Carbon dioxide(CO2)is one of the commonly emitted gaseous by-products in industrial processes.While CO2 gas is the main cause to greenhouse effect,various CO2 capture technologies have been proposed and implemented to...Carbon dioxide(CO2)is one of the commonly emitted gaseous by-products in industrial processes.While CO2 gas is the main cause to greenhouse effect,various CO2 capture technologies have been proposed and implemented to sequester the CO2 before the waste gases being released into the atmosphere.One of the mature technologies for CO2 absorption is by using amine-based solvents.In this regard,different single amine solvents or blended amine solvents have been proven for their capability to remove CO2.However,the dissolution and reaction of CO2 gas with the amine solvents turn the solution corrosive.Such phenomenon is undesired as it posts corrosion problem to the absorption column,which normally built of carbon steel material.Henceforth,understanding the behaviour of different amine-based solvents in absorbing CO2 and its subsequent impact on carbon steel corrosion is very significant.In this review article,we will outline some of the more commonly used solvents and their respective advantages and disadvantages,motivating further investigation into the corrosion tendency.Meanwhile,existing gaps in this research area are discussed for future investigation.展开更多
Bioluminescent plankton are marine organisms capable of emitting visible light through chemical reactions in their bodies.This unique biochemical trait is attributed to a luciferin-luciferase reaction,which produces a...Bioluminescent plankton are marine organisms capable of emitting visible light through chemical reactions in their bodies.This unique biochemical trait is attributed to a luciferin-luciferase reaction,which produces a striking blue light.This fascinating phenomenon,often referred to as the“blue tears”effect,has become a major attraction for tourist attractions in many countries.Since their discovery,most investigations related to these marine organisms have primarily focused on the fields of biology,ecology,oceanography,and microbiology.However,there has been limited to almost no study of their potential applications in the area of energy or lighting.This paper provides viewpoints on the opportunities for using these marine organisms and their light-emitting characteristics as an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly lighting solution,rather than just as a tourist attraction.Additionally,it addresses the challenges associated with sustaining the growth of bioluminescent plankton collected from the marine environment,the importance of establishing suitable protocols for in-house cultivation,challenges in stimulating the light-production at desired time,constraint imposed by the circadian rhythm,the toxicity of certain bioluminescent plankton,and the capacity of their luminous intensity.展开更多
基金the financial support from UCSI University through Pioneer Scientist Incentive Fund(PSIF)with project code Proj-In-FETBE-041。
文摘Carbon dioxide(CO2)is one of the commonly emitted gaseous by-products in industrial processes.While CO2 gas is the main cause to greenhouse effect,various CO2 capture technologies have been proposed and implemented to sequester the CO2 before the waste gases being released into the atmosphere.One of the mature technologies for CO2 absorption is by using amine-based solvents.In this regard,different single amine solvents or blended amine solvents have been proven for their capability to remove CO2.However,the dissolution and reaction of CO2 gas with the amine solvents turn the solution corrosive.Such phenomenon is undesired as it posts corrosion problem to the absorption column,which normally built of carbon steel material.Henceforth,understanding the behaviour of different amine-based solvents in absorbing CO2 and its subsequent impact on carbon steel corrosion is very significant.In this review article,we will outline some of the more commonly used solvents and their respective advantages and disadvantages,motivating further investigation into the corrosion tendency.Meanwhile,existing gaps in this research area are discussed for future investigation.
基金supported by UCSI University through Research Excellence and Innovation Grant(REIG)with project code REIG-FETBE-2024/032.
文摘Bioluminescent plankton are marine organisms capable of emitting visible light through chemical reactions in their bodies.This unique biochemical trait is attributed to a luciferin-luciferase reaction,which produces a striking blue light.This fascinating phenomenon,often referred to as the“blue tears”effect,has become a major attraction for tourist attractions in many countries.Since their discovery,most investigations related to these marine organisms have primarily focused on the fields of biology,ecology,oceanography,and microbiology.However,there has been limited to almost no study of their potential applications in the area of energy or lighting.This paper provides viewpoints on the opportunities for using these marine organisms and their light-emitting characteristics as an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly lighting solution,rather than just as a tourist attraction.Additionally,it addresses the challenges associated with sustaining the growth of bioluminescent plankton collected from the marine environment,the importance of establishing suitable protocols for in-house cultivation,challenges in stimulating the light-production at desired time,constraint imposed by the circadian rhythm,the toxicity of certain bioluminescent plankton,and the capacity of their luminous intensity.
