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View article: Advancing the predictive techno-economic and lifecycle assessment of prairie grass and manure co-digestion for renewable natural gas applications
Advancing the predictive techno-economic and lifecycle assessment of prairie grass and manure co-digestion for renewable natural gas applications Open
Prairie grass remains an underutilized agricultural resource that could provide economic, environmental, and ecological benefits to the bioeconomy. Prairie grass and manure anaerobic digestion is a promising pathway for renewable natural g…
View article: Emerging trends in sustainable energy system assessments: integration of machine learning with techno-economic analysis and lifecycle assessment
Emerging trends in sustainable energy system assessments: integration of machine learning with techno-economic analysis and lifecycle assessment Open
The increasing demand for sustainable energy systems (SES) has driven significant advancements in the fields of techno-economic analysis (TEA) and life cycle assessment (LCA). This comprehensive review explores the integration of machine l…
View article: Techno‐economic and environmental assessment of converting mixed prairie to renewable natural gas with co‐product hydroxycinnamic acid
Techno‐economic and environmental assessment of converting mixed prairie to renewable natural gas with co‐product hydroxycinnamic acid Open
There is a need for research into clean alternative energy sources to meet future energy requirements. Renewable natural gas (RNG) can assist in fulfilling a growing projected demand for natural gas in a sustainable manner. This study focu…
View article: Microbial Upgrading of Lignin Depolymerization: Enhancing Efficiency with Lignin‐First Catalysis
Microbial Upgrading of Lignin Depolymerization: Enhancing Efficiency with Lignin‐First Catalysis Open
Chemical depolymerization of lignin is a non‐selective process that often generates a wide distribution of product compounds, denoted herein as lignin breakdown products (LBPs). To address this limitation, we developed a hybrid lignin conv…
View article: Life Cycle Inventory Availability: Status and Prospects for Leveraging New Technologies
Life Cycle Inventory Availability: Status and Prospects for Leveraging New Technologies Open
The demand for life cycle assessments (LCA) is growing rapidly, which leads to an increasing demand of life cycle inventory (LCI) data. While the LCA community has made significant progress in developing LCI databases for diverse applicati…
View article: Sustainability Science and Technology in 2024 and beyond: equitable publishing aligned with United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainability Science and Technology in 2024 and beyond: equitable publishing aligned with United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals Open
IOP journal sustainability science and technology (sus sci tech) in 2024 and beyond: equitable publishing aligned with United Nations' sustainable development goals (SDGs), Jonas Baltrusaitis, Bhavik Bakashi, Katarzyna Chojnacka, Christoph…
View article: Techno‐economic and life cycle analysis of renewable natural gas derived from anaerobic digestion of grassy biomass: A US Corn Belt watershed case study
Techno‐economic and life cycle analysis of renewable natural gas derived from anaerobic digestion of grassy biomass: A US Corn Belt watershed case study Open
Restoring native grassland vegetation can substantially improve ecosystem service outcomes from agricultural watersheds, but profitable pathways are needed to incentivize conversion from conventional crops. Given growing demand for renewab…
View article: Comparative techno-economic and life cycle assessment of electrocatalytic processes for lignin valorization
Comparative techno-economic and life cycle assessment of electrocatalytic processes for lignin valorization Open
This study explores the potential of using electrochemical (EC) methods for valorizing lignin, a lignocellulosic biomass cell wall component, into biofuels and high-value compounds.
View article: Introducing thermo-mechanochemistry of lignin enabled the production of high-quality low-cost carbon fiber
Introducing thermo-mechanochemistry of lignin enabled the production of high-quality low-cost carbon fiber Open
A surprisingly simple approach to increasing the mechanical properties of lignin-based carbon fiber by leveraging a newly discovered thermo-mechanochemistry of lignin.
View article: Non-equilibrium plasma co-upcycling of waste plastics and CO<sub>2</sub> for carbon-negative oleochemicals
Non-equilibrium plasma co-upcycling of waste plastics and CO<sub>2</sub> for carbon-negative oleochemicals Open
Concept of plasma co-upcycling waste plastics and CO 2 . CO 2 serves as an oxidant and carbon source to depolymerize polyolefins into platform chemicals, whereas plastics enhance CO 2 conversion. Fatty alcohols are selectively produced by …
View article: Roads to Removal: Options for Carbon Dioxide Removal in the United States
Roads to Removal: Options for Carbon Dioxide Removal in the United States Open
Our analysis shows it is feasible for the United States to remove a staggering amount of CO2 from the air—this will be critical to becoming carbon neutral by 2050. Our comprehensive, first-of-its-kind, county-resolution analysis indicates …
View article: Towards a sustainable environment and carbon neutrality: Optimal sizing of standalone, green, reliable, and affordable water-power cogeneration systems
Towards a sustainable environment and carbon neutrality: Optimal sizing of standalone, green, reliable, and affordable water-power cogeneration systems Open
Today, the limited sources of freshwater supply are a significant concern. Exploiting alternative sources, especially seawater, has been the focus, but purifying it is energy-intensive. Integrating desalination with renewable energy is a p…
View article: Comparative Techno-economic Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment of Producing High-Value Chemicals and Fuels from Waste Plastic via Conventional Pyrolysis and Thermal Oxo-degradation
Comparative Techno-economic Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment of Producing High-Value Chemicals and Fuels from Waste Plastic via Conventional Pyrolysis and Thermal Oxo-degradation Open
The rapid rise in global plastic production in recent decades has resulted in the massive generation of plastic waste. Over 75% of the plastic waste generated in the United States was sent to landfills, with a meager 8.7% recycled. Plastic…
View article: Efficient chemo-catalytic transformation of spent coffee grounds into lactic acid using erbium triflate
Efficient chemo-catalytic transformation of spent coffee grounds into lactic acid using erbium triflate Open
Developing efficient conversion technologies for waste valorization is crucial in the context of a sustainable bioeconomy. The massive generation of spent coffee grounds (SCG) has become an environmental and social concern. Although the ma…
View article: Correction: Expanding plastics recycling technologies: chemical aspects, technology status and challenges
Correction: Expanding plastics recycling technologies: chemical aspects, technology status and challenges Open
Correction for ‘Expanding plastics recycling technologies: chemical aspects, technology status and challenges’ by Houqian Li et al. , Green Chem. , 2022, 24 , 8899–9002, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2GC02588D.
View article: Economic evaluation of infrastructures for thermochemical upcycling of post-consumer plastic waste
Economic evaluation of infrastructures for thermochemical upcycling of post-consumer plastic waste Open
Thermochemical upcycling of post-consumer plastic waste creates a circular economy that is economically viable and that provides environmental benefits. The value chain associated with this economy makes plastic waste a highly valuable fee…
View article: Economic Evaluation of Infrastructures for Thermochemical Upcycling of Post-Consumer Plastic Waste
Economic Evaluation of Infrastructures for Thermochemical Upcycling of Post-Consumer Plastic Waste Open
Thermochemical technologies, such as pyrolysis, offer a potentially scalable pathway for upcycling diverse types of plastic waste (PW) into value-added chemicals. However, deploying these technologies in waste management infrastructures is…
View article: Expanding Plastics Recycling Technologies: Chemical Aspects, Technology Status and Challenges
Expanding Plastics Recycling Technologies: Chemical Aspects, Technology Status and Challenges Open
Less than 10% of the plastics generated globally are recycled, while the rest are incinerated, accumulated in landfills, or leach into the environment. New technologies are emerging to chemically recycle waste plastics that are receiving t…