Energy Conversion and Management

The present research focused on the synthesis of nanocatalyst using manganese ferrite impregnated on sawdustderived biochar (MnFe2O4@biochar) through single-stage hydrothermal process and was subsequently employed as a recoverable and highly reactive catalyst in the conversion of edible waste oil (EWO) into biodiesel. Diverse characterization techniques were employed to assess the structural attributes of both MnFe2O4 […]

Biochar oxidation is known as a modification method to enhance the beneficial sorption characteristics of biochar. To explore this, a comparative physio-chemical analysis of non-oxidized and oxidized biochar with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) was conducted using different feedstocks. Biochars were pyrolyzed at temperatures of 350, 450, and 550 degrees C and were derived from wheat straw, […]

The imperative of solar -driven methodologies, harnessing the virtually boundless power of sunlight, cannot be overstated in our battle against climate change and the imperative to propel clean fuel production. Photocatalytic innovation, which employs catalysts to initiate eco-friendly chemical reactions, stands out as one of these effective techniques. Biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from organic […]

Biochar-assisted water electrolysis (BAWE) has the potential to reduce the electricity consumption of hydrogen production. However, prolonged electrolysis leads to over-oxidation of biochar, reduced reactivity, and decreasing hydrogen production at cathode. Herein, we proposed the electrochemical activation of biochar via limited biochar oxidation reaction (BOR) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in BAWE process, and the […]

Abstract Ammonia is an industrial chemical and the basic building block for the fertilizer industry. Lately, attention has shifted towards using ammonia as a carbon-free energy vector, due to the ease of transportation and storage in liquid state at −33 °C and atmospheric pressure. This study evaluates the prospects of blue and green ammonia as future […]

Abstract Fossil fuels are no longer accepted as the sole energy source with their environmental impacts and fluctuating price. Green hydrogen is considered a potential candidate for fossil fuel soon—however, hydrogen is facing the challenges of storage and transportation. Green ammonia, with its ease of transport and storage, is another promising alternative. Decarbonizing ammonia production […]

Abstract Fossil fuels are no longer accepted as the sole energy source with their environmental impacts and fluctuating price. Green hydrogen is considered a potential candidate for fossil fuel soon—however, hydrogen is facing the challenges of storage and transportation. Green ammonia, with its ease of transport and storage, is another promising alternative. Decarbonizing ammonia production […]

Abstract Expectations on hydrogen, being a carbon free fuel, are faced with challenges related to its storage and distribution, accompanied by limitations in the development of required infrastructure. Ammonia has been identified as potential enabler for carbon-free economy with well-established infrastructure and can also serve as a hydrogen energy carrier owing to its higher gravimetric […]

Abstract Green ammonia has received increasing interest for its potential as an energy carrier in the international trade of renewable power. This paper considers the factors that contribute to producing cost-competitive green ammonia from an exporter’s perspective. These factors include renewable resource quality across potential sites, operating modes for off-grid plants, and seasonal complementarity with […]