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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Green hydrogen in the iron and steel industry increases resilience against shocks in energy prices by Nicola Leuratti, Giacomo Marangoni, Laurent Drouet, Linda M Kamp, Jan Kwakkel

“…Geopolitical tensions and conflicts can disrupt energy markets, threatening international energy supply security and imposing financial stress on energy-intensive industries reliant on imported fossil fuels. Exploring the challenges and opportunities associated with supply diversification is crucial for understanding the potential for hard-to-abate industry decarbonization under the risk of future energy price shocks. …”
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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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Exploring the factors influencing the co-pyrolysis of walnut shells, pistachio shells, and polypropylene based on thermal behavior, kinetics and reaction mechanism by Zhigang Huang, Tong Zhang, Chen Wang, Wenbo Xiao, Zihan Wang, Obid Tursunov, Jiahui Wu, Yuguang Zhou, Xiaolong Yao, Gang Li

“…The complex co-pyrolysis process of biomass with polypropylene (PP) and the limited research on microscopic reaction mechanisms have hindered its advance application in mitigating environmental issues and addressing the supply-demand imbalance of fossil fuels. In this study, walnut shells (WS) and pistachio shells (PS) were chosen as representative biomass materials to systematically investigate their co-pyrolysis characteristics with PP. …”
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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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Energy Consumption and Economic Growth In Turkey: An Empirical Analysis by Nurgün Topallı, Mehmet Alagöz

“…However, the fact that the fossil fuels such as oil, coal and natural gas is limited and rising energy prices led countries to find alternative sources of energy. …”
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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 Feasibility Analysis of Wind Energy Potential and Seasonal Forecasting Trends in Thatta District: A Project to Combat the Energy Crisis in Pakistan by Jahangeer Khan Bhutto, Zhijun Tong, Tayyab Raza Fraz, Mazhar Baloch, Haider Ali, Jiquan Zhang, Xingpeng Liu, Yousef A. Al-Masnay

“…Wind energy has emerged as a viable alternative to fossil fuels due to its clean and cost-effective nature. …”
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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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Direct seawater splitting for hydrogen production: Recent advances in materials synthesis and technological innovation by Yilin Zhao, Zhipeng Yu, Aimin Ge, Lujia Liu, Joaquim Luis Faria, Guiyin Xu, Meifang Zhu

“…Direct seawater splitting has emerged as a popular and promising research direction for synthesising clean, green, non-polluting, and sustainable hydrogen energy without depending on high-purity water in the face of the world's shortage of fossil energy. However, efficient seawater splitting is hindered by slow kinetics caused by the ultra- low conductivity and the presence of bacteria, microorganisms, and stray ions in seawater. …”
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Fixing cobalt metal onto mordenite through spray impregnation and its evaluation as a catalyst in transforming used coconut cooking oil into bio-jet fuel by Aldino Javier Saviola, Karna Wijaya, Akhmad Syoufian, Marini Fairuz Vebryana, Widuri Anggraeni, Kharistya Rozana, Nono Darsono, Dita Adi Saputra, Wahyu Dita Saputri

“…Given the challenges posed by fossil-based jet fuel, research into bio-jet fuel production has intensified to achieve carbon neutrality. …”
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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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