Energy

I. The Cold War, Reheated? When implements of warfare like the nuclear bomb get talked about, the language used is that of scientific discovery. It…
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In engineered or environmental systems, uranium (U) often exists as a hexavalent state (6+). This highly positive charge of 6+ results in the formation of…
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Hydro-turbines often suffer damage caused by the presence of suspended sediment in the water flow. The solids hit the turbine components causing a removal of…
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Renewable energy resources (RES) play a vital role in modern power systems, motivated by their social, environmental, and techno-economic advantages. Nowadays, the energy generation mix…
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CO2-looping in Biomass Thermochemical Process Thermochemical processes such as pyrolysis and gasification have been recognized as the most promising fuel processing technique that can utilize…
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Lighting our towns and cities, the vehicles we drive, and even charging and powering electronic devices all depend on energy from fuel. As the world…
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The outlet water quality of many municipal wastewater treatment plants (MWWTPs) is characterized by high nitrogen strength, which can cause culture eutrophication. Due to the…
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What is work in thermodynamics? This basic question is still debated nowadays, especially when dealing with small quantum systems. In 1824, Sadi Carnot defined work…
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Emergent technologies have been historically predicated on the discovery and development of new materials – silicon computer chips, lithium-ion batteries, gallium nitride LEDs, etc. The…
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The International Energy Outlook 2016 (IEO 2016) published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that the world’s energy consumption will grow by 48% between…
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Science allows us to understand the mechanisms of the environment we live in as well as how we, as human beings, have an impact on…
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