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View article: Photons as Working Body for Photovoltaic Devices: Conversion of Photon to Electron from a Simplified Perspective
Photons as Working Body for Photovoltaic Devices: Conversion of Photon to Electron from a Simplified Perspective Open
In this work two models to study the photovoltaic response of solar cells are reported. The first model is the hybrid model developed that relates the electrical and quantum parameters and this model considers the bandgap effect, as well a…
View article: Pyrolysis of Green Coconut Husk Pellets: Process Conditions for the Integrated Production of Biochar, High-Quality Bio-Oil, and Hydrogen-Rich Gas
Pyrolysis of Green Coconut Husk Pellets: Process Conditions for the Integrated Production of Biochar, High-Quality Bio-Oil, and Hydrogen-Rich Gas Open
Green coconut husk is an abundant and underutilized agro-industrial residue in Brazil, contributing significantly to landfill overload. This study investigates the pyrolysis of pellets derived from this biomass as a technological alternati…
View article: Single- and Multicomponent Siloxane Adsorption in Al-MCM-41 (Al = 0.0, 1.3, and 4.4)
Single- and Multicomponent Siloxane Adsorption in Al-MCM-41 (Al = 0.0, 1.3, and 4.4) Open
Adsorption studies in the liquid phase at 25 °C of siloxanes L5 (linear) and D4, D5, and D6 (cyclic) on silica MCM-41 (pure or Al-doped) were performed, including evaluations of siloxane removal in single- and multicomponent forms. The mat…
View article: Radiation and Combustion Effects of Hydrogen Enrichment on Biomethane Flames
Radiation and Combustion Effects of Hydrogen Enrichment on Biomethane Flames Open
Hydrogen has been presented as a promising energy vector in decarbonized economies. Its singular properties can affect important aspects of industrial flames, such as the temperature, emissions, and radiative/convective energy transfer bal…
View article: Radiation and Combustion Effects of Hydrogen-Enrichment on Biomethane Flames
Radiation and Combustion Effects of Hydrogen-Enrichment on Biomethane Flames Open
Hydrogen has been presented as a promising energy vector in decarbonized economies. Its singular properties can affect important aspects of industrial flames, such as the temperature, emissions, and radiative/convective energy transfer bal…
View article: Recent Progress and Perspectives on Functional Materials and Technologies for Renewable Hydrogen Production
Recent Progress and Perspectives on Functional Materials and Technologies for Renewable Hydrogen Production Open
Scientists worldwide have been inspecting hydrogen production routes and showing the importance of developing new functional materials in this domain. Numerous research articles have been published in the past few years, which require reco…
View article: Bibliometrix applied to computational simulation for wind generator
Bibliometrix applied to computational simulation for wind generator Open
This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of computational simulations in wind turbine projects, addressing their pivotal role amid growing demands for renewable energy and engineering project optimization. The primary obje…
View article: Adsorption of linear and cyclic pentasiloxanes onto MCM-41: Experimental and computational studies
Adsorption of linear and cyclic pentasiloxanes onto MCM-41: Experimental and computational studies Open
In this work MCM-41 solid was evaluated for the adsorption of dodecamethylpentasiloxane (L5) and decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) siloxanes. The adsorbent was synthesized at room temperature using the sol-gel method and characterized by X…
View article: FIXED OIL FROM PEQUI FRUIT (Caryocar coriaceum) PREVENTS LUNG CHANGES CAUSED BY VEHICLE POLLUTANTS
FIXED OIL FROM PEQUI FRUIT (Caryocar coriaceum) PREVENTS LUNG CHANGES CAUSED BY VEHICLE POLLUTANTS Open
The exposure to diesel exhaust particles (DEP) in high-traffic environments is associated with significant alterations in the respiratory system. In parallel, it is assumed that the regular inclusion of compounds containing high levels of …
View article: Combustion of Sugarcane Bagasse Pellets Produced with/without Glycerol: Chemical, Thermal and Emission Analyses
Combustion of Sugarcane Bagasse Pellets Produced with/without Glycerol: Chemical, Thermal and Emission Analyses Open
Purpose: Use of agricultural biomass in the form of pellets has gained worldwide prominence in recent decades, as part of the search for cleaner and renewable energy sources. Brazil is the largest sugarcane producer in the world, a fact th…
View article: Analysis of The Feasibility of Hydrogen Injection in Pipeline Gas Distribution Networks
Analysis of The Feasibility of Hydrogen Injection in Pipeline Gas Distribution Networks Open
Objective: The objective of this study is the development of the basic guidelines for blending green hydrogen with natural gas and transporting it through the gas pipelines of a natural gas distribution company. The characteristics of cons…
View article: Green Hydrogen: Perspectives and Challenges in Using the Natural Gas Network in Ceará/Brazil
Green Hydrogen: Perspectives and Challenges in Using the Natural Gas Network in Ceará/Brazil Open
Climate change, mainly caused by the use of non-renewable fuels, has raised global concerns and led to the search for less polluting energy sources, making hydrogen a promising energy alternative with the potential to contribute to changes…
View article: Atmospheric Pollutants in a Commercial Region of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil: Integration of Health, Environment and Economy in Urban Planning to Improve Air Quality
Atmospheric Pollutants in a Commercial Region of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil: Integration of Health, Environment and Economy in Urban Planning to Improve Air Quality Open
The accelerated growth of the vehicular fleet, the modernization of large urban centers, and the few adjustments to the road network in Fortaleza have intensified the problems of traffic and emissions of atmospheric pollutants, highlightin…
View article: FIXED OIL DERIVED FROM Caryocar coriaceum (PEQUI FRUIT) PREVENTS TISSUE AND FUNCTIONAL ALTERATIONS IN THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM INDUCED HOUSEHOLD AIR POLLUTION ORIGINATING FROM BIOMASS
FIXED OIL DERIVED FROM Caryocar coriaceum (PEQUI FRUIT) PREVENTS TISSUE AND FUNCTIONAL ALTERATIONS IN THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM INDUCED HOUSEHOLD AIR POLLUTION ORIGINATING FROM BIOMASS Open
The reuse of biomass residue can be in different ways, such as pellets obtained through the compaction of green coconut shell. Despite the advantages, studies relate the burning of biomass as the main source of household air pollution. Ind…
View article: Trends on Wind Speed Forecasting: Umbrella Review of the Last 5 Years
Trends on Wind Speed Forecasting: Umbrella Review of the Last 5 Years Open
The most important step for the installation of a wind farm is to know the wind regime in the region, since an error in estimating this wind speed causes an error proportional to the cube of power, resulting in financial losses for investo…
View article: Reduction of Typical Diesel NOx Emissions by SCR-NH3 Using Metal-Exchanged Natural Zeolite and SBA-15 Catalysts
Reduction of Typical Diesel NOx Emissions by SCR-NH3 Using Metal-Exchanged Natural Zeolite and SBA-15 Catalysts Open
In this work, the catalytic performance of clinoptilolite (CLIN) and SBA-15 catalysts, doped with Fe and Cu, was evaluated in the selective catalytic reduction of NO using NH3 as a reducing agent (SCR-NH3). Both Cu-CLIN and Fe-CLIN were ob…
View article: Analysis of Strict Social Isolation (SSI-Lockdown) Measures Impacts on Atmospheric Pollutant Emissions and Health Risks on Roads with Intense Vehicle Flow in the City of Fortaleza-Ceara/Brazil
Analysis of Strict Social Isolation (SSI-Lockdown) Measures Impacts on Atmospheric Pollutant Emissions and Health Risks on Roads with Intense Vehicle Flow in the City of Fortaleza-Ceara/Brazil Open
In early 2020, governments of many countries adopted strict social isolation (SSI) measures to contain the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 Disease (COVID-19). Thus, the present work aimed to evaluate the influence of those SSI measures on atmosph…
View article: Assessing light flex-fuel vehicle emissions with ethanol/gasoline blends along an urban corridor: A case of Fortaleza/Brazil
Assessing light flex-fuel vehicle emissions with ethanol/gasoline blends along an urban corridor: A case of Fortaleza/Brazil Open
Brazil is the 9th largest producer of vehicles in the world, with 62.7% of the global fleet of Flex-Fuel Vehicles (FFVs). These vehicles used in Brazil operate with E27 (anhydrous ethanol used for gasohol blending) or E100 hydrous ethanol …
View article: Exergy analysis of glycerol steam reforming in a heat recovery reactor
Exergy analysis of glycerol steam reforming in a heat recovery reactor Open
A detailed exergy analysis was performed for the steam reforming process of glycerol by
\nmeans of a series of experiments in a bench scale apparatus. The reforming was conducted
\nin a fixed bed reactor, which operated in heat recovery mo…
View article: Assessment of air pollution in the industrial area of the Maracanau district in Ceara state, Brazil
Assessment of air pollution in the industrial area of the Maracanau district in Ceara state, Brazil Open
The intensification of industrial activities and the increase in vehicular emissions have contributed significantly to the increase in atmospheric pollution in urban centers. In this context, the present study aimed to monitor the air qual…
View article: Evaluation Of Nh3-Slip From Diesel Vehicles Equipped With Selective Catalytic Reduction Systems By Neural Networks Approach
Evaluation Of Nh3-Slip From Diesel Vehicles Equipped With Selective Catalytic Reduction Systems By Neural Networks Approach Open
Selective catalytic reduction systems for nitrogen oxides reduction by ammonia has been the chosen technology by most of diesel vehicle (i.e. bus and truck) manufacturers in Brazil, as also in Europe. Furthermore, at some conditions, over-…
View article: Vehicular emissions estimate in the Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, metropolitan region in 2010
Vehicular emissions estimate in the Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, metropolitan region in 2010 Open
In Brazil and worldwide, the passenger and cargo transportation sectors have decisively been responsible for the increased emissions of air pollutants, which cause serious damages for the environment and human health, as well. Thus, many s…
View article: Vehicular emissions estimate in the Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, metropolitan region in 2010
Vehicular emissions estimate in the Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, metropolitan region in 2010 Open
In Brazil and worldwide, the passenger and cargo transportation sectors have decisively been responsible for the increased emissions of air pollutants, which cause serious damages for the environment and human health, as well. Thus, many s…
View article: Data for: Development and Evaluation of Road Vehicle Emission Inventory for Fortaleza Metropolitan Area, Brazil
Data for: Development and Evaluation of Road Vehicle Emission Inventory for Fortaleza Metropolitan Area, Brazil Open
Appendix B. Supplementary data All FE data is available in an excel file.
View article: On-board Monitoring and Simulation of Flex Fuel Vehicles in Brazil
On-board Monitoring and Simulation of Flex Fuel Vehicles in Brazil Open
On-road measurement of vehicle tailpipe emissions, analyzing the data and developing a model, is very important to identify and recommend improved design and management approaches for the transport sector. A light-duty vehicle, the flex-fu…