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View article: Ni-Catalysts Supported on N,B-Doped Graphene Aerogels for CO <sub>2</sub> Methanation
Ni-Catalysts Supported on N,B-Doped Graphene Aerogels for CO <sub>2</sub> Methanation Open
Methane synthesis from CO2 hydrogenation is a promising approach for CO2 recycling despite challenges such as nickel species loss and sintering. This study investigates reduced graphene aerogels (rGOA) doped with nitrogen (N-rGOA) and boro…
View article: Olive stone-derived biochar as a sustainable catalyst support for CO2 methanation
Olive stone-derived biochar as a sustainable catalyst support for CO2 methanation Open
The hydrogenation of carbon dioxide (CO2) into methane presents a promising strategy for CO2 utilization. However, the large-scale implementation of this process remains limited by the lack of cost-effective and sustainable catalytic mater…
View article: Biochar price forecasting: A novel methodology for enhancing market stability and economic viability
Biochar price forecasting: A novel methodology for enhancing market stability and economic viability Open
The co-production of char and liquid fuel, marketed as carbon-sequestering biochar, presents an economic opportunity, particularly when biofuel prices are low. However, the biochar market remains underdeveloped, with significant price vola…
View article: Enhancing carbon dioxide uptake in biochar derived from husk biomasses: Optimizing biomass particle size and steam activation conditions
Enhancing carbon dioxide uptake in biochar derived from husk biomasses: Optimizing biomass particle size and steam activation conditions Open
This research focuses on developing activated biochars for CO2 adsorption, evaluating the impact of particle size and steam activation conditions on almond shells (AS), pistachio shells (PS), and nut shells (NS), three crops that are grown…
View article: Hydrocarbon selectivity enhancement through catalytic fast co-pyrolysis of almond shell and plastic blends
Hydrocarbon selectivity enhancement through catalytic fast co-pyrolysis of almond shell and plastic blends Open
Background The aim of this article is to explore possible pathways for the synergistic optimization of bio-oil by the catalytic fast co-pyrolysis of almond shell (AS) and plastic residues (polyethylene, PE, and polystyrene, PS). Pyrolysis …
View article: Efficient ethanol electro-reforming on bimetallic anodes supported on adenine-based noble carbons: hydrogen production and value-added chemicals
Efficient ethanol electro-reforming on bimetallic anodes supported on adenine-based noble carbons: hydrogen production and value-added chemicals Open
Herein, adenine-derived noble carbons are used as anodic supports for PtRu nanoparticles for the ethanol oxidation reaction (EOR). Three noble carbons were synthesized using salt melts as templates and denoted as ANZ, ALZ and ALK depending…
View article: Bio-phenolic compounds production through fast pyrolysis: Demineralizing olive pomace pretreatments
Bio-phenolic compounds production through fast pyrolysis: Demineralizing olive pomace pretreatments Open
An original pathway to renewable production of phenol-rich bio-oil by fast pyrolysis of pretreated olive pomace (OP) was researched. However, inherent inorganic elements (especially alkali and alkaline earth metals) in biomass feedstocks l…
View article: Influence of Temperature and Residence Time on Torrefaction Coupled to Fast Pyrolysis for Valorizing Agricultural Waste
Influence of Temperature and Residence Time on Torrefaction Coupled to Fast Pyrolysis for Valorizing Agricultural Waste Open
Torrefaction is a promising pretreatment technology for valorizing biomass and upgrading pyrolysis products. This study sets out an original procedure consisting of subjecting the biomass to torrefaction before fast pyrolysis to increased …
View article: Enhancement of BTX production via catalytic fast pyrolysis of almond shell, olive pomace with polyvinyl chloride mixtures
Enhancement of BTX production via catalytic fast pyrolysis of almond shell, olive pomace with polyvinyl chloride mixtures Open
This work addresses enhanced benzene, toluene and xylene (BTX) production by catalytic fast co-pyrolysis from agroindustrial biomass blended with PVC and the use of prepared NaZSM-5 and HZSM-5. Results from catalytic fast pyrolysis of biom…
View article: Boosting hydrogen and chemicals production through ethanol electro-reforming on Pt-transition metal anodes
Boosting hydrogen and chemicals production through ethanol electro-reforming on Pt-transition metal anodes Open
The aim of this work is to boost the combined hydrogen and added-values compounds generation (acetaldehyde, acetic acid and ethyl acetate) through ethanol electrochemical reforming using bimetallic anodes. In particular, the influence of t…
View article: Preliminary Design of a Self-Sufficient Electrical Storage System Based on Electrolytic Hydrogen for Power Supply in a Residential Application
Preliminary Design of a Self-Sufficient Electrical Storage System Based on Electrolytic Hydrogen for Power Supply in a Residential Application Open
The use of renewable energy and hydrogen technology is a sustainable solution for the intermittent feature of renewable energies. Hence, the aim of the present work is to design a self-sufficient system for a one-family house by coupling a…
View article: Additional pathways for the ethanol electro-reforming knowledge: The role of the initial concentration on the product yields
Additional pathways for the ethanol electro-reforming knowledge: The role of the initial concentration on the product yields Open
Ethanol electrochemical reforming mechanism on bimetallic PtRu/C catalyst was studied in a proton exchange membrane cell at 80 °C. In this work, we report for the first time the ethyl acetate pathway in acid media, evaluating all the possi…
View article: Fast pyrolysis of agroindustrial wastes blends: Hydrocarbon production enhancement
Fast pyrolysis of agroindustrial wastes blends: Hydrocarbon production enhancement Open
Fast pyrolysis of waste from agroindustry may be an alternative choice for sustainable use of enhanced biofuels. Plastics are one option for improving the hydrogen to carbon efficiency ratio (H/Ceff) of biomass feedstock. Waste from agroin…
View article: Catalytic effect of alkali and alkaline earth metals on fast pyrolysis pre‐treatment of agricultural waste
Catalytic effect of alkali and alkaline earth metals on fast pyrolysis pre‐treatment of agricultural waste Open
The catalytic effect of mineral components (K, Ca, Mg and Na), after pre‐treatment by water leaching and adding NaCl, was evaluated in fast pyrolysis with the biomass of four types of agricultural waste (olive pomace, nutshell, almond shel…
View article: Membrane-Less Ethanol Electrooxidation over Pd-M (M: Sn, Mo and Re) Bimetallic Catalysts
Membrane-Less Ethanol Electrooxidation over Pd-M (M: Sn, Mo and Re) Bimetallic Catalysts Open
The effect of the addition of three oxophilic co-metals (Sn, Mo and Re) on the electrochemical performance of Pd in the ethanol oxidation reaction (EOR) was investigated by performing half-cell and membrane-less electrolysis cell experimen…
View article: Valorization of olive oil industry subproducts: ash and olive pomace fast pyrolysis
Valorization of olive oil industry subproducts: ash and olive pomace fast pyrolysis Open
Environmental problems have encouraged investigation of renewable energies. The organic waste treating through fast pyrolysis seems to be a highly promising option for decreasing pollutants. Olive pomace, a major source of waste in countri…
View article: Fast pyrolysis as an alternative to the valorization of olive mill wastes
Fast pyrolysis as an alternative to the valorization of olive mill wastes Open
BACKGROUND The valorization of organic wastes through fast pyrolysis appears to be a highly promising option for decreasing pollutants and reducing consumption of natural resources. For this purpose, three different olive pomace samples we…
View article: Influence of Pt/Ru anodic ratio on the valorization of ethanol by PEM electrocatalytic reforming towards value-added products
Influence of Pt/Ru anodic ratio on the valorization of ethanol by PEM electrocatalytic reforming towards value-added products Open
The ethanol electro-reforming process was studied over PtRu/C catalysts synthesized by the modified polyol method with different compositions. In particular, this work reports the influence of anodic Pt:Ru ratio (5:1, 2:1 and 1:2) on the o…
View article: Exergetic and Economic Improvement for a Steam Methane-Reforming Industrial Plant: Simulation Tool
Exergetic and Economic Improvement for a Steam Methane-Reforming Industrial Plant: Simulation Tool Open
Steam methane reforming (SMR) for hydrogen production was studied by simulating the reformer and pre-reformer sections. This simulation was validated by using available data taken from a real industrial plant, which enabled precise correla…
View article: Process simulation and economic feasibility assessment of the methanol production via tri-reforming using experimental kinetic equations
Process simulation and economic feasibility assessment of the methanol production via tri-reforming using experimental kinetic equations Open
The purpose of this paper is to assess via techno-economic metrics the feasibility of a tri-reforming coupled methanol process. The simulation of the tri-reforming reactor considered empiric kinetic equations, developed by our group in pre…
View article: Multi-criteria analysis for selecting the optimum blend in the co-gasification process
Multi-criteria analysis for selecting the optimum blend in the co-gasification process Open
Co-gasification is an efficient process for obtaining valuable by-products from blending different raw materials. However, selecting the optimum blend is complicated to establish as it depends on the criterion selected. In this study, the …