Hydrothermal carbonization of biomass and waste: A review

J González-Arias, ME Sánchez, J Cara-Jiménez… - Environmental …, 2022 - Springer
The replacement of traditional and non-renewable resources by shifting towards renewable-
based strategies is a strategy implemented by the European Union for a circular economy …

Hydrogen production by catalytic aqueous-phase reforming of waste biomass: a review

J González-Arias, Z Zhang, TR Reina… - Environmental Chemistry …, 2023 - Springer
The rising adverse effects of climate change call for a rapid shift to low-carbon energy and
reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. For that, biorefineries appear as promising …

Hydrogen production from landfill biogas: Profitability analysis of a real case study

F Vidal-Barrero, FM Baena-Moreno… - Fuel, 2022 - Elsevier
Hydrogen is not only considered as a cornerstone within renewable energy portfolio but it is
also a key enabler for CO 2 valorisation being a central resource for industrial …

Wasting energy or energizing waste? The public acceptance of waste-to-energy technology

R Caferra, I D'Adamo, P Morone - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Waste-to-energy (WtE) plants are pivotal for the circular economy and sustainable
urban development. However, public acceptance is critical to their success, given …

In-situ DRIFTS steady-state study of CO2 and CO methanation over Ni-promoted catalysts

M González-Castaño, J González-Arias, LF Bobadilla… - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
Promoting the performance of catalytic systems by incorporating small amount of alkali has
been proved effective for several reactions whilst controversial outcomes are reported for the …

Evolution and prospects of hydrothermal carbonization

P Romano, N Stampone, G Di Giacomo - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Hydrothermal carbonization enables the valorization of biomass via thermochemical
conversion into various products. Today, this technology is experiencing a situation similar …

Optimizing hydrothermal carbonization of olive tree pruning: A techno-economic analysis based on experimental results

J González-Arias, FM Baena-Moreno… - Science of the total …, 2021 - Elsevier
In this study the optimization of the hydrothermal carbonization process for the conversion of
olive tree pruning into biofuel is presented. To this end, a combined experimental-economic …

Optimizing biogas methanation over nickel supported on ceria-alumina catalyst: Towards CO2-rich biomass utilization for a negative emissions society

J González-Arias, G Torres-Sempere… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biogas methanation emerges as a prominent technology for converting biogas into
biomethane in a single step. Furthermore, this technology can be implemented at biogas …

A profitability study for catalytic ammonia production from renewable landfill biogas: Charting a route for the next generation of green ammonia

J González-Arias, MA Nawaz, F Vidal-Barrero… - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
This study introduces a novel techno-economic approach to renewable ammonia production
using landfill biogas. The proposed process involves bio-hydrogen generation from landfill …

Protecting human health and the environment against siloxanes: The role and effectiveness of wastewater treatment technologies

AE Ortiz-Ardila, JD Restrepo, LT Angenent… - Critical Reviews in …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Since they were first synthesized in 1940, siloxanes have been widely exploited by the
cosmetic, construction, pharmaceutical, and food industries. Global siloxane production has …