores structure and seepage flow in tailings bed before and after shearing are studied
by CT and simulation approach to reveal the shearing enhancement mechanism of thickening process. The results
shown that, the…
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Microparticle Effect of Carbon Dioxide Hydrate Crystal Nucleus in Reaction Kettle
Yujie Bai, Youquan Huang, Guangsheng Cao, Xiaohan Nan, Qingchao Cheng, Lei Wang, Tong Du
Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.9, No.4, pp. 651-669, 2021, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2021.014479
(This article belongs to this Special Issue:
New Trends in Sustainable Materials for Energy Conversion, CO2 Capture and Pollution Control)
Abstract This study analyzed the partial effect of carbon dioxide hydrate in reaction kettle experiments. The particle and
bubble characteristics of the crystal nucleus during carbon dioxide hydrate decomposition were observed under
the microscope. The results showed that in the temperature range of 0.5°C–3.5°C, the pressure range of 3 MPa–
5.5 MPa, phase characteristics in the reaction kettle changed in a complex fashion during carbon dioxide hydrate
formation. During hydrate decomposition, numerous carbon dioxide bubbles were produced, mainly by precipitation at high temperatures or in the hydrate cage structure. The hydrate crystal nucleus initially exhibited fluidity in
the reaction. However, as…
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