Carbon dioxide is a colorless and odorless gas present in the atmosphere. It is also called a greenhouse gas produced by burning fossil fuels (natural gas, oil, coal). It is a very stable and inert molecule with a high bond energy of around 750 kJ mol-1. Thus, high energy input is required to break the […]
Photocatalytic CO2 reduction: A Sustainable Approach towards Carbon Zero Emission Read More »
Crop-residues like coconut shells, sugarcane bagasse, paddy straw etc, are good alternate sources of heat-energy, carbon and hydrogen; alternative to fossil fuels like coal, crude and shale gas & oil. Over the last 8 years, our laboratory has been involved in developing what are known as ‘thermo-chemical’ process technologies for converting crop-residues to value added
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Microgrids are small-scale power systems that can operate independently or in parallel with the main grid. They are becoming increasingly popular due to their ability to provide reliable and efficient power supply, as well as their potential to integrate renewable energy sources. Control of microgrids is a crucial aspect in ensuring their proper functioning and
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Microgrids play a crucial role in the transition towards a low carbon future. By incorporating renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, and advanced control systems, microgrids help to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and promote the use of clean and sustainable energy sources. This not only helps to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the
Catalysts are inevitable in the modern-day chemical industry. They are known to speed up any chemical reaction, ultimately demanding reduced equipment size and faster production rates. Most chemical reactions produce multiple products, and we are not usually interested in all of them. Hence, the chemical processing conditions, such as temperature and pressure, must be maintained
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It is a shocking fact that carbon emissions have been increasing from 5 GtC/year to 9.9 GtC/year in the period of the last 40 years. There are prominent factors like the conversion of forest land use for agricultural land, urbanization, and deforestation resulting in carbon transfer from land to the atmosphere at the rate of
CO2 storage in gas hydrate : A potential technology for carbon sequestration Read More »
India is the third largest consumer of energy in the world, and energy efficiency is an important part of the country’s strategy to meet its growing energy demand. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), energy efficiency has contributed significantly to reducing India’s energy demand growth in recent years. Energy efficiency is often the first
Energy Efficiency will enable MSME’s towards achieving net zero. Read More »
Many technologies, such as batteries, fuel cells, ultracapacitors, etc., have been developed for implementation in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles. Among these technologies, lithium-ion batteries have evolved to be the most sought-after ones despite exhibiting some challenges related to safety, cost, and limited energy density. Before diving into buying their first electric mobility adventure,
Li-S battery: the next generation in power cells: Capable of quintupling EV range. Read More »
Motivation: The world is shifting toward the gas-based fuel economy from the conventional liquid-based fuel economy to envision the carbon net zero economy model. The prime advantages of this shift include low gas emission, lower economic value, and utilization of existing vehicle engines after little modification. Natural gas has been utilized in many countries after
Natural gas hydrate: Alternative and optimistic way to transport natural gas Read More »
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the principal greenhouse gas responsible for climate change. When fossil fuels are used to provide power and heat, significant volumes of CO2 are released into the atmosphere. Attempts to lower CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions have been made in response to the growing CO2 concentration in the atmosphere.
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