In compressed air energy storage systems, throttle valves that are used to stabilize the air storage equipment pressure can cause significant exergy losses, which can be effectively improved by adopting inverter-driven technology. In this paper, a …

Knowing the correct phase connectivity information plays a significant role in maintaining high-quality power and reliable electricity supply to end-consumers. However, managing the consumer-phase connectivity of a low-voltage distribution network …

The depletion of energy resources poses a significant threat to the development of human society. Specifically, a considerable amount of low-grade heat (LGH), typically below 100 °C, is currently being wasted. However, efficient utilization of …

Solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) is a promising water electrolysis technology that produces hydrogen or syngas through water electrolysis or water and carbon dioxide co-electrolysis. Green hydrogen or syngas can be produced by SOEC with …

To increase the power generated by solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), multiple cells have to be connected into a stack. Nonuniformity of cell performance is a worldwide concern in the practical application of stack, which is known to be unavoidable …

Bio-oil from biomass pyrolysis cannot directly substitute traditional fuel due to compositional deficiencies. Catalytic hydrodeoxygenation (HDO) is the critical and efficient step to upgrade crude bio-oil to high-quality bio-jet fuel by lowering …

Formic acid (FA) is a potential biomass resource of syngas with contents of carbon monoxide (CO, 60 wt.%) and hydrogen (H2, 4.4 wt.%). Among the technologies for FA conversion, the photoreforming of FA has received widespread attention due to its …

The use of two-dimensional (2D) layered metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as self-sacrificial templates has been proven to be a successful method to create high-efficiency Selenium (Se)-containing electrocatalysts for overall water splitting.

To improve the adaptability of solar refrigeration systems to different heat sources, a single-double-effect LiBr–H2O absorption refrigeration system (ARS) driven by solar energy was designed and analyzed. The system was optimized using a …

As the next-generation oxy-fuel combustion technology for controlling CO2 emissions, pressurized oxy-fuel combustion (POC) technology can further reduce system energy consumption and improve system efficiency compared with atmospheric oxy-fuel …

Spectral beam split is attracting more attention thanks to the efficient use of whole spectrum solar energy and the cogenerative supply for electricity and heat. Nanofluids can selectively absorb and deliver specific solar spectra, making various …

Exploring advanced platinum (Pt)-based electrocatalysts is vital for the widespread implementation of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Morphology control represents an effective strategy to optimize the behavior of Pt catalysts. In …

With the development of renewable energy technologies, the recovery and utilization of low-grade energy based on hydroelectric effect have drawn much attention owing to its environmental friendliness. Herein, a novel hydroelectric generator …

Using the electrochemical technology to split water molecules to produce hydrogen is the key to obtain green hydrogen for solving the energy crisis. The large-scale application of hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) in water dissociation requires a …

The development of renewable and affordable energy is crucial for building a sustainable society. In this context, establishing a sustainable infrastructure for renewable energy requires the integration of energy storage, specifically use of …

This paper proposes a new power generating system that combines wind power (WP), photovoltaic (PV), trough concentrating solar power (CSP) with a supercritical carbon dioxide (S-CO2) Brayton power cycle, a thermal energy storage (TES), and an …

As a clean and efficient renewable energy source, solar energy has been rapidly applied worldwide. The growth rate of China’s installed capacity ranks first in the world. However, the life span of photovoltaic (PV) modules is 25 to 30 years, and …

In this study, the Lewis doping approach of polyaniline (PANI) was employed to fabricate cobait–nitrogen–carbon (Co-N-C) oxygen electrocatalysts for Zn–air batteries, aiming to enhance the active spots of Co-N-C. This resulting Co-N-C catalysts …

Solar-driven hydrogen production from seawater attracts great interest for its emerging role in decarbonizing global energy consumption. Given the complexity of natural seawater content, photocatalytic vapor splitting offers a low-cost and safe …