Laser-enhanced hydrogen production: designing a PEC cell photoanode with an exclusive dye material for superior efficiency by Sally A. Al-Ani, Mohamed K. Dhahir

“…<p>In the pursuit of efficient and sustainable hydrogen production, photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells offer a promising route for solar-to-hydrogen conversion. …”
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Sustainability and efficiency analysis of 42 countries: Super SBM-DEA model and the GML productivity index with undesirable outputs by Amsalu K. Addis

“…In contrast, Ireland, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and the US consistently achieve near-maximum efficiency scores, predominantly around 1.000, demonstrating effective resource utilization. …”
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Efficient up-conversion in CsPbBr3 nanocrystals via phonon-driven exciton-polaron formation by Abdullah S. Abbas, Beiye C. Li, Richard D. Schaller, Vitali B. Prakapenka, Stella Chariton, Daqian Bian, Gregory S. Engel, A. Paul Alivisatos

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Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Padina pavonica extract for efficient photocatalytic removal of methylene blue by Ahmed E. Alprol, Ahmed Eleryan, Ahmed Abouelwafa, Ahmed M. Gad, Tarek M. Hamad

“…This research offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach for wastewater treatment utilizing green ZnO NPs for efficient dye removal and potential water disinfection applications.…”
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Does digitalization improve firm-level energy efficiency? Evidence from a quasi-natural experiment in China by Hongyu Long, Yan Wang, Anqi Wu, Xiang Zhang, Sergio Sammarchi, Jia Li, Chenyang Yu

“…This study leverages a unique and extensive dataset sourced from tax records of Chinese firms to investigate the effects of digitalization on firm energy efficiency, utilizing a quasi-natural experiment revolving around the “Broadband China” policy (BCP). …”
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Perspectives on optimizing microalgae cultivation: Harnessing dissolved CO2 and lactose for sustainable and cost-efficient protein production by Sunni Chen, Honglin Zhu, Emily Radican, Xinhao Wang, Dennis J. D'Amico, Zhenlei Xiao, Yangchao Luo

“…Microalgae, known for their land-sparing cultivation and remarkable photosynthetic efficiency, play a crucial role in advancing sustainable development goals. …”
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Efficiency of Bacteriophage-Based Detection Methods for Non-Typhoidal <i>Salmonella</i> in Foods: A Systematic Review by Preeda Phothaworn, Chatruthai Meethai, Wanchat Sirisarn, Janet Yakubu Nale

“…<i>Salmonella</i> enrichment, rapid detection, and effective recovery in diverse food sources for various NTS serovars were targeted. Utilizing phages as bio-probes alongside lateral flow immunoassays, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence, and electrochemistry assays enabled rapid and highly sensitive detection of NTS, achieving limits as low as 7 to 8 CFU/mL within 30 min. …”
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Evaluating conventional and renewable energy systems for green buildings: A case study on energy efficiency and cost optimization by Karim Mohamed Ragab, Mehmet Fatih Orhan

“…These findings demonstrate the significant influence of outside temperature on the building's energy requirements and costs, underscoring the importance of considering temperature variations in energy efficiency and cost optimization strategies.…”
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Mechanical Ventilation Strategies in Buildings: A Comprehensive Review of Climate Management, Indoor Air Quality, and Energy Efficiency by Farhan Lafta Rashid, Mudhar A. Al-Obaidi, Najah M. L. Al Maimuri, Arman Ameen, Ephraim Bonah Agyekum, Atef Chibani, Mohamed Kezzar

“…As the demand for energy-efficient homes continues to rise, the importance of advanced mechanical ventilation systems in maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ) has become increasingly evident. …”
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An Efficient Computational Risk Prediction Model of Heart Diseases Based on Dual-Stage Stacked Machine Learning Approaches by Subhash Mondal, Ranjan Maity, Yachang Omo, Soumadip Ghosh, Amitava Nag

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Utilization of Open-Source OpenFOAM Code to Examine the Hydrodynamic Characteristics of a Linear Jet Propulsion System with or without Stator in Bollard Pull Condition by Parviz Ghadimi, Negin Donyavizadeh, Pouria Taghikhani

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Utilizing nature-based adsorbents for removal of microplastics and nanoplastics in controlled polluted aqueous systems: A systematic review of sources, properties, adsorption chara... by Aniekan E. Essien, Sarah E. Dickson-Anderson, Yiping Guo

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Energy-and-Technology Installation Based on a Rolling Mill Heating Furnace with the Option of Hydrogen Production by V. A. Sednin, E. O. Ivanchikov, V. A. Kaliy, A. Y. Martinchuk

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Enhancing the efficiency of a wavelength-dispersive spectrometer based on a slitless design using a single-bounce monocapillary by Karina Bzheumikhova, Y. Kayser, R. Unterumsberger, J. Weser, C. Stadelhoff, B. Beckhoff

“…The new slit-less design does not rely on specialized beamlines and can be considered, thanks to the increased efficiency, for spectrometers using laboratory based sources equipped with equivalent optics. …”
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Soil microbiome dysbiosis and rhizosphere metabolic dysfunction drive continuous cropping obstacles of Codonopsis tangshen by Dabing Xu, Chenglin Peng, Guohan Si, Xiangyu Xu, Shujun Zhao, Chuan You, Wuxian Zhou

“…We employed high-throughput sequencing, Biolog-ECO microplate, and metabolomics technology to evaluate microbial diversity, community structure, and carbon source utilization efficiency. Compared with NC-crop, C-crop decreased the yield and polysaccharide content of C. tangshen by 40.47 and 29.4%, respectively. …”
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A Scalable All-Digital Near-Memory Computing Architecture for Edge AIoT Applications by Masoud Nouripayam, Arturo Prieto, Joachim Rodrigues

“…With the growing need to process large volumes of data, edge computing near data collection sources has become increasingly important. However, the resource constraints of edge devices require more efficient data processing techniques. …”
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Effects of Partial Organic Fertilizer Substitution on Grain Yield, Nitrogen Use Efficiency, and Physiological Traits of Rice in Northeastern China by Shimeng Guo, Yimeng Li, Zhouzhou Wu, Jiaxin Liu, Chao Liang, Yue Wang, Shu Wang, Chanchan Zhou, Junfeng Liu, Jingyi Mu

“…This leads to low nitrogen use efficiency and high nitrogen losses. Considering the issues caused by excessive chemical fertilizer, integrated nutrient management using organic and chemical fertilizer sources is important. …”
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From Waste to Wealth: Efficient α-Amylase Production Using Agro-Waste Materials: A Study on Brevibacillus Isolates by Fabiha Shahid, Syeda Soran Alam, Aima Arooj, Hafsa Batool

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Novel N-doped carbon nanotubes impregnated Mn spheres with polydopamine coating as an efficient polysulfide immobilizer for Li-S batteries by Han Wang, Sidra Jamil, Muhammad Fasehullah, Shujuan Bao, Yi Li, Maowen Xu

“…In this work, graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) is utilized as a template and further hydrothermally treated with an Mn source and glucose. …”
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New Nitrogen Use Efficiency Indices for Biomass Formation and Productivity in Green Beans Under Foliar Fertilization with Molybdenum Nanofertilizer by Ezequiel Muñoz-Márquez, Juan Manuel Soto-Parra, Ramona Pérez-Leal, Esteban Sanchez

“…Most crops are fertilized with high amounts of nitrogen, and have an alarmingly low utilization efficiency. For this reason, the coordination between the fertilizer contribution and the nitrogen requirements of the crop is very important. …”
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