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I'm thrilled to announce the publication of our latest research journal, "Numerical Investigation on the use of Dimethyl Ether (DME) as an Alternative Fuel for Compression-Ignition Engines." 🌿 DME is a low-emission, renewable fuel that holds immense promise in reducing carbon footprints and mitigating the impact of climate change. 🔍 In this work you will find a detailed numerical investigation, using #openfoam and Lib-ICE, of DME’s combustion behaviour inside a heavy-duty engine where low-temperature combustion strategies are implemented to drastically reduce its pollutant emissions. Access the full publication at https://lnkd.in/dGAdNz6x. #Research #CFD #CleanEnergy #DME #Sustainability #Combustion

🚀 We are thrilled to announce the successful submission of Deliverable D2.3 Cell Fabrication and Module Design Specifications of The MUSIC Project! In our ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable ~#energy solutions, we've outlined comprehensive guidelines for #sustainable sodium-ion capacitor cell manufacturing and #ecodesign module development. These guidelines aim to ensure the environmental and human impact throughout the entire lifecycle of our technology is minimal, contributing to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly economy. At The MUSIC Project, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of #energyStorage technology. Our goal is to develop a #sodium-ion #capacitor that provides more power than traditional lithium-ion batteries while boasting higher energy density than supercapacitors. We are achieving this while prioritizing sustainability every step of the way, from material selection to manufacturing processes. We believe that #sustainability should guide #research and development, and we're excited to continue driving #innovation in the energy storage industry!🌍⚡ Find the deliverable on our webpage: https://lnkd.in/dAu7fn_n

Our recent manuscript is published in Environmental Research Communications, IOP Science (IF: 3.237, Q1). In this manuscript, we have discussed the emission of water-soluble brown carbon from different combustion sources, their optical properties, and functional group characterization. Here is the link: https://lnkd.in/g6vGDMXG

New paper by ICE Group published on Fuel journal about CFD modeling of DME combustion using OpenFOAM and Lib-ICE. Thanks to my PhD student Andrea Schirru for the efforts in preparing the paper, developing the combustion model and validating it with experimental data! #DME #openfoam #thefutureiseclectic

New ⚠️ Check out our research article on energy system flexibility, introducing FLEXBLOX, a formal flexibility taxonomy, and a classification and characterization of existing flexibility models using this taxonomy 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/esMHX4Np Download free of charge until September 19. #FLEXBLOX #flexibilitymodels #energytransition

Searching for the puzzle pieces to effectively address the carbon problem. Of course, emission reduction is the fastest means, but we are still left with trillions of kilograms that we need to remove from the atmosphere – without causing further damage. As an artist, I have previously delved into this issue, but now I have started in a new way – collaborating with the foremost experts in this field. Last week, we had a breakthrough that I want to share with you: we found a crucial puzzle piece that enables us to continue completing the puzzle. Weeks of promising tests have been conducted, and the very last piece may be the most important. The materials are now being taken to a highly renowned university for thorough examination. Simultaneously, I am working on an artwork that demonstrates we can remove CO2 from the air, even with music. A project like this must be presented to the public as an artwork: with art, I can reach many more people than with a complex scientific report – which I often don't understand myself. More updates soon. Theo Bouts Bob Hoogendoorn #carbonvanish.com

Have you ever considered #NetZero aviation? EV batteries are not the answer. While they might work for on-the-ground vehicles, they’re not an option for aircrafts, which need high-density fuel sources to operate. Enter green hydrogen, a technology that generates hydrogen through electrolysis. By using electricity obtained from renewable sources to separate water molecules, we’re able to isolate hydrogen without emitting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, meaning green power sources for airliners. But the renewable hydrogen sources don’t stop there! Natural, or “white”, hydrogen, which has been identified in source rocks, may be another renewable, non-polluting source of hydrogen that allows for lower-cost operations than industrial hydrogen. While sources identified across Europe so far have been difficult to extract and exploit, research is kicking up for how to naturally obtain this element. For example, the following open-access paper was just published last week and explores how white hydrogen can be produced by serpentinization of mantle rocks. The researchers suggest that rift-inversion orogens might be the place to look for hydrogen. https://buff.ly/3FvCJQT This exciting groundwork shows that the quest for a sustainable, carbon-free future will take us to uncharted territories. Green and white hydrogen both emerge as promising contenders, ushering in a new era where notoriously carbon-intensive air travel can coexist harmoniously with our environment. If you’re interested in more on carbon-free hydrogen sources, then don’t forget to join the conversation, explore the research, and like and follow us.

Climate change is an issue that continues to captivate the scientific community as we try to propose solutions. Within these solutions, a vast array of energy system transition planning and modelling has taken place, often focusing in the reduction of emissions and cost optimization. However, despite the various degrees of decarbonization projected, most energy transition models make one key mistake: they expect to use and consume more water than what they already do. In contrast, over the past few years, we have been hearing about draughts affecting all sectors of the economy, including the energy sector. Will the future power sector be allowed to make the situation worse? See our latest article highlighting this relevant issue! https://lnkd.in/dT_WVBU5

Excited to share my latest research paper on ""AI in Sustainable Energy Industry: Status Quo, Challenge, & Opportunities", where I explored Solar Irradiance prediction using ML; analyzed temperature, aerosol load." I'm passionate about advancing knowledge in this field, and I'd love for you to join the conversation. You can access the full paper in the International Journal of Innovative Science and Modern Engineering (IJISME): https://lnkd.in/dacJVE66. Your thoughts and feedback are greatly appreciated. Let's continue to learn and grow together! 📚#Research #AcademicWork #KnowledgeSharing