Characterizing Light-absorbing Aerosols in a Low-income Settlement in South Africa by Nopasika A. Xulu, Stuart J. Piketh, Gregor T. Feig, Daniel A. Lack, Rebecca M. Garland

“…In summer, the average AAE(370/950 nm) (1.3 ± 0.7), suggested the presence of BC and BrC in the mornings and evenings possibly from fossil fuel combustion sources. At midday and at night in summer, the AAE was close to 1, suggesting more BC contributions from sources such as diesel emissions during this time. …”
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Recent Advances in Surface Functionalized 3D Electrocatalyst for Water Splitting by Nadira Meethale Palakkool, Mike P. C. Taverne, Owen Bell, Jonathan D. Mar, Vincent Barrioz, Yongtao Qu, Chung‐Che Huang, Ying‐Lung Daniel Ho

“…Hydrogen is gaining attention as a fossil fuel alternative due to its potential to meet global energy demands. …”
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Influence of Injection Pressure on the Dual-Fuel Mode in CI Engines Fueled with Blends of Ethanol and Tamanu Biodiesel by M. Parthasarathy, P. V. Elumalai, M. Murunachippan, P. B. Senthilkumar, Saboor Shaik, Mohsen Sharifpur, Nima Khalilpoor

“…The acceleration of global warming is primarily attributable to nonrenewable energy sources such as conventional fossil fuels. The primary source of energy for the automobile sector is petroleum products. …”
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The global energy challenge: second-generation feedstocks on marginal lands for a sustainable biofuel production by Claudio Russo, Valerio Cirillo, Nausicaa Pollaro, Fabio Terribile, Andrea Chiodini, Albino Maggio

“…As a consequence, using renewable energy sources as an alternative to fossil fuels has become mandatory to reduce the environmental footprint of the energy sector. …”
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Microscale total genomic DNA was used to explore the complete mitochondrial genomes of two biting midge species of the family Ceratopogonidae (Insecta: Diptera) by Xiaohong Jiang, Yao Xie, Qiongyou Liu

“…Abstract Background Biting midges (Ceratopogonidae, Diptera) are small insects, with body sizes ranging from 1–5 mm, and the family included 6,276 extant and 303 fossil species in 2022. But only a few mitochondrial genomes of Ceratopogonidae species have been reported, and those from several species have not been amplified. …”
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A GIS-Based Estimation of Bioenergy Potential from Cereal and Legume Straw Biomasses in Alentejo, Portugal by Abel Rodrigues, Alexandre B. Gonçalves, Benvindo Maçãs, António Cordeiro, Paulo Brito

“…More than 160 kton of CO₂ fossil emissions would also be avoided, delivering a contribution to mitigating effects of climate change. …”
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Trends and opportunities in renewable energy investment in Saudi Arabia: Insights for achieving vision 2030 and enhancing environmental sustainability by Mahmoud Mohamed Selim, Nasser Alshareef

“…Saudi Arabia, driven by its Vision 2030, has strongly committed to shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydrogen. …”
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Study on the loss of ductility of the API 5L grade b steel using the isothermal aging process by Julio César Velázquez, Manuela Diaz-Cruz, Noé Eliseo González-Arévalo, Ulises Oswaldo Solis, Arturo Cervantes-Tobón, Selene Capula-Colindres, Roman Cabrera-Sierra

“…Fossil hydrocarbons will continue to be of great importance in the energy network in the foreseeable future. …”
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A new portable sampler of atmospheric methane for radiocarbon measurements by G. Zazzeri, G. Zazzeri, L. Wacker, N. Haghipour, P. Gautschi, T. Laemmel, T. Laemmel, S. Szidat, S. Szidat, H. Graven

“…<p>Radiocarbon (<span class="inline-formula">¹⁴</span>C) is an optimal tracer of methane emissions, as <span class="inline-formula">¹⁴</span>C measurements enable distinguishing between fossil methane and biogenic methane (CH<span class="inline-formula">₄</span>). …”
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Forecasting CO2 emissions in the Persian Gulf States by F.A. Olabemiwo, G.I. Danmaliki, T.A. Oyehan, B.S. Tawabini

“…They are the world largest producers of crude oil, producing about 35 and 25 percent of the world natural gas and crude oil respectively. The use of fossil fuels is directly linked to the release of CO2 into the environment. …”
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Development of the algal pigment-based salinity transfer function for lakes on the Tibetan Plateau and evaluation of the quantitative reconstruction by Xinyao Sun, Qi Lin, Chenliang Du, Shixin Huang, Ke Zhang, Ji Shen

“…Recent limnic environment on the Tibetan Plateau is fluctuating dramatically due to anthropogenic warming, significantly affecting primary producers and the stability of aquatic ecosystems. Fossil pigments in lake sediments have been widely used to track the response process of algae communities to climatic and environmental changes, but their potential in quantitative reconstructions is rarely explored, particularly in remote mountains with monitoring data scarcity. …”
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A highly active, low-cost CoZn ferrite electrocatalyst in oxygen reduction reactions by Qurat-Ul-Ain, Fawad Ahmad, Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Imran Khan, Komal Ali Rao, Naseem Akhter, Abdallah Shanableh, Muhammad Babar Taj, Leonid G. Voskressensky, Rafael Luque

“…Fuel cell technology offers a promising alternative to fossil fuel combustion, providing a clean, eco-friendly and a more efficient energy source. …”
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Machine learning-driven solar irradiance prediction: advancing renewable energy in Rajasthan by Aayushi Tandon, Amit Awasthi, Kanhu Charan Pattnayak, Aditya Tandon, Tanupriya Choudhury, Ketan Kotecha

“…Abstract This research explores the potential of solar power as an eco-friendly alternative to fossil fuels, focusing on Rajasthan, India. Using data from MERRA-2, researchers analysed solar irradiance and meteorological parameters to develop accurate prediction models. …”
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Influence of alcohol blend fuels on performance and noise emission in spark ignition engine by Ali Murtaza Ansari, Liaquat Ali Memon, Faheem Ahmed Solangi, Mamdouh T. Ghannam, Mohamed Y.E. Selim

“…The depletion of fossil fuel supplies and mounting environmental concerns about global warming are forcing researchers to investigate green fuels like alcoholic fuels, which not only show a discernible decrease in emissions but also increase engine efficiency. …”
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The role of solar thermal hydrogen production technologies in future energy solutions: A review by Md. Shameem Hossain, Md. Nasirul Islam, Khaza Shahriar, Mohammad Mujtaba Hasan, Md. Sohag Hossain

“…With around 96% of hydrogen production relying on fossil fuels, the growing global demand for hydrogen raises environmental concerns. …”
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Thermal performance enhancement in evacuated tube solar collector with working fluid MWCNT/Al2O3/MgO tri-hybrid nanofluid by Sathish Thanikodi, Jayant Giri, Rathinasamy Saravanan, Shafiq Ahmad, Ahmad O. Hourani

“…This study is motivated-by the urgent global need to enhance the efficiency of solar thermal energy systems, particularly Evacuated Tube Solar Collector (ETSC), to meet the growing demand for renewable energy solutions in combating climate change and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. By exploring advanced tri-hybrid nanofluids, the study aims to significantly improve the thermal performance and energy capture of ETSC systems, contributing to more sustainable and efficient energy generation. …”
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Resource potential of some species of the genus Miscanthus Anderss. under conditions of continental climate of West Siberian forest-steppe by O. V. Dorogina, O. Yu. Vasilyeva, N. S. Nuzhdina, L. V. Buglova, Yu. A. Gismatulina, E. V. Zhmud, G. A. Zueva, O. V. Kominа, Е. A. Tsybchenko

“…In the meantime, search for environmentally friendly renewable energy sources alternative to fossil fuel has been driven by energy security challenges including limited availability of fuel and energy price fluctuations. …”
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Recent advancement and design in supercapacitor hybrid electrode materials: Bridging the gap between energy and power density by Soumen Mandal, Arpit B. Mendhe, Hitesh M. Rakhade, Neha S. Barse, Mayna Roy, P. Rosaiah, Taejoon Park, Han-Seung Lee, Avinash C. Mendhe, Daewon Kim

“…As global energy demand upsurges and environmental concerns over fossil fuel consumption intensify, the need for efficient, sustainable energy storage systems is greater than ever. …”
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The carbon footprint of pasture-based buffalo milk production in Colombia by Andrés F. Pérez, Felipe Vélez S., Juan F. Naranjo R.

“…These greenhouse gas emissions encompassed methane (CH4) from enteric fermentation and excretions left in paddocks, nitrous oxide (N 2 O) from excretions deposited on pastures and fertilizer application, and carbon dioxide (CO2 ) from lime and urea application, as well as the burning of fossil fuels. The global warming potential indices GWP100 and GWP* were employed to calculate the impact of emissions. …”
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The Utilization of <i>Gracilaria</i> sp. as Raw Material for Cellulose in Cellulose Acetate-Nickel Oxide (CA-NiO) as Electrode for Energy Storage Technology by Abdul Karim, Ahyar Ahmad, Rugaiyah Andi Arfah, Riksfardini Annisa Ermawar, Harningsih Karim, Andi Erwin Eka Putra, Suriati Eka Putri, Satria Putra Jaya Negara, Siti Halimah Larekeng

“…In the modern era, electrical energy has become a significant need that drives the large consumption of fossil fuels and their environmental impacts. Supercapacitors can reduce this large consumption of natural polymers such as cellulose acetate (CA), which can be synthesized from Gracilaria sp. …”
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