Publication in Energies
The article presents the results of research on the share of coal in the energy mix and the impact of Clean Coal Technologies (CTW) on Poland's energy mix. The research took into account membrane techniques constituting CTW, the implementation of which is possible at the stage of coal processing, combustion and management of waste generated in the combustion process. These are mainly fly ashes, which are a source of rare earth elements.
Publication in Resources Policy
The article presents the results of research on the impact of REE recovery from fly ash on the development of renewable energy sources in Poland. The described computer program determines, among others, REE demand scenarios such as Nd, Dy, Pr, Tb based on the electricity production capacity for wind energy.
Publication in Energies
The article presents the results of research on the development of photovoltaic systems in Poland. The authors' aim was to identify factors that can potentially shape the dynamics of solar energy development in Poland and which will affect the implementation of the PEP2040 goals. The authors also wanted to find a forecasting method that would enable the introduction of many explanatory variables into the model - a set of identified factors. Energy storage will be of key importance in terms of the development of photovoltaics, in the production of which REE plays a huge role.
Publication in Energy Reports
The article presents the results of research on the energy security of EU-27 countries on the example of Poland and the average EU-27. The authors expanded the set of factors determining energy security with an additional category related to renewable energy sources (RES). In the presented research, the authors analyzed not only the impact of the availability of energy raw materials on the level of energy security, but also of critical raw materials, such as rare earth elements REE. A taxonomic method was used, which allowed for the determination of a synthetic measure of energy security, SEM.
Publication in Membranes
The following paper offers a modern REE 1.0 computer application designed to model the behavior of REE ions in adsorptive materials and membranes. The current version of the application is based on several models, such as the Lagergren pseudo-first order, pseudo-second-order and Elovich kinetic models, and the intraparticle diffusion model, the diffusion-chemisorption model, and the Boyd model. The application has been verified on a sample of four different types of adsorptive materials and membranes. The proposed application allowed the analysis of kinetics, but also the mechanisms of the adsorption process, especially those responsible for the rate-determining steps. It was found that Lagergren pseudo-second-order kinetic model was the best-fit model to describe the adsorption behavior of REE ions onto the novel materials and membranes.
Publication in Mineral Resources Management
This article presents research on the structure of energy mixes and the dependence on imports of the EU-27 member states, with a particular emphasis on Poland. The role of REE in ensuring energy security was also emphasized, especially in the context of the development of renewable energy sources.
Publication in Sustainability
The article presents the results of research on the impact of the transformation of Poland’s energy mix on the country’s energy security. Since energy security is a very complex problem, the impact of the transformation has been verified in three aspects, i.e., greenhouse gas emissions; energy availability in terms of its quantity, sufficient to meet the needs of citizens; and energy prices. The MANOVA model was used in the research.
Publication in Energies
The article presents an analysis of the energy markets of the EU-27 countries, with particular emphasis on Poland. Research was carried out in the context of the energy security of the European Union. The publication also highlights the special role of REE in shaping energy security.
Electronics special issue
As Guest Editors of the Electronics "Modeling and Optimization of Energy Efficiency in the Light of Energy Security"we are honored to invite you to submit your articles to our special issue.
The submitted manuscripts may relate to energy security in the field of modeling, simulation, and optimization, among others:
• Energy storage;
• Processing of materials, obtaining critical raw materials (e.g., REE) for energy production;
• Saving energy;
• Renewable energy;
• Electric vehicles, modern engines, etc.
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2023.
Aurelia Rybak, Aleksandra Rybak, Jarosław Joostberens
Guest Editors
50th Organic Process Research & Development Conference
In October 2023, the MOHMARER project team took part in the 50th Organic Process Research & Development Conference, one of the leading conferences in the field of process chemistry. The conference was attended by process research and development chemists, engineers, department heads and team leaders.
ACS FALL 2023 Conference
In August 2023, the MOHMARER project team took part in the ACS FALL 2023 conference. ACS is one of the largest scientific societies in the world. The conference therefore provided a great opportunity to share knowledge and ideas with specialists from the chemical industry around the world. Participants also had the opportunity to present the results of their research.
7th Green & Sustainable Chemistry Conference
In May 2023, MOHMARER project members attended the 7th Green & Sustainable Chemistry Conference. This conference is organized by Elsevier in cooperation with the Leuphana University of Luneberg and ISC3. The most ecological innovations were presented, among others, by the winners of the Chemistry for Climate Action Challenge of the Elsevier Foundation.
MELPRO 2022 conference
In September 2022, members of the MOHMARER project attended the MELPRO 2022 conference and presented the results of their research. MELPRO is an international conference focused on membrane and electro-membrane processes. During the conference, industry leaders and scientists identified and solved current problems related to membrane processes.
