Enhancing the energy efficiency of structures has been a staple of energy policies.The key goal is to slash elec-tricity usage in order to minimize the footprint of houses.This goal is sought by putting restrictions o...Enhancing the energy efficiency of structures has been a staple of energy policies.The key goal is to slash elec-tricity usage in order to minimize the footprint of houses.This goal is sought by putting restrictions on the design specifications with respect to the properties of the raw materials and components as well as the exploitation of sustainable sources of energy.These facts for the basis for zero-energy building(ZEB)being established.This novel technology has faced several obstacles impeding its commercialization and future advancement.This inves-tigation therefore holistically explored and evaluated the state of zero energy building and factors impeding their commercialization.The review further proposed some suggestion in terms of technology that can be considered by the sector to augment existing technologies.Similarly,the investigation touched on the effect of occupant’s character in zero energy structures.Policies in terms of government subsidies and tax rebates were recommended to encourage more investors into the sector.Finally,the perception of zero energy building being more expensive compared to the traditional structures can equally be curbed via efficient and effective public sensitization.展开更多
Living organisms’energy conversion is considered as an essential and sustainable green energy source and future bio-hybrid technologies.Recently,plants were used after harvesting as biomass in bio-fermentation as an ...Living organisms’energy conversion is considered as an essential and sustainable green energy source and future bio-hybrid technologies.Recently,plants were used after harvesting as biomass in bio-fermentation as an energy source.In bio-electrochemical systems,microorganisms work with plants to generate electricity,hydrogen,or methane.This work discusses the simultaneous pollutant removal and electricity generation in plant-based bio-electrochemical systems(P-BES).Factors affecting the P-BES performance and the removal efficiencies of the different organic and inorganic pollutants were illustrated.Furthermore,the plant-based bioelectrochemical systems’role in achieving the sustainable development goals(SDGs)was discussed.The SDGs contribution of plant-based bioelectrochemical systems were presented and discussed to evaluate such systems’ability to achieve the three pillars of sustainable development,i.e.,economic,environmental,and social.展开更多
文摘Enhancing the energy efficiency of structures has been a staple of energy policies.The key goal is to slash elec-tricity usage in order to minimize the footprint of houses.This goal is sought by putting restrictions on the design specifications with respect to the properties of the raw materials and components as well as the exploitation of sustainable sources of energy.These facts for the basis for zero-energy building(ZEB)being established.This novel technology has faced several obstacles impeding its commercialization and future advancement.This inves-tigation therefore holistically explored and evaluated the state of zero energy building and factors impeding their commercialization.The review further proposed some suggestion in terms of technology that can be considered by the sector to augment existing technologies.Similarly,the investigation touched on the effect of occupant’s character in zero energy structures.Policies in terms of government subsidies and tax rebates were recommended to encourage more investors into the sector.Finally,the perception of zero energy building being more expensive compared to the traditional structures can equally be curbed via efficient and effective public sensitization.
文摘Living organisms’energy conversion is considered as an essential and sustainable green energy source and future bio-hybrid technologies.Recently,plants were used after harvesting as biomass in bio-fermentation as an energy source.In bio-electrochemical systems,microorganisms work with plants to generate electricity,hydrogen,or methane.This work discusses the simultaneous pollutant removal and electricity generation in plant-based bio-electrochemical systems(P-BES).Factors affecting the P-BES performance and the removal efficiencies of the different organic and inorganic pollutants were illustrated.Furthermore,the plant-based bioelectrochemical systems’role in achieving the sustainable development goals(SDGs)was discussed.The SDGs contribution of plant-based bioelectrochemical systems were presented and discussed to evaluate such systems’ability to achieve the three pillars of sustainable development,i.e.,economic,environmental,and social.
