A Comprehensive Approach to Nearly Zero Energy Buildings and Districts: Analysis of a Region Undergoing Energy Transition by Georgios Martinopoulos, Alexandros Tsimpoukis, Vasileios Sougkakis, Petros Dallas, Komninos Angelakoglou, Paraskevi Giourka, Nikolaos Nikolopoulos

“…It includes a neighborhood of 105 mixed-use properties and two municipal buildings where a range of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures are applied. …”
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Advancing risk assessment in renewable power plant construction: an integrated DEA-SVM approach by Reza Rasinojehdehi, Seyyed Najafi

“…In the initial phase, DEA cross-efficiency measures risk factors derived from Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA). …”
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Pathways to Energy Savings in Carbon Dioxide Capture,Utilization and Storage Processes by Jinqiang WANG, Baikuan LIU, Xiaoli TIAN, Zhixun LI

“…Carbon dioxide capture,utilization and storage(CCUS) is a crucial strategy for mitigating the greenhouse effect and reducing CO₂ emissions.As the predominant technology for large⁃scale commercial CO₂ capture,the high energy consumption of the absorption method seriously restricts the popularization and development of CCUS technology.This paper focuses on the energy⁃saving path in the CCUS process,and systematically reviews the latest research progress and achievements in three key directions: The research and development of new absorbents,design of new high⁃efficiency reactors,coupling of CO2 capture and conversion process.The results show that the new absorbent reduces the energy consumption of the absorption reaction process,the high⁃efficiency reactor greatly enhances the mass transfer,and the integrated coupling technology realizes energy saving and consumption reduction from the process source.Future research needs to focus on the verification of the industrial application of new absorbents,the stability and cost control of long⁃term operation of reactors,and the further improvement of the economic efficiency of absorption and conversion integration technology,so as to promote the large⁃scale application of low⁃energy CCUS technology and help achieve the "double carbon" goal.…”
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Computational Fluid Dynamics–Discrete Element Method Numerical Simulation of Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Sewage Sludge in a Tube Reactor as a Linear Fresnel Solar Collector by Artur Wodołażski

“…This numerical modeling approach allows for an in-depth assessment of heat transfer mechanisms and fluid-particle interactions, ensuring efficient energy utilization and sustainable process development. …”
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Research progress on comprehensive utilization of phosphogypsum and metallurgical acidic gypsum residue by Shenao ZHANG, Yongwei WANG, Lijue WANG, Junwei HAN

“…The following future development steps for tainted acid gypsum residues are proposed: 1) continue to develop green and efficient valuable metal element recovery technology, and achieve large-scale industrial application; 2) strengthen the exploration of synergistic use technology between tainted acid gypsum residues and other solid wastes, and synergistically treat gypsum slag with other solid wastes in combination with other methods such as flotation to improve resource utilization; 3) optimize the application of efficient complexing and precipitating agents to reduce gypsum production and its pollutant content at the source through acidic wastewater treatment process regulation; and 4) increase the attention given to studies of the longevity of a gypsum slag curing body to prevent the occurrence of an “anti-solution” and other problems.…”
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Advancements in catalysts, process intensification, and feedstock utilization for sustainable biodiesel production by Ravikumar Jayabal

“…The synthesis of biodiesel is predicated on transesterification, a chemical process that transforms triglycerides into fatty acid methyl esters (FAME) through the utilization of alcohol and catalytic agents. Recent advancements are directed towards enhancing the efficacy of catalysts, optimizing production processes, and broadening the spectrum of feedstock sources. …”
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Refactoring Android Source Code Smells From Android Applications by Muhammad Fawad, Ghulam Rasool, Muhammad Bilal Riaz

“…When applied to six open-source and two industrial Android applications and evaluated against the ISO/IEC 25010 quality standard, our tool demonstrated considerable improvements: reducing CPU utilization by 15.39%, lowering memory consumption by 12.85%, and enhancing battery efficiency by up to 5.78%. …”
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Utilization of Coconut Plantation Weeds as a Sustainable Feedstock for Biochar Production by Dissanayaka Nuwandhya S., Sandakelum Tharaka, Nuwarapaksha Tharindu D., Udumann Shashi S., Nugara Ruwani N., Atapattu Anjana J.

“…Our research aimed to investigate the feasibility of utilizing coconut plantation weeds as a potential source for biochar production. …”
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Deciphering chromate tolerance and reduction ability of an indigenous Bacillus strain isolated from polluted pond sludge for chromium bioremediation by Samarpita Adhikary, Barnan Kumar Saha, Vivek Roy, Jayanti Saha, Ayon Pal

“…The findings of this study may contribute to the pool of indigenous isolates in countering chromate toxicity and their efficient utilization in chromate detoxification and bioremediation.…”
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Utilization of ladle furnace slag and fly ash as partially replacement of cement by Khin Sam Thwe, Jiratchaya Ayawanna, Lindung Zalbuin Mase, Salisa Chaiyaput

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Effect of cumin intercropping density on cotton growth and system economic benefits under subsurface drip irrigation by Shijie Deng, Humei Zhang, Feng Shi, Xuan Liu, Xiaojuan Shi, Nannan Li, Houxiu Zhao, Honghai Luo, Yu Tian

“…Conclusion Intercropping cumin with medium density improved the cotton biomass accumulation characteristics and increased resources such as land and water utilization efficiency and economic benefits through a stronger compensation effect after harvesting cumin under subsurface drip irrigation without mulch. …”
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Characteristics of Soil Dissolved Organic Matter Structure in Albi-Boric Argosols Profiles Through Straw Incorporation: A Fluorescence Spectroscopy Study by Baoguo Zhu, Enjun Kuang, Qingying Meng, Haoyuan Feng, Miao Wang, Xingjie Zhong, Zhichun Wang, Lei Qiu, Qingsheng Wang, Zijie Wang

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Research progress on characteristics of secondary aluminum dross and its detoxification and utilization by Kun LIN, Yuanbo ZHANG, Zijian SU, Jiamei XU, Tao JIANG

“…This study reviews the sources and characteristics of secondary aluminum dross, as well as the research progress on the harmless and resourceful utilization of this dross. …”
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The Development and Evaluation of a Low-Emission, Fuel-Flexible, Modular, and Interchangeable Solid Oxide Fuel Cell System Architecture for Combined Heat and Power Production: The... by Enrico Bocci, Alessandro Dell’Era, Carlo Tregambe, Giacomo Tamburrano, Vera Marcantonio, Francesca Santoni

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Multispectral Integrated System with Discrete Light Sources for Material Classification by Anju Manakkakudy Kumaran, Federica Mitri, Emanuele Maiorana, Andrea De Iacovo, Lorenzo Colace

“…This paper presents a compact and portable classification system that utilizes a discrete light source method combining near-infrared (NIR) reflectance spectroscopy with a Support Vector Machine (SVM) to identify and classify waste materials. …”
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DialFill: Utilizing Dialogue Filling to Integrate Retrieved Knowledge in Responses by Qiang Xue, Tetsuya Takiguchi, Yasuo Ariki

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A Review of Biomass Energy: Comparison of Utilization Methods and Future Prospects by Zhang Kai

“…Co-production, combining biomass with other energy sources (e.g., geothermal or coal), optimizes resource use and increases energy efficiency. …”
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Human umbilical cord vein as a source of osteoblastic cells by Glauce Crivelaro Nascimento, Rayana Longo Bighetti, Geraldo Aleixo da Silva Passos Júnior, Karina Fittipaldi Bombonato-Prado

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A Review of Classical and Rising Approaches the Extraction and Utilization of Marine Collagen by Cesia Deyanira Gutierrez-Canul, Luis Alfonso Can-Herrera, Emmanuel de Jesús Ramírez-Rivera, Witoon Prinyawiwatkul, Enrique Sauri-Duch, Victor Manuel Moo-Huchin, Emanuel Hernández-Núñez

“…This comprehensive review explores the extraction and utilization of marine collagen, a sustainable alternative to traditional mammalian sources. …”
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DOA Estimation for Mixed Uncorrelated and Coherent Sources in Multipath Environment by Heping Shi, Wen Leng, Anguo Wang, Tongfeng Guo

“…In the proposed method, the DOAs of uncorrelated sources are firstly estimated by utilizing the property of the moduli of eigenvalues of the DOA matrix. …”
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