Solar Chimney Power Plants for Sustainable Air Quality Management Integrating Photocatalysis and Particulate Filtration: A Comprehensive Review

Dipak Kumar Mandal, Sharmistha Bose, Nirmalendu Biswas, Nirmal K. Manna, Erdem Cuce and Ali Cemal Benim ()
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Dipak Kumar Mandal: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Government Engineering College, Samastipur 848127, India
Sharmistha Bose: Department of Basic Science, College of Engineering and Management, Kolaghat 721171, India
Nirmalendu Biswas: Department of Power Engineering, Jadavpur University, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700106, India
Nirmal K. Manna: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata 700032, India
Erdem Cuce: Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Recep Tayyip Erdogan University, Zihni Derin Campus, 53100 Rize, Turkey
Ali Cemal Benim: Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, Düsseldorf University of Applied Sciences, 40476 Düsseldorf, Germany

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 16, issue 6, 1-31

Abstract: Urban air pollution has become a pressing challenge in recent times, demanding innovative solutions. This review delves into the potential of Solar Chimney Power Plants (SCPPs) as a sustainable approach to mitigating air pollution. The idea of mitigation of pollution may be an added advantage to the use of SCPPs in practice. Recent advancements, such as the integration of photocatalytic reactors (PCRs) for the elimination of greenhouse gases (GHGs), emphasizing the importance of addressing non-CO 2 GHGs like CH 4 and N 2 O are analyzed. The novelty of this review is that it not only focuses on the shifting and removal of particulate matter but also on the removal of greenhouse gases. Numerous case studies, ranging from filter-equipped SCPPs to Solar-Assisted Large-Scale Cleaning Systems (SALSCSs), are reviewed, providing a comprehensive understanding of their design, performance, and potential benefits. This review serves as a guide for researchers and policymakers, emphasizing the need for multifaceted approaches to address the intricate nexus of air pollution, renewable energy generation, and climate change mitigation.

Keywords: solar chimney; air pollution; greenhouse gases; particulate matter; photocatalysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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