Themed collection Recent Open Access Articles
To flow or not to flow. A perspective on large-scale stationary electrochemical energy storage
Schematic comparative diagram of the stages involved in moving from compact solid electrode materials to dilute nanofluids and RFB solutions.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 5473-5482
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00955F
Electrochemical CO2 conversion technologies: state-of-the-art and future perspectives
The current status and prospects of six routes to electrochemically convert CO2 into different products are investigated. The study includes for each of these routes an analysis of the costs and of the emissions related to electricity use.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 5445-5472
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00775H
Current state of biogas and biomethane production and its implications for Spain
In Spain, biomethane is emerging as one of the great keys, not only for the transformation of the energy mix in the short term, but also to advance towards the decarbonisation of the economy.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3584-3602
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00419H
What is necessary to fill the technological gap to design sustainable dye-sensitized solar cells?
Analysis of properties and data – both known and missing – related to materials selection, life cycle assessment, and end-of-life reuse and recycling options for device components to achieve a sustainable design of dye-sensitized solar cells.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 916-927
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE01447E
The role of selective contacts and built-in field for charge separation and transport in photoelectrochemical devices
The principal driving force for charge carrier separation in a PEC cell is given by the QFL gradients. Upon illumination the E-field is reduced by the amount of photovoltage delivered. Selective contacts are thus decisive for device performance.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2022,6, 3701-3716
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE00562J
On the climate impacts of blue hydrogen production
Natural gas based hydrogen production with carbon capture and storage is referred to as blue hydrogen.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2022,6, 66-75
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SE01508G
Recycling bread waste into chemical building blocks using a circular biorefining approach
Food waste is a global problem, causing significant environmental harm and resulting in substantial economic losses globally.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2021,5, 4842-4849
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SE00575H
Recent trends in graphene supercapacitors: from large area to microsupercapacitors
In this perspective, the recent trends in graphene supercapacitor research are shown, from the use of pseudocapacitor elements to enhance the performance of large-area electrodes, to its miniaturization driven by versatile fabrication techniques.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2021,5, 1235-1254
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SE01849J
From brew to clean fuel: harnessing distillery wastewater for electrolysis H2 generation using nano scale nickle selenide water oxidation catalysts
This study unveils a promising and innovative strategy for electrochemical green H2 generation utilizing distillery industry wastewater. Investigating simultaneous electrochemical processes, it offers a sustainable solution for wastewater treatment and energy production.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 192-201
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01445B
Methane synthesis from CO2 and H2O using electrochemical cells with polymer electrolyte membranes and Ru catalysts at around 120 °C: a comparative study to a phosphate-based electrolyte cell
A polymer-electrolyte electrochemical cell, equipped with a Ru/ZrO2 catalyst at 120 °C, converts CO2 and H2O into CH4 and O2 with a current efficiency of 85%.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 5336-5341
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00985H
Core–shell Fe3O4@CoFe2O4 nanoparticles as high-performance anode catalysts for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction
Core–shell transition metal oxide nanoparticles as efficent material for water electrolysis.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3239-3243
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00130J
The role of A-site composition in the photostability of tin–lead perovskite solar cells
The content of methylammonium dominates the photostability of tin–lead perovskite solar cells.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2022,6, 4605-4613
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE00663D
Simultaneous non-invasive gas analysis in artificial photosynthesis reactions using rotational Raman spectroscopy
A new instrument for gas analysis in artificial photosynthesis reactions is presented. The device uses rotational Raman spectroscopy to analyse multiple gases (H2, O2, N2, CO, CO2) simultaneously, non-invasively and with short analysis times (15 s).
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2022,6, 4388-4392
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE01119K
Mediator-free NADH photochemical regeneration with the aid of the amino acid L-cysteine
An aged Ru complex has been successfully employed for the photochemical monoreduction of NAD+ achieving mediator-free NADH formation with the only aid of L-cysteine and visible light.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2022,6, 4393-4397
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE01045C
The many greenhouse gas footprints of green hydrogen
This communication shows how green hydrogen's climate footprint and performance against alternatives depends on electricity source and accounting choices.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2022,6, 4383-4387
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE00444E
Operando isotope selective ammonia quantification in nitrogen reduction studies via gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
Direct, fast and sensitive isotopic ammonia detection is key to accessing reliable NRR experiments and accelerate catalyst screening. We develop a GC-MS method to detect NH3 down to 1 ppm in the gas phase, in real-time and without external manipulation.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2022,6, 1945-1949
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE00123C
In situ formation of a molecular cobalt(III)/AgCl photocatalyst for visible-light water oxidation
A unique photocatalyst that consists of a molecular Co(III) species and wide-bandgap AgCl is presented. Even without a physical connection between the two components, the Co(III)/AgCl photocatalyst showed water oxidation activity under visible light.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2021,5, 5694-5698
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1SE01075A
Separating bulk and surface processes in NiOx electrocatalysts for water oxidation
Nickel oxyhydroxide electrocatalysts are highly active for water oxidation and swell when electrochemically activated. In this thickness dependence study, we find only the upper surface (<5 nm) is active during water oxidation catalysis.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2020,4, 5024-5030
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SE00977F
Parameter optimisation for electrochemically activated MoTe2
Revealing the optimal parameters responsible for a dramatic in operando reduction of the overpotential in a 2D metal chalcogenide electrocatalyst for the hydrogen evolution reaction.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2020,4, 4473-4477
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SE00684J
Increased hydrogen partial pressure suppresses and reverses hydrogen evolution during Pd catalysed electrolysis of CO2
Control over selectivity towards HCOO− rather than H2 is acquired by using elevated pressure of hydrogen during CO2 electrolysis.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2020,4, 4459-4463
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SE00731E
Polymer reinforced carbon fiber interfaces for high energy density structural lithium-ion batteries
Interface engineering enables a practical multifunctional advantage in a structural battery.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2020,4, 2661-2668
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SE00263A
Hidden figures of photo-charging: a thermo-electrochemical approach for a solar-rechargeable redox flow cell system
Achieving high current densities without thermal performance degradation at high temperatures is one of the main challenges for enhancing the competitiveness of photo-electrochemical energy storage systems.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2020,4, 2650-2655
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SE00348D
Boosting sugarcane trash decomposition: synergistic action and proximity effect of xylanase and feruloyl esterase co-displayed on the cell surface of Pichia pastoris (Komagataella phaffi)
Xylanase and feruloyl esterase co-displayed on yeast surface boosts lignocellulosic biomass degradation through synergistic effect caused by their proximity.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 873-883
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01482G
Decentralised production of e-fuels for aviation: implications and trade-offs of a targeted small-scale production of sustainable aviation fuel based on Fischer–Tropsch synthesis
The introduction of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is expected to play an important role in the decarbonisation of the aviation sector.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 752-765
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01156A
Future costs of power-to-liquid sustainable aviation fuels produced from hybrid solar PV-wind plants in Europe
Geographic variation of PtL jet fuel production cost from standalone hybrid solar PV-wind plants is estimated for Europe through 2050.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 811-825
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00978E
Modulating the cathode interface in sodium-beta alumina-based semi-solid-state sodium cells using liquid-organic electrolytes
Interface modification: modulating the interface enables the operation of sodium-beta alumina-based semi-solid-state sodium cells.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 766-776
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01258A
Measuring metal halide perovskite single cell degradation consistent with module-based conditions
Although a harsher condition, degradation of perovskite solar cells in an open-circuit condition is related to the performance in a quasi-maximum power point condition. Further, shadow masks should be used during illuminated stability studies.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 546-553
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01268A
Top-ranked efficiency under indoor light of DSSCs enabled by iodide-based DES-like solvent electrolyte
DSSCs based on a DES-like mixture containing choline iodide as main component have been tested, in combination with a properly hydrophobic dye, achieving top-ranked efficiency without any other iodide source under both outdoor and indoor conditions.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 504-515
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00949A
Silicon nanocrystal hybrid photocatalysts as models to understand solar fuels producing assemblies
A rhenium metal complex tethered to a silicon quantum dot allows exploration of the effects of catalyst anchoring and Re–Si energetic alignment on photocatalytic CO2 reduction activity.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 403-409
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01512B
Valorisation of residual biomass by pyrolysis: influence of process conditions on products
In the context of sustainable residual biomass management, this work explores the pyrolysis process of residual biomass using a bench-scale fixed bed reactor.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 379-396
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01216F
Graphene and graphene–cellulose nanocrystal composite films for sustainable anodes in biophotovoltaic devices
This work demonstrates the innovative utilisation of sheer exfoliated few-layer graphene and graphene–CNC films as eco-friendly electrodes for efficient current extraction from cyanobacteria, promising advancements in biophotovoltaic applications.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 210-224
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01185B
An efficient particulate photocatalyst for overall water splitting based on scandium and magnesium co-doped strontium titanate
A high photocatalytic performance for overall water splitting was demonstrated over a photocatalyst based on a magnesium and scandium co-doped strontium titanate particle composed of a cubic shape having a nanosized step structure on the edge of the particle.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 202-209
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01408H
Safe seasonal energy and hydrogen storage in a 1 : 10 single-household-sized pilot reactor based on the steam-iron process
The seasonal storage of hydrogen and energy using iron as a storage medium is demonstrated at a technically-relevant level using a 0.21 m3 pilot reactor.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 125-132
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01228J
Hydrodeoxygenation of isoeugenol in continuous mode using bifunctional Pt-Beta 25-binder catalysts for renewable jet fuel production
Hydrodeoxygenation of isoeugenol in a trickle-bed reactor yielded propylcyclohexane, a jet fuel compound. The effect of metal location, acidity, and particle size were evaluated for platinum-based extruded catalysts (Pt, Beta-25, binder).
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 90-102
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE01061A
A rational guide to improve the activity of a hydrogen-evolving polymeric carbon nitride photocatalyst
Light intensity-dependence and the H–D isotope effect studies on Pt-loaded C/N polymer photocatalyst, along with photoelectrochemical measurements, revealed that promoting the oxidation reaction by holes was critical for improved H2 evolution.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2024,8, 36-42
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00996C
On the understanding of bio-oil formation from the hydrothermal liquefaction of organosolv lignin isolated from softwood and hardwood sawdust
Organosolv fractionation of hard- and softwood is applied to obtain lignin substrates utilized for bio-oil production through hydrothermal liquefaction. The resulting bio-oil properties reflect the stemming lignin chemistries.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 5361-5373
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00976A
Predicting the physical properties of three-component lignocellulose derived advanced biofuel blends using a design of experiments approach
Predictive models of selected physical properties of advanced biofuel blends produced using a design of experiments methodology. C4/C5 alcohol-based blends superior to C2 ones as diesel replacements since they better match selected property limits.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 5283-5300
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00822C
A techno-economic perspective on rigid and flexible perovskite solar modules
What are the conditions for perovskite modules to become competitive against crystalline silicon? We perform a new techno-economic analysis of perovskite PV, where we calculate the LCOE of both rigid and flexible modules, and evaluate cost reductions.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 5259-5270
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00828B
Analysis of charge trapping and long lived hole generation in SrTiO3 photoanodes
Long lived hole generation in SrTiO3 is observed herein using transient absorption spectroscopy, even in the absence of applied bias to drive charge separation.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 5066-5075
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00886J
Optimising the electrochemical reduction of CO2 to oxalic acid in propylene carbonate
Herein, carbon dioxide electroreduction to oxalate/oxalic acid in a propylene carbonate solvent system, catalysed by the addition of benzonitrile is reported.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 5093-5100
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00652B
Assessment of location and energy utility options for the implementation of pyrolytic biocrude production
Improve overall economics and sustainability of biofuels production by making the best use of byproducts from biomass pyrolytic processes towards energy utilities by leveraging locational consumers and available infrastructure.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4955-4966
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00745F
Life-cycle assessment of renewable fuel production via hydrothermal liquefaction of manure in Germany
The GWP of HTL fuels obtained from manure are analyzed using LCA. The main emission drivers and (dis-)advantages of different process configurations are identified. The potential emission savings from reduced manure storage durations are quantified.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4898-4913
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00646H
Synthetic styrene-based bioinspired model of the [FeFe]-hydrogenase active site for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution
A multifunctional polymer matrix allows significant improvement over an isolated FeFeADT hydrogenase mimic for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4967-4976
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00409K
Porous silicon-nanowire-based electrode for the photoelectrocatalytic production of hydrogen
Building a porous photocathode for solar hydrogen production with earth-abundant materials: silicon nanowires to harvest light, molybdenum sulfide to turn protons into hydrogen.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4864-4876
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00408B
Closing the balance – on the role of integrating biorefineries in the future energy system
Exploiting synergies between industrial biorefineries and residential districts allows to reduce emissions and fossil fuel dependency at reasonable economic compromises.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4839-4854
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00473B
The role of Mg dopant concentration in tuning the performance of the SnO2 electron transport layer in perovskite solar cells
Doping SnO2 with Mg can lead to non-linear effects on the conduction band edge potentials, first-principles calculations allow dissecting the origin of such behavior.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4855-4863
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00362K
Energy, economic, and environmental impacts assessment of co-optimized on-road heavy-duty engines and bio-blendstocks
Renewable MCCI bio-blendstocks with advantageous properties co-optimized with engines and a ducted fuel injection could reduce engine-out emissions leading to reduced total cost of vehicle ownership and a potential to penetrate the market at scale.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4580-4601
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00381G
Overcoming residual carbon-induced recombination in water-oxidation catalysis: combining a superior catalyst with low-carbon-content atomic layer deposition of SnO2 for improved catalysis
Two routes, as well as their combination, are examined for overcoming recombination in a dye-sensitized photoelectrochemical cell for water oxidation catalysis.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4567-4579
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00222E
Solventless hydrodeoxygenation of isoeugenol and dihydroeugenol in batch and continuous modes over a zeolite-supported FeNi catalyst
A low-cost bimetallic bifunctional 5–5 wt% FeNi/H-Beta-300 catalyst was investigated in solventless hydrodeoxygenation of lignin-derived model compounds isoeugenol or dihydroeugenol in batch and continuous modes.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4486-4504
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00371J
Electrification of glucose valorization over NiO/Ni foam
Glucose electrochemical oxidation toward gluconic and glucaric acids over innovative NiO/Ni 3D foam, a mechanism investigation.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4474-4485
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00847A
Study of the influence of the formation protocol on the SEI layer formed at the graphite electrode surface of a non-aqueous potassium-ion hybrid supercapacitor (KIC) through STEM and XPS analyses
A correlation between the evolution of the KF content in the SEI and the evolution of cycling performance of the non-aqueous potassium-ion hybrid supercapacitor (KIC).
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4150-4159
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00594A
Power factor improvement in a solid–liquid thermoelectric system formed by Sb:SnO2 in contact with a chromium complex solution
A remarkable more than 3 times improvement in the power factor has been achieved in a porous thermoelectric oxide in the presence of an electrolyte containing a redox molecule.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4254-4259
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00622K
An efficient approach for controlling the crystallization, strain, and defects of the perovskite film in hybrid perovskite solar cells through antisolvent engineering
Antisolvent engineering with the octylammonium salt OABr improves the quality of the perovskite film and suppresses nonradiative losses by 43.6%, resulting in high performance and stable inverted perovskite solar cells.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4136-4149
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00435J
Interactions in co-pyrolysis of Salicornia bigelovii and heavy fuel oil
The interactions in the co-pyrolysis of biomass from Salicornia bigelovii (SB) with heavy fuel oil (HFO) were studied through an investigation of the yields, kinetics, and the quality of bio-oil and biochar produced.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4213-4228
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00063J
Electrodeposited CuSbTe thin films with enhanced thermoelectric performance
HRTEM image of Cu0.4SbTe thin film showing the presence of amorphous CuSbTe and crystallite of Sb2Te3, the Cu0.4SbTe is grown on flexible Nylon fiber which provides output voltage of 18.4 mV at a temperature gradient of 30 K.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 4160-4171
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00548H
Experimental and numerical investigation of microbial growth in two-phase saturated porous media at the pore-scale
A novel approach combining microfluidics with 2-D modeling validates the proposed microbial growth model for underground hydrogen storage and concludes space-limited growth and microbial gradients on the pore scale.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3939-3948
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00037K
A novel biorefinery concept based on marginally used halophyte biomass
Optimizing the organosolv process parameters towards establishing a novel biorefinery concept based on marginally used halophyte biomass.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3902-3918
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00458A
Understanding the role of interfacial layers in the photostability of PM6:Y7-based organic solar cells under different degradation conditions
At present, low long-term stability is the main limitation for organic solar cells. The origin of the degradation of high-efficiency non-fullerene solar cells by impedance spectroscopy and its degradation mechanisms has been investigated.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3883-3892
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00703K
Hydrocarbons from kraft pulp pre-hydrolysis liquors in two steps using heterogeneous catalysis
Valorizing industrial side streams that are currently burnt to a low value is important to make biorefining more sustainable.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3637-3643
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00616F
Electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction catalysed by a dinuclear cobalt complex with doubly N-confused hexaphyrin
A dinuclear cobalt complex with a doubly N-confused hexaphyrin, Co2DNCH, showed high catalytic activity for electrochemical hydrogen reduction due to the wide π-conjugated system of DNCH.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3603-3608
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00403A
Visible-light driven photocatalytic CO2 reduction promoted by organic photosensitizers and a Mn(I) catalyst
Organic chromophores displaying TADF emission were coupled to a Mn(I)-complex as the catalyst and investigated as photosensitizers for CO2 reduction. Upon 470 nm LED excitation, TONCO+HCOOH > 650 and a ΦCO+HCOOH = 22.8% were obtained.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3454-3463
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00546A
High yield co-production of isobutanol and ethanol from switchgrass: experiments, and process synthesis and analysis
Hybrid yeast strain co-produces isobutanol and ethanol at high yields. Reducing hydrolysis enzyme loading and enhancing xylose conversion greatly impact the economic potential of the biorefinery.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3266-3275
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2SE01741E
Hydrolysis of anhydrosugars derived from pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass for integration in a biorefinery
A mild acid hydrolysis process is developed for upgrading of the anhydrosugars of bio-oil heavy ends into bio-ethanol with high compatibility with downstream separation and fermentation of sugars in a pyrolysis based biorefinery.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3361-3374
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00240C
Ruthenium–rhenium and ruthenium–palladium supramolecular photocatalysts for photoelectrocatalytic CO2 and H+ reduction
Photoelectrocatalysis offers the opportunity to close the carbon loop and convert captured CO2 back into useful fuels and feedstocks, mitigating against anthropogenic climate change.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3284-3293
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00442B
Electro- and photochemical H2 generation by Co(II) polypyridyl-based catalysts bearing ortho-substituted pyridines
Different proton-relay groups in hexadentate polypyridyl cobalt complexes induce distinct efficiencies and mechanisms in photo- and electrochemical H2 generation.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3384-3394
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00295K
Lactic acid and biomethane production from bread waste: a techno-economic and profitability analysis using pinch technology
Lactic acid is produced from bread waste using microbial fermentation under acid-neutral and low-pH scenarios. Though the acid-neutral scenario is economically better, the primary economic barriers are huge capital investment and utility consumption.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3034-3046
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00119A
Characterization of sulfur and chlorine behavior during pyrolysis of biomass and waste
The aim of this study is to characterize the behavior of sulfur and chlorine during the pyrolysis of biomasses (agricultural residues) and waste components (cardboard, wool, and PVC), selected for their different compositions and ash contents.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3067-3076
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00263B
Potassium-modified bifunctional MgAl-SBA-15 for aldol condensation of furfural and acetone
Potassium modified acid–base bifunctionalized MgAl-SBA-15 for mild aldol condensation of furfural and acetone to high-quality jet-fuel range or chemical intermediates.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3047-3059
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00444A
Life-cycle global warming impact of hydrogen transport through pipelines from Africa to Germany
A unique life cycle assessment highlights the potential of photovoltaics to limit the global warming potential of hydrogen imports, using Germany's domestic supply as a reference.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3014-3024
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00281K
A transparent iron-incorporated nickel hydroxide electrocatalyst for efficient water oxidation
Transparent electrocatalysts were developed by a facile solution-based method. The highly transparent iron-incorporated nickel hydroxide (FeNi-10) oxygen evolution electrode exhibited low overpotential compared to the benchmark electrocatalyst.
Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2023,7, 3025-3033
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3SE00527E
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