Cleaner power generation: an in-depth review of life cycle assessment for solid oxide fuel cells
Nowadays, there is a growing emphasis on creating alternative power generation methods to replace outdated technologies like coal-fired power and hydroelectric plants. One promising solution is the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC), which offers high energy efficiency, low carbon emissions, and cost-effe...
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| author | Hilmi Hisyam Naimin, Hawa Hishamuddin, Ruhanita Maelah, Muhammed Ali Shaikh Abdul Kader Abdul Hameed, Amizawati Mohd Amir, |
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| description | Nowadays, there is a growing emphasis on creating alternative power generation methods to replace outdated technologies like coal-fired power and hydroelectric plants. One promising solution is the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC), which offers high energy efficiency, low carbon emissions, and cost-effectiveness. This study presents a focused examination of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of SOFCs, with the objective of reducing dependence on non-renewable energy sources. The review encompasses a review of published articles between years 2016 to 2023 and an analysis of research gaps in SOFCs’ environmental performance. A systematic literature review underpins this investigation, where several publication selection criteria were considered including plants that can produce hydrocarbon such as biogas and biomass, utilization of LCA software as a method of assessment and incorporation of the life cycle impact assessment in the articles. The results suggest that using SOFC powered by biogas as a stationary power generator is a viable option. This is supported by recent LCA studies demonstrating that SOFCs using biogas have a reduced impact on climate change compared to other fuels. Implementing SOFCs holds great potential for a cleaner energy future, aligning with society’s goals for sustainable power production. For a more precise comparison of results, future LCA studies should adopt a multi-criteria environmental impact analysis using a consistent functional unit across different SOFC operations. |
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| spelling | oai:generic.eprints.org:236952024-06-21T09:17:05Z http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23695/ Cleaner power generation: an in-depth review of life cycle assessment for solid oxide fuel cells Hilmi Hisyam Naimin, Hawa Hishamuddin, Ruhanita Maelah, Muhammed Ali Shaikh Abdul Kader Abdul Hameed, Amizawati Mohd Amir, Nowadays, there is a growing emphasis on creating alternative power generation methods to replace outdated technologies like coal-fired power and hydroelectric plants. One promising solution is the Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC), which offers high energy efficiency, low carbon emissions, and cost-effectiveness. This study presents a focused examination of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of SOFCs, with the objective of reducing dependence on non-renewable energy sources. The review encompasses a review of published articles between years 2016 to 2023 and an analysis of research gaps in SOFCs’ environmental performance. A systematic literature review underpins this investigation, where several publication selection criteria were considered including plants that can produce hydrocarbon such as biogas and biomass, utilization of LCA software as a method of assessment and incorporation of the life cycle impact assessment in the articles. The results suggest that using SOFC powered by biogas as a stationary power generator is a viable option. This is supported by recent LCA studies demonstrating that SOFCs using biogas have a reduced impact on climate change compared to other fuels. Implementing SOFCs holds great potential for a cleaner energy future, aligning with society’s goals for sustainable power production. For a more precise comparison of results, future LCA studies should adopt a multi-criteria environmental impact analysis using a consistent functional unit across different SOFC operations. Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2023 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23695/1/kejut_27.pdf Hilmi Hisyam Naimin, and Hawa Hishamuddin, and Ruhanita Maelah, and Muhammed Ali Shaikh Abdul Kader Abdul Hameed, and Amizawati Mohd Amir, (2023) Cleaner power generation: an in-depth review of life cycle assessment for solid oxide fuel cells. Jurnal Kejuruteraan, SI -6 (2). pp. 257-267. ISSN 0128-0198 https://www.ukm.my/jkukm/si-6-2-2023/ |
| spellingShingle | Hilmi Hisyam Naimin, Hawa Hishamuddin, Ruhanita Maelah, Muhammed Ali Shaikh Abdul Kader Abdul Hameed, Amizawati Mohd Amir, Cleaner power generation: an in-depth review of life cycle assessment for solid oxide fuel cells |
| title | Cleaner power generation: an in-depth review of life cycle assessment for solid oxide fuel cells |
| title_full | Cleaner power generation: an in-depth review of life cycle assessment for solid oxide fuel cells |
| title_fullStr | Cleaner power generation: an in-depth review of life cycle assessment for solid oxide fuel cells |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cleaner power generation: an in-depth review of life cycle assessment for solid oxide fuel cells |
| title_short | Cleaner power generation: an in-depth review of life cycle assessment for solid oxide fuel cells |
| title_sort | cleaner power generation: an in-depth review of life cycle assessment for solid oxide fuel cells |
| url | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23695/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23695/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/23695/1/kejut_27.pdf |