Carbon neutral or a sink? Uncertainty caused by gap-filling long-term flux measurements for an old-growth boreal black spruce forest
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agrformet.2016.11.005
Abstract: Abstract Old-growth (>100 years old) boreal forests are recognized as having accumulated large inventories of terrestrial carbon, but the magnitude of annual net exchange is not well established. Eddy covariance measurements of carbon dioxide exchange were… read more here.
Keywords: carbon; carbon neutral; sink; spruce forest ... See more keywords
How sensitive is a carbon-neutral power sector to climate change? The interplay between hydro, solar and wind for Portugal
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2021.122106
Abstract: Abstract Climate change will impact renewable resources and electricity demand, usually not jointly considered when designing future decarbonized power systems. This paper assesses how sensitive the Portuguese carbon-neutral power sector is to climate change by… read more here.
Keywords: carbon neutral; climate; climate change; power ... See more keywords
Chemical kinetic modeling of diethoxymethane oxidation: A carbon–neutral fuel
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2021.120217
Abstract: Abstract Diethoxymethane (DEM) is a carbon–neutral fuel with high cetane number (57.3). A detailed chemical kinetic mechanism for DEM oxidation covering low and high temperature reactions is first developed in this work. The reaction scheme… read more here.
Keywords: carbon neutral; neutral fuel; temperature; mechanism ... See more keywords
The world's first carbon neutral coffee: Lessons on certification and innovation from a pioneer case in Costa Rica
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.03.226
Abstract: Abstract As agriculture is an important contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, carbon labelling aiming at climate protection will play an increasing role in the future. An important example is the development of guidelines and standards… read more here.
Keywords: innovation; carbon neutral; case; certification ... See more keywords
Towards carbon-neutral construction materials: Carbonation of cement-based materials and the future perspective
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2019.101062
Abstract: Abstract As with all industrial processes, concrete production comes with environmental costs that are proportionate to its use. As such, approximately 8% of all, global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are related to cement and concrete.… read more here.
Keywords: carbonation; carbon; carbon neutral; concrete ... See more keywords
Ambient Carbon-Neutral Ammonia Generation via a Cyclic Microwave Plasma Process
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c02508
Abstract: A novel reactor methodology was developed for chemical looping ammonia synthesis processes using microwave plasma for pre-activation of the stable dinitrogen molecule before reaching the catalyst surface. Microwave plasma-enhanced reactions benefit from higher production of… read more here.
Keywords: microwave plasma; carbon neutral; neutral ammonia; ambient carbon ... See more keywords
Focus on carbon-neutral energy science and technology
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DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2018.1476219
Abstract: This focus issue showcases a sample of current research accomplishments at the International Institute for Carbon Neutral Energy Research (I2CNER) and reviews some recent developments in the area of materials for carbon-neutral energy technologies. I2CNER… read more here.
Keywords: energy; water; surface; carbon neutral ... See more keywords
The “carbon-neutral university” – a study from Germany
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DOI: 10.1108/ijshe-05-2016-0089
Abstract: Purpose Nowadays, several higher education institutions around the world are integrating sustainability topics into their daily operations, functionality and education systems. This paper presents a case study from a pilot project implemented by the Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Universitat… read more here.
Keywords: neutral university; carbon; carbon neutral; university ... See more keywords
Increasing extracellular cellulase activity of the recombinant Saccharomyces cerevisiae by engineering cell wall related proteins for improved consolidated processing of carbon neutral lignocellulosic biomass.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4208621
Abstract: Sustainable bioproduction usingcarbon neutral feedstocks, especially lignocellulosic biomass, has attracted increasing attention due to concern over climate change and carbon reduction. Consolidated bioprocessing (CBP) of lignocellulosic biomass using recombinantyeast of Saccharomyces cerevisiaeis a promising strategy… read more here.
Keywords: cell wall; carbon neutral; lignocellulosic biomass; biomass ... See more keywords
Energy System Modelling of Carbon-Neutral Hydrogen as an Enabler of Sectoral Integration within a Decarbonization Pathway
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DOI: 10.3390/en12132551
Abstract: This paper explores the alternative roles hydrogen can play in the future European Union (EU) energy system, within the transition towards a carbon-neutral EU economy by 2050, following the latest policy developments after the COP21… read more here.
Keywords: energy system; system; carbon neutral; hydrogen ... See more keywords
Balancing Electricity Supply and Demand in a Carbon-Neutral Northern Europe
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DOI: 10.3390/en16083548
Abstract: This work investigates how to balance the electricity supply and demand in a carbon-neutral northern Europe. Applying a cost-minimizing electricity system model including options to invest in eleven different flexibility measures, and cost-efficient combinations of… read more here.
Keywords: carbon neutral; supply demand; demand carbon; neutral northern ... See more keywords