Abstract null null In this study, the usage and comparison of two approaches comprising (1) geothermal energy (GE) system and (2) combined heat and power system with reciprocating engine (CHPRE) as a driver, is investigated in distinctive scenarios to provide heat demands of anaerobic digestion process. To make a precise analysis, a collection of reasonable assumptions, data analysis, and simulations have been conducted to find out the scale of the power plants whether geothermal energy is a pro...
Last. Preeti Chaturvedi(CSIR: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)H-Index: 17
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Abstract null null There has been considerable growing interest in the production and application of biochar derived from various sources, especially from the lignocellulosic biomass (crop residues), sewage sludge, plastic wastes, etc. Biochar have emerged as potential candidates as catalysts in different chemical and bioprocesses, and for soil remediation and amelioration, agrochemical removal, carbon sequestration, removal of organic and inorganic wastes, wastewater treatment, supercapacitor, ...
#1Benteng Wu(UCC: University College Cork)H-Index: 6
#2Richen Lin(UCC: University College Cork)H-Index: 24
Last. Jerry D. Murphy(UCC: University College Cork)H-Index: 56
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Abstract null null Ex-situ biomethanation (CO2 + 4H2 → CH4 + 2H2O) can simultaneously achieve renewable electricity storage and CO2 valorisation. However, fluctuations in variable renewable electricity may lead to intermittent hydrogen supply, which is shown to adversely affect microbial activity and performance of the biomethanation process. Carbonaceous materials may act as an abiotic additive to enhance microbial robustness and improve system performance. Nanomaterial graphene and pyrochar we...
Abstract null null Integration of renewable energy sources in the form of microgrids can increase the resilience of power systems and decrease their carbon footprints. However, renewable energy sources are intermittent in nature, and their availability can vary significantly with weather and the seasons. Energy storage can be used to make up for the resulting imbalance between supply and demand to a certain degree, but installing large-scale storage for this purpose can be uneconomical. Hence, o...
Last. Feng Chen(SZU: Shenzhen University)H-Index: 98
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Abstract null null Technology for microalgae cultivation has potential to maximize biomass generation to production process and economic viability of microalgal production. Powerful tools that increase the production and value of microalgae are therefore of great significance. In this review, valid approaches involved in strain screening, microalgal cultivation, cell harvesting and disruption are discussed with regards to productivity improvements and energy efficiency. Particularly, current res...