L'énergie électrique (de préférence d’origine renouvelable) peut être stockée dans des liaisons chimiques grâce à un électrolyseur approprié. Les réactions typiques comprennent la production d'hydrogène, la production d'hydrocarbures et la synthèse d'ammoniac. Ces électrocarburants permettent de faciliter l'intégration de sources d'énergie renouvelables dans le mix de production électrique. Ils sont compatibles avec l'infrastructure industrielle actuelle et la chaîne d'approvisionnement et peuvent être stockés facilement. En outre, ce procédé est à la fois un moyen de stocker l'électricité dans des liaisons chimiques (vecteurs énergétiques) et une technique de synthèse de composés chimiques à partir de matières premières comme le CO2 plutôt que de ressources fossiles.La thèse s’intéresse au développement de nouveaux catalyseurs moléculaires pour la conversion sélective du CO2 en CO en utilisant uniquement des matériaux abondants sur Terre, comme les porphyrines de Fer. Tout d'abord, les tentatives pour obtenir de nouveaux catalyseurs avec divers substituants sont détaillées. Une fois qu'un catalyseur hydrosoluble actif est identifié, une évaluation des performances est réalisée en utilisant des techniques électrochimiques telles que la voltammétrie cyclique / Electrical energy (preferably issued from renewable sources) can be stored in chemical bonds thanks to an appropriate electrolyzer. Typical reactions include hydrogen generation, the production of hydrocarbons and oxygenates, and ammonia synthesis. Such electrofuels supplement the integration of renewable energy sources in the electrical production mix; they are compatible with the current industrial infrastructure and supply chain, while they can be stored easily. Besides, they may be used either as a means to store the electricity in the chemical bonds of high-energy-content molecules or as various feedstocks to manufacture high value compounds.The thesis focused on the development of new molecular catalysts for the selective CO2-to-CO conversion in water using only earth-abundant materials, namely iron-based porphyrin derivatives. First, successful and unsuccessful attempts to derive new catalysts with various substituents are reviewed. Once an active water-soluble catalyst is identified, a performance assessment is completed using electrochemical techniques such as cyclic voltammetry investigations.Then, the immobilization of said catalysts onto the electrode surface is discussed. Once a robust integration in the catalytic film is secured, the coupling with a heterogeneous water-oxidation catalyst can be considered. The subsequent assembly of a whole electrolysis cell is reported, where a cobalt-based film was picked for the anode. Finally, economic perspectives provide a clear, rational basis for future optimization of the device

Drastic reductions of greenhouse gas emissions are required to limit the severe risks associated with a changing climate. One measure is to disrupt the fossil-fuel dependency in the transport sector, but it appears difficult and costly in comparison to other measures. Vehicles and fuels are available, but no single alternative can replace petrol and diesel in all parts of the transport system. None of them are ideal regarding all of the following aspects: vehicle performance, fuel production potential, sustainability, infrastructure, technology development and economy. Instead, several fuels are needed. In this thesis, the aim is to investigate the role of methane and hydrogen in a fossil- free vehicle fleet in Sweden, and compare them with other fuels in terms of well-to-wheel energy efficiency and economy. Processes for producing methane from biomass, waste streams from pulp mills and electricity are studied with techno-economic methods. Furthermore, well-to-wheel studies and scenarios are used to investigate the fuel chains and the interaction with the energy and transport systems. Effects of policy instruments on the development of biogas in the Swedish transport sector are also analysed and policy instruments are suggested to increase the use of methane and to introduce hydrogen and fuel cell electric vehicles. The results reveal that tax exemptions and investment support have been and will continue to be important policy instruments, but that effective policy instruments are needed to develop fuelling infrastructure and to support alternative vehicles. Electricity will be an important transport fuel for several reasons; the electric powertrain enables high energy efficiency and electricity can be produced from various renewable energy sources. Nevertheless, other fuels will be needed as complements to electricity. The results reveal that methane and hydrogen and associated vehicles may be necessary to reach a fossil-free vehicle fleet in Sweden. These fuels have several advantages: -        The function of the vehicles resembles conventional vehicles but with lower local and global emissions. -        Methane is a well proven as a transport fuel and hydrogen infrastructure and FCEVs, are commercial or close to commercialisation. -        They enable high well-to-wheel energy efficiency. -        They can be produced from renewable electricity and act as energy storage. / <p>QC 20150929</p>

This master thesis studies alternative energy sources for maritime shipping in Sweden. With current climate goals, and a need for change, the maritime sector currently undergoes intense transitions. For shipping companies to lower their carbon footprint, the need to replace non decarbonised fuels is hence critical. With numerous alternatives, currently being developed, actors are phasing obstacles regarding which energy source that is most mature in terms of technical readiness as well as how adequate it will fulfil current climate goals. This study will analyse four different energy sources, liquid hydrogen (LH2), electro-methanol (emethanol), electro-ammonia (e-ammonia) and wind (sails), and answer which out of these energy sources will be most suitable for actors to adapt. To answer this question, the Technological Innovation System framework has been utilised, and the results has been applied to some chosen climate target actions developed by Swedish authorities. The findings proved that e-methanol currently is most mature and has reached most alignment with current climate goals, followed by LH2/wind and lastly e-ammonia. / Detta examensarbete studerar alternativa energikällor för fraktfartyg i Sverige. Med nuvarande klimatmål, och ett behov av förändring, genomgår den maritima sektorn intensiva omställningar. För att rederier ska kunna sänka sitt koldioxidavtryck är behovet att ersätta icke koldioxidneutrala bränslen därför stort. Med ett flertal alternativ, som för närvarande är under utveckling, står aktörer inför hinder angående vilken energikälla som är mest redo gällande teknikmognadsgrad samt hur adekvat den kommer att uppfylla nuvarande klimatmål. Denna studie kommer att analysera fyra olika energikällor, flytande väte (LH2), elektro-metanol (e-metanol), elektro-ammoniak (e-ammoniak) och vind (segel), och ta reda på vilka av dessa energikällor som är mest lämpad för aktörer att använda sig av. För att svara på denna fråga har ramverket Technological Innovation Systems använts och resultaten har tillämpats på några utvalda klimatmålsåtgärder som tagits fram av svenska myndigheter. Resultaten visade att e-metanol för närvarande är mest mogen och har nått mest anpassning till nuvarande klimatmål, följt av LH2/vind och slutligen e-ammoniak.

This report travels through multiple disciplines to seek innovative and sustainable energy solutions for wastewater treatment plants. The first subject is a report about increased global temperatures and an over-exploitation of natural resources that threatens ecosystems worldwide. The situation is urgent where the current trend is a 2°C increase of global temperatures already in 2040. Furthermore, the energy-land nexus becomes increasingly apparent where the world is going from a dependence on easily accessible fossil resources to renewables limited by land allocation. A direction of the required transition is suggested where all actors of the society must contribute to quickly construct a new carbon-neutral resource and energy system. Wastewater treatment is as required today as it is in the future, but it may move towards a more emphasized role where resource management and energy recovery will be increasingly important. This report is a master’s thesis in energy engineering with an ambition to provide some clues, with a focus on energy, to how wastewater treatment plants can be successfully integrated within the future society. A background check is conducted in the cross section between science, society, politics and wastewater treatment. Above this, a layer of technological insights is applied, from where accessible energy pathways can be identified and evaluated. A not so distant step for wastewater treatment plants would be to absorb surplus renewable electricity and store it in chemical storage mediums, since biogas is already commonly produced and many times also refined to vehicle fuel. Such extra steps could be excellent ways of improving the integration of wastewater treatment plants into the society. New and innovative electric grid-connected energy storage technologies are required when large synchronous electric generators are being replaced by ‘smaller’ wind turbines and solar cells which are intermittent (variable) by nature. A transition of the society requires energy storages, balancing of electric grids, waste-resource utilization, energy efficiency measures etcetera… This interdisciplinary approach aims to identify relevant energy technologies for wastewater treatment plants that could represent decisive steps towards sustainability.