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Techno-economic assessment and life cycle assessment for CO₂ utilisation (2019)
Book Chapter
Armstrong, K., Zimmermann, A., Müller, L., Wunderlich, J., Buchner, G., Marxen, A., …Schomäcker, R. (2019). Techno-economic assessment and life cycle assessment for CO2 utilisation. In M. North, & P. Styring (Eds.), Carbon Dioxide Utilisation, Volume 1 : Fundamentals (63-78). Berlin: De Gruyter. https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110563191-005

This chapter is mainly based on the Techno-Economic Assessment and Life Cycle Assessment Guidelines for CO2Utilisation[1] written by the authors. This chapter provides a brief introduction to techno-economic assessment (TEA) and life cycle assessment... Read More about Techno-economic assessment and life cycle assessment for CO₂ utilisation.

Assessment of the cost reduction potential of a novel loop-heat-pipe solar photovoltaic/thermal system by employing the distributed parameter model (2019)
Journal Article
Ren, X., Yu, M., Zhao, X., Li, J., Zheng, S., Chen, F., …Ji, J. (2019). Assessment of the cost reduction potential of a novel loop-heat-pipe solar photovoltaic/thermal system by employing the distributed parameter model. Energy, Article 116338. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2019.116338

© 2019 Elsevier Ltd A novel micro-channel loop-heat-pipe solar photovoltaic/thermal (LHP- PV/T) system is developed employing the co-axial tubular heat exchanger as the condenser and upper-end liquid header with tiny holes as the liquid feeder. The d... Read More about Assessment of the cost reduction potential of a novel loop-heat-pipe solar photovoltaic/thermal system by employing the distributed parameter model.

Study of mass transfer correlations for rotating packed bed columns in the context of solvent-based carbon capture (2019)
Journal Article
Oko, E., Wang, M., & Ramshaw, C. (2019). Study of mass transfer correlations for rotating packed bed columns in the context of solvent-based carbon capture. International journal of greenhouse gas control, 91, Article 102831. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2019.102831

© 2019 Elsevier Ltd The application of rotating packed beds (RPBs) in solvent-based carbon capture processes, will greatly reduce the physical footprint, capital and operating cost of the process. However, in designing RPBs, correlations for predicti... Read More about Study of mass transfer correlations for rotating packed bed columns in the context of solvent-based carbon capture.

Experimental investigation of the vertical upward single and two-phase flow pressure drops through gate and ball valves (2019)
Journal Article
Zeghloul, A., Bouyahiaoui, H., Azzi, A., Hasan, A., & Al-sarkhi, A. (2020). Experimental investigation of the vertical upward single and two-phase flow pressure drops through gate and ball valves. Journal of Fluids Engineering, 142(2), Article FE-19-1329. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044833

This paper presents an experimental investigation of the pressure drop through valves in vertical upward flows. Experiments were carried out using a 1¼" (DN 32) ball and a gate valve. Five opening areas have been investigated from fully open to the n... Read More about Experimental investigation of the vertical upward single and two-phase flow pressure drops through gate and ball valves.

Comparative study of conventional and unconventional designs of cathode flow fields in PEM fuel cell (2019)
Journal Article
Azarafza, A., Ismail, M. S., Rezakazemi, M., & Pourkashanian, M. (2019). Comparative study of conventional and unconventional designs of cathode flow fields in PEM fuel cell. Renewable & sustainable energy reviews, 116, Article 109420. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2019.109420

The choice of an appropriate flow field distributor is crucial to circumvent mass and charge transfer resistance-related issues in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). In this work, incorporating all the anisotropic nature of the gas diffusi... Read More about Comparative study of conventional and unconventional designs of cathode flow fields in PEM fuel cell.

Experimental Investigation of a Novel Solar Micro-Channel Loop-Heat-Pipe Photovoltaic/Thermal (MC-LHP-PV/T) System for Heat and Power Generation (2019)
Journal Article
Yu, M., Chen, F., Zheng, S., Zhou, J., Zhao, X., Wang, Z., …Hardy, D. (2019). Experimental Investigation of a Novel Solar Micro-Channel Loop-Heat-Pipe Photovoltaic/Thermal (MC-LHP-PV/T) System for Heat and Power Generation. Applied energy, 256, 113929. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.113929

This paper aims to experimentally investigate a novel solar Micro-Channel Loop-Heat-Pipe Photovoltaic/Thermal (MC-LHP-PV/T) system which, making its first attempt to employ the co-axial tubular heat exchanger as the condenser, PV-bound multiple micro... Read More about Experimental Investigation of a Novel Solar Micro-Channel Loop-Heat-Pipe Photovoltaic/Thermal (MC-LHP-PV/T) System for Heat and Power Generation.

PEM fuel cell performance improvement through numerical optimization of the parameters of the porous layers (2019)
Journal Article
Carcadea, E., Varlam, M., Ismail, M., Ingham, D. B., Marinoiu, A., Raceanu, M., …Ion-Ebrasu, D. (2020). PEM fuel cell performance improvement through numerical optimization of the parameters of the porous layers. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 45(14), 7968-7980. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.08.219

A numerical model for a PEM fuel cell has been developed and used to investigate the effect of some of the key parameters of the porous layers of the fuel cell (GDL and MPL) on its performance. The model is comprehensive as it is three-dimensional, m... Read More about PEM fuel cell performance improvement through numerical optimization of the parameters of the porous layers.

Facile co-sintering process to fabricate sustainable antifouling silver nanoparticles (AgNPs)-enhanced tight ceramic ultrafiltration membranes for protein separation (2019)
Journal Article
Zou, D., Drioli, E., Chen, X., Ke, X., Qiu, M., & Fan, Y. (2020). Facile co-sintering process to fabricate sustainable antifouling silver nanoparticles (AgNPs)-enhanced tight ceramic ultrafiltration membranes for protein separation. Journal of membrane science, 593, Article 117402. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2019.117402

Protein separation in chemical industry applications using tight ceramic ultrafiltration (UF) membranes with multilayer asymmetric structures is hindered by challenges in their fabrication and fouling phenomenon. In this study, a facile co-sintering... Read More about Facile co-sintering process to fabricate sustainable antifouling silver nanoparticles (AgNPs)-enhanced tight ceramic ultrafiltration membranes for protein separation.

Dynamics of flow transitions from bubbly to churn flow in high viscosity oils and large diameter columns (2019)
Journal Article
Mohammed, S. K., Hasan, A. H., Ibrahim, A., Dimitrakis, G., & Azzopardi, B. J. (2019). Dynamics of flow transitions from bubbly to churn flow in high viscosity oils and large diameter columns. International journal of multiphase flow, 120, Article 103095. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmultiphaseflow.2019.103095

A comparative techno-economic assessment of three bio-oil upgrading routes for aviation biofuel production (2019)
Journal Article
Michailos, S., & Bridgwater, A. (2019). A comparative techno-economic assessment of three bio-oil upgrading routes for aviation biofuel production. International journal of energy research, 43(13), 7206-7228. https://doi.org/10.1002/er.4745

The aviation industry continues to grow, and consequently, more fuel is needed. With the intention of decarbonising the aviation sector, sustainable routes that have the potential to mitigate emissions, such as biomass fast pyrolysis, can positively... Read More about A comparative techno-economic assessment of three bio-oil upgrading routes for aviation biofuel production.

Numerical simulation and experimental validation of a micro-channel PV/T modules based direct-expansion solar heat pump system (2019)
Journal Article
Zhou, J., Ma, X., Zhao, X., Yuan, Y., Yu, M., & Li, J. (2020). Numerical simulation and experimental validation of a micro-channel PV/T modules based direct-expansion solar heat pump system. Renewable energy, 145, 1992-2004. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2019.07.049

This paper presents a novel solar driven direct-expansion heat pump system employing micro-channel PV/T modules as the evaporator. The system can provide both the electrical power and thermal energy used for space heating for buildings. Experimental... Read More about Numerical simulation and experimental validation of a micro-channel PV/T modules based direct-expansion solar heat pump system.

Effects of hydrogen relative humidity on the performance of an air-breathing PEM fuel cell: A numerical study (2019)
Journal Article
Chen, Z., Ingham, D., Ismail, M., Ma, L., Hughes, K. J., & Pourkashanian, M. (2020). Effects of hydrogen relative humidity on the performance of an air-breathing PEM fuel cell: A numerical study. International Journal of Numerical Methods for Heat and Fluid Flow, 30(4), 2077-2097. https://doi.org/10.1108/HFF-11-2018-0674

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effects of hydrogen humidity on the performance of air-breathing proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells. Design/methodology/approach: An efficient mathematical model for air-breathing PEM fu... Read More about Effects of hydrogen relative humidity on the performance of an air-breathing PEM fuel cell: A numerical study.

Methane production via syngas fermentation within the bio-CCS concept: A techno-economic assessment (2019)
Journal Article
Michailos, S., Emenike, O., Ingham, D., Hughes, K. J., & Pourkashanian, M. (2019). Methane production via syngas fermentation within the bio-CCS concept: A techno-economic assessment. Biochemical Engineering Journal, 150, Article 107290. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bej.2019.107290

The study provides a comprehensive approach on assessing the feasibility of a novel process configuration that couples synthetic natural gas (SNG) production via syngas fermentation with carbon capture and storage (CCS). The present research constitu... Read More about Methane production via syngas fermentation within the bio-CCS concept: A techno-economic assessment.

Choosing physical, physicochemical and chemical methods of pre-treating lignocellulosic wastes to repurpose into solid fuels (2019)
Journal Article
Taylor, M. J., Alabdrabalameer, H. A., & Skoulou, V. (2019). Choosing physical, physicochemical and chemical methods of pre-treating lignocellulosic wastes to repurpose into solid fuels. Sustainability, 11(13), Article 3604. https://doi.org/10.3390/su11133604

Various methods of physical, chemical and combined physicochemical pre-treatments for biomass waste valorization to value added feedstock for downstream processes in Chemical Industries have been reviewed. Where relevant literature was scrutinized fo... Read More about Choosing physical, physicochemical and chemical methods of pre-treating lignocellulosic wastes to repurpose into solid fuels.

Continuous and complete conversion of high concentration p-nitrophenol in a flow-through membrane reactor (2019)
Journal Article
Miao, J., Lu, J., Jiang, H., Liu, Y., Xing, W., Ke, X., & Chen, R. (2019). Continuous and complete conversion of high concentration p-nitrophenol in a flow-through membrane reactor. AIChE Journal, 65(9), Article e16692. https://doi.org/10.1002/aic.16692

Here, we report on a green and effective method for the continuous and complete conversion of high concentrations of p-nitrophenol (PNP) using a flow-through membrane reactor and less NaBH4. The catalytic membrane was successfully fabricated by loadi... Read More about Continuous and complete conversion of high concentration p-nitrophenol in a flow-through membrane reactor.

An Internet of Things Based Bed-Egress Alerting Paradigm Using Wearable Sensors in Elderly Care Environment (2019)
Journal Article
Awais, M., Raza, M., Ali, K., Ali, Z., Irfan, M., Chughtai, O., …Ur Rehman, M. (2020). An Internet of Things Based Bed-Egress Alerting Paradigm Using Wearable Sensors in Elderly Care Environment. Sensors, 19(11), Article 2498. https://doi.org/10.3390/s19112498

The lack of healthcare staff and increasing proportions of elderly population is alarming. The traditional means to look after elderly has resulted in 255,000 reported falls (only within UK). This not only resulted in extensive aftercare needs and su... Read More about An Internet of Things Based Bed-Egress Alerting Paradigm Using Wearable Sensors in Elderly Care Environment.

Synthesis of Ni-based catalysts by hexamethylenetetramine-nitrates solution combustion method for co-production of hydrogen and nanofibrous carbon from methane (2019)
Journal Article
Kuvshinov, D. G., Kurmashov, P. B., Bannov, A. G., Popov, M. V., & Kuvshinov, G. G. (2019). Synthesis of Ni-based catalysts by hexamethylenetetramine-nitrates solution combustion method for co-production of hydrogen and nanofibrous carbon from methane. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 44(31), 16271-16286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2019.04.179

It was shown that hexamethylenetetramine (HMT)is a new effective fuel for single-step solutions combustion synthesis (SCS)of supported Ni catalysts for methane decomposition into hydrogen and nanofibrous carbon. Several generalized chemical equations... Read More about Synthesis of Ni-based catalysts by hexamethylenetetramine-nitrates solution combustion method for co-production of hydrogen and nanofibrous carbon from methane.

Role of Mineral Nutrients in Plant-Mediated Synthesis of Three-Dimensional Porous LaCoO3 (2019)
Journal Article
Wang, K., Huang, J., Li, W., Huang, J., Sun, D., Ke, X., & Li, Q. (2019). Role of Mineral Nutrients in Plant-Mediated Synthesis of Three-Dimensional Porous LaCoO3. Industrial & engineering chemistry research, 58(20), 8555-8564. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.9b00951

With the assistance of plant extracts, the facile synthesis of three-dimensional (3D) porous LaCoO3 perovskite is reported at a lower calcination temperature of 500 °C. The formation mechanism is carefully studied by investigating the different roles... Read More about Role of Mineral Nutrients in Plant-Mediated Synthesis of Three-Dimensional Porous LaCoO3.

Stabilization of Pd3−xIn1+x polymorphs with Pd-like crystal structure and their superior performance as catalysts for semi-hydrogenation of alkynes (2019)
Journal Article
Johnston, S. K., Bryant, T. A., Strong, J., Lazzarini, L., Ibhadon, A. O., & Francesconi, M. G. (2019). Stabilization of Pd3−xIn1+x polymorphs with Pd-like crystal structure and their superior performance as catalysts for semi-hydrogenation of alkynes. ChemCatChem, 11(12), 2909-2918. https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.201900391

Selective hydrogenation (semi-hydrogenation) reactions of alkynes rely on Pd-based catalysts to provide the correct pathway to favour formation of double bonds and avoid full hydrogenation to single bonds. Here, we present the preparation and charact... Read More about Stabilization of Pd3−xIn1+x polymorphs with Pd-like crystal structure and their superior performance as catalysts for semi-hydrogenation of alkynes.

Evaluation of the performance and economic viability of a novel low temperature carbon capture process (2019)
Journal Article
Willson, P., Lychnos, G., Clements, A., Michailos, S., Font-Palma, C., Diego, M. E., …Howe, J. (2019). Evaluation of the performance and economic viability of a novel low temperature carbon capture process. International journal of greenhouse gas control, 86, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2019.04.001

© 2019 Elsevier Ltd A novel Advanced Cryogenic Carbon Capture (A3C) process is being developed using low cost but high intensity heat transfer to achieve high CO2 capture efficiencies with a much reduced energy consumption and process equipment size.... Read More about Evaluation of the performance and economic viability of a novel low temperature carbon capture process.