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Author | Berdiyorov, G.R.; El-Mellouhi, F.; Madjet, M.E.; Alharbi, F.H.; Peeters, F.M.; Kais, S. | ||||
Title | Effect of halide-mixing on the electronic transport properties of organometallic perovskites | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Solar energy materials and solar cells T2 – 2nd International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference (IRSEC), OCT 17-19, 2014, Ouarzazate, MOROCCO | Abbreviated Journal | Sol Energ Mat Sol C |
Volume | 148 | Issue | 148 | Pages | 2-10 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT) | ||||
Abstract | Using density-functional theory in combination with the nonequilibrium Green's function formalism, we study the effect of iodide/chloride and iodide/bromide mixing on the electronic transport in lead based organometallic perovskite CH3NH3PbI3, which is known to be an effective tool to tune the electronic and optical properties of such materials. We found that depending on the level and position of the halide mixing, the electronic transport can be increased by more than a factor of 4 for a given voltage biasing. The largest current is observed for small concentration of bromide substitutions located at the equatorial sites. However, full halide substitution has a negative effect on the transport properties of this material: the current drops by an order of magnitude for both CH3NH3PbCl3 and CH3NH3PbBr3 samples. (C) 2015 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Publisher | Elsevier science bv | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | |
Language | Wos | 000371944500002 | Publication Date | 2015-12-18 | |
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0927-0248 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.784 | Times cited | 23 | Open Access | |
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Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:133150 | Serial | 4165 | ||
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Author | Carraro, G.; Maccato, C.; Gasparotto, A.; Warwick, M.E.A.; Sada, C.; Turner, S.; Bazzo, A.; Andreu, T.; Pliekhova, O.; Korte, D.; Lavrenčič Štangar, U.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Morante, J.R.; Barreca, D. | ||||
Title | Hematite-based nanocomposites for light-activated applications: Synergistic role of TiO2 and Au introduction | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Solar energy materials and solar cells | Abbreviated Journal | Sol Energ Mat Sol C |
Volume | 159 | Issue | 159 | Pages | 456-466 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Photo-activated processes have been widely recognized as cost-effective and environmentally friendly routes for both renewable energy generation and purification/cleaning technologies. We report herein on a plasma- assisted approach for the synthesis of Fe 2 O 3 -TiO 2 nanosystems functionalized with Au nanoparticles. Fe 2 O 3 nanostructures were grown by plasma enhanced-chemical vapor deposition, followed by the sequential sputtering of titanium and gold under controlled conditions, and final annealing in air. The target nanosystems were subjected to a thorough multi-technique characterization, in order to elucidate the interrelations between their chemico-physical properties and the processing conditions. Finally, the functional performances were preliminarily investigated in both sunlight-assisted H 2 O splitting and photocatalytic activity tests in view of self- cleaning applications. The obtained results highlight the possibility of tailoring the system behaviour and candidate the present Fe 2 O 3 -TiO 2 -Au nanosystems as possible multi-functional low-cost platforms for light-activated processes. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000388053600053 | Publication Date | 2016-10-07 | |
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0927-0248 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.784 | Times cited | 15 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
Notes | The research leading to these results has received funding from the FP7 project “SOLAROGENIX” (NMP4-SL-2012-310333), as well as from Padova University ex-60% 2013-2016 projects, grant no. CPDR132937/13 (SOLLEONE) and the post-doc fellowship ACTION. INFINITY project in the framework of the EU Erasmus Mundus Action 2 is also acknowledged to provide a Ph.D. financial support as well as Slovenian Research Agency (program P2-0377). The authors are grateful to Dr. E. Toniato (Department of Chemistry, Padova University, Italy) for synthetic assistance and to Prof. E. Bontempi and Dr. M. Brisotto (Chemistry for Technologies Laboratory, Brescia University, Italy) for XRD analyses. | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.784 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:135833 | Serial | 4284 | ||
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Author | D'Olieslaeger, L.; Pfannmöller, M.; Fron, E.; Cardinaletti, I.; Van der Auweraer, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Bals, S.; Maes, W.; Vanderzande, D.; Manca, J.; Ethirajan, A. | ||||
Title | Tuning of PCDTBT : PC71BM blend nanoparticles for eco-friendly processing of polymer solar cells | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Solar energy materials and solar cells | Abbreviated Journal | Sol Energ Mat Sol C |
Volume | 159 | Issue | 159 | Pages | 179-188 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | We report the controlled preparation of water processable nanoparticles (NPs) employing the push-pull polymer PCDTBT and the fullerene acceptor PC71BM in order to enable solar cell processing using eco-friendly solvent (i.e. water). The presented method provides the possibility to separate the formation of the active layer blend and the deposition of the active layer into two different processes. For the first time, the benefits of aqueous processability for the high-potential class of push-pull polymers, generally requiring high boiling solvents, are made accessible. With our method we demonstrate excellent control over the blend stoichiometry and efficient mixing. Furthermore, we provide visualization of the nano morphology of the different NPs to obtain structural information down to similar to 2 nm resolution using advanced analytical electron microscopy. The imaging directly reveals very small compositional demixing in the PCDTBT:PC71BM blend NPs, in the size range of about <5 nm, indicating fine mixing at the molecular level. The suitability of the proposed methodology and materials towards the aspects of eco-friendly processing of organic solar cells is demonstrated through a processing of lab scale NPs solar cell prototypes reaching a power conversion efficiency of 1.9%. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000388053600021 | Publication Date | 2016-09-19 | |
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0927-0248 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.784 | Times cited | 32 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | ; This work was supported by BOF funding of Hasselt University, the Interreg project Organext, and the IAP 7/05 project FS2 (Functional Supramolecular Systems), granted by the Science Policy Office of the Belgian Federal Government (BELSPO). A.E. is a post-doctoral fellow of the Flanders Research Foundation (FWO). M.P. gratefully acknowledges the SIM NanoForce program for financial support. S.B. further acknowledges financial support from the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant #335078-COLOURATOMS). The authors are thankful for technical support by J. Smits, T. Vangerven, and J. Baccus. ; ecas_sara | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.784 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:139157UA @ admin @ c:irua:139157 | Serial | 4450 | ||
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Author | Lizin, S.; Van Passel, S.; De Schepper, E.; Vranken, L. | ||||
Title | The future of organic photovoltaic solar cells as a direct power source for consumer electronics | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Solar Energy Materials And Solar Cells | Abbreviated Journal | Sol Energ Mat Sol C |
Volume | 103 | Issue | Pages | 1-10 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | As the search for marketable photovoltaic solar cells continues, organic photovoltaic (OPV) solar cells have been identified as a technology with many attractive features for commercialization. Most photovoltaic technologies on the market today were improved in the consumer electronics market segment. A similar evolution has been envisioned for OPV. Hence this paper investigates consumer preferences for solar cells directly powering consumer electronics. Choice experiments were designed and responses were collected using a random sample of 300 individuals from the Flemish region (northern part of Belgium). Results allow for computation of attribute importance, willingness to pay (WTP), and simulation of theoretical market share. These measures point towards OPV being able to reach considerable market share in the long run, bearing in mind that efforts are first needed in elevating OPV's efficiency and lifetime as they most determine consumers' preferences. Price is found to be the least important product characteristic for OPV solar cells to be incorporated in consumer electronics devices. We therefore warn against generalizing attributes' importance across the boundaries of market segments. (C) 2012 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000306044300001 | Publication Date | 2012-05-03 | |
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Impact Factor | 4.784 | Times cited | 25 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; The authors would kindly want to express their gratitude towards every survey respondent and participant for their preliminary work. Also the authors are much obliged to INTERREG and the ORGANEXT project for their financial support, without which it would have been impossible to conduct this research. Last but not least, we would like to thank the reviewers for their insightful comments which allowed for fine tuning our work. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.784; 2012 IF: 4.630 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:127556 | Serial | 6267 | ||
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Author | Lizin, S.; Van Passel, S.; Vranken, L. | ||||
Title | Heterogeneity in the solar-powered consumer electronics market : a discrete choice experiments study | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Solar Energy Materials And Solar Cells | Abbreviated Journal | Sol Energ Mat Sol C |
Volume | 156 | Issue | Pages | 140-146 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | Solar-powered consumer electronics are a likely starting point for organic photovoltaic (OPV) market development. Therefore, a generic discrete choice experiments study can determine how Flemish consumers value solar-cell characteristics for solar-poweied consumer electronics. Such characteristics include efficiency, lifetime, aesthetics, integratability, and price. We contribute to the literature by investigating preference heterogeneity in a solar-power niche market with an experimental design with a fixed reference alternative. The error components random parameter logit (ECRPL) with interactions provides a better fit than the latent class (LC) model for our choice data. The main effects had the expected signs. Consequently, aesthetics and integratability are OPV's assets. Nevertheless, heterogeneity puts the results that are valid for the average consumer into perspective. Based on our findings, OPV commercialization efforts should target the experienced, impatient user who highly values design and functionality. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000383304100015 | Publication Date | 2016-06-27 | |
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0927-0248 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.784 | Times cited | 2 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; Sebastien Lizin thanks the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) for funding his postdoctoral mandate with Grant number 12G5415N, without which it would have been impossible to revise this work. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.784 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:137107 | Serial | 6207 | ||
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Author | Erfurt, D.; Koida, T.; Heinemann, M.D.; Li, C.; Bertram, T.; Nishinaga, J.; Szyszka, B.; Shibata, H.; Klenk, R.; Schlatmann, R. | ||||
Title | Impact of rough substrates on hydrogen-doped indium oxides for the application in CIGS devices | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Solar Energy Materials And Solar Cells | Abbreviated Journal | Sol Energ Mat Sol C |
Volume | 206 | Issue | Pages | 110300 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Indium oxide based transparent conductive oxides (TCOs) are promising contact layers in solar cells due to their outstanding electrical and optical properties. However, when applied in Cu(In,Ga)Se-2 or Si-hetero-junction solar cells the specific roughness of the material beneath can affect the growth and the properties of the TCO. We investigated the electrical properties of hydrogen doped and hydrogen-tungsten co-doped indium oxides grown on rough Cu(In,Ga)Se-2 samples as well as on textured and planar glass. At sharp ridges and V-shaped valleys crack-shaped voids form inside the indium oxide films, which limit the effective electron mobility of the In2O3:H and In2O3:H,W thin films. This was found for films deposited by magnetron sputtering and reactive plasma deposition at several deposition parameters, before as well as after annealing and solid phase crystallization. This suggests universal behavior that will have a wide impact on solar cell devices. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000519653800038 | Publication Date | 2019-11-29 | |
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0927-0248 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6.9 | Times cited | 5 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
Notes | ; This work was supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy under contract number 0325762G (TCO4CIGS). The authors thank M. Hartig, K. Mayer-Stillrich, I. Dorbandt, B. Bunn, M. Kirsch for technical support. C. Li is grateful for financial support from Max Planck Society, Germany and technical support from the MPI FKF StEM group members. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 6.9; 2020 IF: 4.784 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:168668 | Serial | 6544 | ||
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Author | Khelifi, S.; Brammertz, G.; Choubrac, L.; Batuk, M.; Yang, S.; Meuris, M.; Barreau, N.; Hadermann, J.; Vrielinck, H.; Poelman, D.; Neyts, K.; Vermang, B.; Lauwaert, J. | ||||
Title | The path towards efficient wide band gap thin-film kesterite solar cells with transparent back contact for viable tandem application | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Solar Energy Materials And Solar Cells | Abbreviated Journal | Sol Energ Mat Sol C |
Volume | 219 | Issue | Pages | 110824 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Wide band gap thin-film kesterite solar cell based on non-toxic and earth-abundant materials might be a suitable candidate as a top cell for tandem configuration in combination with crystalline silicon as a bottom solar cell. For this purpose and based on parameters we have extracted from electrical and optical characterization techniques of Cu2ZnGeSe4 absorbers and solar cells, a model has been developed to describe the kesterite top cell efficiency limitations and to investigate the different possible configurations with transparent back contact for fourterminal tandem solar cell application. Furthermore, we have studied the tandem solar cell performance in view of the band gap and the transparency of the kesterite top cell and back contact engineering. Our detailed analysis shows that a kesterite top cell with efficiency > 14%, a band gap in the range of 1.5-1.7 eV and transparency above 80% at the sub-band gaps photons energies are required to achieve a tandem cell with higher efficiency than with a single silicon solar cell. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000591683500002 | Publication Date | 2020-10-08 | |
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Impact Factor | 4.784 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | The authors would like to acknowledge the SWInG project financed by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 640868 and the Research Foundation Flanders-Hercules Foundation (FWO-Vlaanderen, project No AUGE/13/16:FT-IMAGER). | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.784 | ||
Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:174337 | Serial | 6706 | ||
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Author | Tikhomirov, V.K.; Rodríguez, V.D.; Méndez-Ramos, J.; del- Castillo, J.; Kirilenko, D.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Moshchalkov, V.V. | ||||
Title | Optimizing Er/Yb ratio and content in Er-Yb co-doped glass-ceramics for enhancement of the up- and down-conversion luminescence | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Solar energy materials and solar cells | Abbreviated Journal | Sol Energ Mat Sol C |
Volume | 100 | Issue | Pages | 209-215 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Er3+Yb3+ co-doped transparent glass-ceramics with varying Er/Yb content and ratio have been prepared. High quantum yields for up- and down-conversion luminescence by energy transfer from Yb3+ to Er3+ and from Er3+ to Yb3+, respectively, have been detected and optimized with respect to the Er/Yb content and ratio, and proposed in particular for up- and down-conversion of solar spectrum for enhancement of the efficiency of solar cells. The rise and decay kinetics for the population of the excited levels of Er3+ and Yb3+ have been studied and fit. Based on these experimental data, the mechanisms for the energy transfers have been suggested with emphasis on the optimized Er/Yb content and ratio for enhancement of the efficiency of the Er3+↔Yb3+ energy transfers. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000303034700030 | Publication Date | 2012-02-04 | |
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0927-0248; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.784 | Times cited | 66 | Open Access | |
Notes | Fwo | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.784; 2012 IF: 4.630 | ||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:97392 | Serial | 2493 | ||
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Author | Gaouyat, L.; He, Z.; Colomer, J.-F.; Lambin, P.; Mirabella, F.; Schryvers, D.; Deparis, O. | ||||
Title | Revealing the innermost nanostructure of sputtered NiCrOx solar absorber cermets | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2014 | Publication | Solar energy materials and solar cells | Abbreviated Journal | Sol Energ Mat Sol C |
Volume | 122 | Issue | Pages | 303-308 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
Abstract | Conversion of solar energy into thermal energy helps reducing consumption of non-renewable energies. Cermets (ceramicmetal composites) are versatile materials suitable, amongst other applications, for solar selective absorbers. Although the presence of metallic Ni particles in the dielectric matrix is a prerequisite for efficient solar selective absorption in NiCrOx cermets, no clear evidence of such particles is reported so far. By combining comprehensive chemical and structural analyses, we reveal the presumed nanostructure which is at the origin of the remarkable optical properties of this cermet material. Using sputtered NiCrOx layers in a solar absorber multilayer stack on aluminium substrate allows us to achieve solar absorptance as high as α=96.1% while keeping thermal emissivity as low as ε=2.2%, both values being comparable to best values recorded so far. With the nanostructure of sputtered NiCrOx cermets eventually revealed, further optimization of solar absorbers can be anticipated and technological exploitation of cermet materials in other applications can be foreseen. | ||||
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Publisher | Place of Publication | Amsterdam | Editor | ||
Language | Wos | 000331494200040 | Publication Date | 2013-11-12 | |
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0927-0248; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.784 | Times cited | 12 | Open Access | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.784; 2014 IF: 5.337 | |||
Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:113086 | Serial | 2902 | ||
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Author | Jorli, M.; Van Passel, S.; Saghdel, H.S. | ||||
Title | External costs from fossil electricity generation : a review of the applied impact pathway approach | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Energy & Environment | Abbreviated Journal | Energ Environ-Uk |
Volume | 29 | Issue | 5 | Pages | 635-648 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | This paper reviews and compares 11 studies that have estimated external costs of fossil electricity generation by benefits transfer. These studies include 13 countries and most of these countries are developing countries. The impact pathway approach is applied to estimate the environmental impact arising from fossil fuel-fired power plant's air emission and the related damages on human health. The estimated damages are used to value the monetary external costs from fossil fuel electricity generation. The estimated external costs in the 13 countries vary from 0.51 to 213.5 USD (2005) per MWh due to differences in fossil fuel quality, location, technology, and efficiency of power plants and additionally differences in assumptions, monetization values, and impact estimations. Accounting for these externalities can indicate the actual costs of fossil energy. The results can be applied by policy makers to take measures to avoid additional costs and to apply newer and cleaner energy sources. The described methods in the selected studies for estimating the external costs with respect to incomplete local data can be applied as a useful example for other developing countries. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000440685300001 | Publication Date | 2018-03-02 | |
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0958-305x | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 0.302 | Times cited | 3 | Open Access | |
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:153136 | Serial | 6201 | ||
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Author | Van Dael, M.; Lizin, S.; Swinnen, G.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
Title | Young people's acceptance of bioenergy and the influence of attitude strength on information provision | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Renewable Energy | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Energ |
Volume | 107 | Issue | Pages | 417-430 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | This study investigated the effects of using a standardized PowerPoint lecture to provide young people with nuanced information about bioenergy. The studys aim was to understand the relationship between knowledge and participants perception of bioenergy, and the relationship of the latter to participants attitude strength and intention to use and learn about bioenergy. Data were collected from 715 participants using a survey instrument that contained mainly Likert-scale questions. Data were then processed using partial least squares structural equation modelling. Results show that providing such information increases knowledge about bioenergy, but does relatively little to create a more positive perception of bioenergy. In turn, having a more positive view about bioenergy would lead to a higher intention to use bioenergy. Attitude strength was found to mediate the previous relationship and decreases the strength of the relationship between perception and intention to use. Results also show that the lecture weakly contributed to building attitude strength, rendering opinion change less likely in the future. We conclude that listening to a lecture on bioenergy slightly improves peoples perception of bioenergy, makes it more likely that people maintain such a disposition, and translates into a slightly higher intention to use bioenergy. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000396946900036 | Publication Date | 2017-02-08 | |
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0960-1481 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.357 | Times cited | 10 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; This work was supported by the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO; grant number 12G5415N). The authors gratefully acknowledge Sara Leroi-Werelds (Hasselt University) for her valuable comments. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.357 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:140683 | Serial | 6280 | ||
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Author | De Schepper, E.; Van Passel, S.; Manca, J.; Thewys, T. | ||||
Title | Combining photovoltaics and sound barriers : a feasibility study | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Renewable Energy | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Energ |
Volume | 46 | Issue | Pages | 297-303 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | In the light of global warming, renewables such as solar photovoltaics (PV) are important to decrease greenhouse gas emissions. An important issue regarding implementation of solar panels on large scale, is the limited available area. Therefore, it can be interesting to combine PV with alternative applications, as a ways of not requiring “additional” space. One example is a photovoltaic noise barrier (PVNB), where a noise barrier located along a highway or railway is used as substructure for PV modules. Even though a PVNB is not a novel concept, the absence of economic assessments in literature can be a barrier to their wider implementation. In this paper, a feasibility study of a PVNB in Belgium is conducted, using a cost benefit analysis including a Monte Carlo sensitivity analysis. Besides purely economic aspects, also ecological benefits are monetized. The sensitivity analysis indicates that the ecological benefit of noise reduction, which is valuated using a noise sensitivity depreciation index applied to real estate prices, is of major importance in determining the net present value of the case study. On the contrary, the impact of reducing CO2 emissions seems to be negligible when expressed in monetary terms. The results suggest that the PVNB as a whole and also its separate components -.e. the PV array and the noise barrier can be profitable projects, when ecological benefits are included. (C) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000305169400036 | Publication Date | 2012-04-06 | |
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0960-1481 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.357 | Times cited | 12 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.357; 2012 IF: 2.989 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:127555 | Serial | 6170 | ||
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Author | Lizin, S.; Leroy, J.; Delvenne, C.; Dijk, M.; De Schepper, E.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
Title | A patent landscape analysis for organic photovoltaic solar cells : identifying the technology's development phase | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2013 | Publication | Renewable Energy | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Energ |
Volume | 57 | Issue | Pages | 5-11 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | Organic photovoltaics (OPV) have developed into a vast research area. Progress in various directions has made it difficult to monitor the technology's precise development state. We offer a patent landscape analysis over all OPV devices, their substrates and encapsulation materials to provide an overview of patenting activity from a historical, organizational, geographical and technological point of view. Such an exercise is instrumental for private companies and research institutes aiming at both internal or external technology creation. We discuss our findings in the context of the Industrial Life Cycle model and find OPV still residing in the fluid technology development phase. Technology development is still following an exponential growth path, with the majority of patents coming from the Asian continent and in general private companies. For devices, the main technological focus can be traced back to the “H01L-031” international patent classification (IPC) main group. For the queried substrates, the most attention has gone to glass, but paper and textile have drawn significant interest too. Finally, encapsulation is found to be a less mature research field given the smaller number of patent families. The latter shows that the technology has not matured to the level where processing is carried out on a commercial scale. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000319025000002 | Publication Date | 2013-02-13 | |
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0960-1481 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 4.357 | Times cited | 18 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; The authors are much obliged to INTERREG for their financial support of the ORGANEXT project (www.organext.org), without which it would have been impossible to conduct this research. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.357; 2013 IF: 3.361 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:127551 | Serial | 6143 | ||
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Author | Shi, X.; Ronsse, F.; Roegiers, J.; Pieters, J.G. | ||||
Title | 3D Eulerian-Eulerian modeling of a screw reactor for biomass thermochemical conversion. Part 1: solids flow dynamics and back-mixing | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Renewable energy | Abbreviated Journal | |
Volume | 143 | Issue | Pages | 1465-1476 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Three-dimensional (3D) computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations were performed to study solids flow dynamics and solids back-mixing behavior in a screw reactor (designed for thermal conversion of dry biomass particles) based on the Eulerian-Eulerian method. Simulation results were compared against experimental data with respect to filling degree and mean residence time of particles. The mean deviations for filling degree and for mean residence time between simulation and experiment were about 0.01 and 11.4 s, respectively, which shows that the model is reasonably accurate in predicting solids flow behavior in the screw reactor. The solids flow dynamics inside the reactor were discussed. The solids residence time distribution (RTD) was calculated and the degree of solids back-mixing in the forward transportation direction of the reactor was analyzed. It was found that solids being flung over the shaft and solids back-leakage, resulting from the low solids forward transportation velocity at the clearance between the flight and the bottom shell of the screw reactor, were responsible for solids back-mixing. The degree of solids back-mixing can be reduced at higher screw rotating speeds when keeping inlet mass flow rate of solids constant. (C) 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:162757 | Serial | 7384 | ||
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Author | Witters, N.; Mendelsohn, R.; Van Passel, S.; Van Slycken, S.; Weyens, N.; Schreurs, E.; Meers, E.; Tack, F.; Vanheusden, B.; Vangronsveld, J. | ||||
Title | Phytoremediation, a sustainable remediation technology? 2 : economic assessment of CO2 abatement through the use of phytoremediation crops for renewable energy production | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Biomass & Bioenergy | Abbreviated Journal | Biomass Bioenerg |
Volume | 39 | Issue | Pages | 470-477 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | Phytoremediation could be a sustainable remediation alternative for conventional remediation technologies. However, its implementation on a commercial scale remains disappointing. To emphasize its sustainability, this paper examines whether and how the potential economic benefit of CO2 abatement for different crops used for phytoremediation or sustainable land management purposes could promote phytotechnologies. Our analysis is based on a case study in the Campine region, where agricultural soils are contaminated with mainly cadmium. We use Life Cycle Analysis to show for the most relevant crops (willow (Salix spp), energy maize (Zea mays), and rapeseed (Brassica napus)), that phytoremediation, used for renewable energy production, could abate CO2. Converting this in economic numbers through the Marginal Abatement Cost of CO2 ( 20 ton−1) we can integrate this in the economic analysis to compare phytoremediation crops among each other, and phytoremediation with conventional technologies. The external benefit of CO2 abatement when using phytoremediation crops for land management ranges between 55 and 501 per hectare. The purpose of these calculations is not to calculate a subsidy for phytoremediation. There is no reason why one would prefer phytoremediation crops for renewable energy production over normal biomass. Moreover, subsidies for renewable energy already exist. Therefore, we should not integrate these numbers in the economic analysis again. However, these numbers could contribute to making explicit the competitive advantage of phytoremediation compared to conventional remediation technologies, but also add to a more sustainably funded decision on which crop should be grown on contaminated land. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000302829900054 | Publication Date | 2011-12-20 | |
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0961-9534 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.219 | Times cited | 38 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.219; 2012 IF: 2.975 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:129863 | Serial | 6236 | ||
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Author | Maes, D.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
Title | Effective bioeconomy policies for the uptake of innovative technologies under resource constraints | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Biomass & Bioenergy | Abbreviated Journal | Biomass Bioenerg |
Volume | 120 | Issue | 120 | Pages | 91-106 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | The bioeconomy is a shared vision for a future European industry entirely based on organic matter. Authorities support this technological development with subsidies and policies stimulating R&D. One major limitation for the bioeconomy is that R&D and industrial growth require the continuous availability of biomass as a primary resource. This resource dependence is already present during the formative years of new biobased innovations and influences the pilot and demonstration phase of the development. Traditionally, it is assumed that public support for pilot and demonstration initiatives may overcome this hurdle. In this paper, we investigate how this resource constraint limits the effectiveness of bioeconomy policies. The future development of the biobased sector is simulated including the inherent dependence of industrial activity on biomass. We simulate the future growth and technological diversity of an emerging biotechnological sector: the sector of manure transformation in Belgium. The paper reports the evolutions for three policy scenarios. The model explicitly accounts for endogenous innovation and knowledge transfer mechanisms. The results show that policies may have an important impact on the sector structure in the long run, but the sector growth remains ultimately constrained by the availability of inputs. So bioeconomy policies to promote innovation will be less effective, unless mechanisms are included to alleviate the resource constraint. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000454887700011 | Publication Date | 2018-11-22 | |
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0961-9534 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 3.219 | Times cited | 3 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.219 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:156757 | Serial | 6191 | ||
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Author | Van Dael, M.; Van Passel, S.; Pelkmans, L.; Guisson, R.; Swinnen, G.; Schreurs, E. | ||||
Title | Determining potential locations for biomass valorization using a macro screening approach | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2012 | Publication | Biomass & Bioenergy | Abbreviated Journal | Biomass Bioenerg |
Volume | 45 | Issue | Pages | 175-186 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | European policy states that by 2020 at least 20% of final energy consumption should come from renewable energy sources. Biomass as a renewable energy source cannot be disregarded in order to attain this target. In this study a macro screening approach is developed to determine potential locations for biomass valorization in a specified region. The approach consists of five steps: (1) criteria determination, (2) data gathering, (3) weight assignment, (4) final score, (5) spatial representation. The resulting outcome provides a first well balanced scan of the possibilities for energy production using regional biomass. This way policy makers and investors can be supported and motivated to study the possibilities of building energy production plants at specific locations in more detail, which can be described as a 'micro-screening'. In our case study the approach is applied to determine the potentially interesting locations to establish a biomass project. The region has been limited to the forty-four communities in the province of Limburg (Belgium). The macro screening approach has shown to be very effective since the amount of interesting locations has been reduced drastically. (c) 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000308384500019 | Publication Date | 2012-06-30 | |
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Impact Factor | 3.219 | Times cited | 23 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial support from INTERREG and the province of Limburg. Special thanks to our colleague Thomas Voets for his effort in making the GIS maps. Moreover, the authors would like to thank the two anonymous reviewers for their valuable comments. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.219; 2012 IF: 2.975 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:127554 | Serial | 6178 | ||
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Author | Martinez-Villarreal, S.; Breitenstein, A.; Nimmegeers, P.; Perez Saura, P.; Hai, B.; Asomaning, J.; Eslami, A.A.; Billen, P.; Van Passel, S.; Bressler, D.C.; Debecker, D.P.; Remacle, C.; Richel, A. | ||||
Title | Drop-in biofuels production from microalgae to hydrocarbons : microalgal cultivation and harvesting, conversion pathways, economics and prospects for aviation | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2022 | Publication | Biomass & Bioenergy | Abbreviated Journal | Biomass Bioenerg |
Volume | 165 | Issue | Pages | 106555-22 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM); Intelligence in PRocesses, Advanced Catalysts and Solvents (iPRACS) | ||||
Abstract | In the last few years, governments all around the world have agreed upon migrating towards carbon-neutral economies as a strategy for restraining the effects of climate change. A major obstacle limiting this achievement is greenhouse gases emissions, for which the aviation sector is a key contributor because of its dependence on fossil fuels. As an alternative, biofuels with similar characteristics to current fossil-fuels and fully compatible with the existing petroleum infrastructure (i.e., drop-in biofuels) are being developed. In this regard, microalgae are a promising feedstock thanks to, among other aspects, their potential for lipid accumulation. This review outlines the development status, opportunities, and challenges of different technologies that are capable of or applicable to transform microalgae into aviation fuels. To this effect, a baseline of the existing jet fuels and the requirements for potential aviation biofuels is initially presented. Then, microalgae production and valorization techniques are discussed with an emphasis on the thermochemical pathways. Finally, an assessment of the present techno-economic feasibility of microalgae-derived aviation fuels is discussed, along with the authors’ point of view on the suitability of these techniques. Further developments are needed to reduce the costs of cultivation and harvesting of microalgae, and a biorefinery approach might improve the economics of the overall process. In addition, while each of the conversion routes described has its advantages and drawbacks, they converge upon the need of optimizing the deoxygenation techniques and the proportion of the suitable type of hydrocarbons that match fuel requirements. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000861095400001 | Publication Date | 2022-08-30 | |
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0961-9534 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 6 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 6 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:189953 | Serial | 7354 | ||
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Author | Thomassen, G.; Van Passel, S.; Dewulf, J. | ||||
Title | A review on learning effects in prospective technology assessment | Type | A1 journal article | ||
Year | 2020 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 130 | Issue | Pages | 109937 | |
Keywords | A1 journal article; Learning effects; Life cycle assessment; Techno-economic assessment; Prospective technology assessment; Learning-by-doing; Learning curve; Progress rate; Experience curve; Engineering Management (ENM) ; | ||||
Abstract | Global environmental problems have urged the need for developing sustainable technologies. However, new technologies that enter the market have often higher economic costs and potentially higher environmental impacts than conventional technologies. This can be explained by learning effects: a production process that is performed for the first time runs less smooth than a production process that has been in operation for years. To obtain a fair estimation of the potential of a new technology, learning effects need to be included. A review on the current literature on learning effects was conducted in order to provide guidelines on how to include learning effects in prospective technology assessment. Based on the results of this review, five recommendations have been formulated and an integration of learning effects in the structure of prospective technology assessment has been proposed. These five recommendations include the combined use of learning effects on the component level and on the end product level; the combined use of learning effects on the technical, economic and environmental level; the combined use of extrapolated values and expert estimates; the combined use of learning-by-doing and learning-by-searching effects and; a tier-based method, including quality criteria, to calculate the learning effect. These five complementary strategies could lead to a clearer perspective on the environmental impact and cost structure of the new technology and a fairer comparison base with conventional technologies, potentially resulting in a faster adoption and a shorter time-to-market for sustainable technologies. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000548790900008 | Publication Date | 2020-06-10 | |
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1364-0321 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 15.9 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
Notes | The authors acknowledge the full financial support received from the Flemish administration via the Steunpunt Circulaire Economie (Policy Research Centre Circular Economy). We would also like to thank the SDEWES conference for the best paper award which was granted to the current paper. The authors declare no competing financial interests. This publication contains the opinions of the authors, not that of the Flemish administration. The Flemish administration will not carry any liability with respect to the use that can be made of the produced data or conclusions. | Approved | Most recent IF: 15.9; 2020 IF: 8.05 | ||
Call Number | ENM @ enm @c:irua:170076 | Serial | 6389 | ||
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Author | Buchmayr, A.; Verhofstadt, E.; Van Ootegem, L.; Sanjuan Delmás, D.; Thomassen, G.; Dewulf, J. | ||||
Title | The path to sustainable energy supply systems: Proposal of an integrative sustainability assessment framework | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 138 | Issue | Pages | 110666 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Engineering Management (ENM) ; | ||||
Abstract | Energy supply is essential for the functioning and well-being of a society. Decision-makers are faced with the challenge to balance burdens and benefits of energy supply practices with the aim to achieve environmental, economic, and social sustainability. Literature exhibits a broad variety of sustainability assessment frameworks for energy supply technologies. However, there is no consensus on which aspects need to be covered for a comprehensive assessment of sustainability. While some aspects, such as environmental emission damage, receive predominant attention, there is a lack of coverage and adequate quantification for others. This led in the past to an unbalanced basis for decision-making. Based on an analysis of literature, 12 impact categories were identified for the assessment of energy technologies. The analysis included the judgement of quantification approaches regarding their significance for describing the impact categories and their maturity resulting in the proposal of 12 concrete indicators. A framework is proposed to manage and integrate the assessment of single impact categories. The framework produces normalized and weighted output indicators to use in the form of a dashboard or alternatively a single sustainability index for informed decision-making. Finally, the proposed sustainability assessment framework relies on life cycle, local impact, and supply chain risks assessment. It consists of both well-established assessment methods as well as suggestions for new indicators in order to allow a full assessment of all impact categories. It thereby goes beyond the isolated assessment of impacts and offers the basis for comparison of complete energy supply mixes. |
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Notes | The authors acknowledge the financial support received from the Special Research Fund (Bijzonder Onderzoeksfonds – BOF) of Ghent University under grant agreement number BOF.24Y.2018.003. | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | ||
Call Number | ENM @ enm @ | Serial | 6680 | ||
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Author | Milis, K.; Peremans, H.; Springael, J.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
Title | Win-win possibilities through capacity tariffs and battery storage in microgrids | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2019 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 113 | Issue | 113 | Pages | 109238 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | This paper investigates the impact of capacity tariff design on microgrids. While the possible benefits for utilities of capacity tariffs are well researched, comparatively little work has been done investigating the effects of capacity pricing on prosumers. Through simulating a grid connected microgrid and solving the day-ahead dispatch problem for a calendar year, we show that a well-designed capacity tariff will not only smooth out demand profiles, but could also lead to less erratic charge/discharge cycles in a real-time pricing scenario, lessening battery degradation. These results show that a properly designed capacity tariff has the potential to be beneficial for both the utilities as well as the battery-owning prosumer. Furthermore, we propose a new, heuristic approach to solve the day-ahead economic dispatch problem, which we prove to be effective and efficient. Additionally, we demonstrate that our novel approach does not impose mathematical restrictions such as continuous differentiability of the objective function. We show that the proposed capacity tariff achieves the stated aim of promoting battery storage uptake and that our novel method allows for compression and shorter run times. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000483422600019 | Publication Date | 2019-07-03 | |
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1364-0321; 1879-0690 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | 1 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:160566 | Serial | 6279 | ||
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Author | Moretti, M.; Njakou Djomo, S.; Azadi, H.; May, K.; De Vos, K.; Van Passel, S.; Witters, N. | ||||
Title | A systematic review of environmental and economic impacts of smart grids | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 68 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 888-898 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | Smart grids (SGs) have a central role in the development of the global power sector. Cost-benefit analyses and environmental impact assessments are used to support policy on the deployment of SG systems and technologies. However, the conflicting and widely varying estimates of costs, benefits, greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction, and energy savings in literature leave policy makers struggling with how to advise regarding SG deployment. Identifying the causes for the wide variation of individual estimates in the literature is crucial if evaluations are to be used in decision-making. This paper (i) summarizes and compares the methodologies used for economic and environmental evaluation of SGs (ii) identifies the sources of variation in estimates across studies, and (iii) point to gap in research on economic and environmental analyses of SG systems. Seventeen studies (nine articles and eight reports published between 2000 and 2015) addressing the economic costs versus benefits, energy efficiency, and GHG emissions of SGs were systematically searched, located, selected, and reviewed. Their methods and data were subsequently extracted and analysed. The results show that no standardized method currently exists for assessing the economic and environmental impacts of SG systems. The costs varied between 0.03 and 1143 M/yr, while the benefits ranged from 0.04 to 804 M/yr, suggesting that SG systems do not result in cost savings The primary energy savings ranged from 0.03 to 0.95 MJ/kWh, whereas the GHG emission reduction ranged from 10 to 180 gCO2/kWh, depending on the country grid mix and the system boundary of the SG system considered. The findings demonstrate that although SG systems are energy efficient and reduce GHG emissions, investments in SG systems may not yield any benefits. Standardizing some methodologies and assumptions such as discount rates, time horizon and scrutinizing some key input data will result in more consistent estimates of costs and benefits, GHG emission reduction, and energy savings. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000391899400006 | Publication Date | 2016-03-24 | |
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Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | 27 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; We would like to thank the editor and the anonymous referees for their helpful suggestions and insightful comments that have significantly improved the paper. This research paper has been implemented within the GREAT (Growing Renewable Energy Applications and Technologies) project funded by the European INTERREG IVB North-Western Europe Programme. Nele Witters was financed by FWO (Research Foundation Flanders). ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:139036 | Serial | 6260 | ||
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Author | Milis, K.; Peremans, H.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
Title | Steering the adoption of battery storage through electricity tariff design | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 98 | Issue | 98 | Pages | 125-139 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | The economic viability of electricity storage using batteries, under different tariff structures and system configurations, is investigated. The economic outcomes of the different combinations of tariff design and system configuration are evaluated. Based on a discussion of the relevant literature, the following tariff designs are used in the study: (i) fixed energy prices, (ii) real-time energy pricing, (iii) fixed rate capacity tariffs, and (iv) capacity dependent capacity tariffs. Next, the different simulated system configurations are outlined: (i) no battery storage, (ii) battery storage only, and (iii) battery storage and decentralized renewable energy production with PV. Our study provides insights for policy makers, showing that capacity block pricing only incentivises storage as part of an (existing) PV installation, while the combination of real time energy pricing and capacity block pricing promotes a wider adoption of battery storage. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000450559100010 | Publication Date | 2018-09-17 | |
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Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | 7 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:153327 | Serial | 6252 | ||
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Author | Rafiaani, P.; Kuppens, T.; Van Dael, M.; Azadi, H.; Lebailly, P.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
Title | Social sustainability assessments in the biobased economy : towards a systemic approach | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 82 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 1839-1853 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | The majority of impact assessments for the biobased economy are primarily focused on the environmental and (techno-)economic aspects, while social aspects are rarely considered. This study proposes a modified systemic approach for a social sustainability impact assessment of the biobased economy, based on a review on the common methodologies for assessing social impacts. Accordingly, the proposed approach follows the four general iterative steps of social life cycle analysis (SLCA) as it considers all life cycle phases of the biobased economy. The systemic approach considers the potential social impacts on local communities, workers, and consumers as the main three groups of the stakeholders. The review showed that the most common social indicators for inventory analysis within the biobased economy include health and safety, food security, income, employment, land- and worker-related concerns, energy security, profitability, and gender issues. Multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA) was also highlighted as the broadly utilized methodology for aggregating the results of impact assessments within the biobased economy. Taking a life cycle perspective, this study provides a holistic view of the full sustainability of research, design, and innovation in the biobased economy by suggesting the integration of the social aspects with techno-economic and an environmental life cycle assessment. Our proposed systemic approach makes possible to integrate the social impacts that are highly valued by the affected stakeholders into the existing sustainability models that focus only on environmental and techno-economic aspects. We discuss the steps of the proposed systemic approach in order to identify the challenges of applying them within the biobased economy. These challenges refer mainly to the definition of the functional unit and system boundaries, the selection and the analysis of social indicators (inventory analysis), the aggregation of the inventory to impact categories, and the uncertainties associated with the social sustainability evaluation. The result of this review and the proposed systemic approach serve as a foundation for industry and policy makers to gain a better insight into the importance of social sustainability impacts assessment within the biobased economy. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000423371300014 | Publication Date | 2017-08-01 | |
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Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | 28 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:149031 | Serial | 6250 | ||
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Author | Thomassen, G.; Van Dael, M.; Lemmens, B.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
Title | A review of the sustainability of algal-based biorefineries : towards an integrated assessment framework | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2017 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 68 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 876-887 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | Algal-based bioenergy products have faced multiple economic and environmental problems. To counter these problems, algal-based biorefineries have been proposed as a promising solution. Multiple environmental and economic assessments have analyzed this concept. However, a wide variation in results was reported. This study performs a review to evaluate the methodological reasons behind this variation. Based on this review, four main challenges for a sustainability assessment were identified: 1) the use of a clear framework; 2) the adaptation of the methodology to all stages of technological maturity; 3) the use of harmonized assumptions; 4) the integration of the technological process. A generic methodology, based on the integration of a techno-economic assessment methodology and a streamlined life cycle assessment was proposed. This environmental techno-economic assessment can be performed following an iterative approach during each stage of technology development. In this way, crucial technological parameters can be directly identified and evaluated during the maturation of the technology. The use of this assessment methodology can therefore act as guidance to decrease the time-to-market for innovative and sustainable technologies. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000391899400005 | Publication Date | 2016-03-16 | |
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Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | 23 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:139038 | Serial | 6245 | ||
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Author | Van Schoubroeck, S.; Van Dael, M.; Van Passel, S.; Malina, R. | ||||
Title | A review of sustainability indicators for biobased chemicals | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 94 | Issue | 94 | Pages | 115-126 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | Companies dealing with chemical products have to cope with large amounts of waste and environmental risk due to the use and production of toxic substances. Against this background, increasing attention is being paid to green chemistry and the translation of this concept into biobased chemicals. Given the multitude of economic, environmental and societal impacts that the production and use of biobased chemicals have on sustainability, assessment approaches need to be developed that allow for measurement and comparison of these impacts. To evaluate sustainability in the context of policy and decision-making, indicators are generally accepted means. However, sustainability indicators currently predominantly exist for low-value applications in the bioeconomy, like bioenergy and biofuels. In this paper, a review of the state-of-the-art sustainability indicators for biobased chemicals is conducted and a gap analysis is performed to identify indicator development needs. Based on the analysis, a clear hierarchy within the concept of sustainability is found where the environmental aspect dominates over economic and social indicators. All one-dimensional indicator-sets account for environmental impacts (50%), whereas two-dimensional sets complement the environmental issues with economic indicators (34%). Moreover, even the sets encompassing all three sustainability dimensions (16%) do not account for the dynamics and interlinkages between the environment, economy and society. Using results from the literature review, an indicator list is presented that captures all indicators currently used within sustainability assessment of biobased chemicals. Finally, a framework is proposed for future indicator selection using a stakeholder survey to obtain a prioritized list of sustainability indicators for biobased chemicals. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000446310000008 | Publication Date | 2018-06-07 | |
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1364-0321; 1879-0690 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | 17 | Open Access | |
Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | ||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:154140 | Serial | 6244 | ||
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Author | Afsharzade, N.; Papzan, A.; Ashjaee, M.; Delangizan, S.; Van Passel, S.; Azadi, H. | ||||
Title | Renewable energy development in rural areas of Iran | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2016 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 65 | Issue | Pages | 743-755 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | Iran's energy system is extremely dependent on fossil fuels which, in turn, have led to problems such as fossil fuels depletion, social, economic and environmental damage and territorial imbalance. The country should therefore design a sustainable energy system based on clean energy as well as renewable energy. Accordingly, and given that Iran's rural areas suffer from the unsustainable energy system, it is necessary to integrate renewable energy into comprehensive development programs in general, and into rural development programs, specifically. This review paper answers the following questions: Why is renewable energy important for Iran at national and rural levels? How is renewable energy related to sustainable rural development? and What are the challenges in the promotion of renewable energy technologies in Iran? The paper concludes that although renewable energy has potential for development in Iran's rural areas due to environmental, social and economic advantages, it could face some infrastructural, managerial, socio-cultural and economic challenges. Accordingly, aggressive and innovative policy making is required to meet these challenges. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000383293800053 | Publication Date | 2016-07-23 | |
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1364-0321; 1879-0690 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | 41 | Open Access | |
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:137105 | Serial | 6243 | ||
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Author | Milis, K.; Peremans, H.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
Title | The impact of policy on microgrid economics : a review | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2018 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 81 | Issue | 2 | Pages | 3111-3119 |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | This paper investigates the impact of government policy on the optimal design of microgrid systems from an economic cost minimisation perspective, and provides both an overview of the current state of the art of the field, as well as highlighting possible avenues of future research. Integer programming, to select microgrid components and to economically dispatch these components, is the optimisation method of choice in the literature. Using this methodology, a broad range of policy topics is investigated: impact of carbon taxation, economic incentives and mandatory emissions reduction or mandatory minimum percentage participation of renewables in local generation. However, the impact of alternative tariff systems, such as capacity tariffs are still unexplored. Additionally, the investigated possible benefits of microgrids are confined to emissions reduction and a possible decrease in total energy procurement costs. Possible benefits such as increased security of supply, increased power quality or energy independence are not investigated yet. Under the expected policy measures the optimal design of a microgrid will be based on a CHP-unit to provide both heat and electricity, owning to the lower capital costs associated with CHP-units when compared to those associated with renewable technologies. This means that current economic analyses indicate that the adoption of renewable energy sources within microgrids is not economically rational. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000417078200117 | Publication Date | 2017-09-12 | |
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1364-0321; 1879-0690 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | 11 | Open Access | |
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Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:145397 | Serial | 6213 | ||
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Author | Srivastava, A.; Van Passel, S.; Valkering, P.; Laes, E.J.W. | ||||
Title | Power outages and bill savings : a choice experiment on residential demand response acceptability in Delhi | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 143 | Issue | Pages | 110904 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
Abstract | This paper conducts a discrete choice experiment among 167 households in the Delhi region in India, to study the acceptability of demand response (DR) programs among upper-income households. Attributes include rate types, rate bands, reductions in power outages, and expected monthly savings. Results indicate a preference for time-of-use pricing over real-time pricing, and a preference for three rate slabs per day over two. Respondents prioritize reductions in power outages and minimizing potential expenses, reflecting the financial sensitivity and energy poverty relative to other countries. Respondents' ages and incomes further affect the value that they attach to reductions in power outages. The paper proposes various structures of DR programs that could achieve high predicted enrollment and concludes by estimating the potential benefits of implementing such programs. Overall, the analysis indicates that a DR program could be feasible in a developing country context, particularly if it is designed keeping in mind local socio-economic considerations. This may be supported through further confirmatory research. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000637710200016 | Publication Date | 2021-03-08 | |
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1364-0321; 1879-0690 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:178188 | Serial | 6938 | ||
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Author | Dingenen, F.; Verbruggen, S.W. | ||||
Title | Tapping hydrogen fuel from the ocean : a review on photocatalytic, photoelectrochemical and electrolytic splitting of seawater | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
Year | 2021 | Publication | Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews | Abbreviated Journal | Renew Sust Energ Rev |
Volume | 142 | Issue | Pages | 110866 | |
Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
Abstract | Direct splitting of earth-abundant seawater provides an eco-friendly route for the production of clean H2, but is hampered by selectivity and stability issues. Direct seawater electrolysis is the most established technology, attaining high current densities in the order of 1–2 A cm−2. Alternatively, light-driven processes such as photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical seawater splitting are particularly promising as well, as they rely on renewable solar power. Solar-to-Hydrogen efficiencies have increased over the past decade from negligible values to about 2%. Especially the absence of large local pH changes (in the order of several tenths of a pH unit compared to up to 9 pH units for electrolysis) is a strong asset for pure photocatalysis. This may lead to less adverse side-reactions such as Cl2 and ClO− formation, (acid or base induced) corrosion and scaling. Besides, additional requirements for electrolytic cells, e.g. membranes and electricity input, are not needed in pure photocatalysis systems. In this review, the state-of-the-art technologies in light-driven seawater splitting are compared to electrochemical approaches with a focus on sustainability and stability. Promising advances are identified at the level of the catalyst as well as the process, and insight is provided in solutions crossing different fields. | ||||
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Language | Wos | 000632316600003 | Publication Date | 2021-03-03 | |
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1364-0321; 1879-0690 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | |||
Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:175701 | Serial | 8642 | ||
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