Charcoal is one of the most widely used energy sources in the world. Primarily used in domestic energy sectors and medicine, it is also extensively utilized in metallurgy. However, the technologies used for its produc...Charcoal is one of the most widely used energy sources in the world. Primarily used in domestic energy sectors and medicine, it is also extensively utilized in metallurgy. However, the technologies used for its production are poorly understood, and the most commonly used methods, particularly in Africa, result in low yields and inconsistent charcoal quality. The aim of this study is to inventory charcoal production technologies and analyze their impact on yield and quality. To do this, we referred to the literature (scientific articles, dissertations, etc.) to identify various technologies and their operations. Our research reveals that charcoal yield and quality are linked to carbonization time and temperature. The longer the carbonization process, the lower the yield. Furthermore, incomplete carbonization produces charcoal with high volatile matter content (low quality). Regarding temperature, the higher it is, the faster the carbonization process and the better the charcoal quality. Industrial kilns offer the best quality charcoal. The optimal carbonization temperature for high-quality charcoal is between 600˚C and 700˚C. High-quality charcoal should contain at least 50% carbon and approximately 30% volatile matter. The highest yields do not exceed 35% - 40%.展开更多
This study investigates the disparities in the deployment of photovoltaic(PV)technology for carbon emissions reduction across different nations,highlighting the mismatch between countries with high economic capacity a...This study investigates the disparities in the deployment of photovoltaic(PV)technology for carbon emissions reduction across different nations,highlighting the mismatch between countries with high economic capacity and those where PV installation would maximize global decarbonization benefits.This mismatch is discussed based on three key factors influencing decarbonization via PV technology:per capita gross domestic product;carbon intensity of the energy system;and solar resource availability.Current PV deployment is predominantly concentrated in economically advanced countries,and does not coincide with regions where the environmental and economic impact of such installations would be most significant.Through a series of thought experiments,it is demonstrated how alternative prioritization strategies could significantly reduce global carbon emissions.Argument is put forward for a globally coordinated approach to PV deployment,particularly targeting high-impact sunbelt regions,to enhance the efficacy of decarbonization efforts and promote equitable energy access.The study underscores the need for international policies that support sustainable energy transitions in economically less developed regions through workforce development and assistance with the activation of capital.展开更多
The paper proposes a biomass cross-upgrading process that combines hydrothermal carbonization and pyrolysis to produce high-quality blast furnace injection fuel.The results showed that after upgrading,the volatile con...The paper proposes a biomass cross-upgrading process that combines hydrothermal carbonization and pyrolysis to produce high-quality blast furnace injection fuel.The results showed that after upgrading,the volatile content of biochar ranged from 16.19%to 45.35%,and the alkali metal content,ash content,and specific surface area were significantly reduced.The optimal route for biochar pro-duction is hydrothermal carbonization-pyrolysis(P-HC),resulting in biochar with a higher calorific value,C=C structure,and increased graphitization degree.The apparent activation energy(E)of the sample ranges from 199.1 to 324.8 kJ/mol,with P-HC having an E of 277.8 kJ/mol,lower than that of raw biomass,primary biochar,and anthracite.This makes P-HC more suitable for blast furnace injection fuel.Additionally,the paper proposes a path for P-HC injection in blast furnaces and calculates potential environmental benefits.P-HC of-fers the highest potential for carbon emission reduction,capable of reducing emissions by 96.04 kg/t when replacing 40wt%coal injec-tion.展开更多
In order to obtain liquefied products with higher yields of aromatic molecules to produce mesophase pitch,a good understanding of the relevant reaction mechanisms is required.Reactive molecular dynamics simulations we...In order to obtain liquefied products with higher yields of aromatic molecules to produce mesophase pitch,a good understanding of the relevant reaction mechanisms is required.Reactive molecular dynamics simulations were used to study the thermal reactions of pyrene,1-methylpyrene,7,8,9,10-tetrahydrobenzopyrene,and mixtures of pyrene with 1-octene,cyclohexene,or styrene.The reactant conversion rates,reaction rates,and product distributions were calculated and compared,and the mechanisms were analyzed and discussed.The results demonstrated that methyl and naphthenic structures in aromatics might improve the conversion rates of reactants in hydrogen transfer processes,but their steric hindrances prohibited the generation of high polymers.The naphthenic structures could generate more free radicals and presented a more obvious inhibition effect on the condensation of polymers compared with the methyl side chains.It was discovered that when different olefins were mixed with pyrene,1-octene primarily underwent pyrolysis reactions,whereas cyclohexene mainly underwent hydrogen transfer reactions with pyrene and styrene,mostly producing superconjugated biradicals through condensation reactions with pyrene.In the mixture systems,the olefins scattered aromatic molecules,hindering the formation of pyrene trimers and higher polymers.According to the reactive molecular dynamics simulations,styrene may enhance the yield of dimer and enable the controlled polycondensation of pyrene.展开更多
Objective:To describe the clinical fea-tures of delayed post-hypoxic leukoencephalopathy after smoke inhalation from dry burning.Methods:We col-lected the clinical history and examination data of a pa-tient who presen...Objective:To describe the clinical fea-tures of delayed post-hypoxic leukoencephalopathy after smoke inhalation from dry burning.Methods:We col-lected the clinical history and examination data of a pa-tient who presented with delayed post-hypoxic leukoen-cephalopathy due to smoke poisoning.Results:Patients exposed to heavy smoke from dry burning carbonization can develop delayed post-hypoxic leukoencephalopathy.Conclusion:Delayed post-hypoxic leukoencephalopa-thy after smoke poisoning during cooking is rare.Fam-ily should bring patients to a hospital as soon as possi-ble when observing abnormal neurologic symptoms after smoke inhalation to prevent irreversible damage to the brain.展开更多
Two-dimensional porous carbon nanosheets(PCNSs)are considered promising anodes for lithium-ion batteries due to their synergetic features arising from both graphene and porous structures.Herein,using naturally abundan...Two-dimensional porous carbon nanosheets(PCNSs)are considered promising anodes for lithium-ion batteries due to their synergetic features arising from both graphene and porous structures.Herein,using naturally abundant and biocompatible sodium humate(SH)as the precursor,PCNSs are prepared from the laboratory scale up to the kilogram scale by a method of a facile ice-templating-induced puzzle coupled with a carbonization strategy.Such obtained SH-derived PCNSs(SH-PCNSs)possess a hierarchical porous structure dominated by mesopores having a specific surface area(~127.192 g^(−1)),pore volume(~0.134 cm3 g^(−1)),sheet-like morphology(~2.18nm in thickness),and nitrogen/oxygen-containing functional groups.Owing to these merits,the SH-PCNSs present impressive Li-ion storage characteristics,including high reversible capacity(1011mAh g^(−1) at 0.1 A g^(−1)),excellent rate capability(465mAh g^(−1) at 5 A g^(−1)),and superior cycle stability(76.8%capacitance retention after 1000 cycles at 5 A g^(−1)).It is noted that the SH-PCNSs prepared from the kilogram-scale production procedure possess comparable electrochemical properties.Furthermore,coupling with a LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode,the full cells deliver a high capacity of 167mAh g^(−1) at 0.2A g^(−1) and exhibit an outstanding energy density of 128.8Whkg^(−1),highlighting the practicability of this porous carbon nanosheets and the potential commercial opportunity of the scalable processing approach.展开更多
It is hypothesized and demonstrated that thermal insulation membranes can provide an effective barrier to heat flow and simultaneously facilitate effective CO_(2)diffusion.Decarbonization technology often requires a C...It is hypothesized and demonstrated that thermal insulation membranes can provide an effective barrier to heat flow and simultaneously facilitate effective CO_(2)diffusion.Decarbonization technology often requires a CO_(2)concentration system,often based on amine binding or lime reaction,which is energy intensive and carries a high carbon footprint.Alternatively,C2CNT electrolytic molten carbonate decarbonization does not require CO_(2)pre-concentration and also provides a useful product(graphene nanocarbons)from the captured CO_(2).Here,a method of effective CO_(2)diffusion is demonstrated that simultaneously thermally insulates the decarbonization source gas from the high-temperature C2CNT system.Open pore,low-density,thermal insulations are implemented as membranes that facilitate effective CO_(2)diffusion for high-temperature decarbonization.Selected,high-temperature,strongly thermal insulating,silica composites are measured with porosities,,exceeding 0.9(>90%porosity),and which display,as measured by SEM,large open channels facilitating CO_(2)diffusion.A derived and experimentally verified estimate for the CO_(2)diffusion constant through these membranes is DM-porous=ε^(3/2)DCO_(2),where DCO_(2)is the diffusion constant in air.DM-porous is applicable to a wide-range of CO_(2)concentrations both in the air and N2.The CO_(2)diffusion constant is translated to the equivalent decarbonization system mole influx of CO_(2)and shown capable of sustaining high rates of CO_(2)removal.Combined with the strong electrolyte affinity for CO_(2)compared to N_(2),O_(2),or H_(2)O,the system comprises a framework for decarbonization without pre-concentration of CO_(2).展开更多
Under the pressure of environmental issues,decarbonization of the entire energy system has emerged as a prevalent strategy worldwide.The evolution of China’s power system will increasingly emphasize the integration o...Under the pressure of environmental issues,decarbonization of the entire energy system has emerged as a prevalent strategy worldwide.The evolution of China’s power system will increasingly emphasize the integration of variable renewable energy(VRE).However,the rapid growth of VRE will pose substantial challenges to the power system,highlighting the importance of power system planning.This letter introduces Grid Optimal Planning Tool(GOPT),a planning tool,and presents the key findings of our research utilizing GOPT to analyze the transition pathway of China’s power system towards dual carbon goals.Furthermore,the letter offers insights into key technologies essential for driving the future transition of China’s power system.展开更多
To overcome the ever-growing organic pollutions in the water system,abundant efforts have been dedicated to fabricating efficient Fenton-like carbon catalysts.However,the rational design of carbon catalysts with high ...To overcome the ever-growing organic pollutions in the water system,abundant efforts have been dedicated to fabricating efficient Fenton-like carbon catalysts.However,the rational design of carbon catalysts with high intrinsic activity remains a long-term goal.Herein,we report a new N-molecule-assisted self-catalytic carbonization process in augmenting the intrinsic Fenton-like activity of metal-organic-framework-derived carbon hybrids.During carbonization,the N-molecules provide alkane/ammonia gases and the formed iron nanocrystals act as the in situ catalysts,which result in the elaborated formation of carbon nanotubes(in situ chemical vapor deposition from alkane/iron catalysts)and micro-/meso-porous structures(ammonia gas etching).The obtained catalysts exhibited with abundant Fe/Fe-Nx/pyridinic-N active species,micro-/meso-porous structures,and conductive carbon nanotubes.Consequently,the catalysts exhibit high efficiency toward the degradation of different organic pollutions,such as bisphenol A,methylene blue,and tetracycline.This study not only creates a new pathway for achieving highly active Fenton-like carbon catalysts but also takes a step toward the customized production of advanced carbon hybrids for diverse energy and environmental applications.展开更多
The carbonization of magnesium oxide particles by CO2 was investigated using a stirring mill reactor. The effects of the system temperature, stirring rotation speed, influx rate of CO2 and initial diameter of the magn...The carbonization of magnesium oxide particles by CO2 was investigated using a stirring mill reactor. The effects of the system temperature, stirring rotation speed, influx rate of CO2 and initial diameter of the magnesium oxide particles on the carbonization process were determined, The results show that the system temperature and the stirring rotation speed are the most significant influencing factors on the carbonization rate. The determi-nation of critical decomposition temperature (CDT) gives the maximum carbonization rate with other conditions fixed. A theoretical model involving mass transfer and reaction kinetics was presented for the carbonization process. The apparent activation energy was calculated to be 32.8kJ·mol-1. The carbonization process is co-controlled by diffusive mass transfer and chemical reaction. The model fits well with the experimental results.展开更多
The coal with low moisture during carbonization could not only increase the yield of coke,but also promote the coke quality and reduce the energy consumption.In this paper,the influence of the moisture in the blend co...The coal with low moisture during carbonization could not only increase the yield of coke,but also promote the coke quality and reduce the energy consumption.In this paper,the influence of the moisture in the blend coal(1.8%10.13%)on the product yields and coke quality during coal carbonization were investigated.The results show that the coke yield is increased from 75.90%to 77.16%,and the coke qualities such as coke strength after reaction with CO2(CSR),coke reactivity index(CRI),fragmentation index(M25)and abrasion index(M10))are also improved when the moisture of the blend coal decreases from 10.13%to 1.80%in a bench scale reactor.Due to the secondary reaction,tar become lighter when the moisture is decreased.In order to further prove the above results,the blend coal with 1.8%and 9%10%(common moisture used in coke plant)moisture is carbonized in a coke oven with 6 m height,the results show that CRI are 23.4%and 27.3%,CRS are 67.1%and 62.2%under 1.8%and 9%10%moisture of blend coal.Moreover,the variation of the moisture in blend coal has a limited influence on dust emission at the ascension pipe and the charging car.展开更多
Coal due to its relatively large quantities and wide distribution worldwide has generated renewed interest in research and development with the aim of establishing coal conversion technologies that are technically rel...Coal due to its relatively large quantities and wide distribution worldwide has generated renewed interest in research and development with the aim of establishing coal conversion technologies that are technically reliable,envi-ronmentally and economically feasible.It has proved to be a prominent energy source in emerging markets with increasing energy demand by accounting for the largest increase in the demand of energy amongst all other energy sources.Fur-thermore,with its higher mesophase content,coal tar is an appropriate raw material for precursors in the production of carbon fiber.However,whenever a material is put to use,it is important to be able to associate its properties to the behavioral characteristics during a conversion process so as to have a basis for opting for the material in a given process or adjusting the operating conditions in order to optimize the material utilization.Therefore,as with any other material,it is important to be able to relate the properties of coal to its utilization.A review was carried out on the influence of coal properties on four main utilization technologies:gasification,carbonization,liquefaction and carbon fibre production.Among several properties rank,type,mineral matter content,distribution of trace elements,structural composition and pore structure were found to be most influential on the behavior of coal during conversion processes.展开更多
Carbon microspheres were prepared from waste cotton fibers by hydrothermal carbonization(HTC)with the addition of copper sulphate in this work.The important influence factors,temperature,concentration of copper sulpha...Carbon microspheres were prepared from waste cotton fibers by hydrothermal carbonization(HTC)with the addition of copper sulphate in this work.The important influence factors,temperature,concentration of copper sulphate,resident time were explored here.The smooth and regular carbon microspheres could be formed at 330°C with 0.15 wt%copper sulphate after 6 h from waste cotton fibers.The crystal structures of cotton fibers were destructed in a short resident time with 0.15 wt%copper sulphate from SEM images and XRD patterns of solid products.This strategy provides a new,mild and efficient method to prepare carbon microspheres from waste cotton fibers by HTC.FTIR spectra verified that the abundant functional groups existed on the surface of synthesized carbon microspheres.From XPS and element analysis results,the copper sulphate participated in the forming process of carbon microspheres indeed.The presence of copper sulphate in the carbon microspheres provided a possibility for the application in antibacterial field.Besides,the catalytic mechanism of copper sulphate on the hydrolysis and carbonization of waste cotton fibers were also discussed.In conclusion,the copper sulphate is an efficient agent for preparing carbon microspheres by HTC from waste cotton fibers.展开更多
Felt base carbon/carbon composites fabricated by super-high pressure impregnation carbonization process (SPIC) were heat treated at high temperature 2773K. The oxidation properties of felt base carbon/carbon composite...Felt base carbon/carbon composites fabricated by super-high pressure impregnation carbonization process (SPIC) were heat treated at high temperature 2773K. The oxidation properties of felt base carbon/carbon composites were investigated at different temperatures (773-1173K), and the microstructures of carbon/carbon composites were studied by SEM and X-ray diffraction. The experimental results showed that the inter-laminar distance of (002) plane (d002) deceased while the microcrystalline stack height (Lc) increased. The oxidation rate of felt base carbon/carbon composites was invari-able at certain temperatures. The oxidation mechanism of carbon/carbon composites changed remarkably at the oxidation temperature 973K. At the initial oxidation stage of carbon/carbon composites, carbon matrix was oxidized much more rapidly than carbon felt.展开更多
Parent coal tar pitch(CTP)was modified with boric acid(BA),cinnamaldehyde(CMA)and the mixture of BA and CMA,respectively.The parent CTP and three modified CTPs were characterized by elemental analysis,thermogravimetri...Parent coal tar pitch(CTP)was modified with boric acid(BA),cinnamaldehyde(CMA)and the mixture of BA and CMA,respectively.The parent CTP and three modified CTPs were characterized by elemental analysis,thermogravimetric analysis,Fourier transform infrared(FT-IR)spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy.The four samples were carbonized at different temperatures and resultant carbonized products were characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction and polarized-light microscopy.The results show that the morphologies and carbonization behaviors of the parent CTP and modified CTPs are quite different.The carbonization yield of the CTP modified with the mixture of BA and CMA is higher than that of CTP modified with BA or CMA only.In addition,the modification of CTP with 7 g of BA and 10 ml of CMA results in an increase in carbonization yield by5.64%.During the pyrolysis of modified CTPs,the dehydration of BA or the distillation of CMA occurs at the temperature lower than 300°C,and methyl and methylene groups of the modified CTPs disappear gradually as temperature rises.Furthermore,the modification of CTP by the mixture of BA and CMA results in more intensive mesophase spheres than other modified CTPs,and the modified CTP is easier to be carbonized to form graphitic carbon.展开更多
The state-of-the-art approaches for adjusting the structural characteristics of porous carbons are the aftertreatments, which are complicated and time consuming. In this work, a facile approach was developed, i.e., co...The state-of-the-art approaches for adjusting the structural characteristics of porous carbons are the aftertreatments, which are complicated and time consuming. In this work, a facile approach was developed, i.e., controlling the initial oxygen concentration in-situ during the direct carbonization of zeolitic imidazole framework-8(ZIF-8), to adjust the pore structure and prepare hierarchically porous carbons. The introduction of oxygen can significantly affect the crystalline and pore structures of porous carbons, and promote the pore widening and the formation of mesopores. An appropriate initial oxygen concentration can notably enhance the surface area and mesopore volume of porous carbon, and then improve the adsorption capacity toward methylene blue(MB) dye from water by 3.4 times. The developed approach is more efficient at lower carbonization temperature.Moreover, the introduction of oxygen can increase the ratio of HO\\C_O groups on the carbon surface, leading to enhanced interaction with MB molecules and higher adsorption capacity toward MB. The as-prepared porous carbons exhibit superior adsorption capacities toward MB dye as compared to the reported ZIF-8 derived carbons. These findings would aid the development of porous carbon materials with high performance.展开更多
Based on the drilling data of the Silurian Longmaxi Formation in the Sichuan Basin and periphery, SW China, the Ro lower limits and essential features of the carbonization of organic matter in over-high maturity marin...Based on the drilling data of the Silurian Longmaxi Formation in the Sichuan Basin and periphery, SW China, the Ro lower limits and essential features of the carbonization of organic matter in over-high maturity marine shale were examined using laser Raman, electrical and physical property characterization techniques. Three preliminary conclusions are drawn:(1) The lower limit of Ro for the carbonization of Type I-II1 organic matter in marine shale is 3.5%; when the Ro is less than 3.4%, carbonization of organic matter won't happen in general; when the Ro ranges from 3.4% to 3.5%, non-carbonization and weak carbonization of organic matter may coexist; when the Ro is higher than 3.5%, the carbonization of organic matter is highly likely to take place.(2) Organic-rich shale entering carbonization phase have three basic characteristics: log resistivity curve showing a general "slender neck" with low-ultralow resistance response, Raman spectra showing a higher graphite peak, and poor physical property(with matrix porosity of only less than 1/2 of the normal level).(3) The quality damage of shale reservoir caused by the carbonization of organic matter is almost fatal, which primarily manifests in depletion of hydrocarbon generation capacity, reduction or disappearance of organic pores and intercrystalline pores of clay minerals, and drop of adsorption capacity to natural gas. Therefore, the lower limit of Ro for the carbonization of Type I-II1 organic matter should be regarded as the theoretically impassable red line of shale gas exploration in the ancient marine shale formations. The organic-rich shale with low-ultralow resistance should be evaluated effectively in area selection to exclude the high risk areas caused by the carbonization of organic matter. The target organic-rich shale layers with low-ultralow resistance drilled during exploration and development should be evaluated on carbonization level of organic matter, and the deployment plan should be adjusted according to the evaluation results in time.展开更多
The Paris Agreement marks the beginning of a new era in the global response to climate change, which further clarifies the long-term goal and underlines the urgency addressing climate change. For China,promoting the d...The Paris Agreement marks the beginning of a new era in the global response to climate change, which further clarifies the long-term goal and underlines the urgency addressing climate change. For China,promoting the decoupling between economic growth and carbon emissions as soon as possible is not only the core task of achieving the medium-and long-term goals and strategies to address climate change, but also the inevitable requirement for ensuring the sustainable development of economy and society. Based on the analysis of the historical trends of the economy and social development, as well as society, energy consumption, and key end-use sectors in China, this paper studies the deep carbon emission reduction potential of carbon emission of in energy, industry, building, and transportation and other sectors with "bottom-up" modeling analysis and proposes a medium-and long-term deep decarbonization pathway based on key technologies' mitigation potentials for China. It is found that under deep decarbonization pathway, China will successfully realize the goals set in China's Intended Nationally Determined Contributions of achieving carbon emissions peak around 2030 and lowering carbon dioxide emissions per unit of gross domestic product(GDP) by 60-65% from the 2005 level.From 2030 onward, the development of nonfossil energy will further accelerates, and the share of nonfossil energies in primary energy will amounts to about 44% by 2050. Combined with the acceleration of low-carbon transformation in end-use sectors including industry, building, and transportation, the carbon dioxide emissions in 2050 will fall to the level before 2005, and the carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP will decreases by more than 90% from the 2005 level. To ensure the realization of the deep decarbonization pathway, this paper puts forward policy recommendations from four perspectives, including intensifying the total carbon dioxide emissions cap and strengthening the related institutional systems and regulations, improving the incentive policies for industrial lowcarbon development, enhancing the role of the market mechanism, and advocating low-carbon life and consumption patterns.展开更多
A binder-free Ir-dispersed ordered mesoporous carbon(Ir-OMC) catalytic electrode has been prepared through a designed in-situ carbonization method, which involves coating resorcinol and formaldehyde mixtures with ir...A binder-free Ir-dispersed ordered mesoporous carbon(Ir-OMC) catalytic electrode has been prepared through a designed in-situ carbonization method, which involves coating resorcinol and formaldehyde mixtures with iridium precursors onto the three-dimensional nickel foam framework, followed by insitu calcination in Natmosphere at 800 ℃ for 3 h. This electrode shows a large surface area, ordered mesoporous structure and homogeneous distribution of metal nanoparticles. It presents good activity and stability towards hydrogen evolution reaction, which is attributed to the efficient mass and electron transport from the intimate contact among Ir nanoparticles, ordered mesoporous carbon matrix and 3 D conductive substrate. We hope that this in-situ carbonization synthetic route can also be applied to design more high-performance catalysts for water splitting, fuel cells and other clean energy devices.展开更多
文摘Charcoal is one of the most widely used energy sources in the world. Primarily used in domestic energy sectors and medicine, it is also extensively utilized in metallurgy. However, the technologies used for its production are poorly understood, and the most commonly used methods, particularly in Africa, result in low yields and inconsistent charcoal quality. The aim of this study is to inventory charcoal production technologies and analyze their impact on yield and quality. To do this, we referred to the literature (scientific articles, dissertations, etc.) to identify various technologies and their operations. Our research reveals that charcoal yield and quality are linked to carbonization time and temperature. The longer the carbonization process, the lower the yield. Furthermore, incomplete carbonization produces charcoal with high volatile matter content (low quality). Regarding temperature, the higher it is, the faster the carbonization process and the better the charcoal quality. Industrial kilns offer the best quality charcoal. The optimal carbonization temperature for high-quality charcoal is between 600˚C and 700˚C. High-quality charcoal should contain at least 50% carbon and approximately 30% volatile matter. The highest yields do not exceed 35% - 40%.
基金supported by the Helmholtz Association within the framework of the innovation platform“Solar TAP”[Az:714-62150-3/1(2023)]co-funded by the European Union(ERC,C2C-PV,project number 101088359)。
文摘This study investigates the disparities in the deployment of photovoltaic(PV)technology for carbon emissions reduction across different nations,highlighting the mismatch between countries with high economic capacity and those where PV installation would maximize global decarbonization benefits.This mismatch is discussed based on three key factors influencing decarbonization via PV technology:per capita gross domestic product;carbon intensity of the energy system;and solar resource availability.Current PV deployment is predominantly concentrated in economically advanced countries,and does not coincide with regions where the environmental and economic impact of such installations would be most significant.Through a series of thought experiments,it is demonstrated how alternative prioritization strategies could significantly reduce global carbon emissions.Argument is put forward for a globally coordinated approach to PV deployment,particularly targeting high-impact sunbelt regions,to enhance the efficacy of decarbonization efforts and promote equitable energy access.The study underscores the need for international policies that support sustainable energy transitions in economically less developed regions through workforce development and assistance with the activation of capital.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFE0208100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.5274316)+1 种基金the Key Research and Development Plan of Anhui Province,China(No.202210700037)the Major Science and Technology Project of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,China(No.2022A01003).
文摘The paper proposes a biomass cross-upgrading process that combines hydrothermal carbonization and pyrolysis to produce high-quality blast furnace injection fuel.The results showed that after upgrading,the volatile content of biochar ranged from 16.19%to 45.35%,and the alkali metal content,ash content,and specific surface area were significantly reduced.The optimal route for biochar pro-duction is hydrothermal carbonization-pyrolysis(P-HC),resulting in biochar with a higher calorific value,C=C structure,and increased graphitization degree.The apparent activation energy(E)of the sample ranges from 199.1 to 324.8 kJ/mol,with P-HC having an E of 277.8 kJ/mol,lower than that of raw biomass,primary biochar,and anthracite.This makes P-HC more suitable for blast furnace injection fuel.Additionally,the paper proposes a path for P-HC injection in blast furnaces and calculates potential environmental benefits.P-HC of-fers the highest potential for carbon emission reduction,capable of reducing emissions by 96.04 kg/t when replacing 40wt%coal injec-tion.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Approval No.42172168).
文摘In order to obtain liquefied products with higher yields of aromatic molecules to produce mesophase pitch,a good understanding of the relevant reaction mechanisms is required.Reactive molecular dynamics simulations were used to study the thermal reactions of pyrene,1-methylpyrene,7,8,9,10-tetrahydrobenzopyrene,and mixtures of pyrene with 1-octene,cyclohexene,or styrene.The reactant conversion rates,reaction rates,and product distributions were calculated and compared,and the mechanisms were analyzed and discussed.The results demonstrated that methyl and naphthenic structures in aromatics might improve the conversion rates of reactants in hydrogen transfer processes,but their steric hindrances prohibited the generation of high polymers.The naphthenic structures could generate more free radicals and presented a more obvious inhibition effect on the condensation of polymers compared with the methyl side chains.It was discovered that when different olefins were mixed with pyrene,1-octene primarily underwent pyrolysis reactions,whereas cyclohexene mainly underwent hydrogen transfer reactions with pyrene and styrene,mostly producing superconjugated biradicals through condensation reactions with pyrene.In the mixture systems,the olefins scattered aromatic molecules,hindering the formation of pyrene trimers and higher polymers.According to the reactive molecular dynamics simulations,styrene may enhance the yield of dimer and enable the controlled polycondensation of pyrene.
文摘Objective:To describe the clinical fea-tures of delayed post-hypoxic leukoencephalopathy after smoke inhalation from dry burning.Methods:We col-lected the clinical history and examination data of a pa-tient who presented with delayed post-hypoxic leukoen-cephalopathy due to smoke poisoning.Results:Patients exposed to heavy smoke from dry burning carbonization can develop delayed post-hypoxic leukoencephalopathy.Conclusion:Delayed post-hypoxic leukoencephalopa-thy after smoke poisoning during cooking is rare.Fam-ily should bring patients to a hospital as soon as possi-ble when observing abnormal neurologic symptoms after smoke inhalation to prevent irreversible damage to the brain.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,Grant/Award Numbers:52274261,52074109,52304284Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province,Grant/Award Number:222300420167+4 种基金Research Fund of Henan Key Laboratory of Coal Green Conversion,Grant/Award Number:CGCF202201Program for Science&Technology Innovation Talents in Universities of Henan Province,Grant/Award Number:21HASTIT008Key Scientific Research Project in Colleges and Universities of Henan Province,Grant/Award Numbers:22A430022,24A440003Scientific and Technological Project of Henan Province,Grant/Award Number:212102310564Natural Science Fund from Ningbo Municipal Bureau of Science and Technology,Grant/Award Number:2023J040。
文摘Two-dimensional porous carbon nanosheets(PCNSs)are considered promising anodes for lithium-ion batteries due to their synergetic features arising from both graphene and porous structures.Herein,using naturally abundant and biocompatible sodium humate(SH)as the precursor,PCNSs are prepared from the laboratory scale up to the kilogram scale by a method of a facile ice-templating-induced puzzle coupled with a carbonization strategy.Such obtained SH-derived PCNSs(SH-PCNSs)possess a hierarchical porous structure dominated by mesopores having a specific surface area(~127.192 g^(−1)),pore volume(~0.134 cm3 g^(−1)),sheet-like morphology(~2.18nm in thickness),and nitrogen/oxygen-containing functional groups.Owing to these merits,the SH-PCNSs present impressive Li-ion storage characteristics,including high reversible capacity(1011mAh g^(−1) at 0.1 A g^(−1)),excellent rate capability(465mAh g^(−1) at 5 A g^(−1)),and superior cycle stability(76.8%capacitance retention after 1000 cycles at 5 A g^(−1)).It is noted that the SH-PCNSs prepared from the kilogram-scale production procedure possess comparable electrochemical properties.Furthermore,coupling with a LiNi1/3Co1/3Mn1/3O2 cathode,the full cells deliver a high capacity of 167mAh g^(−1) at 0.2A g^(−1) and exhibit an outstanding energy density of 128.8Whkg^(−1),highlighting the practicability of this porous carbon nanosheets and the potential commercial opportunity of the scalable processing approach.
文摘It is hypothesized and demonstrated that thermal insulation membranes can provide an effective barrier to heat flow and simultaneously facilitate effective CO_(2)diffusion.Decarbonization technology often requires a CO_(2)concentration system,often based on amine binding or lime reaction,which is energy intensive and carries a high carbon footprint.Alternatively,C2CNT electrolytic molten carbonate decarbonization does not require CO_(2)pre-concentration and also provides a useful product(graphene nanocarbons)from the captured CO_(2).Here,a method of effective CO_(2)diffusion is demonstrated that simultaneously thermally insulates the decarbonization source gas from the high-temperature C2CNT system.Open pore,low-density,thermal insulations are implemented as membranes that facilitate effective CO_(2)diffusion for high-temperature decarbonization.Selected,high-temperature,strongly thermal insulating,silica composites are measured with porosities,,exceeding 0.9(>90%porosity),and which display,as measured by SEM,large open channels facilitating CO_(2)diffusion.A derived and experimentally verified estimate for the CO_(2)diffusion constant through these membranes is DM-porous=ε^(3/2)DCO_(2),where DCO_(2)is the diffusion constant in air.DM-porous is applicable to a wide-range of CO_(2)concentrations both in the air and N2.The CO_(2)diffusion constant is translated to the equivalent decarbonization system mole influx of CO_(2)and shown capable of sustaining high rates of CO_(2)removal.Combined with the strong electrolyte affinity for CO_(2)compared to N_(2),O_(2),or H_(2)O,the system comprises a framework for decarbonization without pre-concentration of CO_(2).
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52130702,No.52177093)。
文摘Under the pressure of environmental issues,decarbonization of the entire energy system has emerged as a prevalent strategy worldwide.The evolution of China’s power system will increasingly emphasize the integration of variable renewable energy(VRE).However,the rapid growth of VRE will pose substantial challenges to the power system,highlighting the importance of power system planning.This letter introduces Grid Optimal Planning Tool(GOPT),a planning tool,and presents the key findings of our research utilizing GOPT to analyze the transition pathway of China’s power system towards dual carbon goals.Furthermore,the letter offers insights into key technologies essential for driving the future transition of China’s power system.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2019YFA0110600 and 2019YFA0110601)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51603134,51903178,51803134,and 51703141)+1 种基金Sichuan Province’s Science and Technology Planning Project(No.2016GZ0350)the Postgraduate Course Construction Project of Sichuan University(No.2017KCSJ036)and for their financial support.
文摘To overcome the ever-growing organic pollutions in the water system,abundant efforts have been dedicated to fabricating efficient Fenton-like carbon catalysts.However,the rational design of carbon catalysts with high intrinsic activity remains a long-term goal.Herein,we report a new N-molecule-assisted self-catalytic carbonization process in augmenting the intrinsic Fenton-like activity of metal-organic-framework-derived carbon hybrids.During carbonization,the N-molecules provide alkane/ammonia gases and the formed iron nanocrystals act as the in situ catalysts,which result in the elaborated formation of carbon nanotubes(in situ chemical vapor deposition from alkane/iron catalysts)and micro-/meso-porous structures(ammonia gas etching).The obtained catalysts exhibited with abundant Fe/Fe-Nx/pyridinic-N active species,micro-/meso-porous structures,and conductive carbon nanotubes.Consequently,the catalysts exhibit high efficiency toward the degradation of different organic pollutions,such as bisphenol A,methylene blue,and tetracycline.This study not only creates a new pathway for achieving highly active Fenton-like carbon catalysts but also takes a step toward the customized production of advanced carbon hybrids for diverse energy and environmental applications.
文摘The carbonization of magnesium oxide particles by CO2 was investigated using a stirring mill reactor. The effects of the system temperature, stirring rotation speed, influx rate of CO2 and initial diameter of the magnesium oxide particles on the carbonization process were determined, The results show that the system temperature and the stirring rotation speed are the most significant influencing factors on the carbonization rate. The determi-nation of critical decomposition temperature (CDT) gives the maximum carbonization rate with other conditions fixed. A theoretical model involving mass transfer and reaction kinetics was presented for the carbonization process. The apparent activation energy was calculated to be 32.8kJ·mol-1. The carbonization process is co-controlled by diffusive mass transfer and chemical reaction. The model fits well with the experimental results.
基金Project(51706160)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject(T201906)supported by the Foundation for Outstanding Youth Innovative Research Groups of Higher Education Institution in Hubei Province,China
文摘The coal with low moisture during carbonization could not only increase the yield of coke,but also promote the coke quality and reduce the energy consumption.In this paper,the influence of the moisture in the blend coal(1.8%10.13%)on the product yields and coke quality during coal carbonization were investigated.The results show that the coke yield is increased from 75.90%to 77.16%,and the coke qualities such as coke strength after reaction with CO2(CSR),coke reactivity index(CRI),fragmentation index(M25)and abrasion index(M10))are also improved when the moisture of the blend coal decreases from 10.13%to 1.80%in a bench scale reactor.Due to the secondary reaction,tar become lighter when the moisture is decreased.In order to further prove the above results,the blend coal with 1.8%and 9%10%(common moisture used in coke plant)moisture is carbonized in a coke oven with 6 m height,the results show that CRI are 23.4%and 27.3%,CRS are 67.1%and 62.2%under 1.8%and 9%10%moisture of blend coal.Moreover,the variation of the moisture in blend coal has a limited influence on dust emission at the ascension pipe and the charging car.
基金I would like to express my heart felt gratitude to the management,academic and support staff of Botswana International University of Science and Technology for providing access to the resources of the institution during the study carried out for this review.
文摘Coal due to its relatively large quantities and wide distribution worldwide has generated renewed interest in research and development with the aim of establishing coal conversion technologies that are technically reliable,envi-ronmentally and economically feasible.It has proved to be a prominent energy source in emerging markets with increasing energy demand by accounting for the largest increase in the demand of energy amongst all other energy sources.Fur-thermore,with its higher mesophase content,coal tar is an appropriate raw material for precursors in the production of carbon fiber.However,whenever a material is put to use,it is important to be able to associate its properties to the behavioral characteristics during a conversion process so as to have a basis for opting for the material in a given process or adjusting the operating conditions in order to optimize the material utilization.Therefore,as with any other material,it is important to be able to relate the properties of coal to its utilization.A review was carried out on the influence of coal properties on four main utilization technologies:gasification,carbonization,liquefaction and carbon fibre production.Among several properties rank,type,mineral matter content,distribution of trace elements,structural composition and pore structure were found to be most influential on the behavior of coal during conversion processes.
基金by the National Nature Science Foundation of the People’s Republic of China(No.51703153).
文摘Carbon microspheres were prepared from waste cotton fibers by hydrothermal carbonization(HTC)with the addition of copper sulphate in this work.The important influence factors,temperature,concentration of copper sulphate,resident time were explored here.The smooth and regular carbon microspheres could be formed at 330°C with 0.15 wt%copper sulphate after 6 h from waste cotton fibers.The crystal structures of cotton fibers were destructed in a short resident time with 0.15 wt%copper sulphate from SEM images and XRD patterns of solid products.This strategy provides a new,mild and efficient method to prepare carbon microspheres from waste cotton fibers by HTC.FTIR spectra verified that the abundant functional groups existed on the surface of synthesized carbon microspheres.From XPS and element analysis results,the copper sulphate participated in the forming process of carbon microspheres indeed.The presence of copper sulphate in the carbon microspheres provided a possibility for the application in antibacterial field.Besides,the catalytic mechanism of copper sulphate on the hydrolysis and carbonization of waste cotton fibers were also discussed.In conclusion,the copper sulphate is an efficient agent for preparing carbon microspheres by HTC from waste cotton fibers.
文摘Felt base carbon/carbon composites fabricated by super-high pressure impregnation carbonization process (SPIC) were heat treated at high temperature 2773K. The oxidation properties of felt base carbon/carbon composites were investigated at different temperatures (773-1173K), and the microstructures of carbon/carbon composites were studied by SEM and X-ray diffraction. The experimental results showed that the inter-laminar distance of (002) plane (d002) deceased while the microcrystalline stack height (Lc) increased. The oxidation rate of felt base carbon/carbon composites was invari-able at certain temperatures. The oxidation mechanism of carbon/carbon composites changed remarkably at the oxidation temperature 973K. At the initial oxidation stage of carbon/carbon composites, carbon matrix was oxidized much more rapidly than carbon felt.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(2009GM6001-1) the Foundation for Fundamental Research of Northwestern Polytechnical University(JC201030)
文摘Parent coal tar pitch(CTP)was modified with boric acid(BA),cinnamaldehyde(CMA)and the mixture of BA and CMA,respectively.The parent CTP and three modified CTPs were characterized by elemental analysis,thermogravimetric analysis,Fourier transform infrared(FT-IR)spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy.The four samples were carbonized at different temperatures and resultant carbonized products were characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy,X-ray diffraction and polarized-light microscopy.The results show that the morphologies and carbonization behaviors of the parent CTP and modified CTPs are quite different.The carbonization yield of the CTP modified with the mixture of BA and CMA is higher than that of CTP modified with BA or CMA only.In addition,the modification of CTP with 7 g of BA and 10 ml of CMA results in an increase in carbonization yield by5.64%.During the pyrolysis of modified CTPs,the dehydration of BA or the distillation of CMA occurs at the temperature lower than 300°C,and methyl and methylene groups of the modified CTPs disappear gradually as temperature rises.Furthermore,the modification of CTP by the mixture of BA and CMA results in more intensive mesophase spheres than other modified CTPs,and the modified CTP is easier to be carbonized to form graphitic carbon.
基金Supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(2016YFB0301503)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(91534110,21776127)+1 种基金the Jiangsu Province Natural Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars(BK20150044)the Jiangsu Province Natural Science Foundation(BK20160978)
文摘The state-of-the-art approaches for adjusting the structural characteristics of porous carbons are the aftertreatments, which are complicated and time consuming. In this work, a facile approach was developed, i.e., controlling the initial oxygen concentration in-situ during the direct carbonization of zeolitic imidazole framework-8(ZIF-8), to adjust the pore structure and prepare hierarchically porous carbons. The introduction of oxygen can significantly affect the crystalline and pore structures of porous carbons, and promote the pore widening and the formation of mesopores. An appropriate initial oxygen concentration can notably enhance the surface area and mesopore volume of porous carbon, and then improve the adsorption capacity toward methylene blue(MB) dye from water by 3.4 times. The developed approach is more efficient at lower carbonization temperature.Moreover, the introduction of oxygen can increase the ratio of HO\\C_O groups on the carbon surface, leading to enhanced interaction with MB molecules and higher adsorption capacity toward MB. The as-prepared porous carbons exhibit superior adsorption capacities toward MB dye as compared to the reported ZIF-8 derived carbons. These findings would aid the development of porous carbon materials with high performance.
基金Supported by the CAS Strategic Pilot Project(XDA14010101)National Science and Technology Major Project(2017ZX05035001)PetroChina Exploration&Production Shale Gas Resource Evaluation and Strategic Selection Project(kt2017-10-02)
文摘Based on the drilling data of the Silurian Longmaxi Formation in the Sichuan Basin and periphery, SW China, the Ro lower limits and essential features of the carbonization of organic matter in over-high maturity marine shale were examined using laser Raman, electrical and physical property characterization techniques. Three preliminary conclusions are drawn:(1) The lower limit of Ro for the carbonization of Type I-II1 organic matter in marine shale is 3.5%; when the Ro is less than 3.4%, carbonization of organic matter won't happen in general; when the Ro ranges from 3.4% to 3.5%, non-carbonization and weak carbonization of organic matter may coexist; when the Ro is higher than 3.5%, the carbonization of organic matter is highly likely to take place.(2) Organic-rich shale entering carbonization phase have three basic characteristics: log resistivity curve showing a general "slender neck" with low-ultralow resistance response, Raman spectra showing a higher graphite peak, and poor physical property(with matrix porosity of only less than 1/2 of the normal level).(3) The quality damage of shale reservoir caused by the carbonization of organic matter is almost fatal, which primarily manifests in depletion of hydrocarbon generation capacity, reduction or disappearance of organic pores and intercrystalline pores of clay minerals, and drop of adsorption capacity to natural gas. Therefore, the lower limit of Ro for the carbonization of Type I-II1 organic matter should be regarded as the theoretically impassable red line of shale gas exploration in the ancient marine shale formations. The organic-rich shale with low-ultralow resistance should be evaluated effectively in area selection to exclude the high risk areas caused by the carbonization of organic matter. The target organic-rich shale layers with low-ultralow resistance drilled during exploration and development should be evaluated on carbonization level of organic matter, and the deployment plan should be adjusted according to the evaluation results in time.
基金supported by The National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2016YFA0602800)The Pathways to Deep Decarbonization in 2050 ProjectChina's Deep Low Carbon Transition Pathway Research Project
文摘The Paris Agreement marks the beginning of a new era in the global response to climate change, which further clarifies the long-term goal and underlines the urgency addressing climate change. For China,promoting the decoupling between economic growth and carbon emissions as soon as possible is not only the core task of achieving the medium-and long-term goals and strategies to address climate change, but also the inevitable requirement for ensuring the sustainable development of economy and society. Based on the analysis of the historical trends of the economy and social development, as well as society, energy consumption, and key end-use sectors in China, this paper studies the deep carbon emission reduction potential of carbon emission of in energy, industry, building, and transportation and other sectors with "bottom-up" modeling analysis and proposes a medium-and long-term deep decarbonization pathway based on key technologies' mitigation potentials for China. It is found that under deep decarbonization pathway, China will successfully realize the goals set in China's Intended Nationally Determined Contributions of achieving carbon emissions peak around 2030 and lowering carbon dioxide emissions per unit of gross domestic product(GDP) by 60-65% from the 2005 level.From 2030 onward, the development of nonfossil energy will further accelerates, and the share of nonfossil energies in primary energy will amounts to about 44% by 2050. Combined with the acceleration of low-carbon transformation in end-use sectors including industry, building, and transportation, the carbon dioxide emissions in 2050 will fall to the level before 2005, and the carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP will decreases by more than 90% from the 2005 level. To ensure the realization of the deep decarbonization pathway, this paper puts forward policy recommendations from four perspectives, including intensifying the total carbon dioxide emissions cap and strengthening the related institutional systems and regulations, improving the incentive policies for industrial lowcarbon development, enhancing the role of the market mechanism, and advocating low-carbon life and consumption patterns.
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (21403218, 21476226, 21403029)Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China under contact of 2016YFA0202800+2 种基金the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the CASthe Scientific Research Project of the Education Department of Liaoning Province (L2014022)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (DUT15ZD225)
文摘A binder-free Ir-dispersed ordered mesoporous carbon(Ir-OMC) catalytic electrode has been prepared through a designed in-situ carbonization method, which involves coating resorcinol and formaldehyde mixtures with iridium precursors onto the three-dimensional nickel foam framework, followed by insitu calcination in Natmosphere at 800 ℃ for 3 h. This electrode shows a large surface area, ordered mesoporous structure and homogeneous distribution of metal nanoparticles. It presents good activity and stability towards hydrogen evolution reaction, which is attributed to the efficient mass and electron transport from the intimate contact among Ir nanoparticles, ordered mesoporous carbon matrix and 3 D conductive substrate. We hope that this in-situ carbonization synthetic route can also be applied to design more high-performance catalysts for water splitting, fuel cells and other clean energy devices.