Advances in the catalytic conversion of CO2 by Gu Xiyang

“…Current catalytic methods for CO2 conversion primarily include photocatalytic, thermocatalytic, and electrocatalytic processes, each using distinct energy sources—light, heat, and electricity. Among these, photocatalytic conversion stands out for its environmental friendliness, as it utilizes solar energy to reduce CO2 into useful products. …”
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Structured design of a hydrochar-supported LDH/MOF composite for improved photocatalytic applications by Gilberto Rafael Jarre-Vera, Bryan Fernando Rivadeneira-Mendoza, Kevin Jhon Fernández-Andrade, Krishna Kumar Yadav, Iris B. Pérez-Almeida, María Dolores Saquete, Nuria Boluda-Botella, Joan Manuel Rodríguez-Díaz

“…Consequently, we present a novel material that exhibits exceptional energy utilization efficiency for AOPs, particularly effective against emerging contaminants.…”
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Recent Progress in Designing Nanomaterial Biohybrids for Artificial Photosynthesis by Sampathkumar Jeevanandham, Subramaniyan Ramasundaram, Natarajan Vijay, Tae Hwan Oh, Subramanian Tamil Selvan

“…In natural photosynthesis, solar energy is utilized to convert water and CO₂ into energy-rich compounds. …”
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Performance and Applicability Analysis of Indirect Evaporative Cooling Units in Data Centers Across Various Humidity Regions by Qian Wei, Jun Lu, Xiaoping Xia, Bin Zhang, Xiang Ying, Leihong Li

“…Indirect evaporative cooling (IEC), which utilizes natural cooling sources, is an advanced and promising technology to reduce the energy consumption of cooling systems in a data center (DC). …”
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Advancements in Integrated Thermoelectric Power Generation and Water Desalination Technologies: A Comprehensive Review by Oranit Traisak, Pranjal Kumar, Sara Vahaji, Yihe Zhang, Abhijit Date

“…The growing population and reliance on fossil fuels for electricity generation pose challenges related to environmental pollution and resource depletion, necessitating the exploration of alternative energy sources and desalination techniques. While thermoelectric generators are capable of converting low-temperature thermal energy into electricity and desalination processes that can utilize low-temperature thermal energy, their effective integration remains largely unexplored. …”
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Effect of Different Papain Concentrations on Yield and Quality of Tuna Eye Oil by Wini Trilaksani, Tati Nurhayati, Joko Santoso, Bambang Riyanto, Silva Fauziah, Fahri Sinulingga

“…Graphical Abstract Highlight Research • Innovative Use of By-Products: The study explores the use of tuna eye by-products, a rich source of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), to reduce reliance on imported fish oil and promote sustainable utilization of fishery waste…”
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Productive and economic effects of adding Bacillus amyloliquefaciens CECT 5940 to bread waste-based diets in laying hens by Albertina Felizardo Manteiga, Abilio Paulo Changule, Nilza Jorge Manjate, Dercia Hilario Magaia, Florentina Domingos Chilala, Leonel Antonio Joaquim, Eunice Justino Chivale, Filomena dos Anjos, Manuel Garcia-Herreros, Custódio Gabriel Bila

“…Background and Aim: The high cost and limited availability of maize in poultry production necessitate the exploration of alternative feed sources. Bread waste (BW), a nutrient-rich by-product, offers a sustainable substitute. …”
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Synthesis O-g-C₃N₄/TiO₂ rutile composite material for photocatalytic application by M. E. Bondarenko, P. M. Silenko, Yu. M. Solonin, N. I. Gubareni, O. Yu. Khyzhun, N. Yu. Ostapovskaya

“…One stage constructing heterojunction structure of O-g-C3N4/TiO2 composite may be used as a low-cost way to avoid the limitations of each component and realize a synergic effect in promoting the efficient generation and separation of charge carriers, thus boosting the photocatalytic activity to enhancing solar energy utilization. …”
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Extraction, Isolation, and TEMPO-NaBr-NaClO Oxidation Modification of Cellulose from Coffee Grounds by Mourad Ouhammou, Abdellah Mourak, Aziz Ait-Karra, Jaouad Abderrahim, Najat Elhadiri, Mostafa Mahrouz

“…This work demonstrates the feasibility of utilizing coffee ground residues as a renewable, eco-friendly source of modified cellulose for high-value applications.…”
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5 kW Near-Diffraction-Limited and 8 kW High-Brightness Monolithic Continuous Wave Fiber Lasers Directly Pumped by Laser Diodes by Qiang Fang, Jinhui Li, Wei Shi, Yuguo Qin, Yang Xu, Xiangjie Meng, Robert A. Norwood, Nasser Peyghambarian

“…Fiber lasers directly pumped by laser diodes have higher wall-plug efficiency and are more compact. Here we report two high brightness monolithic cw fiber laser sources at 1080 nm. …”
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Development of energy converters in discrete ion-plasmodynamic installations with electronic control by A. S. Chipura, M. V. Dolgopolov, D. E. Ovchinnikov, A. V. Radenko, V. V. Radenko

“…Recent innovations include pulsed D-T generators and hybrid laser-plasma systems, yet energy conversion efficiency remains suboptimal (30 %). Our work introduces an electronically controlled plasma generator utilizing lithium hydride evaporation and quadrupole magnetic discretization (Patent RU 2757666), achieving 50 % efficiency via adaptive ion flux synchronization. …”
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Performance of iopamidol degradation by MoS2@Fe3O4 Fenton-like system by LI Hao, SHI Nan, WU Daoji, FU Kaifang, LUO Congwei

“…MoS2@Fe3O4 composite was fabricated via two-step hydrothermal method, utilizing cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide(CTAB) as a soft template, thioacetamide as a sulfur source, and sodium molybdate as a molybdenum source. …”
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Compact GaN HEMT Power Amplifier MMIC Delivering Over 40 W for Ku-Band Applications by Yeongmin Jang, Wonseok Choe, Minchul Kim, Youngwan Lee, Jinho Jeong

“…The 1st and 2nd drive stages utilize individual source via transistors (ISV TRs) for high gain and efficiency, while the output stage employs outside source via transistors (OSV TRs) to achieve high power density. …”
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Ensemble Transformer–Based Detection of Fake and AI–Generated News by Md. Ishraquzzaman, Mohammed Ashraful Islam Chowdhury, Shahreen Rahman, Riasat Khan

“…This work leverages advanced natural language processing, machine learning, and deep learning algorithms to effectively detect fake and AI–generated content. The utilized dataset, combined with multiple open-source datasets, comprises 43,000 real, 31,000 fake, and 80,000 AI–generated news articles and is augmented with an ensemble large language model. …”
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Sustainable Extraction of Fresh Banana Inflorescence by ASE: Optimization and Characterization of Anthocyanin Rich Extracts by LC-UV-MS/MS by Nuwanthi Senevirathna, Morteza Hassanpour, Ian O’Hara, Azharul Karim

“…These findings suggest that banana inflorescence, an agricultural waste product, can be efficiently utilized as a source of bioactive compounds using ASE, contributing to sustainable practices in the food and nutraceutical industries. …”
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Controlled preparation of a novel GNP@MgO particles and its refinement mechanism in Mg-9Al alloy by Shuaihu Wei, Xiaojun Wang, Xuejian Li, Hailong Shi, Xiaoshi Hu, Chao Xu

“…In this study, a novel GNP@MgO particle with a nanocomposite structure was prepared by utilizing an in-situ reaction of the carbon source gas with Mg melt. …”
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Pemanfaatan Bionanomaterial Chitosan dari Limbah Cangkang Kulit Udang Sebagai Adsorben dalam Pengolahan Air Gambut by Shinta Elystia, Nur Anisyah Handayani Hasibuan, Zultiniar Zultiniar

“…The results of the comparison of the efficiency of the removal of Fe and color metals in the sanitation hygiene quality standard were declared to have met the requirements as a water source.…”
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Importance of substrate type and its constituents on overall performance of microbial fuel cells by Somil Thakur, Rajnish Kaur Calay, Mohamad Y. Mustafa, Fasil E. Eregno, Ravindra R. Patil

“…Substrate composition (carbon source, nutrient content and inhibitory compounds) directly affects the microbial growth, wastewater treatment potential, electron transfer rate and power harvested. …”
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Lifelong training program on QGIS tools for earth observation sciences in south-east Europe by Bashkim IDRIZI, Lyubka PASHOVA, Pal NIKOLLI

“… Earth Observation (EO) data are an indispensable source of useful geospatial information, which can be efficiently combined with other data within the latest released open-source QGIS software. …”
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Polarization Control in High Harmonic Generation Using Molecular Structures in Nonaligned Molecules by Jie Long, Xiaosong Zhu, Chunyang Zhai, Wenqing Li, Wanzhu He, Lixin He, Pengfei Lan, Peixiang Lu

“…Remarkably, we observe a simultaneous enhancement of both the chirality and yield of the harmonics from CO2, overcoming a commonly observed trade-off of the HHG efficiency for higher spectral chirality. Our findings hold the potential for a straightforward and robust pathway toward attosecond light sources with high brightness and large ellipticity.…”
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