Skip to main content
Top

2022 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

2. Potential of E-Fuels for Decarbonization of Transport Sector

Authors : Sawan Bharti, Balendra V. S. Chauhan, Akshay Garg, Ajitanshu Vedrtnam, M. K. Shukla

Published in: Greener and Scalable E-fuels for Decarbonization of Transport

Publisher: Springer Singapore

Activate our intelligent search to find suitable subject content or patents.

search-config
loading …

Abstract

E-fuels are synthetic fuels, that can be considered greener as they are produced from green hydrogen. Green hydrogen is generally produced by sustainable process like gasification of biomass. The objective of the present chapter is to provide an overview of the alternate fuels utilization and global efforts towards decarbonization of the transport sector by promoting e-fuels. A detailed summary of articles including the gradual efforts for implementation of greener scalable E-fuels is reported. This chapter also discusses the potential alternatives available to decrease the greenhouse gas emissions for cleaner road transportation in brief. This chapter includes a brief discussion on fossil carbon energy carriers such as biofuels, e-fuels and renewable electricity. Further, some barriers in the way of implementation of renewable, greener scalable e-fuels for decarbonization are reported with the possible solutions. This chapter should provide a quick understanding of the present state of the art on E-Fuels.

Dont have a licence yet? Then find out more about our products and how to get one now:

Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik"

Online-Abonnement

Mit Springer Professional "Wirtschaft+Technik" erhalten Sie Zugriff auf:

  • über 102.000 Bücher
  • über 537 Zeitschriften

aus folgenden Fachgebieten:

  • Automobil + Motoren
  • Bauwesen + Immobilien
  • Business IT + Informatik
  • Elektrotechnik + Elektronik
  • Energie + Nachhaltigkeit
  • Finance + Banking
  • Management + Führung
  • Marketing + Vertrieb
  • Maschinenbau + Werkstoffe
  • Versicherung + Risiko

Jetzt Wissensvorsprung sichern!

Springer Professional "Technik"

Online-Abonnement

Mit Springer Professional "Technik" erhalten Sie Zugriff auf:

  • über 67.000 Bücher
  • über 390 Zeitschriften

aus folgenden Fachgebieten:

  • Automobil + Motoren
  • Bauwesen + Immobilien
  • Business IT + Informatik
  • Elektrotechnik + Elektronik
  • Energie + Nachhaltigkeit
  • Maschinenbau + Werkstoffe




 

Jetzt Wissensvorsprung sichern!

Literature
go back to reference Anderson RB (1984) Fischer-Tropsch synthesis Anderson RB (1984) Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
go back to reference Bacovsky D (2020) The role of renewable transport fuels in decarbonizing road transport-deployment barriers and policy recommendations. IEA technology collaboration programmes advanced motor fuels annex, 58 Bacovsky D (2020) The role of renewable transport fuels in decarbonizing road transport-deployment barriers and policy recommendations. IEA technology collaboration programmes advanced motor fuels annex, 58
go back to reference Bastani F, Huang Y, Xie X, Powell JW (2011) A greener transportation mode: flexible routes discovery from GPS trajectory data. In: Proceedings of the 19th ACM SIGSPATIAL international conference on advances in geographic information systems, pp 405–408 Bastani F, Huang Y, Xie X, Powell JW (2011) A greener transportation mode: flexible routes discovery from GPS trajectory data. In: Proceedings of the 19th ACM SIGSPATIAL international conference on advances in geographic information systems, pp 405–408
go back to reference Brynolf S, Taljegard M, Grahn M, Hansson J (2018) Electrofuels for the transport sector: a review of production costs. Renew Sustain Energy Rev 81:1887–1905CrossRef Brynolf S, Taljegard M, Grahn M, Hansson J (2018) Electrofuels for the transport sector: a review of production costs. Renew Sustain Energy Rev 81:1887–1905CrossRef
go back to reference Capros P, De Vita A, Tasios N, Siskos P, Kannavou M, Petropoulos A et al (2016) EU reference scenario 2016-energy, transport and GHG emissions trends to 2050 Capros P, De Vita A, Tasios N, Siskos P, Kannavou M, Petropoulos A et al (2016) EU reference scenario 2016-energy, transport and GHG emissions trends to 2050
go back to reference Center AFD (2017) Emissions from hybrid and plugin electric vehicles Center AFD (2017) Emissions from hybrid and plugin electric vehicles
go back to reference Chauhan BV, Shukla MK, Dhar A (2021) Effect of n-butanol and gasoline blends on SI engine performance and emissions. In: Alcohol as an alternative fuel for internal combustion engines. Springer, Singapore, pp 175–190 Chauhan BV, Shukla MK, Dhar A (2021) Effect of n-butanol and gasoline blends on SI engine performance and emissions. In: Alcohol as an alternative fuel for internal combustion engines. Springer, Singapore, pp 175–190
go back to reference Christensen A, Petrenko C (2017) CO2-based synthetic fuel: assessment of potential European capacity and environmental performance. In: European climate foundation and the international council on clean trans-portation final, p 67 Christensen A, Petrenko C (2017) CO2-based synthetic fuel: assessment of potential European capacity and environmental performance. In: European climate foundation and the international council on clean trans-portation final, p 67
go back to reference De Vries N (2019) Safe and effective application of ammonia as a marine fuel De Vries N (2019) Safe and effective application of ammonia as a marine fuel
go back to reference Drumond A, Stojanovic M, Nieto R, Vicente-Serrano SM, Gimeno L (2019) Linking anomalous moisture transport and drought episodes in the IPCC reference regions. Bull Am Meteor Soc 100(8):1481–1498CrossRef Drumond A, Stojanovic M, Nieto R, Vicente-Serrano SM, Gimeno L (2019) Linking anomalous moisture transport and drought episodes in the IPCC reference regions. Bull Am Meteor Soc 100(8):1481–1498CrossRef
go back to reference Emissions GG (2014) Iowa department of natural resources Emissions GG (2014) Iowa department of natural resources
go back to reference Espí E, Ribas Í, Díaz C, Sastrón Ó (2020) Feedstocks for advanced biofuels. Sustain Mobil 39 Espí E, Ribas Í, Díaz C, Sastrón Ó (2020) Feedstocks for advanced biofuels. Sustain Mobil 39
go back to reference Garg A, Dwivedi G, Baredar P, Jain S (2021a) Current status, synthesis, and characterization of biodiesel. Biodiesel Technol Appl, 167–194 Garg A, Dwivedi G, Baredar P, Jain S (2021a) Current status, synthesis, and characterization of biodiesel. Biodiesel Technol Appl, 167–194
go back to reference Garg A, Dwivedi G, Jain S, Behura AK (2021b) Impact of methanol on engine performance and emissions. In: Methanol. Springer, Singapore, pp 247–269 Garg A, Dwivedi G, Jain S, Behura AK (2021b) Impact of methanol on engine performance and emissions. In: Methanol. Springer, Singapore, pp 247–269
go back to reference Gill SS, Tsolakis A, Dearn KD, Rodríguez-Fernández J (2011) Combustion characteristics and emissions of Fischer-Tropsch diesel fuels in IC engines. Prog Energy Combust Sci 37:4 503–523 Gill SS, Tsolakis A, Dearn KD, Rodríguez-Fernández J (2011) Combustion characteristics and emissions of Fischer-Tropsch diesel fuels in IC engines. Prog Energy Combust Sci 37:4 503–523
go back to reference Gimeno L, Drumond A, Nieto R, Trigo RM, Stohl A (2010) On the origin of continental precipitation. Geophys Res Lett 37(13) Gimeno L, Drumond A, Nieto R, Trigo RM, Stohl A (2010) On the origin of continental precipitation. Geophys Res Lett 37(13)
go back to reference Heyne S, Bokinge P, Nyström I (2019) Global production of bio-methane and synthetic fuels-overview. CIT Industriell energi AB, Göteborg, Sweden Heyne S, Bokinge P, Nyström I (2019) Global production of bio-methane and synthetic fuels-overview. CIT Industriell energi AB, Göteborg, Sweden
go back to reference Hombach LE, Doré L, Heidgen K, Maas H, Wallington TJ, Walther G (2019) Economic and environmental assessment of current (2015) and future (2030) use of E-fuels in light-duty vehicles in Germany. J Clean Prod 207:153–162CrossRef Hombach LE, Doré L, Heidgen K, Maas H, Wallington TJ, Walther G (2019) Economic and environmental assessment of current (2015) and future (2030) use of E-fuels in light-duty vehicles in Germany. J Clean Prod 207:153–162CrossRef
go back to reference Klier K (1982) Methanol synthesis. Adv Catal 31:243–313 Klier K (1982) Methanol synthesis. Adv Catal 31:243–313
go back to reference Krol T, Lenz C (2020) Can e-fuels close the renewables power gap? A review Krol T, Lenz C (2020) Can e-fuels close the renewables power gap? A review
go back to reference Liu X, Wahab S, Hussain M, Sun Y, Kirikkaleli D (2021) China carbon neutrality target: Revisiting FDI-trade-innovation nexus with carbon emissions. J Environ Manage 294:113043 Liu X, Wahab S, Hussain M, Sun Y, Kirikkaleli D (2021) China carbon neutrality target: Revisiting FDI-trade-innovation nexus with carbon emissions. J Environ Manage 294:113043
go back to reference Maas H, Schamel A, Weber C, Kramer U (2016) Review of combustion engine efficiency improvements and the role of e-fuels. In Internationaler motorenkongress 2016. Springer Vieweg, Wiesbaden, pp 463–483 Maas H, Schamel A, Weber C, Kramer U (2016) Review of combustion engine efficiency improvements and the role of e-fuels. In Internationaler motorenkongress 2016. Springer Vieweg, Wiesbaden, pp 463–483
go back to reference Manna MV, Sabia P, Ragucci R, De Joannon M (2021) Thermokinetic instabilities for ammonia-hydrogen mixtures in a jet stirred flow reactor. Chem Eng Trans 86:697–702 Manna MV, Sabia P, Ragucci R, De Joannon M (2021) Thermokinetic instabilities for ammonia-hydrogen mixtures in a jet stirred flow reactor. Chem Eng Trans 86:697–702
go back to reference Müller B, Zachäus C, Meyer G (2017) European strategic processes towards competitive, sustainable and user-friendly electrified road transport. In: 30th international electric vehicle symposium, Stuttgart, vol 10 Müller B, Zachäus C, Meyer G (2017) European strategic processes towards competitive, sustainable and user-friendly electrified road transport. In: 30th international electric vehicle symposium, Stuttgart, vol 10
go back to reference Mulvaney K (2019) Climate change report card: these countries are reaching targets. Natl Geogr 19(09):2019 Mulvaney K (2019) Climate change report card: these countries are reaching targets. Natl Geogr 19(09):2019
go back to reference Muradov NZ, Veziroğlu TN (2008) “Green” path from fossil-based to hydrogen economy: an overview of carbon-neutral technologies. Int J Hydrogen Energy 33(23):6804–6839CrossRef Muradov NZ, Veziroğlu TN (2008) “Green” path from fossil-based to hydrogen economy: an overview of carbon-neutral technologies. Int J Hydrogen Energy 33(23):6804–6839CrossRef
go back to reference Niermann M, Drünert S, Kaltschmitt M, Bonhoff K (2019) Liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs)–techno-economic analysis of LOHCs in a defined process chain. Energy Environ Sci 12(1):290–307CrossRef Niermann M, Drünert S, Kaltschmitt M, Bonhoff K (2019) Liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs)–techno-economic analysis of LOHCs in a defined process chain. Energy Environ Sci 12(1):290–307CrossRef
go back to reference Nieto A, Wahn U, Bufe A, Eigenmann P, Halken S, Hedlin G et al (2014) Allergy and asthma prevention 2014. Pediatr Allergy Immunol 25(6):516–533 Nieto A, Wahn U, Bufe A, Eigenmann P, Halken S, Hedlin G et al (2014) Allergy and asthma prevention 2014. Pediatr Allergy Immunol 25(6):516–533
go back to reference Nyström I, Bokinge P, Franck PÅ (2019) Production of liquid advanced biofuels-global status. CIT Industriell Energi AB Nyström I, Bokinge P, Franck PÅ (2019) Production of liquid advanced biofuels-global status. CIT Industriell Energi AB
go back to reference Ott J, Gronemann V, Pontzen F, Fiedler E, Grossmann G, Kersebohm DB et al (2000) Methanol. Ullmann’s encyclopedia of industrial chemistry Ott J, Gronemann V, Pontzen F, Fiedler E, Grossmann G, Kersebohm DB et al (2000) Methanol. Ullmann’s encyclopedia of industrial chemistry
go back to reference Probstein RF, Hicks RE (2006) Synthetic fuels. Courier Corporation Probstein RF, Hicks RE (2006) Synthetic fuels. Courier Corporation
go back to reference Ramirez A, Sarathy SM, Gascon J (2020) CO2 derived E-fuels: research trends, misconceptions, and future directions. Trends in chemistry Ramirez A, Sarathy SM, Gascon J (2020) CO2 derived E-fuels: research trends, misconceptions, and future directions. Trends in chemistry
go back to reference Ridjan I, Mathiesen BV, Connolly D, Duić N (2013) The feasibility of synthetic fuels in renewable energy systems. Energy 57:76–84CrossRef Ridjan I, Mathiesen BV, Connolly D, Duić N (2013) The feasibility of synthetic fuels in renewable energy systems. Energy 57:76–84CrossRef
go back to reference Rogelj J, Den Elzen M, Höhne N, Fransen T, Fekete H, Winkler H, Meinshausen M (2016) Paris agreement climate proposals need a boost to keep warming well below 2 C. Nature 534(7609):631–639CrossRef Rogelj J, Den Elzen M, Höhne N, Fransen T, Fekete H, Winkler H, Meinshausen M (2016) Paris agreement climate proposals need a boost to keep warming well below 2 C. Nature 534(7609):631–639CrossRef
go back to reference Schipper C, Smokers R, Verbeek M, Verbeek R (2020) E-fuels: towards a Schipper C, Smokers R, Verbeek M, Verbeek R (2020) E-fuels: towards a
go back to reference Schulz H (1999) Short history and present trends of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Appl Catal A 186(1–2):3–12CrossRef Schulz H (1999) Short history and present trends of Fischer-Tropsch synthesis. Appl Catal A 186(1–2):3–12CrossRef
go back to reference Shell RD (2018) Shell annual report and form 20-F 2017 Shell RD (2018) Shell annual report and form 20-F 2017
go back to reference Stohl A, James P (2005) A Lagrangian analysis of the atmospheric branch of the global water cycle. Part II: moisture transports between Earth’s ocean basins and river catchments. J Hydrometeorol 6(6):961–984 Stohl A, James P (2005) A Lagrangian analysis of the atmospheric branch of the global water cycle. Part II: moisture transports between Earth’s ocean basins and river catchments. J Hydrometeorol 6(6):961–984
go back to reference Ueckerdt F, Bauer C, Dirnaichner A, Everall J, Sacchi R, Luderer G (2021) Potential and risks of hydrogen-based e-fuels in climate change mitigation. Nat Clim Chang 11(5):384–393CrossRef Ueckerdt F, Bauer C, Dirnaichner A, Everall J, Sacchi R, Luderer G (2021) Potential and risks of hydrogen-based e-fuels in climate change mitigation. Nat Clim Chang 11(5):384–393CrossRef
go back to reference van Kranenburg-Bruinsma KJ, van Delft YC, Gavrilova A, de Kler RFC, Schipper-Rodenburg CA, Smokers RTM et al (2020) E-fuels-Towards a more sustainable future for truck transport, shipping and aviation van Kranenburg-Bruinsma KJ, van Delft YC, Gavrilova A, de Kler RFC, Schipper-Rodenburg CA, Smokers RTM et al (2020) E-fuels-Towards a more sustainable future for truck transport, shipping and aviation
go back to reference Wang H, Vicente-Serrano SM, Tao F, Zhang X, Wang P, Zhang C et al (2016) Monitoring winter wheat drought threat in Northern China using multiple climate-based drought indices and soil moisture during 2000–2013. Agric For Meteorol 228:1–12 Wang H, Vicente-Serrano SM, Tao F, Zhang X, Wang P, Zhang C et al (2016) Monitoring winter wheat drought threat in Northern China using multiple climate-based drought indices and soil moisture during 2000–2013. Agric For Meteorol 228:1–12
go back to reference Woodburn A, Whiteing A (2010) Transferring freight to ‘greener’ transport modes. In: Green logistics: improving the environmental sustainability of logistics, Kogan Page, 124–139 Woodburn A, Whiteing A (2010) Transferring freight to ‘greener’ transport modes. In: Green logistics: improving the environmental sustainability of logistics, Kogan Page, 124–139
go back to reference Yugo M, Soler A (2019) A look into the role of e-fuels in the transport system in Europe (2030–2050). Concawe Rev 28(1) Yugo M, Soler A (2019) A look into the role of e-fuels in the transport system in Europe (2030–2050). Concawe Rev 28(1)
Metadata
Title
Potential of E-Fuels for Decarbonization of Transport Sector
Authors
Sawan Bharti
Balendra V. S. Chauhan
Akshay Garg
Ajitanshu Vedrtnam
M. K. Shukla
Copyright Year
2022
Publisher
Springer Singapore
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8344-2_2

Premium Partner