Effect of Cobalt Addition on the Activity of Nanocrystalline Iron Catalysts in the Cracking of Methane Reaction by Kamila Maj, Ireneusz Kocemba, Zofia Lendzion-Bieluń, Walerian Arabczyk

“…After cracking of methane reaction, the sample coated with a carbon deposit was examined with scanning electron microscope with energy-dispersive spectrometer. …”
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Location Decision Analysis for a Two-Stage Optimization Model Based on Shapley Function by Lifeng Yang, Zhongwei Cheng, Baojie Zhang, Fengyun Ma

“…The promotion of electric vehicles and their charging facilities to achieve carbon emission reduction is a research hotspot in the field of transportation. …”
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Experimental Study on CFRP-Confined Circularized Concrete-Filled Square Steel Tube Short Columns by Yuchuan Wen, Zhongjun Hu, Anningjing Li, Quanheng Li, Xuepeng Li, Yan Xu

“…The main parameters under investigation were concrete strength, the thickness of arc cement mortar layer components (CAM), and the layers of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets. Test results indicated that the failure mode of CFRP-confined circularized CFSST (C-C-CFSST) columns was similar to that of CFRP-confined concrete columns. …”
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High Operating Voltage Supercapacitor Using PPy/AC Composite Electrode Based on Simple Dipping Method by Kyoungho Kim

“…In this study, we successfully demonstrated the high operating voltage (3.0 V) of a supercapacitor using a PPy/activated carbon (AC) composite electrode based on the chemical polymerization of the PPy by simple dipping. …”
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Optimizing Thermal Efficiency of Building Envelopes with Sustainable Composite Materials by Milind Deshmukh, Madhura Yadav

“…Additionally, these materials were analyzed under sustainability criteria, incorporating life cycle analysis and a carbon footprint assessment. This study identifies existing research gaps and offers recommendations for future research, creating structure for the development of sustainable insulation system.…”
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Digital twin-assisted multi-mode communication resource management methods for smart buildings by Cheng SHI, Pengju LIU, Zhigang DU, Sunxuan ZHANG, Zhenyu ZHOU, Huifeng BAI, Guoqing HE, Wenwen SUN, Yue MA

“…The multi-mode communication network provides communication support for the collection, transmission, and processing of energy regulation data and the training of energy regulation models for smart buildings.Digital twin can provide state estimation of computing resources and channel characteristics, assist in the multi-mode communication resource optimization management, and improve the training precision of energy regulation models.However, the digital twin-assisted multi-mode communication resource management of smart buildings still face challenges such as large training error of energy regulation model, coupling of multi-timescale resource allocation, and contradictions between training precision improvement of energy regulation model and energy consumption optimization.Aiming at the above challenges, a multi-timescale communication resource management optimization algorithm based on digital twin and empirical matching learning was proposed.The weighted sum of global model loss function and energy consumption was minimized by jointly optimizing the large-timescale gateway selection and small-timescale channel allocation and power control.Simulation results show that the proposed algorithm can improve the performance of weighted sum of global model loss function and energy consumption, ensure the precise energy regulation requirement and promote the low-carbon operation of smart buildings.…”
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Failure modes of steel beams with web openings by Ranisavljević Maja, Dobrić Jelena

“…Owing to its specific production process, this beam type has a beneficial impact on rational use of material for low-carbon structures. In recent years, extensive scientific research has been conducted to assess the structural behavior and ultimate capacity of beams with Web openings. …”
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What Affects Bus Passengers’ Travel Time? A View from the Built Environment and Weather Condition by Xiaowei Li, Lanxin Shi, Haotian Li, Qian Liu, Jun Chen

“…The study findings provide valuable insights that can be utilized to optimize the bus network and develop low-carbon-oriented land-use planning.…”
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Optimization tool for small hydropower plant resource planning and development: A case study by Antans Sauhats, Hasan Huseyin Coban

“…In order to decrease carbon dioxide emissions, fight climate change, not being attached to fuel resources, and increase energy security while decreasing dependence on foreign countries, governments of many countries are increasing the share of renewable energy in electricity production and have taken actions to exploit their domestic resources, which is why renewable energy is an essential and important issue in today‘s world and also in the future it may continue to play a globally essential role. …”
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Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of S-Substituted Perhalo-2-nitrobuta-1,3-dienes as Novel Xanthine Oxidase, Tyrosinase, Elastase, and Neuraminidase Inhibitors by Nihal Onul, Onur Ertik, Neşe Mermer, Refiye Yanardag

“…S-substituted perhalo-2-nitrobuta-1,3-dienes 3a, b were synthesized by the reaction of polyhalo-2-nitrobuta-1,3-dienes 1a, b with allyl mercaptan. 1-(2,3-Dibromopropanethio)-4-bromo-1,3,4-trichloro-2-nitrobuta-1,3-diene 4 was obtained from the addition of bromine to S-substituted polyhalo-2-nitrobuta-1,3-diene 3b in carbon tetrachloride. Sulfoxides 5a, b, and 6 were obtained from the reaction of thiosubstituted polyhalonitrobutadienes 3a, b, and 4 with m-CPBA in CHCl3. …”
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Computational modeling of anodic current distribution and anode shape change in aluminium reduction cells by Xu Y., Li J., Zhang H., Lai Y.

“…In aluminium reduction cells, the profile of a new carbon anode changes with time before reaching a steady state shape, since the anode consumption rate, depending on the current density normal to anode surfaces, varies from one region to another. …”
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Characterization of Fly Ash Generated from Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga, South Africa by Olushola S. Ayanda, Olalekan S. Fatoki, Folahan A. Adekola, Bhekumusa J. Ximba

“…Surface area, particle size, ash and carbon contents, pH, and point of zero charge were also measured. …”
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Degeneracy in Magneto-Active Dense Plasma by Haifa A. Al-Yousef, Sh. M. Khalil

“…Such plasmas have generated a lot of interest in the last decade owing to their importance in many areas of physics such as semiconductors, metals, microelectronics, carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, and quantum wells. …”
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Tribological and Corrosion Analysis of TiO2 and C–Based HVOF-Sprayed Hybrid Composite Coatings by Bhuwan Khare, null Yashpal, Ratnesh Kumar Sharma

“…In order to mitigate frictional loss, researchers have produced hybrid coating based on carbon through the utilization of the high-velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) spray technique. …”
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Ensemble Weights-Based Geospatial Model for Optimal Allocation of Wind Turbines: A Case Study in Wasit, Iraq by Sachit Mourtadha Sarhan

“…Accurate spatial decision-making models are increasingly needed for wind energy planning as the globe rushes towards carbon-neutral energy. This research aims to improve existing decision-making approaches by proposing an ensemble weight-based model for mapping the spatial suitability of onshore wind systems. …”
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Biochar-based cement pastes and mortars with enhanced mechanical properties by Alice Sirico, Patrizia Bernardi, Beatrice Belletti, Alessio Malcevschi, Luciana Restuccia, Giuseppe Andrea Ferro, Daniel Suarez-Riera

“…Within this context, the aim of this paper is the investigation of the role of biochar, a solid carbonaceous by-product material resulting from biomass pyrolysis/gasification of residual biomass, as a sustainable ingredient for the production of cementitious materials, combining carbon sink properties with enhanced mechanical properties. …”
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How Much Space Does My Shade Tree Need? Planting Space Recommendations for Medium and Large Trees in Florida Cities by Deborah R. Hilbert, Andrew Koeser, Brooke L. Moffis, JuWanda G. Rowell, Drew C. McLean

“…They can also help lessen the effects of flooding and urban heat buildup while storing carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas. When planted in the wrong place, however, trees can damage urban infrastructure. …”
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Review of monitoring systems for stored grains in a modified atmosphere by Louis Labrot–Rhodes, Eric Campo, Pierre Poujaud

“…However, the comprehensive review indicates that there is currently a lack of solutions for monitoring grains stored in hermetic bags in modified atmospheres, particularly those enriched with carbon dioxide. This solution seems interesting because it does not use any phytosanitary products and has proven its effectiveness. …”
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Synthesis of hierarchical 5A zeolites to improve the separation efficiency of n-paraffins by Jichang Liu, Xuemei Yang, Cheng Wang, Lei Ye, Hui Sun

“…In addition, the diffusion rate becomes apparently slower with the increasing carbon numbers of the examined paraffins. In order to improve the adsorption separation efficiency of for n-paraffins, 5A zeolites with mesoporous structures were synthesized by hydrothermal method with the dimethyl octadecyl [3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl] ammonium chloride as the template agent. …”
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Natural resources and nuclear energy development: Does political stability matter? by Dianfei Luan, Feng Yang, Muhammad Hafeez

“…Nuclear energy is considered a sustainable and low-carbon energy source. Therefore, finding the factors that can contribute to nuclear energy development is crucial. …”
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