Greener reactants, renewable energies and environmental impact mitigation strategies in pyrometallurgical processes: A review

MRS Energy & Sustainability, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 9(2), P. 212 - 247

Published: Sept. 1, 2022

Abstract Metals and alloys are among the most technologically important materials for our industrialized societies. They common structural used in cars, airplanes buildings, constitute technological core of electronic devices. allow transportation energy over great distances exploited critical parts renewable technologies. Even though primary metal production industries mature operate optimized pyrometallurgical processes, they extensively rely on cheap abundant carbonaceous reactants (fossil fuels, coke), require high power heating units (which also typically powered by fossil fuels) to calcine, roast, smelt refine, generate many output streams with residual content. Many unit operations hazardous gaseous species top large CO 2 emissions which gas-scrubbing capture strategies future. Therefore, there still opportunities lower environmental footprint key operations. This paper explores possibility use greener such as bio-fuels, bio-char, hydrogen ammonia different units. It identifies all recycled that available (such steel aluminum scraps, waste Li-ion batteries) well challenges associated their integration processes. A complete discussion about alternatives carbon-based reduction is constructed around hydrogen, metallo-reduction inert anode electrometallurgy. The review work completed an overview approaches energies valorize heat Finally, mitigate impacts utilization storage gas scrubbing technologies detailed. original brings together first time potential efforts could be deployed future decrease industry. primarily intended favour collaborative establish synergies between academia, industry, decision-makers equipment providers. Graphical abstract Highlights more sustainable metals using reactants, green electricity or carbon possible sometimes already underway. More investments pressure required hasten change. Discussion Is enough meet set climate targets? greenhouse existing facilities can often partly mitigated retrofitting them technologies, should we close plants prematurely build new technologies? Since resources presently have limited availability, sector maximize benefits?

Language: Английский

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Renewable energy for SDG-7 and sustainable electrical production, integration, industrial application, and globalization: Review

Cleaner Engineering and Technology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 15, P. 100657 - 100657

Published: July 13, 2023

Traditional electricity is produced from coal, mineral oil, or fossil fuels those have a heavy environmental pollution by the greenhouse gas emissions and industrial pollutants. The UN SDG-7 target to make everyone access affordable, reliable, clean, renewable sustainable energy. energy key green for human daily living natural environment with non-pollutant diminish climate change. Here, this article briefly reviews current results techniques in converting into electrical production, integration, application, globalization. New technologies integration methods of power grids such as developing hybrid systems, micro-grids, smart-grids, optimal algorithm systems been applied increase development applications electricity. emerging triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) produce all kinds mechanical self-powered devices, low-power portable consumption target. A globalization strategy using important replace traditional goal. features many advantages conserving fuel, non-gas emissions, low-cost resources, ensuring security. also shows some disadvantages high capital cost, low efficiency, depending on weather conditions (daily, night time, monthly, season, period time), problems. Many solutions developed solve limitation issues storage technology store long time use, system balance output performance conversion plants, optimizing plant location reduce cost impacts.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the research trends in climate change and sustainable development: A bibliometric study

Cleaner Engineering and Technology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18, P. 100720 - 100720

Published: Jan. 4, 2024

Climate change and sustainable development are interconnected pressing global challenges requiring urgent attention. Researching the trends in climate through a bibliometric study is essential for addressing challenges, identifying gaps knowledge, informing policy decisions, promoting collaboration within academic research community. This aims to conduct analysis investigate trends, network, thematic evaluation of publications on development. 1696 papers from 1992 2022 were selected using PRISMA framework Scopus database. We employ Bibliometric R VOSviewer software analysis. The found that literature citations have grown significantly. Chinese Academy Sciences leads productivity, while USA, China, India most productive countries. Surprisingly, 44 received over 100 citations, 50% less than five. Trending topics include COVID-19, urbanisation, attitude, mitigation adaptation, etc. themes reveals shift towards mitigation, goals. findings serve as valuable resource researchers, policymakers, practitioners, facilitating deeper understanding evolving knowledge emerging areas. general emphasis more specialised underscores necessity focused examinations distinct domains, including but not limited pursuit

Language: Английский

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Toward cleaner production of nanocellulose: a review and evaluation

Green Chemistry, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 24(17), P. 6406 - 6434

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

Nanocellulose has become a hotspot in the field of green and sustainable materials. The research status nanocellulose cleaner production its environmental assessments were reviewed.

Language: Английский

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A review of CO2 utilization and emissions reduction: From the perspective of the chemical engineering

Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 172, P. 681 - 699

Published: Feb. 20, 2023

Language: Английский

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Impact of Socially Responsible Business Behavior on Implementing the Principles of Sustainable Development (Experience of Large Business)

International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 18(8), P. 2481 - 2488

Published: Aug. 29, 2023

The study of business social responsibility often revolves around determining factors that influence the orientation and content programs.This aims to ascertain impact large businesses' on implementing sustainable development principles in Russia Kazakhstan, specifically oil gas industry.Through an expert survey, paper identifies key efforts conducting socially responsible business, major components responsibility, critical arguments for adopting a policy.An analysis companies' corporate websites reveals implemented by Kazakh Russian companies.The findings suggest underpins achievement UN Sustainable Development Goals.Such creates opportunities improving human life quality, environmental protection, rational resource usage at regional level.Therefore, enhancing is recommended businesses, regardless their operational scope.

Language: Английский

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Reassessment of industrial eco-efficiency in China under the sustainable development goals: A meta two-stage parallel entropy dynamic DDF-DEA model

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 447, P. 141275 - 141275

Published: Feb. 14, 2024

Language: Английский

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Drivers of the Sustainability Performance of Induction Stove Conversion Program in Indonesia

International Journal of Sustainable Energy Planning and Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 43, P. 5 - 30

Published: Jan. 17, 2025

In 2022, Indonesia initiated a pilot project to transition from liquid petroleum gas (LPG) stoves induction stoves, targeting 8.2 million households by 2025. While LPG is considered clean cooking fuel the World Health Organization due its low PM2.5 emissions, this program aims further reduce CO2 emissions activities, aligning with Indonesia's energy and 2060 Net Zero Emission goals. Throughout program, doubts criticisms arose among various sectors of society, particularly concerning sustainability program. This research determine analyze driving factors that support stove Five aspects, namely, economic, social, environmental, technical, institutional, were analyzed. A total 315 Indonesian citizens participated as respondents in survey. The Partial Least Squares - Structural Equation Model (PLS–SEM) method was utilized analytical approach for study. results revealed nine significantly influenced sustainability, strongest impacts technology costs (path coefficient = 0.859), contextual (0.803), electrical infrastructure (0.792), community perception (0.773). Economic driven business opportunities (0.643), while environmental strongly infrastructure. Post-installation (0.307) financial management (0.391) impacted technical institutional respectively. These empirical findings improve previous on an which provides insights researchers stakeholders field, especially developing countries, policy determination decision-making.

Language: Английский

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A detailed multi-component heat configuration assessment for complex industrial plants through Monte Carlo simulations: A case study for the cement industry

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 75, P. 104237 - 104237

Published: Feb. 25, 2025

Language: Английский

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Net zero supply chain performance and industry 4.0 technologies: Past review and present introspective analysis for future research directions

Heliyon, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 9(11), P. e21525 - e21525

Published: Nov. 1, 2023

Interest in applying Industry 4.0 technologies supply chain operations has increased significantly due to the urgent need combat climate change and achieve net-zero emissions. This study aims thoroughly comprehend how affect efficiency of chains. To do so, systematically reviews existing research using 68 academic papers that are thematically analysed classified by potentials associated with context net zero performance. The findings this systematic literature review highlight multifaceted role achieving However, also identifies challenges related policy, technology, economy, markets harness these effectively. A conceptual framework is proposed help organizations strategically leverage for sustainable By identifying knowledge gaps, provides a roadmap future explore complex dynamics at intersection sustainability. Practically, offers valuable insights managers policymakers on opportunities adopting practices. With goal performance, paper emphasizes importance holistic, integrated approach technology adoption sustainability strategies.

Language: Английский

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