Themed collection Recent Open Access Articles
Circular battery design: investing in sustainability and profitability
The market share of low-cost battery chemistries, which offer little to no recycling profitability with current methods, is growing. Design for circularity could be the key to reducing costs and enhancing sustainability for these batteries.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8529-8544
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE03418J
Unifying electrolyte formulation and electrode nanoconfinement design to enable new ion–solvent cointercalation chemistries
Cointercalation reactions, of particular interest for emerging battery cell chemistries, are more effectively controlled when matching electrolyte formulation with nanoconfinement properties within the interlayer space of host materials.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 2100-2116
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EE04350A
Vapor phase deposition of perovskite photovoltaics: short track to commercialization?
While perovskite-based photovoltaics is progressing toward commercialization, it remains an open question which fabrication technology – solution-based, vapor-based, or combinations – will pave the way to faster economic breakthrough.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 1645-1663
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EE03273F
Carbon accounting without life cycle analysis
Carbon accounting without life cycle analysis (LCA) is possible by requiring one ton of sequestration for each extracted ton of carbon. A carbon takeback obligation eliminates the need to track carbon through the supply chain.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2023,16, 4968-4982
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EE01138K
Making the connections: physical and electric interactions in biohybrid photosynthetic systems
Biohybrid systems of synthetic materials and microorganisms can be obtained using a range of assembly strategies based on their interactions. This influences charge transfer between the components and their efficiency for solar fuels generation.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2023,16, 4305-4319
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EE01265D
A roadmap for achieving scalable, safe, and low-cost direct air carbon capture and storage
A roadmap that delineates the major hurdles and essential RD&D actions to enable large-scale DACCS deployment.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2023,16, 4280-4304
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EE01008B
Circular economy for perovskite solar cells – drivers, progress and challenges
We examine drivers and benefits of adopting circular economy practices for perovskite solar cells (PSCs), a promising low-cost PV technology, identifying key challenges and reviewing research progress towards achieving a circular economy for PSCs.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2023,16, 3711-3733
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3EE00841J
A perspective on the role of anions in highly concentrated aqueous electrolytes
Highly concentrated (water-in-salt) electrolytes possess peculiar ionic interactions, solvation structure, ion transport, capability to form an SEI, etc. This perspective discusses the role of the salt anion on such properties.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2023,16, 1480-1501
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2EE03682G
Structural and transport properties of battery electrolytes at sub-zero temperatures
Formulating and establishing design principles to improve low-temperature performance of battery electrolytes.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 7691-7698
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE01437E
Utilizing three-terminal, interdigitated back contact Si solar cells as a platform to study the durability of photoelectrodes for solar fuel production
Demonstration of a new three-terminal semiconductor photoabsorber architecture for photoelectrochemical fuel production that enables protection of the semiconductor in the dark.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 3329-3337
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE00349G
Data-driven discovery of electrode materials for protonic ceramic cells
A schematic representation of a four-stage data-driven material screening methodology, progressing from uncovering unexplored chemical spaces through high-throughput calculations to validating findings in protonic ceramic cells.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 9335-9345
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE03762F
From generation to collection – impact of deposition temperature on charge carrier dynamics of high-performance vacuum-processed organic solar cells
Substrate heating during co-evaporation of bulk heterojunction organic solar cells aids phase separation and improves performance. While recombination remains unaffected, hole transport improves due to more crystalline donor domains.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 9215-9232
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE03623A
Janus architecture host electrode for mitigating lithium-ion polarization in high-energy-density Li–S full cells
A Janus architecture mitigates Li-ion polarization in high-energy-density Li–S cells, achieving uniform charge/discharge reactions and stable performance under ultra-high sulfur loading and practical operating conditions.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 9112-9121
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02297A
Global softening to manipulate sound velocity for reliable high-performance MgAgSb thermoelectrics
A global softening strategy using stearic acid in MgAgSb to reduce sound velocity has been shown to enhance its thermoelectric performance, achieving high zT values and demonstrating strong potential for low-grade heat harvesting.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8810-8819
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE03521F
Electrodialysis and nitrate reduction (EDNR) to enable distributed ammonia manufacturing from wastewaters
Underutilized wastewaters containing dilute levels of reactive nitrogen (Nr) can help rebalance the nitrogen cycle.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8787-8800
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE03002H
Techno-economic insights and deployment prospects of permanent carbon dioxide sequestration in solid carbonates
While a rapid defossilisation of the energy system is the highest priority, additional post-fossil CDR for net-negative emissions will be necessary. Routes for mineralisation (in situ-, ex situ mineralisation, enhanced rock weathering) are examined.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8756-8775
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE03166K
Harnessing enhanced lithium-ion storage in self-assembled organic nanowires for batteries and metal-ion supercapacitors
Mesoscale engineering of small organic molecules towards a 3D nanowire network offers a potent toolkit for improved energy storage performance.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8874-8884
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02777A
Self-healing polymer dielectric exhibiting ultrahigh capacitive energy storage performance at 250 °C
The Anderson localization effect has been exploited in the design of high-temperature dielectric polymers, resulting in reduced conduction loss and outstanding capacitive energy storage performance over a wide temperature range up to 250 °C.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8866-8873
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE03705G
Achieving high performance triboelectric nanogenerators simultaneously with high-voltage and high-charge energy cycle
This work achieves a high-voltage and high-charge energy cycle for TENGs, as well as lossless energy transmission between TENGs and PMCs.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8734-8744
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02447H
Laser-induced high-entropy alloys as long-duration bifunctional electrocatalysts for seawater splitting
This work presents a rapid in situ synthesis of FeNiCoCrRu high entropy alloy with porous structures via CO2 laser induction under ambient conditions. FeNiCoCrRu exhibits excellent seawater electrolysis and a superior long duration of >3000 hours.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8670-8682
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE01093K
Interplay of intercalation dynamics and lithium plating in monolithic and architectured graphite anodes during fast charging
Fast charging of high-capacity anodes is challenging due to lithium plating reactions, which lead to poor cycling performance and safety concerns.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8702-8721
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02211D
Anti-dissolving Fe2N6 site-based carbon fiber membranes for binder-free Zn–air batteries with a 200-day lifespan
The anti-dissolving Fe2N6 structure enables ZABs to operate over 200 days (record-breaking 14 500 cycles).
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8722-8733
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE03148B
Hot carrier organic solar cells
Slow thermalization of photogenerated charge carriers in organic solar cells leads to an electronic temperature that is much larger than that of the lattice and to significantly enhanced open-circuit voltages.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8683-8690
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02612H
A wearable DC tribovoltaic power textile woven by P/N-type organic semiconductor fibers
A high-performance, wearable tribovoltaic DC power supply textile was prepared using a traditional weaving process. The WDPs have high flexibility, excellent environmental robustness, lower internal resistance, and washability.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8621-8632
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02662D
Decoupling light- and oxygen-induced degradation mechanisms of Sn–Pb perovskites in all perovskite tandem solar cells
This study showed PEHCl-CN can enhance the strength of Sn–I, resulting in good light stability. The subsequent doping of MBI resulted in good air stability. This enables the integrated 2T all-perovskite device to achieve an efficiency of 27.9%.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8557-8569
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02427C
Revealing degradation mechanisms in 3D/2D perovskite solar cells under photothermal accelerated ageing
Three-dimensional/two-dimensional (3D/2D) heterojunctions in perovskite solar cells exhibit excellent optoelectronic properties and enhanced stability under mild ageing conditions.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8313-8324
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE03869J
Ultra-uniform perovskite crystals formed in the presence of tetrabutylammonium bistriflimide afford efficient and stable perovskite solar cells
We induced ultra-uniform perovskite crystals employing tetrabutylammonium bistriflimide additives in perovskite precursor solution, effectively increasing device efficiency and durability.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8209-8218
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE01841A
Electrolyte engineering for thermally stable Li–S batteries operating from –20 °C to 100 °C
An optimized electrolyte configuration is proposed for high performance Li–S batteries operating in extremely harsh temperature environments.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8151-8161
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE03191A
Distinguishing bulk redox from near-surface degradation in lithium nickel oxide cathodes
Bulk redox activity in LiNiO2 proceeds without significant involvement of molecular oxygen, whose formation is instead associated with surface degradation.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8379-8391
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02398F
Revealing the role of redox reaction selectivity and mass transfer in current–voltage predictions for ensembles of photocatalysts
A powerful detailed-balance model predicts optimal gains with many optically thin photo absorbers instead of one thick absorber. Selectivity and efficiency are controlled by redox species mass-transfer rates regardless of kinetic asymmetry.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8254-8273
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02005G
Strain-induced electrification-based flexible nanogenerator for efficient harvesting from ultralow-frequency vibration energy at 0.5–0.01 Hz
The demand for self-powered devices, particularly in biomedical and wearable technology, emphasizes efficient powering from ultralow-frequency vibrations.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 8111-8118
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02225D
A “seat-squatting” strategy via lithium substitution to suppress Fe-migration in Na layered oxide cathodes
Lithium substitution suppresses Fe migration in Fe-containing Na layered oxide cathodes by occupying migration sites without structural damage, significantly increasing the activation energy for Fe migration and enhancing the material's stability.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 7958-7968
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE01867B
Additive engineering strategies for improved interfacial stability in lithium metal batteries
Additive engineering in low-concentration ether electrolytes enhances the electrode–electrolyte interfacial stability, enabling the stable cycling of high-energy, cost-effective lithium metal batteries.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 7772-7781
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02479F
Eutectic-electrolyte-enabled zinc metal batteries towards wide temperature and voltage windows
A nonflammable eutectic electrolyte, with wide electrochemical (3.0 V vs. Zn/Zn2+) and thermal (−70 to 160 °C) windows, eliminates hydrogen evolution, induces robust solid–electrolyte interphase and broadens temperature/voltage range of Zn batteries.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 7330-7341
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02816C
Film-forming polymer nanoparticle strategy for improving the passivation and stability of perovskite solar cells
Highly deformable crosslinked polymer particles enhance perovskite solar cell passivation and stability by binding and distributing throughout the film.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 7221-7233
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE01073F
Singlet oxygen is not the main source of electrolyte degradation in lithium–oxygen batteries
The lithium–oxygen field has focused on singlet oxygen’s role in cell degradation. This study shows no significant reaction between singlet oxygen and the electrolyte or carbon cathode, confirming it is not the major degradation source.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 7355-7361
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02176B
Time-resolved operando insights into the tunable selectivity of Cu–Zn nanocubes during pulsed CO2 electroreduction
Electrochemical CO2 reduction using CuZn nanocubes boosted ethanol selectivity when pulsed in the oxidation regime of zinc, while time-resolved operando techniques uncovered the key roles of dynamic zinc oxide formation and hydroxide coverage.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 7081-7096
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02308K
Simplifying contact-layer design for high-throughput printing of flexible perovskite photovoltaics
SAM enabled and simplified fully printed carbon-based flexible perovskite modules.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 7147-7154
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02707H
More is different: mobile ions improve the design tolerances of perovskite solar cells
Herein, we investigate the effect of mobile ions on steady-state perovskite solar cell performance and show that they can lead to significant increases in open circuit voltage and improve device tolerance to interfacial energetic misalignments.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 7107-7118
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02669A
Fully printed flexible perovskite solar modules with improved energy alignment by tin oxide surface modification
Fully printed carbon-based flexible perovskite module with an efficiency of 11.6%.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 7097-7106
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE01647E
A homogeneous plating/stripping mode with fine grains for highly reversible Zn anodes
Different from mode I with large nuclei and fast redox kinetics, mode II featured by the reduced nuclei and moderate redox kinetics is conducive to refine the grains and achieve homogeneous Zn plating/stripping toward highly reversible Zn anodes.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 6787-6798
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02264E
Enhancing lithium storage rate and durability in sphalerite GeP by engineering configurational entropy
High-entropy sphalerite-structured compounds, derived from cubic GeP, demonstrate remarkable metallic conductivity and superior lithium-storage capabilities when compared to the parent phases of monoclinic layered GeP or SiP.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 6533-6547
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE01329H
Tailoring the Wadsley–Roth crystallographic shear structures for high-power lithium-ion batteries
A tailored Wadsley–Roth crystallographic shear structure containing inspiring domains with tetrahedron, tetrahedron-free and large-size blocks in the lattice of novel titanium niobium tungsten oxide for high-power lithium-ion batteries.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 6571-6581
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02293A
C-shaped ortho-benzodipyrrole-based acceptors with different electronic effects of top substituents for as-cast green-solvent processed high-performance organic solar cells
We systematically investigated the effects of the top substituents on the physicochemical properties of SMAs and achieved the highest PCE for OSCs processed using a non-halogenated solvent without any extra treatment.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 6844-6855
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02467B
CO residence time modulates multi-carbon formation rates in a zero-gap Cu based CO2 electrolyzer
This study shows how flow field designs can be used to modulate CO concentrations and hydrocarbon production rates in a zero gap copper based carbon dioxide electrolyzer.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 6728-6738
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02004A
A wiping-type semiconductor–liquid generator utilizing water-bearing solid materials and hydrated biological tissues
This paper introduces a novel wiping-type semiconductor–liquid generator for efficient microenergy harvesting, and leverage underwater Kelvin probe microscopy to deepen our understanding of energy generation at solid–liquid interfaces.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 6582-6593
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02797C
High-solvation electrolytes for ultra-stable calcium-ion storage
Calcium-ion batteries (CIBs) have potential as electrochemical energy storage devices due to the low redox potential of Ca2+/Ca and the abundant reserves of Ca.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 6616-6626
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02003K
On the critical competition between singlet exciton decay and free charge generation in non-fullerene based organic solar cells with low energetic offsets
A quantitative study, supported by Marcus theory and DFT, showing why the fate of singlet excitons is the pivot to free charge generation in low-energy offset organic solar cells.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 6676-6697
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE01409J
Horizontal lithium growth driven by surface dynamics on single crystal Cu(111) foil
Single-crystal Cu(111) foil promotes the lateral growth of lithium rhombic dodecahedra, preventing dendritic lithium growth during plating. This is achieved through surface migration and the interaction of lithium adatoms with individual grains.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 6521-6532
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE01766H
Role of biofuels, electro-fuels, and blue fuels for shipping: environmental and economic life cycle considerations
This study analyses different decarbonization strategies for shipping including uptake of e-fuels, blue fuels and biofuels, battery electric propulsion and onboard carbon capture technology from a life cycle perspective.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 6393-6418
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE01641F
Operando Fe dissolution in Fe–N–C electrocatalysts during acidic oxygen reduction: impact of local pH change
Fe cations produced during the reduction of O2 on Fe–N–C materials transform into Fe-oxides due to a local increase in pH.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 6323-6337
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE01995D
High-throughput design of complex oxides as isothermal, redox-activated CO2 sorbents for green hydrogen generation
A new family of Isothermal, redox-activated CO2 sorbents were successfully developed using a high-throughput combinatorial approach to facilitate the generation of green hydrogen from biogenic carbonaceous feedstocks.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 6279-6290
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02119C
Enhanced polysulfide trapping in Li–S batteries by dipole alignment in ferroelectric BaTiO3
Aligning dipoles in ferroelectric BaTiO3 (BTO) nanoparticles enhances Li–S cathode performance by improving polysulfide adsorption.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 6291-6301
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE01936A
Breaking the current limitation of electrochemical CO2 reduction via a silica-hydroxide cycle
We introduce a silica-hydroxide cycle analogous to Earth's carbonate-silicate cycle. The silica-hydroxide cycle reduces the local pH by redistributing hydroxide ions, enhances the CO2 mass transfer, breaking current density limits in CO2RR.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 6215-6224
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE00448E
Avoiding electrochemical indentations: a CNT-cocooned LiCoO2 electrode with ultra-stable high-voltage cycling
An electrochemical indentation (ECI) theory was proposed to explain the LCO cycling decay. A CNT-cocooned LCO cathode was developed to maximize the electrical contact area for LCO, which greatly eliminated ECI and stabilized the high-voltage cycling.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 6102-6112
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE00722K
Constructing orderly crystal orientation with a bidirectional coordinator for high efficiency and stable perovskite solar cells
The trifluoroacetate pseudohalide anion, with dual functionalities, is introduced at the buried interface to promote orderly growth. This results in a power conversion efficiency of 25.60% and long-term stability under light exposure.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 6003-6012
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02017K
CO2 conversion to CO via plasma and electrolysis: a techno-economic and energy cost analysis
Analysis of the CO production cost from CO2via gliding arc plasma reactors with embedded carbon beds versus low-temperature electrolysers.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 5833-5853
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE00164H
Designed-by-purpose power sources: a cardboard primary battery for smart packaging
Battery life-cycle reconceptualization under a design-by-purpose approach to power IoT devices and then be recycled with paper and cardboard waste stream, addressing future technological needs of society from an environmentally conscious perspective.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 5639-5652
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE00306C
Precise control of process parameters for >23% efficiency perovskite solar cells in ambient air using an automated device acceleration platform
Using a fully automated device acceleration platform (DAP) to systematically optimize air-processed parameters and establish a standard operation procedure (SOP) for preparing high-performance perovskite solar cells under ambient air.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 5490-5499
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE01432D
Stabilizing the LAGP/Li interface and in situ visualizing the interfacial structure evolution for high-performance solid-state lithium metal batteries
This work highlights the effectiveness of P-DOL in suppressing side reactions at the Li/LAGP interface, regulating electron transfer and ion migration, and contributing to uniform lithium deposition, thus, enhancing the performance of SSLMBs.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 5521-5531
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE02075H
Uncovering fast solid-acid proton conductors based on dynamics of polyanion groups and proton bonding strength
Cation lattice flexibility and covalent bond lengths serve as good physical descriptors of proton conduction in solid acids and enable the discovery of promising proton conductors beyond traditional chemistries.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 5730-5742
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE01219D
Unveiling the high-temperature degradation mechanism of solid oxide electrolysis cells through direct imaging of nanoscale interfacial phenomena
Advanced transmission electron microscopy analysis uncovers the fundamental mechanisms behind nanometer-scale interfacial degradation phenomena in high-temperature solid oxide electrolysis cells.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 5410-5420
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE00896K
Synergistic effect of a Berlin green framework for highly efficient moisture-electric energy transformation
We developed a novel moisture-induced power generator by utilizing Berlin green as an active material to enhance its moisture-electric energy transformation performance.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 5421-5428
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE00777H
An efficient alkoxy-substituted polymer acceptor for efficient all-polymer solar cells with low voltage loss and versatile photovoltaic applications
All-polymer solar cells with low voltage loss for efficient outdoor and indoor photovoltaics.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 5191-5199
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE01804D
Porous carbon composites as clean energy materials with extraordinary methane storage capacity
Activated carbon composites containing alumina have high porosity (up to ∼2800 m2 g−1 and 1.5 cm3 g−1) and packing density (∼1 g cm−3), which translates to extraordinary methane volumetric uptake of up to 474 cm3 (STP) cm−3 at 25 °C and 100 bar.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 5024-5038
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE00749B
Assessing the realism of clean energy projections
Integrated assessment models (IAMs) need to be improved by considering materials availability and higher technological resolution to reflect real-world complexities and provide more realistic advice to policymakers.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 5241-5259
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE00747F
Activating lattice oxygen by a defect-engineered Fe2O3–CeO2 nano-heterojunction for efficient electrochemical water oxidation
Self-supporting Fe2O3–CeO2 nano-heterojunction electrodes with rich oxygen vacancies present high catalytic performance for oxygen evolution reaction, where defect-engineering promotes the interfacial interaction and activates the lattice oxygens.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 5260-5272
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE01588F
The origins of critical deformations in cylindrical silicon based Li-ion batteries
Correlative neutron and X-ray imaging unravels the causes of localized defects in Li-ion batteries containing a silicon-graphite based anode.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 5048-5059
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE00590B
Tuning sorbent properties to reduce the cost of direct air capture
A direct air capture (DAC) economic model that accounts for sorbent degradation is developed. Experimentally-measured parameters are then integrated to identify sorbent and process features that minimize both the DAC carbon footprint and cost.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 4544-4559
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE00616J
Managing intermittency of renewable power in sustainable production of methanol, coupled with direct air capture
This study leverages worldwide wind data, process modelling, and life cycle assessment to reveal the potential of dynamic methanol production for atmospheric CO2 drawdown, while handling power intermittency and minimising reliance on reserve storage.
Energy Environ. Sci., 2024,17, 4594-4621
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4EE00933A
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