The
expanding
global
demand
for
energy
and
negative
impacts
such
as
climate
change
threaten
world
stability.
low-cost
continuous
levulinic
acid
(LA)
production
from
biomass
waste
has
recently
received
much
attention.
To
achieve
clean
efficient
in-situ
resource
utilization,
this
study
proposes
a
novel
LA
system
using
integrated
with
coal-fired
power
plant
(CFPP).
hybrid
is
designed
poly-generation
capable
of
producing
LA,
heat,
electricity
to
self-sustain
the
consumption
required
produce
entire
plan.
Besides,
thermodynamics
techno-economic
are
investigated.
results
show
that
purity
refined
can
99.8%
per
unit
mass
62.14
MW,
which
36.96MW
lower
than
same
scenario
in
previous
studies.
total
efficiency
exergy
whole
process
reach
55.16%
61.36%.
Overall,
recover
initial
cost
3.42
years,
net
present
value
scheme
expected
attain
147220.37
k$
its
30-year
lifetime.
Carbon Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: Nov. 13, 2024
Abstract
Urbanization
and
industrialization
generate
vast
amounts
of
solid
waste,
posing
significant
threats
to
the
biotic
abiotic
components
environment.
Solid
wastes-derived
carbonaceous
catalysts
(SW-CCs)
represent
an
effective
strategy
for
resource
utilization,
SW-CCs
are
gradually
applied
in
environmental
remediation
energy
fields.
However,
effects
properties
on
their
catalytic
activity
remain
inadequately
understood.
A
comprehensive
review
applications
fields
is
yet
be
achieved.
It
necessary
systematically
latest
research
progress
First
all,
this
summarizes
influences
various
factors
how
these
affect
activity.
Subsequently,
it
explores
recent
existing
issues
(persulfate
activation,
photocatalysis,
Fenton-like
oxidation)
sector
(H
2
production,
biodiesel
CO
conversion).
Finally,
future
prospects
recommendations
provided
facilitate
further
development
application
SW-CCs.
This
offers
new
insights
into
utilization
waste
efficient
practical
catalysts.
Graphical
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 2, 2024
Abstract
The
utilization
of
CO
2
,
H
O,
and
solar
energy
is
regarded
as
a
sustainable
route
for
converting
into
chemical
feedstocks,
paving
the
way
carbon
neutrality
reclamation.
However,
simultaneous
photocatalytic
reduction
O
oxidation
under
non‐sacrificial
ambient
conditions
still
significant
challenge.
Researchers
have
carried
out
extensive
exploration
achieved
dramatic
developments
in
this
area.
In
review,
we
first
primarily
elucidate
principles
two
half‐reactions
conversion
with
i.
e.,
by
photo‐generated
electrons
protons,
holes
without
sacrificial
agents.
Subsequently,
strategies
to
promote
are
summarized,
including
vacancy/facet/morphology
design,
adjacent
redox
site
construction,
Z‐scheme
heterojunction
development.
Finally,
present
advanced
situ
characterizations
future
perspectives
field.
This
review
aims
provide
fresh
insights
effectively
conditions.
The
expanding
global
demand
for
energy
and
negative
impacts
such
as
climate
change
threaten
world
stability.
low-cost
continuous
levulinic
acid
(LA)
production
from
biomass
waste
has
recently
received
much
attention.
To
achieve
clean
efficient
in-situ
resource
utilization,
this
study
proposes
a
novel
LA
system
using
integrated
with
coal-fired
power
plant
(CFPP).
hybrid
is
designed
poly-generation
capable
of
producing
LA,
heat,
electricity
to
self-sustain
the
consumption
required
produce
entire
plan.
Besides,
thermodynamics
techno-economic
are
investigated.
results
show
that
purity
refined
can
99.8%
per
unit
mass
62.14
MW,
which
36.96MW
lower
than
same
scenario
in
previous
studies.
total
efficiency
exergy
whole
process
reach
55.16%
61.36%.
Overall,
recover
initial
cost
3.42
years,
net
present
value
scheme
expected
attain
147220.37
k$
its
30-year
lifetime.
