This article reviews recent advances in conductive polymer composites from renewable resources, and introduces a number of potential applications for this material class. In order to overcome disadvantages such as poor mechanical properties of polyme...
Renewable polyurethane (PU) composites were developed using castor oil and long coir (LCF), ground coir (GCF) or cellulose fiber (CF) at PU/fiber ratios of 50/50, 60/40 and 70/30 wt/wt%, respectively. The aim was to study the influence of natural fib...
Engineering polymers reinforced with renewable fibres (RF) are an attractive class of materials, due to their excellent mechanical performance and low environmental impact. However, the successful preparation of such composites has proven to be chall...
Over the last few decades, several marine renewable energy (MRE) technologies, such as wave energy converters (WECs) and current energy converters (CECs), have been developed. As opposed to traditional materials such as metal alloys, the structure of...
Renewable energy is a global interest area in achieving sustainable development. Renewable energy sustainability has been assessed using the most commonly used dimensions of this concept: economic, environmental, social, and institutional dimensions....
The present experimental work analyses the potential of lignin as a matrix for materials made from renewable resources for composite components and the production of hybrid semi-finished products by coating a flax fibre yarn. Natural fibres, due to t...
This study develops a composite index to identify and prioritize the most suitable geographical locations for rural Community Renewable Energy (CRE) projects. CRE is central to the sustainable energy transition, but its strategic deployment in rural...
Renewable energy sources play a pivotal role in the pursuit of sustainable and eco-friendly power solutions. While offering environmental benefits, they present inherent challenges. Photovoltaic systems rely on surrounding conditions, wind systems co...
Sawdust, microcellulose and nanocellulose and their silanized forms were used to reinforce rigid polyurethane (PU) foam composites. The concentration of fillers was varied in the range of 0.5–1.5%. For rigid PU foam formulations, three polyols...
Renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaic panels and wind turbines, are increasingly integrated into domestic systems to address energy scarcity, rising demand, and climate change. However, their intermittent nature requires efficient energy sto...
This review summarizes the application of percolation theory for the behavior simulation of renewable-carbon in its doped packaging composites. Such dopant-reinforced materials have sparked considerable interest due to the significant improvement on...
A facile in situ polymerization was developed for grafting renewable cardanol onto the carbon fiber (CF) surfaces to strengthen the fiber–matrix interface. CFs were chemically modified with hydroxyl groups by using an aryl diazonium reaction, a...
The substantial plastic pollution reaching almost every area of our planet and every aspect of human lives is pushing the polymer sector towards a circular economy, which would significantly limit its environmental impact [...]
Components and structures working in the marine environment are exposed to high stresses attributable to the action of wind, waves, and tides. Moreover, they have to face hostile and severe environmental conditions during their lifetime, being placed...
Accurate forecasts of the U.S. renewable energy consumption mix are essential for planning transmission upgrades, sizing storage, and setting balancing market rules. We introduce a Bayesian Dirichlet ARMA model (BDARMA) tailored to monthly shares of...
This review provides an overview of polymer composite materials and their application in energy storage. Polymer composites are an attractive option for energy storage owing to their light weight, low cost, and high flexibility. We discuss the differ...
Currently, about 22% of global electricity is being supplemented by different renewable sources. Wind energy is one of the most abundant forms of renewable energy available in the atmospheric environment due to different air-currents spread over the...
This bibliometric study examines the evolution of compressed-hydrogen storage technologies over the last 20 years, revealing exponential growth in research and highlighting key advancements in compressed-hydrogen storage, materials-based solutions an...
The increasing demand for energy, the finite nature of fossil fuel resources, and the necessity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have intensified research on renewable energy sources of plant origin. Among potential energy feedstocks, herbaceous bi...
Fiber-reinforced polymer composites have been highlighted as ideal candidates for structural applications in marine renewable energy devices, such as tidal turbines and wave energy converters. It is well understood that harsh marine environments can...
In this report, the electrical properties of plasma polymer films functionalized with ZnO nanoparticles were investigated with respect to their potential applications in biomaterials and microelectronics fields. The nanocomposite films were produced...
Poland’s energy transition represents a structurally complex case of decarbonization in a coal-dependent economy, where declining hard coal consumption, increasing renewable energy production, growing natural gas use, and continued economic exp...
This manuscript delves into the transformative advancements in wind turbine blade technology, emphasizing the integration of innovative materials, dynamic aerodynamic designs, and sustainable manufacturing practices. Through an exploration of the evo...
Smart materials with light-actuated shape memory effects are developed from renewable resources in this work. Bio-based benzoxazine resin is prepared from vanillin, furfurylamine, and paraformaldehyde by utilizing the Mannich-like condensation. Vanil...
A differential game with random duration is considered. The terminal time of the game is a random variable settled using a composite distribution function. Such a scenario occurs when the operating mode of the system changes over time at the appropri...
Recently, the utilization of renewable natural cellulosic materials, such as wood, plants, and waste paper in the preparation of building materials has attracted significant interest. This is due to their advantageous properties, low environmental im...
Today, plastic materials are mostly made from fossil resources, and they are characterized by their long lifetime and pronounced persistence in the open environment. These attributes of plastics are one cause of the ubiquitous pollution we see in our...
In sustainability and environmental performance assessment, as in many other multidimensional policy contexts, Benefit of the Doubt (BoD) composite indicators are widely used to compare units across multiple dimensions. However, their interpretation...
This study examines the potential of jute–sisal (JS) fibre, both coated and uncoated, as a sustainable alternative to solar panels with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) back sheets. The coated version was developed using a zeolite–polyest...
Despite several studies on the Ajuga L. genus, the chemical composition of Ajuga pyramidalis, an alpine endemic species, is still largely unknown. The purpose of this study was to therefore deeper describe it, particularly from the phytochemistry and...
Accurate short-term forecasting of photovoltaic power generation is vital for the operational stability of isolated energy systems, especially in regions with increasing renewable energy penetration. This study presents a novel AI-based forecasting f...
Hydrocarbon-dependent economies face a critical challenge: sustaining economic growth while reducing carbon emissions. This study examines whether structural energy transition has begun to weaken the growth–emissions relationship in four Gulf C...
The present chapter focuses on the recyclability of both renewable and biodegradable plastics, considering the recovery of matter (mechanical or chemical recycling) from the polymeric materials currently most diffused on the market. Biobased and comp...
In sustainable hydrogen generation, photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting stands as a crucial technology, offering solutions to the global energy crisis while tackling environmental challenges. PEC water splitting relies on metal oxide nanostruc...
The performance as reinforcement of a fibrillar protein such as feather keratin fiber over a biopolymeric matrix composed of polysaccharides was evaluated in this paper. Three different kinds of keratin reinforcement were used: short and long biofibe...
Cities can consume more renewable energy without achieving an equivalent shift in their energy mix. We examine this scale–composition divide in a balanced panel of 284 Chinese cities from 2007 to 2019 and use normalized Shannon entropy to chara...
This study’s aim was to assess whether the Renewal MI composite can self-etch enamel, seal sound cavities, and stabilize demineralized dentine. Etching was assessed using scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Cavity sealing was quantified using t...
A vital component of achieving climate neutrality in the future involves bolstering energy efficiency measures in educational institutions and improving the overall knowledge on sustainable solutions. To achieve fruitful outcomes, the active involvem...
The RED II Directive requires European Union member states to increase the share of renewable energy in the transport sector to at least 14% by 2030. In January 2024, Poland replaced E5 gasoline (95 octane) with E10, which contains up to 10% bioethan...
This study explored the development and characterization of laminated wallboard panels using renewable materials for building applications. The panels are based on cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) as a binder and wood particles. Other additives included...
Granular tapioca was thermally blended with poly(lactic acid) (PLA). All blends were prepared using a plasti-corder and characterized for tensile properties, thermal properties and morphology. Scanning electron micrographs showed that phase separatio...
The inevitable depletion of exploited fossil fuel deposits motivates the investigation of every possibility of saving them. One of the ways to do that is to combine fossil fuels with renewable plant-derived fuels. This paper studies the specific aspe...
The growing demands for electrical energy, especially renewable, is boosting the development of wind turbines equipped with longer composite blades. To reduce the maintenance cost of such huge composite parts, the structural health monitoring (SHM) i...
Bio-waste derived nanocelluloses show excellent mechanical flexibility and self-aggregated capability, which enable them to be good supporting substrates for the synthesis of electroactive materials. Herein, we present a facile route for fabricating...
National energy strategies increasingly treat renewable-capacity expansion as a proxy for decarbonization progress. This paper tests that proxy by separating energy-system change into two margins—composition (renewable share) and scale (energy...
Lignin phenol formaldehyde (LPF) resols were produced using depolymerized lignin fractions at various levels of phenol substitution (50 to 70 wt %). To produce monomeric-rich (BCD-oil) and oligomeric (BCD-oligomers) bio-based phenolic compounds, soft...
As the average life expectancy continues to increase, so does the need for resorbable materials designed to treat, augment, or replace components and functions of the body. Naturally occurring biopolymers such as silks are already attractive candidat...
This study is concerned with the national transposition of the European Renewable Energy Directive into Austrian law. The objective is to estimate the economic viability for residential customers when participating in a renewable energy community (RE...
The progress of civilization, driven significantly by the widespread adoption of electricity, has impacted various aspects of life, from household operations to industrial activities. Consequently, there has been a notable increase in waste productio...
This paper presents eight hybrid renewable energy (RE) systems that are derived from solar, wind and biomass, with energy storage, to meet the energy demands of an average household in the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria. The resource assessments s...
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