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| Author | Andersen, J.A.; Christensen, J.M.; Østberg, M.; Bogaerts, A.; Jensen, A.D. | ||||
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Plasma-catalytic ammonia decomposition using a packed-bed dielectric barrier discharge reactor | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | International Journal Of Hydrogen Energy | Abbreviated Journal | Int J Hydrogen Energ |
| Volume | 47 | Issue | 75 | Pages | 32081-32091 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | Plasma-catalytic ammonia decomposition as a method for producing hydrogen was studied in a packed-bed dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) reactor at ambient pressure and a fixed plasma power. The influence of packing the plasma zone with various dielectric materials, typically used as catalyst supports, was examined. At conditions (21 W, 75 Nml/min NH3) where an NH3 conversion of 5% was achieved with plasma alone, an improved decomposition was found when introducing dielectric materials with dielectric constants between 4 and 30. Of the tested materials, MgAl2O4 yielded the highest conversion (15.1%). The particle size (0.3-1.4 mm) of the MgAl2O4 packing was found to have a modest influence on the conversion, which dropped from 15.1% to 12.6% with increasing particle size. Impregnation of MgAl2O4 with different metals was found to decrease the NH3 conversion, with the Ni impregnation still showing an improved conversion (7%) compared to plasma-only. The plasma-assisted ammonia decomposition occurs in the gas phase due to micro-discharges, as evident from a linear correlation between the conversion and the frequency of micro-discharges for both plasma alone and with the various solid packing materials. The primary function of the solid is thus to facilitate the gas phase reaction by assisting the creation of micro-discharges. Lastly, insulation of the reactor to raise the temperature to 230 degrees C in the plasma zone was found to have a negative effect on the conversion, as a change from volume discharges to surface discharges occurred. The study shows that NH3 can be decomposed to provide hydrogen by exposure to a non-thermal plasma, but further developments are needed for it to become an energy efficient technology. (C)2022 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Ltd on behalf of Hydrogen Energy Publications LLC. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000865421200012 | Publication Date | 2022-08-17 | |
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| ISSN | 0360-3199 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 7.2 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 7.2 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:191512 | Serial | 7191 | ||
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| Author | Deng, S.; Kurttepeli, M.; Cott, D.J.; Bals, S.; Detavernier, C. | ||||
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Porous nanostructured metal oxides synthesized through atomic layer deposition on a carbonaceous template followed by calcination | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | Journal of materials chemistry A : materials for energy and sustainability | Abbreviated Journal | J Mater Chem A |
| Volume | 3 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 2642-2649 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Porous metal oxides with nano-sized features attracted intensive interest in recent decades due to their high surface area which is essential for many applications, e.g. Li ion batteries, photocatalysts, fuel cells and dye-sensitized solar cells. Various approaches have so far been investigated to synthesize porous nanostructured metal oxides, including self-assembly and template-assisted synthesis. For the latter approach, forests of carbon nanotubes are considered as particularly promising templates, with respect to their one-dimensional nature and the resulting high surface area. In this work, we systematically investigate the formation of porous metal oxides (Al2O3, TiO2, V2O5 and ZnO) with different morphologies using atomic layer deposition on multi-walled carbon nanotubes followed by post-deposition calcination. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy accompanied by X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy were used for the investigation of morphological and structural transitions at the micro- and nano-scale during the calcination process. The crystallization temperature and the surface coverage of the metal oxides and the oxidation temperature of the carbon nanotubes were found to produce significant influence on the final morphology. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Cambridge | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000348990500019 | Publication Date | 2014-12-06 | |
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| ISSN | 2050-7488;2050-7496; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.867 | Times cited | 23 | Open Access | OpenAccess |
| Notes | Fwo; 239865 Cocoon; 335078 Colouratoms; ECAS_Sara; (ROMEO:yellow; preprint:; postprint:restricted ; pdfversion:cannot); | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.867; 2015 IF: 7.443 | ||
| Call Number | c:irua:125298 | Serial | 2673 | ||
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| Author | Srivastava, A.; Van Passel, S.; Valkering, P.; Laes, E.J.W. | ||||
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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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| ISSN | 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 | Nabavi-Pelesaraei, A.; Azadi, H.; Van Passel, S.; Saber, Z.; Hosseini-Fashami, F.; Mostashari-Rad, F.; Ghasemi-Mobtaker, H. | ||||
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Prospects of solar systems in production chain of sunflower oil using cold press method with concentrating energy and life cycle assessment | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | Energy | Abbreviated Journal | Energy |
| Volume | 223 | Issue | Pages | 120117 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
| Abstract | The aim of this study is determination of exergoenvironmental efficiency for using solar technologies in sunflower oil production in Iran. Accordingly, the applications of photovoltaic and photovoltaic/thermal systems were evaluated for both agricultural and industrial phases of sunflower oil production. Energy results reveal that 1 ton of sunflower oil consumes and produces about 180,354 and 39,400 MJ energy, respectively. About 86% of total energy consumption belongs to agricultural phase and electricity with 32%, has the highest share of total energy consumption. IMPACT 2002+ method and cumulative energy demand of life cycle assessment are applied to 3 defined scenarios including Present, photovoltaic and photovoltaic/thermal. Results indicate that total amounts of climate change in Present scenarios is 24537.53 kg CO2 eq.. The highest share of human health (90%), ecosystem quality (90%) and climate change (50%) in all scenarios belongs to direct emissions. Results also illustrates that total cumulative energy demand of Present, photovoltaic and photovoltaic/thermal scenarios are about 177,538, 99,054 and 132,158 MJ 1TSO(-1), respectively. Furthermore, the most contribution of non-renewable resources and fossil fuels belongs to electricity (37%), nitrogen (52%) and photovoltaic/thermal panels (39%) in Present, photovoltaic and photovoltaic/thermal scenarios, respectively. Finally the photovoltaic scenario is the best environmental-friendly scenario. (c) 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000637964000003 | Publication Date | 2021-02-17 | |
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| ISSN | 0360-5442 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.52 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.52 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:178193 | Serial | 6940 | ||
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| Author | Srivastava, A.; Van Passel, S.; Kessels, R.; Valkering, P.; Laes, E. | ||||
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Reducing winter peaks in electricity consumption: A choice experiment to structure demand response programs | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2020 | Publication | Energy Policy | Abbreviated Journal | Energ Policy |
| Volume | 137 | Issue | Pages | 111183 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Engineering Management (ENM) ; | ||||
| Abstract | Winter peaks in Belgian electricity demand are significantly higher than the summer peaks, creating a greater potential for imbalances between demand and supply. This potential is exacerbated because of the risk of outages in its ageing nuclear power plants, which are being phased out in the medium term. This paper conducts a choice experiment to investigate the acceptability of a load control-based demand response program in the winter months. It surveys 186 respondents on their willingness to accept limits on the use of home appliances in return for a compensation. Results indicate that respondents are most affected by the days of the week that their appliance usage would be curtailed, and by the compensation they would receive. The willingness to enroll in a program increases with age, environmental consciousness, home ownership, and lower privacy concerns. The analysis predicts that 95% of the sample surveyed could enroll in a daily load control program for a compen- sation of €41 per household per year. Thus while an initial rollout among older and more pro-environment homeowners could be successful, a wider implementation would require an explanation of its environmental and financial benefits to the population, and a greater consideration of their data privacy concerns. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000515439900040 | Publication Date | 2019-12-13 | |
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| ISSN | 0301-4215 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 9 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | The authors gratefully acknowledge the guidance offered by the Flemish Electricity Regulatory Agency (VREG), the Flemish Department for Environment, Nature, and Energy (LNE), and Guido Pepermans in designing the experiment. We are also grateful for the translations provided by Loic De Weerdt, and the support extended by Macarena MacLean Larrain in pre-testing the experiment. Finally, Roselinde Kes- sels thanks the Flemish Research Foundation (FWO) for her postdoctoral fellowship and the JMP Division of SAS Institute for further financial support. | Approved | Most recent IF: 9; 2020 IF: 4.14 | ||
| Call Number | ENM @ enm @c:irua:167253 | Serial | 6348 | ||
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| Author | Afsharzade, N.; Papzan, A.; Ashjaee, M.; Delangizan, S.; Van Passel, S.; Azadi, H. | ||||
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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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| ISSN | 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 | |
| Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:137105 | Serial | 6243 | ||
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| Author | Yang, C.; Batuk, M.; Jacquet, Q.; Rousse, G.; Yin, W.; Zhang, L.; Hadermann, J.; Abakumov, A.M.; Cibin, G.; Chadwick, A.; Tarascon, J.-M.; Grimaud, A. | ||||
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Revealing pH-Dependent Activities and Surface Instabilities for Ni-Based Electrocatalysts during the Oxygen Evolution Reaction | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2018 | Publication | ACS energy letters | Abbreviated Journal | Acs Energy Lett |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 2884-2890 | ||
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Multiple electrochemical processes are involved at the catalyst/ electrolyte interface during the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). With the purpose of elucidating the complexity of surface dynamics upon OER, we systematically studied two Ni-based crystalline oxides (LaNiO3−δ and La2Li0.5Ni0.5O4) and compared them with the state-of-the-art Ni−Fe (oxy)- hydroxide amorphous catalyst. Electrochemical measurements such as rotating ring disk electrode (RRDE) and electrochemical quartz microbalance microscopy (EQCM) coupled with a series of physical characterizations including transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) were conducted to unravel the exact pH effect on both the OER activity and the catalyst stability. We demonstrate that for Ni-based crystalline catalysts the rate for surface degradation depends on the pH and is greater than the rate for surface reconstruction. This behavior is unlike that for the amorphous Ni oxyhydroxide catalyst, which is found to be more stable and pH-independent. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000453805100005 | Publication Date | 2018-11-08 | |
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| ISSN | 2380-8195 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access: Available from 06.11.2019 | ||
| Notes | C.Y., J.-M.T., and A.G. acknowledge funding from the European Research Council (ERC) (FP/2014)/ERC GrantProject 670116-ARPEMA. A.G. acknowledges financial support from the ANR MIDWAY (Project ID ANR-17-CE05- 0008). We acknowledge Diamond Light Source for time awarded to the Energy Materials BAG on Beamline B18, under Proposal sp12559. | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @c:irua:155046 | Serial | 5067 | ||
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| Author | Gaouyat, L.; He, Z.; Colomer, J.-F.; Lambin, P.; Mirabella, F.; Schryvers, D.; Deparis, O. | ||||
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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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| ISSN | 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 | Alexander, C.T.; Abakumov, A.M.; Forslund, R.P.; Johnston, K.P.; Stevenson, K.J. | ||||
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Role of the carbon support on the oxygen reduction and evolution activities in LaNiO3 composite electrodes in alkaline solution | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2018 | Publication | ACS applied energy materials | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 1 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 1549-1558 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Metal-air batteries and fuel cells show a great deal of promise in advancing low-cost, high-energy-density charge storage solutions for sustainable energy applications. To improve the activities and stabilities of electrocatalysts for the critical oxygen reduction and evolution reactions (ORR and OER, respectively), a greater understanding is needed of the catalyst/carbon interactions and carbon stability. Herein, we report how LaNiO3 (LNO) supported on nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (N-CNT) made from a high-yield synthesis lowers the overpotential for both the OER and ORR markedly to enable a low bifunctional window of 0.81 V at only a 51 mu g cm(-2) mass loading. Furthermore, the addition of LNO to the N-CNTs improves the galvanostatic stability for the OER by almost 2 orders of magnitude. The nanoscale geometries of the perovskites and the CNTs enhance the number of metal-support and charge transfer interactions and thus the activity. We use rotating ring disk electrodes (RRDEs) combined with Tafel slope analysis and ICP-OES to quantitatively separate current contributions from the OER, carbon oxidation, and even anodic iron leaching from carbon nanotubes. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000458705400020 | Publication Date | 2018-03-28 | |
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| ISSN | 2574-0962 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:157642 | Serial | 8487 | ||
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| Author | Vetters, J.; Thomassen, G.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
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Sailing through end-of-life challenges : a comprehensive review for offshore wind | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2024 | Publication | Renewable and sustainable energy reviews | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 199 | Issue | Pages | 114486-16 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
| Abstract | Over the past thirty years, European offshore wind farm development surged, yet end-of-life and decommissioning considerations were overshadowed by initial climate and energy security objectives during design and construction. As the first major projects near their final decade, numerous unanswered questions persist. Through a comprehensive literature review, this study identifies, maps, and evaluates challenges across technical, economic, environmental, social, and policy dimensions spanning five end-of-life phases: planning, dismantling, transport and logistics, waste management, and site recovery. Examining 42 publications reveals 46 distinct challenges affecting stakeholders such as the end-of-life supply chain, policy makers, and society. While 33% of the challenges manifested in the technical dimension, 48% of the challenges covered the planning phase. Notably, the economic challenge of vessel cost and availability was raised most often. Less-explored challenges underscore the importance of consideration before the end-of-life phase intensifies. The study illustrates the complex interconnection of numerous end-of-life challenges across phases, dimensions, and disciplines, emphasizing the imperative of addressing bottlenecks in a comprehensive and integrated manner. The results of this study help steering future research, while also improving awareness of challenges for stakeholders, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts between governmental bodies and industry stakeholders to address imminent challenges through transparent guidelines, data exchange, and circular design principles. The novelty of this study lies in its holistic, multidisciplinary approach, systematic framework for identifying challenges, and critical perspective unveiling interconnectedness. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2024-05-02 | ||
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| ISSN | 1364-0321; 1879-0690 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record | |
| Impact Factor | 15.9 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 15.9; 2024 IF: 8.05 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:205652 | Serial | 9226 | ||
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| Author | Arisnabarreta, N.; Hao, Y.; Jin, E.; Salame, A.; Muellen, K.; Robert, M.; Lazzaroni, R.; Van Aert, S.; Mali, K.S.; De Feyter, S. | ||||
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Single-layered imine-linked porphyrin-based two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks targeting CO₂ reduction | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2024 | Publication | Advanced energy materials | Abbreviated Journal | |
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| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) using porphyrin-containing 2D covalent organic frameworks (2D-COFs) catalysts is widely explored nowadays. While these framework materials are normally fabricated as powders followed by their uncontrolled surface heterogenization or directly grown as thin films (thickness >200 nm), very little is known about the performance of substrate-supported single-layered (approximate to 0.5 nm thickness) 2D-COFs films (s2D-COFs) due to its highly challenging synthesis and characterization protocols. In this work, a fast and straightforward fabrication method of porphyrin-containing s2D-COFs is demonstrated, which allows their extensive high-resolution visualization via scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) in liquid conditions with the support of STM simulations. The as-prepared single-layered film is then employed as a cathode for the electrochemical reduction of CO2. Fe porphyrin-containing s2D-COF@graphite used as a single-layered heterogeneous catalyst provided moderate-to-high carbon monoxide selectivity (82%) and partial CO current density (5.1 mA cm(-2)). This work establishes the value of using single-layered films as heterogene ous catalysts and demonstrates the possibility of achieving high performance in CO2 reduction even with extremely low catalyst loadings. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 001177577200001 | Publication Date | 2024-02-28 | |
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| ISSN | 1614-6832; 1614-6840 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record | |
| Impact Factor | 27.8 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | N.A. acknowledges a postdoctoral fellowship from the Research Foundation- Flanders (FWO) via grant 12ZS623N. S.D.F. acknowledges support from FWO (G0A4120N, G0H2122N, G0A5U24N), KU Leuven Internal Funds (grants C14/18/06, C14/19/079, C14/23/090), European Union under the Horizon Europe grant 101046231 (FantastiCOF), and M-ERA.NET via FWO (G0K9822N). S.D.F., K.M., Y.H., R.L., and S.V.A. were thankful to the FWO and FNRS for the financial support through the EOS program (grant 30489208, 40007495). Research in Mons was also supported by the Belgian National Fund for Scientific Research (FRS-FNRS) within the Consortium des Équipements de Calcul Intensif- CÉCI, and by the Walloon Region (ZENOBE and LUCIA Tier-1 supercomputers). E.J. appreciated the support from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the Max Planck Society, the FLAG-ERA Grant OPERA by DFG 437130745, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (22288101), and the 111 Project (B17020). Partial financial support to M.R. from the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF) was warmly thanked. | Approved | Most recent IF: 27.8; 2024 IF: 16.721 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:204856 | Serial | 9172 | ||
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| Author | Rafiaani, P.; Kuppens, T.; Van Dael, M.; Azadi, H.; Lebailly, P.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
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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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| ISSN | 1364-0321; 1879-0690 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| 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 | Vanschoenwinkel, J.; Lizin, S.; Swinnen, G.; Azadi, H.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
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Solar cooking in Senegalese villages : an application of best-worst scaling | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2014 | Publication | Energy Policy | Abbreviated Journal | Energ Policy |
| Volume | 67 | Issue | Pages | 447-458 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Sociology; Engineering sciences. Technology; Engineering Management (ENM) | ||||
| Abstract | Dissemination programs of nontraditional cookstoves often fail. Nontraditional cookstoves aim to solve problems associated with biomass fuel usage in developing countries. Recent studies do not explain what drives user's cookstove choice. This study therefore builds a holistic framework that centralizes product-specific preferences or needs. The case study identifies product-specific factors that influence rural Senegalese inhabitants to switch to solar cooking, using best worst scaling. Looking at the preferences, the case study classified 126 respondents, in three distinct market segments with different solar cooking expectations. The paper identifies socio-demographic characteristics that explain these differences in the respondents' preferences. Finally, the respondent sample is divided in two groups: solar cooker owners and non-owners. When studied with regard to the same issue, solar cooker owners appear to value benefits of the solar cooker lower than non-owners. This is due to program factors (such as formations, after-sales network) and miscommunication (such as a wrong image of the solar cooker) that highly influenced the respondents' cookstove choice. As a conclusion, solar cookers and solar cooking programs are not always adapted to the needs and requirements of the end-users. Needs-oriented and end-user adopted strategies are necessary in order to successfully implement nontraditional cookstoves programs. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000332815300043 | Publication Date | 2014-01-08 | |
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| ISSN | 0301-4215; 1873-6777 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.14 | Times cited | 10 | Open Access | |
| Notes | ; The authors thank the VLIR-UOS for their financial support and the Sol Suffit Program for their co-operation during the research. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.14; 2014 IF: 2.575 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:127544 | Serial | 6251 | ||
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| Author | Van Havenbergh, K.; Turner, S.; Driesen, K.; Bridel, J.-S.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
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Solidelectrolyte interphase evolution of carbon-coated silicon nanoparticles for lithium-ion batteries monitored by transmission electron microscopy and impedance spectroscopy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | Energy technology | Abbreviated Journal | Energy Technol-Ger |
| Volume | 3 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 699-708 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The main drawbacks of silicon as the most promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries (theoretical capacity=3572 mAh g−1) are lithiation-induced volume changes and the continuous formation of a solidelectrolyte interphase (SEI) upon cycling. A recent strategy is to focus on the influence of coatings and composite materials. To this end, the evolution of the SEI, as well as an applied carbon coating, on nanosilicon electrodes during the first electrochemical cycles is monitored. Two specific techniques are combined: Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) is used to study the surface evolution of the nanoparticles on a very local scale, whereas electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) provides information on the electrode level. A TEMEELS fingerprint signal of carbonate structures from the SEI is discovered, which can be used to differentiate between the SEI and a graphitic carbon matrix. Furthermore, the shielding effect of the carbon coating and the thickness evolution of the SEI are described. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000357869100003 | Publication Date | 2015-06-24 | |
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| ISSN | 2194-4288; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 2.789 | Times cited | Open Access | ||
| Notes | IWT Flanders | Approved | Most recent IF: 2.789; 2015 IF: 2.824 | ||
| Call Number | c:irua:126676 | Serial | 3051 | ||
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| Author | Milis, K.; Peremans, H.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
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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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| ISSN | 1364-0321; 1879-0690 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| 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 | Lander, L.; Rousse, G.; Abakumov, A.M.; Sougrati, M.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Tarascon, J.-M. | ||||
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Structural, electrochemical and magnetic properties of a novel KFeSO4F polymorph | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2015 | Publication | Journal of materials chemistry A : materials for energy and sustainability | Abbreviated Journal | J Mater Chem A |
| Volume | 3 | Issue | 3 | Pages | 19754-19764 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | In the quest for sustainable and low-cost positive electrode materials for Li-ion batteries, we discovered, as reported herein, a new low temperature polymorph of KFeSO4F. Contrary to the high temperature phase crystallizing in a KTiOPO4-like structure, this new phase adopts a complex layer-like structure built on FeO4F2 octahedra and SO4 tetrahedra, with potassium cations located in between the layers, as solved using neutron and synchrotron diffraction experiments coupled with electron diffraction. The detailed analysis of the structure reveals an alternation of edge-and corner-shared FeO4F2 octahedra leading to a large monoclinic cell of 1771.774(7) angstrom(3). The potassium atoms are mobile within the structure as deduced by ionic conductivity measurements and confirmed by the bond valence energy landscape approach thus enabling a partial electrochemical removal of K+ and uptake of Li+ at an average potential of 3.7 V vs. Li+/Li-0. Finally, neutron diffraction experiments coupled with SQUID measurements reveal a long range antiferromagnetic ordering of the Fe2+ magnetic moments below 22 K with a possible magnetoelectric behavior. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Cambridge | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000362041300018 | Publication Date | 2015-08-17 | |
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| ISSN | 2050-7488; 2050-7496 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 8.867 | Times cited | 11 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.867; 2015 IF: 7.443 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132566 | Serial | 4253 | ||
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| Author | Snoeckx, R.; Van Wesenbeeck, K.; Lenaerts, S.; Cha, M.S.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
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Suppressing the formation of NOxand N2O in CO2/N2dielectric barrier discharge plasma by adding CH4: scavenger chemistry at work | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2019 | Publication | Sustainable Energy & Fuels | Abbreviated Journal | Sustainable Energy Fuels |
| Volume | 3 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 1388-1395 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT); Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | The need for carbon negative technologies led to the development of a wide array of novel CO<sub>2</sub>conversion techniques. Most of them either rely on high temperatures or generate highly reactive O species, which can lead to the undesirable formation of NO<sub>x</sub>and N<sub>2</sub>O when the CO<sub>2</sub>feeds contain N<sub>2</sub>. Here, we show that, for plasma-based CO<sub>2</sub>conversion, adding a hydrogen source, as a chemical oxygen scavenger, can suppress their formation,<italic>in situ</italic>. This allows the use of low-cost N<sub>2</sub>containing (industrial and direct air capture) feeds, rather than expensive purified CO<sub>2</sub>. To demonstrate this, we add CH<sub>4</sub>to a dielectric barrier discharge plasma used for converting impure CO<sub>2</sub>. We find that when adding a stoichiometric amount of CH<sub>4</sub>, 82% less NO<sub>2</sub>and 51% less NO are formed. An even higher reduction (96 and 63%) can be obtained when doubling this amount. However, in that case the excess radicals promote the formation of by-products, such as HCN, NH<sub>3</sub>and CH<sub>3</sub>OH. Thus, we believe that by using an appropriate amount of chemical scavengers, we can use impure CO<sub>2</sub>feeds, which would bring us closer to ‘real world’ conditions and implementation. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000469258600021 | Publication Date | 2019-02-20 | |
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| ISSN | 2398-4902 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | ||
| Notes | Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, G0F9618N ; Universiteit Antwerpen; King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, BAS/1/1384-01-01 ;The research reported in this publication was supported by funding from the “Excellence of Science Program” (Fund for Scientic Research Flanders (FWO): grant no. G0F9618N; EOS ID: 30505023). The authors R. S. and M. S. C. acknowledge nancial support from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), under award number BAS/1/1384-01-01. | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @UA @ admin @ c:irua:160268 | Serial | 5188 | ||
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| Author | Kummamuru, N.B.; Ciocarlan, R.-G.; Houlleberghs, M.; Martens, J.; Breynaert, E.; Verbruggen, S.W.; Cool, P.; Perreault, P. | ||||
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Surface modification of mesostructured cellular foam to enhance hydrogen storage in binary THF/H₂ clathrate hydrate | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2024 | Publication | Sustainable energy & fuels | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | Issue | Pages | 1-15 | ||
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Laboratory of adsorption and catalysis (LADCA) | ||||
| Abstract | This study introduces solid-state tuning of a mesostructured cellular foam (MCF) to enhance hydrogen (H-2) storage in clathrate hydrates. Grafting of promoter-like molecules (e.g., tetrahydrofuran) at the internal surface of the MCF resulted in a substantial improvement in the kinetics of formation of binary H-2-THF clathrate hydrate. Identification of the confined hydrate as sII clathrate hydrate and enclathration of H-2 in its small cages was performed using XRD and high-pressure H-1 NMR spectroscopy respectively. Experimental findings show that modified MCF materials exhibit a similar to 1.3 times higher H-2 storage capacity as compared to non-modified MCF under the same conditions (7 MPa, 265 K, 100% pore volume saturation with a 5.56 mol% THF solution). The enhancement in H-2 storage is attributed to the hydrophobicity originating from grafting organic molecules onto pristine MCF, thereby influencing water interactions and fostering an environment conducive to H-2 enclathration. Gas uptake curves indicate an optimal tuning point for higher H-2 storage, favoring a lower density of carbon per nm(2). Furthermore, a direct correlation emerges between higher driving forces and increased H-2 storage capacity, culminating at 0.52 wt% (46.77 mmoles of H-2 per mole of H2O and 39.78% water-to-hydrate conversions) at 262 K for the modified MCF material with fewer carbons per nm(2). Notably, the substantial H-2 storage capacity achieved without energy-intensive processes underscores solid-state tuning's potential for H-2 storage in the synthesized hydrates. This study evaluated two distinct kinetic models to describe hydrate growth in MCF. The multistage kinetic model showed better predictive capabilities for experimental data and maintained a low average absolute deviation. This research provides valuable insights into augmenting H-2 storage capabilities and holds promising implications for future advancements. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 001208396000001 | Publication Date | 2024-04-15 | |
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| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:205764 | Serial | 9232 | ||
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| Author | Osorio-Tejada, J.; van't Veer, K.; Long, N.V.D.; Tran, N.N.; Fulcheri, L.; Patil, B.S.; Bogaerts, A.; Hessel, V. | ||||
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Sustainability analysis of methane-to-hydrogen-to-ammonia conversion by integration of high-temperature plasma and non-thermal plasma processes | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2022 | Publication | Energy Conversion And Management | Abbreviated Journal | Energ Convers Manage |
| Volume | 269 | Issue | Pages | 116095 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | The Covid era has made us aware of the need for resilient, self-sufficient, and local production. We are likely willing to pay an extra price for that quality. Ammonia (NH3) synthesis accounts for 2 % of global energy production and is an important point of attention for the development of green energy technologies. Therefore, we propose a thermally integrated process for H2 production and NH3 synthesis using plasma technology, and we evaluate its techno-economic performance and CO2 footprint by life cycle assessment (LCA). The key is to integrate energy-wise a high-temperature plasma (HTP) process, with a (low-temperature) non-thermal plasma (NTP) process and to envision their joint economic potential. This particularly means raising the temperature of the NTP process, which is typically below 100 ◦ C, taking advantage of the heat released from the HTP process. For that purpose, we proposed the integrated process and conducted chemical kinetics simulations in the NTP section to determine the thermodynamically feasible operating window of this novel combined plasma process. The results suggest that an NH3 yield of 2.2 mol% can be attained at 302 ◦ C at an energy yield of 1.1 g NH3/kWh. Cost calculations show that the economic performance is far from commercial, mainly because of the too low energy yield of the NTP process. However, when we base our costs on the best literature value and plausible future scenarios for the NTP energy yield, we reach a cost prediction below 452 $/tonne NH3, which is competitive with conventional small-scale Haber-Bosch NH3 synthesis for distributed production. In addition, we demonstrate that biogas can be used as feed, thus allowing the proposed integrated reactor concept to be part of a biogas-to-ammonia circular concept. Moreover, by LCA we demonstrate the environmental benefits of the proposed plant, which could cut by half the carbon emissions when supplied by photovoltaic electricity, and even invert the carbon balance when supplied by wind power due to the avoided emissions of the carbon black credits. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000880662100007 | Publication Date | 0000-00-00 | |
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| ISSN | 0196-8904 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 10.4 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | European Research Council; European Commission, 810182 ; The authors acknowledge support from the ERC Synergy Grant “Surface-COnfined fast modulated Plasma for process and Energy intensification” (SCOPE), from the European Commission, with Grant No. 810182. | Approved | Most recent IF: 10.4 | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:191785 | Serial | 7103 | ||
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| Author | Van Alphen, S.; Jardali, F.; Creel, J.; Trenchev, G.; Snyders, R.; Bogaerts, A. | ||||
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Sustainable gas conversion by gliding arc plasmas: a new modelling approach for reactor design improvement | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | Sustainable energy & fuels | Abbreviated Journal | Sustainable Energy Fuels |
| Volume | 5 | Issue | 6 | Pages | 1786-1800 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT) | ||||
| Abstract | Research in plasma reactor designs is developing rapidly as plasma technology is gaining increasing interest for sustainable gas conversion applications, like the conversion of greenhouse gases into value-added chemicals and renewable fuels, and fixation of N<sub>2</sub>from air into precursors of mineral fertilizer. As plasma is generated by electric power and can easily be switched on/off, these applications allows for efficient conversion and energy storage of intermittent renewable electricity. In this paper, we present a new comprehensive modelling approach for the design and development of gliding arc plasma reactors, which reveals the fluid dynamics, the arc behaviour and the plasma chemistry by solving a unique combination of five complementary models. This results in a complete description of the plasma process, which allows one to efficiently evaluate the performance of a reactor and indicate possible design improvements before actually building it. We demonstrate the capabilities of this method for an experimentally validated study of plasma-based NO<sub>x</sub>formation in a rotating gliding arc reactor, which is gaining increasing interest as a flexible, electricity-driven alternative for the Haber–Bosch process. The model demonstrates the importance of the vortex flow and the presence of a recirculation zone in the reactor, as well as the formation of hot spots in the plasma near the cathode pin and the anode wall that are responsible for most of the NO<sub>x</sub>formation. The model also reveals the underlying plasma chemistry and the vibrational non-equilibrium that exists due to the fast cooling during each arc rotation. Good agreement with experimental measurements on the studied reactor design proves the predictive capabilities of our modelling approach. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000631643300013 | Publication Date | 2021-02-22 | |
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| ISSN | 2398-4902 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
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| Notes | Fonds Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek, GoF9618n ; Vlaamse regering, HBC.2019.0107 ; European Research Council, 810182 ; This research was supported by the Excellence of Science FWOFNRS project (FWO grant ID GoF9618n, EOS ID 30505023), the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement no. 810182 – SCOPE ERC Synergy project), the 1798 | Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2021, 5, 1786–1800 | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | ||
| Call Number | PLASMANT @ plasmant @c:irua:177540 | Serial | 6745 | ||
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| Author | Dingenen, F.; Verbruggen, S.W. | ||||
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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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| ISSN | 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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| Author | Mooij, L.; Perkisas, T.; Palsson, G.; Schreuders, H.; Wolff, M.; Hjorvarsson, B.; Bals, S.; Dam, B. | ||||
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The effect of microstructure on the hydrogenation of Mg/Fe thin film multilayers | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2014 | Publication | International journal of hydrogen energy | Abbreviated Journal | Int J Hydrogen Energ |
| Volume | 39 | Issue | 30 | Pages | 17092-17103 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | Nanoconfined magnesium hydride can be simultaneously protected and thermodynamically destabilized when interfaced with materials such as Ti and Fe. We study the hydrogenation of thin layers of Mg (<14 nm) nanoconfined in one dimension within thin film Fe/Mg/Fe/Pd multilayers by the optical technique Hydrogenography. The hydrogenation of nanosized magnesium layers in Fe/Mg/Fe multilayers surprisingly shows the presence of multiple plateau pressures, whose nature is thickness dependent. In contrast, hydrogen desorption occurs via a single plateau which does not depend on the Mg layer thickness. From structural and morphological analyses with X-ray diffraction/reflectometry and cross-section TEM, we find that the Mg layer roughness is large when deposited on Fe and furthermore contains high-angle grain boundaries (GB's). When grown on Ti, the Mg layer roughness is low and no high-angle GB's are detected. From a Ti/Mg/Fe multilayer, in which the Mg layer is flat and has little or no GB's, we conclude that MgH2 is indeed destabilized by the interface with Fe. In this case, both the ab- and desorption plateau pressures are increased by a factor two compared to the hydrogenation of Mg within Ti/Mg/Ti multilayers. We hypothesize that the GB's in the Fe/Mg/Fe multilayer act as diffusion pathways for Pd, which is known to greatly alter the hydrogenation behavior of Mg when the two materials share an interface. Copyright (C) 2014, Hydrogen Energy Publications, LLC. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. | ||||
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| Publisher | Place of Publication | Oxford | Editor | ||
| Language | Wos | 000343839000031 | Publication Date | 2014-09-10 | |
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| ISSN | 0360-3199; | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 3.582 | Times cited | 15 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
| Notes | COST Action MP1103 | Approved | Most recent IF: 3.582; 2014 IF: 3.313 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:121175 | Serial | 3575 | ||
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| Author | Lizin, S.; Van Passel, S.; De Schepper, E.; Vranken, L. | ||||
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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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| ISSN | 0927-0248 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| 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 | Milis, K.; Peremans, H.; Van Passel, S. | ||||
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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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| ISSN | 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 | |
| Notes | ; ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 8.05 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:145397 | Serial | 6213 | ||
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| Author | Van Havenbergh, K.; Turner, S.; Marx, N.; Van Tendeloo, G. | ||||
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The mechanical behavior during (de)lithiation of coated silicon nanoparticles as anode material for lithium-ion batteries studied by InSitu transmission electron microscopy | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2016 | Publication | Energy technology | Abbreviated Journal | Energy Technol-Ger |
| Volume | 4 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 1005-1012 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | One approach to cope with the continuous irreversible capacity loss in Si-based electrodes, attributed to lithiation-induced volume changes and the formation of a solid-electrolyte interface (SEI), is by coating silicon nanoparticles. A coating can improve the conductivity of the electrode, form a chemical shield against the electrolyte, or provide mechanical confinement to reduce the volume increase. The influence of such a coating on the mechanical behavior of silicon nanoparticles during Li insertion and Li extraction was investigated by insitu transmission electron microscopy. The type of coating was shown to influence the size of the unreacted core that remains after reaction of silicon with lithium. Furthermore, two mechanisms to relieve the stress generated during volume expansion are reported: the initiation of cracks and the formation of nanovoids. Both result in a full reaction of the silicon nanoparticles, whereas with the formation of cracks, additional surface area is created, on which an SEI can be formed. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000382549500012 | Publication Date | 2016-06-29 | |
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| ISSN | 2194-4296; 2194-4288 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 2.789 | Times cited | 6 | Open Access | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:137167 | Serial | 4406 | ||
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| Author | Buchmayr, A.; Verhofstadt, E.; Van Ootegem, L.; Sanjuan Delmás, D.; Thomassen, G.; Dewulf, J. | ||||
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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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| Language | Wos | Publication Date | 2020-12-24 | ||
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| ISSN | 1364-0321 | ISBN | Additional Links | ||
| Impact Factor | 8.05 | Times cited | Open Access | Not_Open_Access | |
| 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 | 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. | ||||
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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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| ISSN | 0927-0248 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| 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 | Lutz, L.; Corte, D.A.D.; Chen, Y.; Batuk, D.; Johnson, L.R.; Abakumov, A.; Yate, L.; Azaceta, E.; Bruce, P.G.; Tarascon, J.-M.; Grimaud, A. | ||||
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The role of the electrode surface in Na-Air batteries : insights in electrochemical product formation and chemical growth of NaO2 | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2018 | Publication | Advanced energy materials | Abbreviated Journal | Adv Energy Mater |
| Volume | 8 | Issue | 4 | Pages | 1701581 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT) | ||||
| Abstract | The Na-air battery, because of its high energy density and low charging overpotential, is a promising candidate for low-cost energy storage, hence leading to intensive research. However, to achieve such a battery, the role of the positive electrode material in the discharge process must be understood. This issue is herein addressed by exploring the electrochemical reduction of oxygen, as well as the chemical formation and precipitation of NaO2 using different electrodes. Whereas a minor influence of the electrode surface is demonstrated on the electrochemical formation of NaO2, a strong dependence of the subsequent chemical precipitation of NaO2 is identified. In the origin, this effect stems from the surface energy and O-2/O-2(-) affinity of the electrode. The strong interaction of Au with O-2/O-2(-) increases the nucleation rate and leads to an altered growth process when compared to C surfaces. Consequently, thin (3 mu m) flakes of NaO2 are found on Au, whereas on C large cubes (10 mu m) of NaO2 are formed. This has significant impact on the cell performance and leads to four times higher capacity when C electrodes with low surface energy and O-2/O-2(-) affinity are used. It is hoped that these findings will enable the design of new positive electrode materials with optimized surfaces. | ||||
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| Publisher | WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. | Place of Publication | Weinheim | Editor | |
| Language | Wos | 000424152200009 | Publication Date | 2017-09-25 | |
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| ISSN | 1614-6832; 1614-6840 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 16.721 | Times cited | 13 | Open Access | Not_Open_Access |
| Notes | ; L.L. thanks ALISTORE-ERI for his PhD grant. P.G.B. is indebted to the EPSRC for financial support, including the Supergen Energy Storage grant. ; | Approved | Most recent IF: 16.721 | ||
| Call Number | UA @ lucian @ c:irua:149269 | Serial | 4951 | ||
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| Author | Quintero-Coronel, D.A.; Lenis-Rodas, Y.A.; Corredor, L.A.; Perreault, P.; Gonzalez-Quiroga, A. | ||||
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Thermochemical conversion of coal and biomass blends in a top-lit updraft fixed bed reactor : experimental assessment of the ignition front propagation velocity | Type | A1 Journal article | ||
| Year | 2021 | Publication | Energy | Abbreviated Journal | Energy |
| Volume | 220 | Issue | Pages | 119702-119710 | |
| Keywords | A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Sustainable Energy, Air and Water Technology (DuEL) | ||||
| Abstract | Co-thermochemical conversion of coal and biomass can potentially decrease the use of fossil carbon and pollutant emissions. This work presents experimental results for the so-called top-lit updraft fixed bed reactor, in which the ignition front starts at the top and propagates downward while the gas product flows upwards. The study focuses on the ignition front propagation velocity for the co-thermochemical conversion of palm kernel shell and high-volatile bituminous coal. Within the range of assessed air superficial velocities, the process occurred under gasification and near stoichiometric conditions. Under gasification conditions increasing coal particle size from 7.1 to 22 mm decreased ignition front velocity by around 26% regardless of the coal volume percentage. Furthermore, increasing coal volume percentage and decreasing coal particle size result in product gas with higher energy content. For the operation near stoichiometric conditions, increasing coal volume percentage from 10 to 30% negatively affected the ignition front velocity directly proportional to its particle size. Additional experiments confirmed a linear dependence of ignition front velocity on air superficial velocity. Further steps in the development of the top-lit updraft technology are implementing continuous solids feeding and variable cross-sectional area and optimizing coal particle size distribution. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000623087300003 | Publication Date | 2020-12-24 | |
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| ISSN | 0360-5442 | ISBN | Additional Links | UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles | |
| Impact Factor | 4.52 | Times cited | Open Access | OpenAccess | |
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: 4.52 | |||
| Call Number | UA @ admin @ c:irua:175861 | Serial | 8664 | ||
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| Author | L. Zhang, J. Kim, J. Zhang, F. Nan, N. Gauquelin, G.A. Botton, P. He, R. Bashyam, S. Knights | ||||
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Ti4O7 supported Ru@Pt core–shell catalyst for CO-tolerance in PEM fuel cell hydrogen oxidation reaction | Type | A1 Journal Article | ||
| Year | 2013 | Publication | Applied Energy | Abbreviated Journal | |
| Volume | 103 | Issue | March 2013 | Pages | 507-513 |
| Keywords | A1 Journal Article; Electron Microscopy for Materials Science (EMAT) ; | ||||
| Abstract | A new method is developed for synthesizing Ti4O7 supported Ru@Pt core–shell catalyst (Ru@Pt/Ti4O7) through pyrolysis followed by microwave irradiation. The purpose is to improve the Ru durability of PtRu from core–shell structure and strong bonding to Ti4O7 oxide. In this method, the first step is to co-reduce the mixture of ruthenium precursor and TiO2 in a H2 reducing atmosphere under heat-treatment to obtain a Ru core on Ti4O7 support, and the second step is to create a shell of platinum via microwave irradiation. Energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry, X-ray Diffraction, High-resolution Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy with the high-angle annular dark-field method and Electron Energy-Loss Spectroscopy are used to demonstrate that this catalyst with larger particles has a core–shell structure with a Ru core and a Pt shell. Electrochemical measurements show Ru@Pt/Ti4O7 catalyst has a higher CO-tolerance capability than that of PtRu/C alloy catalyst. | ||||
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| Language | Wos | 000314669500048 | Publication Date | 2012-11-11 | |
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| Impact Factor | Times cited | 33 | Open Access | ||
| Notes | Approved | Most recent IF: NA | |||
| Call Number | EMAT @ emat @ | Serial | 4547 | ||
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