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A comparative technoeconomic analysis of renewable hydrogen production using solar energy Open
Solar H2production cost ($ kg−1) techno-economic landscape for photoelectrochemical (PEC) and photovoltaic-electrolysis (PV-E). References include conventional H2production, robust outdoor material (artificial grass) and solar cell.
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Recent Advances in Noble Metal (Pt, Ru, and Ir)-Based Electrocatalysts for Efficient Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Open
Noble metal (Pt, Ru, and Ir)-based electrocatalysts are currently considered the most active materials for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). Although they have been associated with high cost, easy agglomeration, and poor stability dur…
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Cost‐Performance Analysis of Perovskite Solar Modules Open
Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are promising candidates for the next generation of solar cells because they are easy to fabricate and have high power conversion efficiencies. However, there has been no detailed analysis of the cost of PSC m…
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Bacterial Cellulose as a Raw Material for Food and Food Packaging Applications Open
Bacterial cellulose (BC) has been produced for a number of applications, mainly focused on the biomedical area. Although there is a variety of interesting applications of BC for food and food packaging, only a few have been explored to the…
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A Review on the Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles and Their Morphologies Studied via TEM Open
Silver has been recognized as a nontoxic, safe inorganic antibacterial/antifungal agent used for centuries. Silver demonstrates a very high potential in a wide range of biological applications, more particularly in the form of nanoparticle…
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Techno-economic Analysis of Metal–Organic Frameworks for Hydrogen and Natural Gas Storage Open
A techno-economic analysis was conducted for metal-organic framework (MOF) adsorbents, which are promising candidates for light-duty vehicle onboard natural gas and hydrogen storage. The goal of this analysis was to understand cost drivers…
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UHPC evolution, development, and utilization in construction: a review Open
An advanced development in construction industry was achieved by applying ultra-high-performance concrete technology (UHPC). Intensive research efforts had been concentrated in construction to produced amazing levels of qualities with stre…
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Bacterial nanocellulose from agro-industrial wastes: low-cost and enhanced production by Komagataeibacter saccharivorans MD1 Open
Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) has been drawing enormous attention because of its versatile properties. Herein, we shed light on the BNC production by a novel bacterial isolate (MD1) utilizing various agro-industrial wastes. Using 16S rRNA …
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Production cost and competitiveness in major salmon farming countries 2003–2018 Open
This paper investigates the development of production costs in aquaculture of Atlantic salmon between the five main producer countries. A unique data set allows us to analyse the development in the period 2003 to 2018. Costs have developed…
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MOFs industrialization: a complete assessment of production costs Open
The industrial production of MIL-160(Al), a prototypical metal–organic framework, was analysed by production cost estimation. The scalable synthesis conditions were confirmed in a pilot scale production.
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Cost models of additive manufacturing: A literature review Open
From the past decades, increasing attention has been paid to the quality level of technological and mechanical properties achieved by the Additive Manufacturing (AM); these two elements have achieved a good performance, and it is possible …
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A Techno-Economic Analysis and Cost Reduction Roadmap for III-V Solar Cells Open
III-V materials have achieved the highest efficiency of any solar cell technology. They have been commercially available since the 1960s, and have been widely used in space applications where high performance is required. However, prices o…
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Parabolic Trough Collector Cost Update for the System Advisor Model (SAM) Open
This report updates the baseline cost for parabolic trough solar fields in the United States within NREL's System Advisor Model (SAM). SAM, available at no cost at https://sam.nrel.gov/, is a performance and financial model designed to fac…
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Green and Cost-Effective Synthesis of Tin Oxide Nanoparticles: A Review on the Synthesis Methodologies, Mechanism of Formation, and Their Potential Applications Open
Nanotechnology has become the most promising area of research with its momentous application in all fields of science. In recent years, tin oxide has received tremendous attention due to its fascinating properties, which have been improved…
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Inkjet-Printed and Paper-Based Electrochemical Sensors Open
It is becoming increasingly more important to provide a low-cost point-of-care diagnostic device with the ability to detect and monitor various biological and chemical compounds. Traditional laboratories can be time-consuming and very cost…
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The Opportunity for High-Performance Biomaterials from Methane Open
Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biopolymers are widely recognised as outstanding candidates to replace conventional petroleum-derived polymers. Their mechanical properties are good and can be tailored through copolymer composition, they are bio…
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Reducing the Amount of Catalyst in TEMPO-Oxidized Cellulose Nanofibers: Effect on Properties and Cost Open
Cellulose nanofibers (CNF) are interesting biopolymers that find numerous applications in different scientific and technological fields. However, manufacturing costs are still one of the main drawbacks for the industrial production of high…
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How much will large-scale production of cell-cultured meat cost? Open
Cell-cultured meat has received favorable press and is being touted as a replacement for the entire livestock industry. The objective of the study was to determine what it will cost to produce cell-cultured meat in a large-scale ($60 milli…
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A comprehensive review on green synthesis of titanium dioxide nanoparticles and their diverse biomedical applications Open
Metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) have found a variety of applications in numerous industrial, medical, and environmental fields s, attributable to recent advances in the nanotechnology field. Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO 2 -NPs) have…
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Approaching a Low-Cost Production of Cellulose Nanofibers for Papermaking Applications Open
The use of cellulose nanofibers (CNF) as an additive in papermaking is an attractive alternative to improve paper’s strength. However, the costs of CNF production need to be competitive compared to other approaches aimed at reducing mechan…
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Algal Extracts for Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Promising Approach for Algae Bioremediation Open
Zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) possess unique properties, making them a popular material across various industries. However, traditional methods of synthesizing ZnO-NPs are associated with environmental and health risks due to the use …
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A Review of the Enhancement of Bio-Hydrogen Generation by Chemicals Addition Open
Bio-hydrogen production (BHP) produced from renewable bio-resources is an attractive route for green energy production, due to its compelling advantages of relative high efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and lower ecological impact. This stu…
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Towards resource-efficient and cost-efficient cultured meat Open
Cultured meat is a bearer of hope for sustainable meat production, aiming at ensuring global food security while preserving environmental resources. Being a nascent industry, there are still many hurdles to overcome, some of which are cost…
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Quantifying the Role of Part Design Complexity in Using 3D Sand Printing for Molds and Cores Open
3D sand printing provides a means to fabricate molds and cores without the need to fabricate patterns and core boxes. It is desirable to understand when to use this evolving advanced technology versus conventional pattern making. This anal…
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Biomedical Applications of Plant Extract-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles Open
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have attracted a lot of interest directed towards biomedical applications due in part to their outstanding anti-microbial activities. However, there have been many health-impacting concerns about their traditio…
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Biotechnological Production of Carotenoids Using Low Cost-Substrates Is Influenced by Cultivation Parameters: A Review Open
Carotenoids are natural lipophilic pigments mainly found in plants, but also found in some animals and can be synthesized by fungi, some bacteria, algae, and aphids. These pigments are used in food industries as natural replacements for ar…
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Cost analysis based on bioreactor cultivation conditions: Production of a soluble recombinant protein using Escherichia coli BL21(DE3) Open
The impact of cultivation strategy on the cost of recombinant protein production is crucial for defining cost-effective bioreactor operation conditions. This paper presents a methodology to estimate and compare cost impacts related to util…
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Eco-friendly production of high quality low cost graphene and its application in lithium ion batteries Open
A green method is discussed in which hydrogen exfoliates industrial grade graphite materials into high quality graphene with impressive properties for advanced lithium-ion batteries.
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Toward high production of graphene flakes – a review on recent developments in their synthesis methods and scalability Open
Graphene flakes, one of the most popular form of graphene, can be used for many applications. Their synthesis is in the path to reach the large-scale production if the cost of production is further improved.
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Recent Advances in Cellulose Nanofibers Preparation through Energy-Efficient Approaches: A Review Open
Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) and their applications have recently gained significant attention due to the attractive and unique combination of their properties including excellent mechanical properties, surface chemistry, biocompatibility, …