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Research ArticleOpen accessPhrase in the titleOn Prediction of Depreciation Time of Fossil Fuel in MalaysiaNora Muda, Tey Jin PinProblem statement: The fossil fuels play a crucial role in the world energy markets. Demand for fossil fuels become increasingly high and worrisome, because of fossil fuels will be significantly reduced and ultimately exhausted. This study was conducted to predict the depreciation time of fossil fuels in Malaysia and estimate the time remaining before the fossil fuels will finish. Approach: … …Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, Vol. 8, Issue 1 · 10 Feb 2012 · 8,594 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsStudy of Energy Types: Fossil, Nuclear and Renewable Energies and their Evaluation in Terms of Environmental Pollution and EconomicallySara Abdollahi, Meysam Madadi, Soleyman Ghorbanzadeh et al.Unwise and increasing exploitation of various energy carriers, including oil, gas and coal, has made countries to focus on two major issues, namely running out fossil fuels, as well as environmental pollution. Hence, one of the main priorities of energy policy is to diversification of energy sources, as well as finding a safe, cheap and nonpolluting energy source (devoid of … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 3 · 18 Jul 2019 · 8,668 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsEnzymatic Bioconversion of Agave Leaves FiberHydrolysis Using Plackett-Burman DesignMiguel A. Medina-Morales, J. C. Contreras-Esquivel, H. De la Garza-Toledo et al.Problem statement: Biofuels production is becoming a key factor to help decrease pollution levels and the dependency of fossil fuels. Cellulose from lignocellulosic biomass is being used as a source of raw material for biofuels production, specifically bioethanol, so many ways to use it for this purpose are being developed. Approach: Cellulose content and enzymatic depolymerization of cellulose was evaluated … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 4 · 2 Nov 2011 · 8,128 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the keywordsTransesterification of Palm Oil for the Production of BiodieselKhalizani Khalid, Khalisanni KhalidProblem statement: Palm oil is known as an important source of edible oil with significant values of renewable energy. Depletion of petroleum had captured much attention on producing biodiesel from the palm oil. Approach: The most concerning methods for the production of biodiesel were discussed, namely transesterification (alkali and acid), enzymetic approach and supercritical alcohol. Results: The results showed the … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 8 · 19 Jul 2011 · 8,389 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Toolkit Approach for Carbon Capture and Storage in Offshore Depleted Gas FieldRaj Deo Tewari, Tan Chee Phuat, Mohd Faizal SedaralitFossil fuels are considered a dependable, cost-effective, and efficient energy source and their utilization has resulted in tremendous growth for humanity. However, it has its downside also. Experts are of the view that present energy systems are unsustainable due to their detrimental impacts on the environment. Oil and gas producers are charged that their infrastructure, utilization of materials and technologies … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 19, Issue 1 · 17 May 2023 · 6,196 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Synopsis of Environmental Heavy Metal PollutionAnyiam N. Donald, Pene B. Raphael et al.Heavy metal pollution continues to be a serious problem in the environment due to uncontrolled pesticide use, mining, foundry operations, smelting, fossil fuel burning and sewage sludge dumping. Mercury, lead, chromium, cadmium, copper and other heavy metals are non-biodegradable and remain in the environment in regions where human activity is prevalent. Heavy metal contamination is a serious hazard to all … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 5 · 7 Dec 2022 · 8,323 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractVertical Axis Marine Current Turbine ModellingRikhi Ramkissoon, Krishpersad ManoharThe development of alternative energy sources has attracted worldwide interest given the adverse effects of fossil fuels on the global climate as well as their unsustainability. This study examines the feasibility of marine power generation off the East Coast of Trinidad and Tobago and focuses mainly on the Vertical Axis Marine Turbine as the power generator. At this location where … …Energy Research Journal, Vol. 13, Issue 1 · 24 Dec 2022 · 9,658 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractApplication and Prospect of CO2 Enrichment Technology in AgricultureBingbing Wang, Xiangjie Lu, Wanlin Gao et al.With the increasing consumption of fossil fuels for human activities, the emissions of greenhouse gases, such as CO2, have significantly increased, resulting in an intensified greenhouse effect. As an important element for plant photosynthesis, CO2 enrichment in an appropriate environment can promote photosynthetic rate, organic matter accumulation and the growth rate of plants. The CO2 enrichment technology should be widely … …American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Vol. 18, Issue 1 · 10 Feb 2022 · 6,454 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Appropriate Use of Wind Energy in Sistan Region to Generate ElectricitySara Abdollahi, Meysam Madadi, Soleyman Ghorbanzadeh et al.Sistan (Zabol) region is located in Sistan and Baluchestan province and in southeastern part of Iran. The specific atmospheric condition of this region, especially high-speed and continuous winds, can provide the necessary condition for Electricity generation from wind power. 120-day winds of Sistan region are one of the renewable energy sources in the province, which has been neglected in recent … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 2 · 6 May 2020 · 6,823 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSynthesis and Characterization of Cobalt, Iron and Ruthenium Catalysts for the Production of Synthetic DieselDayna M. Ortiz Rodríguez, María del C. Cotto-Maldonado, José Duconge Hernández et al.Fossil fuels are currently the world's leading source of energy. Environmental legislations, the high price of fossil fuels, the concern about the supply of these fuels and technological development, makes it necessary to search for alternative sources of energy. The production of clean liquid fuels, such as synthetic diesel from synthesis gas, by Fischer-Tropsch (FT) method, is considered a very … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, Issue 2 · 29 Apr 2020 · 7,248 accessesView PDFCite