Thin-Film Technologies for Sustainable Building-Integrated Photovoltaics DOI Creative Commons
Andrew R. Smith, Mehrdad Ghamari,

Sasireka Velusamy

и другие.

Energies, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 17(24), С. 6363 - 6363

Опубликована: Дек. 18, 2024

This study investigates the incorporation of thin-film photovoltaic (TFPV) technologies in building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) and their contribution to sustainable architecture. The research focuses on three key TFPV materials: amorphous silicon (a-Si), cadmium telluride (CdTe), copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS), examining composition, efficiency, BIPV applications. Recent advancements have yielded impressive results, with CdTe CIGS achieving laboratory efficiencies 22.10% 23.35%, respectively. also explores implementation building energy management systems (BEMS) for optimizing use BIPV-equipped buildings. Financial analysis indicates that despite 10.00–30.00% higher initial costs compared conventional materials, can generate 50–150 kWh/m2 annually, simple payback periods 5–15 years. emphasizes role government incentives innovative financing promoting adoption. As technology progresses, it offers a promising solution transforming buildings from consumers producers, significantly contributing urban development climate change mitigation.

Язык: Английский

Nanocellulose Extraction from Biomass Waste: Unlocking Sustainable Pathways for Biomedical Applications DOI Creative Commons
Mehrdad Ghamari,

Suvish,

Chan Hwang See

и другие.

The Chemical Record, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 4, 2025

Abstract The escalating global waste crisis necessitates innovative solutions. This study investigates the sustainable production of nanocellulose from biomass and its biomedical applications. Cellulose‐rich materials–including wood, textiles, agricultural residues, food by‐products–were systematically processed using alkaline, acid, oxidative pretreatments to enhance fiber accessibility. Mechanical techniques, such as grinding homogenization, combined with chemical methods like acid hydrolysis 2,2,6,6‐Tetramethylpiperidin‐1‐yl‐oxyl (TEMPO) oxidation, were employed successfully isolate nanocellulose. Post‐treatment modifications, including surface coating cross‐linking, further tailored properties for specific results demonstrated nanocellulose's biocompatibility, biodegradability, functional versatility. In wound healing, it enhanced moisture management exhibited antimicrobial properties. Its high area facilitated efficient drug loading controlled release in delivery Nanocellulose bioinks supported cell proliferation 3D bioprinting tissue engineering. Additional applications biosensors personal care products also identified. advances materials science, aligning resource conservation circular economy principles address sector needs.

Язык: Английский

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1

High Impact Biomass Valorization for Second Generation Biorefineries in India: Recent Developments and Future Strategies for Sustainable Circular Economy DOI Creative Commons

Ayisha Naziba Thaha,

Mehrdad Ghamari, Gitanjali Jothiprakash

и другие.

Biomass, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 5(1), С. 16 - 16

Опубликована: Март 18, 2025

India’s rapidly growing automobile industry has intensified the need for sustainable fuel alternatives to reduce dependency on imported fossil fuels and mitigate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This study examines potential of second-generation biorefineries as a comprehensive solution efficient biomass valorization in India. With projected bioethanol demand 10,160 million liters by 2025 20% ethanol blending target, there is an urgent develop production pathways. The biorefinery approach enables simultaneous multiple valuable products, including bioethanol, biochemicals, bioproducts, from same feedstock, thereby enhancing economic viability through additional revenue streams while minimizing waste. paper systematically analyzes available resources across India, evaluates integrated conversion technologies (biochemical, thermochemical, synergistic approaches), current policy frameworks supporting implementation. Our findings reveal that can significantly contribute reducing GHG emissions up 2.7% gross domestic product (GDP) 2030 creating rural employment opportunities strengthening energy security. However, challenges supply chain logistics, technological optimization, harmonization continue hinder large-scale commercialization. concludes proposing strategic interventions overcome these barriers accelerate transition toward circular bioeconomy

Язык: Английский

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0

Harnessing cow manure waste for nanocellulose extraction and sustainable small-structure manufacturing DOI Creative Commons
Yanqi Dai, Dongyang Sun,

Dominic O’Rourke

и другие.

Journal of Cleaner Production, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 145530 - 145530

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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0

Recent Progress in Cellulose-Based Conductive Hydrogels DOI Open Access

Zhenrui Du,

Na Wang, Jie Du

и другие.

Polymers, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(8), С. 1089 - 1089

Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2025

Cellulose, a widely abundant natural polymer, is well recognized for its remarkable properties, such as biocompatibility, degradability, and mechanical strength. Conductive hydrogels, with their unique ability to conduct electricity, have attracted significant attention in various fields. The combination of cellulose conductive hydrogels has led the emergence cellulose-based which show great potential flexible electronics, biomedicine, energy storage. This review article comprehensively presents latest progress hydrogels. Firstly, it provides an in-depth overview cellulose, covering aspects like structure, diverse sources, classification. emphasizes cellulose’s role renewable versatile material. development applications different forms including delignified wood, bacterial nanocellulose, modified are elaborated. Subsequently, introduced, focus on network structures, single-network, interpenetrating network, semi-interpenetrating network. construction then discussed detail. includes forms, classified into electronic ionic key performance requirements, cost-effectiveness, property regulation, sensitive response environmental stimuli, self-healing ability, stable conductivity, multifunctionality. multiple areas also presented. In wearable sensors, they can effectively monitor human physiological signals real time. intelligent contribute wound healing, tissue engineering, nerve regeneration. supercapacitors, offer green sustainable gel electrolytes conventional batteries, help address critical issues lithium dendrite growth. Despite progress, there still challenges overcome. These include enhancing multifunctionality intelligence strengthening connection artificial intelligence, achieving simple, green, large-scale industrial production. Future research directions should center around exploring new synthesis methods, optimizing material expanding emerging fields, aiming promote widespread commercialization these materials.

Язык: Английский

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A strategy for co-extracting hydroxycinnamic acids with hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin from wheat residues in an integrated biorefinery DOI Creative Commons
Regan Ceaser, Annie Chimphango

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 138925 - 138925

Опубликована: Дек. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

0

Thin-Film Technologies for Sustainable Building-Integrated Photovoltaics DOI Creative Commons
Andrew R. Smith, Mehrdad Ghamari,

Sasireka Velusamy

и другие.

Energies, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 17(24), С. 6363 - 6363

Опубликована: Дек. 18, 2024

This study investigates the incorporation of thin-film photovoltaic (TFPV) technologies in building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) and their contribution to sustainable architecture. The research focuses on three key TFPV materials: amorphous silicon (a-Si), cadmium telluride (CdTe), copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS), examining composition, efficiency, BIPV applications. Recent advancements have yielded impressive results, with CdTe CIGS achieving laboratory efficiencies 22.10% 23.35%, respectively. also explores implementation building energy management systems (BEMS) for optimizing use BIPV-equipped buildings. Financial analysis indicates that despite 10.00–30.00% higher initial costs compared conventional materials, can generate 50–150 kWh/m2 annually, simple payback periods 5–15 years. emphasizes role government incentives innovative financing promoting adoption. As technology progresses, it offers a promising solution transforming buildings from consumers producers, significantly contributing urban development climate change mitigation.

Язык: Английский

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0