Upcycling of PET plastics into diethyl terephthalate for applications as phase change materials in energy harvesting DOI
Johnathan Joo Cheng Lee,

Nur Nawwarah Ainul Hayat,

Xiang Yun Debbie Soo

и другие.

Journal of Energy Storage, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 73, С. 109084 - 109084

Опубликована: Окт. 5, 2023

Язык: Английский

Advancements in CO2 capture by absorption and adsorption: A comprehensive review DOI Creative Commons
Xiang Yun Debbie Soo, Johnathan Joo Cheng Lee, Wen‐Ya Wu

и другие.

Journal of CO2 Utilization, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 81, С. 102727 - 102727

Опубликована: Март 1, 2024

In the face of escalating global climate challenges, effective carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture techniques remain at forefront mitigating anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. This comprehensive review elucidates latest advancements in CO₂ capture, emphasizing two predominant methodologies: absorption and adsorption. We delve into mechanisms underlying each process, highlighting novel materials technologies that have emerged over recent years. For absorption, focus is placed on material design strategy, identifying new class amines, ionic liquids (ILs) nanofluids for enhanced CO2 capacities reduced energy requirements. realm adsorption, synthesis innovative adsorbents, such as metal organic framework (MOF), polymers, inorganic silicon-based biochar byproducts from biomass with superior selectivity stability, explored. Additionally, addresses challenges associated method, offering insights potential avenues further research. By providing a holistic overview current landscape this article serves pivotal resource researchers industry professionals aiming to advance sustainable solutions combat change.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

137

Recent advances in graphene-based phase change composites for thermal energy storage and management DOI Creative Commons
Qiang Zhu, Pin Jin Ong,

Si Hui Angela Goh

и другие.

Nano Materials Science, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 6(2), С. 115 - 138

Опубликована: Сен. 11, 2023

Energy storage and conservation are receiving increased attention due to rising global energy demands. Therefore, the development of materials is crucial. Thermal (TES) systems based on phase change (PCMs) have in prominence over past two decades, not only because their outstanding heat capacities but also superior thermal regulation capability. However, issues such as leakage low conductivity limit applicability a variety settings. Carbon-based graphene its derivatives can be utilized surmount these obstacles. This study examines recent advancements graphene-based composites (PCCs), where nanostructures graphene, oxide (GO), functionalized graphene/GO, aerogel (GA) incorporated into PCMs substantially enhance shape stability that could translated better capacity, durability, temperature response, thus boosting attractiveness for TES systems. In addition, applications PCCs various disciplines, buildings, solar utilization, battery management, discussed summarized.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

68

PHA is not just a bioplastic! DOI
Helen Park,

Hongtao He,

Yan Xu

и другие.

Biotechnology Advances, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 71, С. 108320 - 108320

Опубликована: Янв. 23, 2024

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

66

Integration of phase change material and thermal insulation material as a passive strategy for building cooling in the tropics DOI
Pin Jin Ong,

Yun Yee Lum,

Xiang Yun Debbie Soo

и другие.

Construction and Building Materials, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 386, С. 131583 - 131583

Опубликована: Май 3, 2023

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

48

Hydrolytic degradation and biodegradation of polylactic acid electrospun fibers DOI
Xiang Yun Debbie Soo, Linran Jia, Qi Feng Lim

и другие.

Chemosphere, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 350, С. 141186 - 141186

Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2024

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

25

Lifecycle Management for Sustainable Plastics: Recent Progress from Synthesis, Processing to Upcycling DOI
Shuangqiao Yang, Yijun Li, Min Nie

и другие.

Advanced Materials, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 36(33)

Опубликована: Июнь 13, 2024

Abstract Plastics, renowned for their outstanding properties and extensive applications, assume an indispensable irreplaceable role in modern society. However, the ubiquitous consumption of plastic items has led to a growing accumulation waste. Unreasonable practices production, utilization, recycling plastics have substantial energy resource depletion environmental pollution. Herein, state‐of‐the‐art advancements lifecycle management are timely reviewed. Unlike typical reviews focused on recycling, this work presents in‐depth analysis entire plastics, covering whole process from synthesis, processing, ultimate disposal. The primary emphasis lies selecting judicious strategies methodologies at each stage mitigate adverse impact waste plastics. Specifically, article delineates rationale, methods, realized various stages through both physical chemical pathways. focal point is attainment optimal rates thereby alleviating ecological burden By scrutinizing aims furnish comprehensive solutions reducing pollution fostering sustainability across all facets

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

22

Sustainable Mycelium-Bound Biocomposites: Design Strategies, Materials Properties, and Emerging Applications DOI
Joseph Kinyanjui Muiruri, Jayven Chee Chuan Yeo, Qiang Zhu

и другие.

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11(18), С. 6801 - 6821

Опубликована: Апрель 26, 2023

Extrication from the use of fossil-based products has grown more critical in recent years. This disengagement been driven by deliberate environmental campaigns focusing on climate change and global warming threats their consequences to humanity. As such, innovative replacements for products, primarily biobased materials, have recently considerable interest. Among mycelium-bound biocomposites enhanced biologically or nontoxic additives are one most creative ecofriendly solutions because it fulfills three pillars sustainable development with positive impacts via circular economy design principles. In this review, potential is elucidated comprehensively covering state-of-the-art production strategies (variety species, substrates, additives, growth conditions) postprocessing techniques resulting advanced material features. review also covers intriguing growing areas applications biocomposites, as well future outlook circularity sustainability.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

37

Recent Progress in Polyethylene‐enhanced Organic Phase Change Composite Materials for Energy Management DOI
Wen‐Ya Wu,

George Ming Da Yeo,

Suxi Wang

и другие.

Chemistry - An Asian Journal, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 18(14)

Опубликована: Июнь 1, 2023

Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are utilized to regulate temperature and store thermal energy in various industries such as infrastructure, electronics, solar power, more. However, they face several limitations, leakage, poor properties, incompatibility, well high flammability. Polyethylene (PE) is one of many polymers explored enhance the desirable properties PCMs, due their versatile strength, durability, chemical resistance, low cost. The combination PCMs PE can be used create composite materials, through micro/nano- encapsulation, melt-blending, formation composites with proper additives. They enhanced storage meantime, benefited from mechanical PE. This review provides a concise summary recent developments regarding PE-enhanced insights into possible topics for further investigation. We summarised enhancement methods based on commonly adopted types PEs, hot pressing, extrusion, 3D printing. then elaborate how these PE-PCM effectively utilised heat management applications potential future directions energy-saving buildings, electronic devices, systems.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

25

Valorization of coconut peat to develop a novel shape-stabilized phase change material for thermal energy storage DOI
Pin Jin Ong,

Si Hui Angela Goh,

Yihao Leow

и другие.

Journal of Cleaner Production, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 446, С. 141468 - 141468

Опубликована: Фев. 26, 2024

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

16

Bio‐Polyethylene and Polyethylene Biocomposites: An Alternative toward a Sustainable Future DOI
Xiang Yun Debbie Soo, Joseph Kinyanjui Muiruri, Wen‐Ya Wu

и другие.

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 45(14)

Опубликована: Апрель 10, 2024

Abstract Polyethylene (PE), a highly prevalent non‐biodegradable polymer in the field of plastics, presents waste management issue. To alleviate this issue, bio‐based PE (bio‐PE), derived from renewable resources like corn and sugarcane, offers an environmentally friendly alternative. This review discusses various production methods bio‐PE, including fermentation, gasification, catalytic conversion biomass. Interestingly, bio‐PE volumes market are expanding due to growing environmental concerns regulatory pressures. Additionally, biocomposites using agricultural as filler materials, highlights demand for sustainable alternatives conventional plastics. According previous studies, addition ≈50% defibrillated abaca fibers into matrix compatibilizer, results highest Young's modulus 4.61 5.81 GPa, respectively. These have potential applications automotive, building construction, furniture industries. Moreover, advancement made abiotic biotic degradation is elucidated address their impacts. Finally, paper concludes with insights opportunities, challenges, future perspectives utilization biocomposites. In summary, can contribute cleaner future.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

16