Applied Energy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
361, P. 122902 - 122902
Published: Feb. 29, 2024
The
transition
of
the
European
iron
and
steel
industry
(ISI)
towards
low-carbon
manufacturing
is
crucial
for
Union
(EU)'s
2050
climate
neutrality
objective.
One
emerging
solution
electrification
by
using
hydrogen
(H2)
as
ore
reductant,
which
increases
specific
electricity
use
per
tonne
up
to
35
times
compared
conventional,
most
adopted
coal-based
technology.
This
study
develops
three
scenarios,
encompassing
a
moderate
an
accelerated
ISI
transition,
evaluate
impact
decarbonisation
on
power
system
CO2
emissions,
generation
mix
volume,
marginal
prices
in
2030.
first
estimates
future
H2
demand
considering
country-specific
technologies
deployment
energy
intensities.
Then,
these
serves
input
model
METIS
simulate
operations
through
unit
commitment
economic
dispatch
problem.
shows
that
can
accommodate
substitutes
28%
production
with
low
carbon
technologies,
mainly
based
H2.
leads
25%
reduction
direct
emissions
increase
20
TWh
40
TWhHHV
Furthermore,
50%
indirect
achieved,
2018,
thanks
substantial
renewable
capacity
foreseen
coming
years.
also
demonstrates
over
85%
be
achieved
deploying
1.2
2.7
GW
generators,
200
400
MW
electrolyser
each
million
produced
annually
technologies.
Additional
ensures
green
key
maintaining
stable
prices.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
167, P. 112699 - 112699
Published: June 22, 2022
Here
we
propose
a
framework
for
considering
the
justice
issues
of
industrial
cluster
decarbonisation,
pressing
challenge
confronting
many
industrialised
economies.
Industrial
clusters
are
large,
multi-point
source
emitters,
users
energy
and
employers
regional
national
significance.
In
UK,
establishing
low
carbon
is
one
several
grand
challenges
strategy.
Theorising
just
transition
requires
concepts
from
multiple
literatures.
We
abstract
relevant
themes
intersections
literatures
transitions,
innovation
studies
sociotechnical
public
participation
in
spatial
planning,
illustrate
their
empirical
relevance.
The
broad
our
(i)
politics,
space
institutions,
with
sub-themes
justice,
democracy,
financialization;
(ii)
new
processes
procedures,
legal
recognition
concerns,
community-based
community
capacity
enhancement
life
cycle
impact
assessment;
(iii)
correlates
acceptance
resistance,
environmental
values,
perceived
loss
amenity,
pre-existing
perceptions
process
trust
developer.
intended
to
both
guide
design
ex-ante
evaluate
these
post-hoc.
Materials Science and Engineering R Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
159, P. 100797 - 100797
Published: May 4, 2024
We
conducted
a
comprehensive
literature
review
of
LiFePO4
(LFP)
and
LiMnxFe1-xPO4
(x=0.1–1)
(LMFP)-based
lithium-ion
batteries
(LIBs),
focusing
mostly
on
electric
vehicles
(EVs)
as
primary
application
LIBs.
Although
numerous
individual
research
studies
exist,
unified
coordinated
covering
the
subject
from
mine
to
chassis
has
not
yet
been
presented.
Accordingly,
our
encompasses
entire
LIB
development
process.
I)
Initial
resources,
including
lithium,
iron,
manganese,
phosphorous;
their
global
reserves;
mining
procedures;
demand
for
production.
II)
The
main
Fe-
Mn-containing
precursors,
Fe0,
FexOy,
FePO4,
FeSO4,
MnSO4,
preparation
methods,
use
in
LIBs,
effect
electrochemical
performance
final
active
cathode
materials.
III)
Use
precursors
synthesis
materials
pioneering
methods
olivine
production
lines,
particularly
hydrothermal
liquid-state
synthesis,
molten-state
solid-state
synthesis.
IV)
Electrode
engineering
design
optimization
electrolytes.
V)
Production
cells,
modules,
packs.
(VI)
Highlights
challenges
associated
with
widespread
utilization
olivines
emphasizing
safety,
cost,
energy
efficiency,
carbon
emissions.
In
conclusion,
offers
overview
process
involved
fabrication
LFP/LMFP-based
initial
elements
assembly
packs
that
power
EVs.
