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Advances in Electrical Systems for Environmental and Human Sustainability

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Resources and Sustainable Utilization".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 May 2024) | Viewed by 2711

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Francesco Riganti-Fulginei

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Department of Industrial, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, Università degli Studi di Roma Tre, 00146 Roma, Italy
Interests: electric vehicle technologies; renewable energy systems; machines and drives; power electronics; artificial intelligence
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Dr. Michele Quercio

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Department of Industrial, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, Università degli Studi di Roma Tre, 00146 Roma, Italy
Interests: electric vehicle technologies; renewable energy systems; machines and drives; power electronics; artificial intelligence

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions has led to the development of advanced electrical systems that can effectively manage and optimize PV, energy storage, and WPT systems. One crucial aspect of this is the modeling and simulation of these kinds of systems, which are widely used in electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. Another important aspect is the modeling of battery behavior that is essential for predicting performance, estimating capacity and voltage, and ensuring safe and efficient operation. The importance of these advances in electrical systems for environmental and human sustainability cannot be overstated. The use of sustainable energy solutions is critical for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the impacts of climate change. Continued research and innovation in this field will lead to further advancements in battery technology, and sustainable energy storage solutions, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable future.

This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring the latest advances in research on wireless power transfer (WPT), photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery storage, electrical vehicles, and artificial intelligence (AI). These are all critical components of modern power systems, and their continued development is essential for ensuring the efficient and sustainable generation, distribution, and consumption of electrical energy.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:

  • Wireless power transfer system;
  • Power system stability;
  • Renewable energy system;
  • Load forecasting;
  • Electrical vehicles;
  • Demand side management;
  • Power system planning and operation;
  • State-of-the-art batteries and battery management technologies;
  • Vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid interactions;
  • Artificial intelligence applied to PV or battery system.

There are various approaches and viewpoints that can be taken when studying these subjects. Any papers that explore the above applications are considered. 

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Francesco Riganti-Fulginei
Dr. Michele Quercio
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at mdpi.longhoe.net by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Sustainability is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • photovoltaic system
  • wireless power transfer
  • artificial intelligence
  • demand–response
  • electrical vehicles

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A Novel Rotating Wireless Power Transfer System for Slipring with Redundancy Enhancement Characteristics
by Qiyue Wang, De’an Wang and Jiantao Zhang
Sustainability 2024, 16(13), 5628; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16135628 - 30 Jun 2024
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Abstract: This study investigates the dynamics of wireless power supply technology under rotation and its system redundancy, aiming to design a redundant, rotating wireless power supply system. In order to satisfy specifications of redundancy and fault tolerance, the circuit design of the wireless [...] Read more.
Abstract: This study investigates the dynamics of wireless power supply technology under rotation and its system redundancy, aiming to design a redundant, rotating wireless power supply system. In order to satisfy specifications of redundancy and fault tolerance, the circuit design of the wireless power transmission system was developed, and a planar three-sector coil coupling mechanism was designed; finally, the stability and power output characteristics of the system were assessed under static and dynamic working conditions, and the results show that the maximum output power of the system can reach 3 kW and the efficiency is more than 91% under both static and dynamic working conditions. The study improved the rotating wireless charging system’s efficiency, which improves the energy utilization efficiency. Full article
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Analysis of the Ecological Footprint from the Extraction and Processing of Materials in the LCA Phase of Lithium-Ion Batteries
by Dominika Siwiec, Wiesław Frącz, Andrzej Pacana, Grzegorz Janowski and Łukasz Bąk
Sustainability 2024, 16(12), 5005; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16125005 - 12 Jun 2024
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The development of batteries used in electric vehicles towards sustainable development poses challenges to designers and manufacturers. Although there has been research on the analysis of the environmental impact of batteries during their life cycle (LCA), there is still a lack of comparative [...] Read more.
The development of batteries used in electric vehicles towards sustainable development poses challenges to designers and manufacturers. Although there has been research on the analysis of the environmental impact of batteries during their life cycle (LCA), there is still a lack of comparative analyses focusing on the first phase, i.e., the extraction and processing of materials. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to perform a detailed comparative analysis of popular electric vehicle batteries. The research method was based on the analysis of environmental burdens regarding the ecological footprint of the extraction and processing of materials in the life cycle of batteries for electric vehicles. Popular batteries were analyzed: lithium-ion (Li-Ion), lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), and three-component lithium nickel cobalt manganese (NCM). The ecological footprint criteria were carbon dioxide emissions, land use (including modernization and land development) and nuclear energy emissions. This research was based on data from the GREET model and data from the Ecoinvent database in the OpenLCA programme. The results of the analysis showed that considering the environmental loads for the ecological footprint, the most advantageous from the environmental point of view in the extraction and processing of materials turned out to be a lithium iron phosphate battery. At the same time, key environmental loads occurring in the first phase of the LCA of these batteries were identified, e.g., the production of electricity using hard coal, the production of quicklime, the enrichment of phosphate rocks (wet), the production of phosphoric acid, and the uranium mine operation process. To reduce these environmental burdens, improvement actions are proposed, resulting from a synthesized review of the literature. The results of the analysis may be useful in the design stages of new batteries for electric vehicles and may constitute the basis for undertaking pro-environmental improvement actions toward the sustainable development of batteries already present on the market. Full article
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Driving towards Sustainability: Wireless Charging of Low-Speed Vehicles with PDM-Based Active Bridge Rectifiers
by Yuvaraja Shanmugam, Narayanamoorthi Rajamanickam, Roobaea Alroobaea and Abdulkareem Afandi
Sustainability 2024, 16(9), 3810; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16093810 - 1 May 2024
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The surge in demand for eco-friendly transportation and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure necessitates innovative solutions. This study proposed a novel approach to charging slow-moving vehicles, prioritizing efficiency and minimizing output pulsation. Central to the research is the development of a receiver-side power-regulated [...] Read more.
The surge in demand for eco-friendly transportation and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure necessitates innovative solutions. This study proposed a novel approach to charging slow-moving vehicles, prioritizing efficiency and minimizing output pulsation. Central to the research is the development of a receiver-side power-regulated constant charging system, focusing on power regulation and maintaining consistent charging parameters. This system integrates a receiver-side pulse density-modulated active bridge rectifier, dynamically adjusting driving pulse density to regulate delivered power. Additionally, a receiver-side reconfigurable compensation network ensures constant current and voltage delivery to the charging device, eliminating the need for an additional D.C.-D.C. converter. A 3.3 kW charging structure employing a multi-leg inverter topology and energizing four ground-side transmitter pads exemplifies the proposed approach. The vertical air gap of charging pads is 150 mm, and the system achieves a maximal efficiency of 93.4%. This innovative strategy holds significant promise for advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure and meeting the evolving demands of the EV market. Full article
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