Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(16), P. 4031 - 4031
Published: Aug. 13, 2024
This
research
addresses
a
notable
gap
in
understanding
the
synergistic
effects
of
high
carbon
wood
bottom
ash
(BA)
and
silica
fly
(FA)
on
cement
hydration
concrete
durability
by
using
them
as
supplementary
material
to
reduce
amount
CO2
emissions
during
production.
study
analyses
effect
FA
BA
through
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
thermal
analysis
(TG,
DTG),
scanning
electron
microscopy
(SEM),
density,
ultrasonic
pulse
velocity
(UPV),
compressive
strength,
temperature
monitoring
tests.
In
addition,
it
evaluates
properties,
including
UPV,
water
absorption
kinetics,
porosity
parameters,
predicted
resistance
freezing
thawing
cycles,
results
freeze–thawing
resistance.
The
raw
materials
were
supplemented
with
varying
percentages
FA,
replacing
both
fine
aggregate
at
levels
0%,
2.5%,
5%,
10%
15%.
indicate
that
15%
substitution
delays
approximately
5
h
only
6%
reduction
hardened
paste
showing
strength
similar
replacement
FA.
Concrete
mixtures
2.5%
maintained
same
maximum
duration
reference
mix.
Furthermore,
combined
use
ashes
provided
adequate
freeze–thaw
4.7%
after
150
cycles.
Other
such
UPV
absorption,
exhibited
minimal
changes
partial
ashes.
highlights
potential
benefits
together,
offering
sustainable
alternative
maintains
performance
while
waste
materials.
Frontiers in Fuels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2
Published: March 8, 2024
In
the
face
of
environmental
challenges
(e.g.,
dramatically
increasing
greenhouse
gas
emissions
and
climate
change),
it
is
utmost
importance
to
sustainable
energy
systems.
Biomass
consisting
agricultural
forest
waste,
municipal
solid
aquatics,
has
been
identified
as
alternative
promising
fuel
sources.
Thermochemical
conversion
approaches
like
pyrolysis
can
turn
various
types
biomass
into
three
valuable
product
streams,
namely,
bio-oil,
biochar,
syngas.
To
date,
past
review
articles
have
considered
major
operating
parameters
kinetics,
chemistry,
application
products.
However,
ash
content
one
key
components
that
lacks
investigation
on
its
influence
during
with
respect
products
yield
properties.
This
article
examines:
i)
composition
in
different
biomass;
ii)
effects
catalytic
pathway
thermal
degradation;
iii)
related
problems
degradation
iv)
available
deashing
techniques
for
biomass.
The
aims
provide
new
understandings
insights
regarding
pyrolysis.
Thermal Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
28(4 Part B), P. 3325 - 3336
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
A
greater
contribution
energy
production
in
the
future
should
be
expected
from
agricultural
biomass,
because
current
research
indicates
low
utilization
of
biomass
specifically
direct
combustion
process.
The
paper
presents
an
example
integration
corn
cob
process
drying
seed
corn.
efficient
method
with
one?s
own
cob.
technological
is
presented
through
operation
dryer
on
cob,
industrial
plant
and
two-pass
main
characteristic
a
given
air
passes
layer
twice
that
way
saved.
time
has
been
shortened
usual
90-80
hours,
i.e.
by
11%.
This
increase
performance
results
15%
reduction
operating
costs.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(12), P. 2988 - 2988
Published: June 17, 2024
In
order
to
fully
achieve
energy
saving
goals,
it
is
necessary
establish
a
comprehensive
evaluation
system
for
carbon
reduction
in
transmission
and
transformation
projects.
Subsequently,
weights
were
assigned
these
indicators
using
combination
of
the
fuzzy
analytical
hierarchy
process
(FAHP)
entropy
weight
method
(EWM)
through
both
subjective
objective
methods.
Finally,
ultimate
obtained
by
applying
principle
minimum
information.
During
construction
model,
rank–sum
ratio
(RSR)
was
introduced
into
Technique
Order
Preference
Similarity
Ideal
Solution
(TOPSIS)
approximating
ideal
solution
ranking.
And
Euclidean
distance
TOPSIS
replaced
with
standardized
distance,
effectively
avoiding
discrepancies
caused
different
dimensions.
The
modified
TOPSIS-RSR
utilized
evaluate
rank
power
projects
four
regions.
By
comparing
test
values
two
models,
superiority
enhanced
model
confirmed.
Furthermore,
GM
(1,1)
used
predict
electricity
sales
volume
optimal
ranking
area.
This
can
also
be
applied
benefit
benefits
other
Journal of Composites Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(5), P. 161 - 161
Published: April 25, 2024
The
utilisation
of
Portland
cement
has
aroused
tremendous
concerns
owing
to
its
production
exerting
a
lot
pressure
on
the
environment.
Alternative
eco-binders
have
been
developed
replace
it,
among
which
alkali-activated
materials
(AAMs)
drawn
great
attention,
especially
due
possibility
encompassing
industrial
and
agricultural
waste,
significantly
improves
sustainability
cost-efficiency
material.
Biomass
wood
ash
(BWA)
is
by-product
generated
from
power
plants
and,
along
with
advocation
for
biomass
fuel
as
renewable
energy
resource,
there
increasing
applications
BWA
in
building
construction
materials.
This
review
examines
use
precursor
source
AAMs.
Due
low
chemical
hydraulic
reactivity,
more
active
binary
precursors
are
usually
introduced
guarantee
mechanical
properties.
Whereas
increment
content
can
negative
influence
material
strength
development,
it
still
promising
feasible
material,
new
approaches
should
be
improve
effectiveness
utilisation.
Currently,
study
BWA-based
AAMs
beginning
stages
research
needed
investigate
effects
characteristics
property
evolution
AAMs,
focusing
durability
analysis
eco-efficiency.
Overall,
this
provides
comprehensive
overview
characterisation
potential
meanwhile,
based
present
trends,
proposes
some
prospective
directions
future
research.
International Journal of Renewable Energy Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(4), P. 750 - 782
Published: May 15, 2024
The
rising
demand
for
renewable
energy
sources
has
fueled
interest
in
converting
biomass
and
organic
waste
into
sustainable
bioenergy.
This
study
employs
a
bibliometric
analysis
(2013-2023)
of
publications
to
assess
trends,
advancements,
future
prospects
this
field.
explores
seven
key
research
indicators,
including
publication
leading
contributors,
keyword
analysis,
highly
cited
papers.
We
begin
with
comprehensive
overview
as
source
various
waste-to-energy
technologies.
Employing
Scopus
Web
Science
databases
alongside
Biblioshiny
VOSviewer
the
investigates
patterns,
citation
networks,
usage.
systematic
approach
unveils
significant
trends
focus
identifies
prominent
actors
(countries
institutions).
Our
findings
reveal
increase
yearly
publications,
reflecting
growing
global
on
conversion.
Leading
contributors
include
China,
United
States,
India,
Germany.
Analysis
keywords
commonly
used
terms
like
"biofuels,"
"pyrolysis,"
"lignocellulosic
biomass."
concludes
by
proposing
directions,
emphasizing
advanced
conversion
technologies,
integration
sources,
innovative
modelling
techniques.
Minerals,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(9), P. 943 - 943
Published: Sept. 15, 2024
Industrial
solid
residual
waste
(ISRW)
generated
during
and/or
due
to
the
making
of
energy,
heat,
and
raw
materials
poses
a
major
threat
sustainable
future
its
large
production
quantities
complex
characteristics.
Especially
improper
disposal
ISRW
(e.g.,
coal
ashes,
municipal
residue,
biomass
ashes)
not
only
threatens
human
health
but
can
also
cause
environmental
hazards
such
as
water,
soil,
air
pollution,
upsetting
global
balance.
Given
impacts
well
increasingly
stringent
regulations,
lack
landfills,
economic
constraints,
more
naturally
friendly
management
strategies
are
being
adopted
for
ISRW.
While
numerous
studies
in
literature
have
considered
various
characteristics
ISRW,
complete
appraisal
entire
practice,
from
disposal,
is
still
lacking.
This
paper
presents
an
overview
making,
features,
traditional
innovative
managing
tactics
within
context
general
legal
framework.
provides
scientific
review
types,
quantities,
Additionally,
orthodox
ISRWs
scrutinized
sociological
ecological
standpoint,
diverse
techniques
viable
secure
elucidated.
culminates
examination
impact
advantages
policies
based
on
legislation
regulations.
Consequently,
this
seeks
elucidate
extant
practices
few
recent
advancements
pertaining
ISRWs.
it
underscores
ecological,
sociological,
issues
engendered
by
proposes
applications
technologies.
