A model for predicting marine shale gas sweet spots based on relative sea-level changes and its application by Hongyan Wang, Zhensheng Shi, Xi Yang, Qun Zhao, Changmin Guo

“…Gas-bearing shales have become a major source of future natural gas production worldwide. …”
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Callerya Atropurpurea shells derived nitrogen doped carbon quantum dots of electrodes for symmetrical and asymmetrical supercapacitors by Abdulrahman Oyekanmi Adeleke, Mohd Arif Dar, Temitope T. Dele-Afolabi, R. C. Omar, Rasykin Roslan, Akil Ahmad, Ebrahim Mahmoudi, Chua Siew Fen, Ali Orozi Sougui, Mohammed B. Alshammari

“…Abstract Callerya Atropurpurea shells were utilized as activated carbon precursors in a one-stage activation process at 700 °C using H2SO4, NaOH and KOH as activating agents. …”
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Cell density quantification of high resolution Nissl images of the juvenile rat brain by Julie Meystre, Jean Jacquemier, Olivier Burri, Csaba Zsolnai, Nicolas Frank, João Prado Vieira, Ying Shi, Ying Shi, Rodrigo Perin, Daniel Keller, Henry Markram, Henry Markram

“…To analyze this dataset, we developed a semi-automated pipeline using open-source software to perform cell density quantification in the primary somatosensory hindlimb (S1HL) cortical column. …”
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A novel optimization framework for natural gas transportation pipeline networks based on deep reinforcement learning by Zemin Eitan Liu, Wennan Long, Zhenlin Chen, James Littlefield, Liang Jing, Bo Ren, Hassan M. El-Houjeiri, Amjaad S. Qahtani, Muhammad Y. Jabbar, Mohammad S. Masnadi

“…Natural gas is an emerging and reliable energy source in transition to a low-carbon economy. The natural gas transportation pipeline network systems are crucial when transporting natural gas from the production endpoints to processing or consuming endpoints. …”
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Nanogenerators via dynamic regulation of electrical double layer by Xiang Li, Zhong Lin Wang, Di Wei

“…Key nanogenerator technologies utilizing dynamic EDL regulation are classified into five major types: solid-liquid triboelectric nanogenerators (S-L TENGs), triboiontronic nanogenerators (TINGs), hydrovoltaic technology, moisture-enabled electric generators (MEGs), and osmotic power sources. …”
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Weighting Optimization for Fuel Cell Hybrid Vehicles: Lifetime-Conscious Component Sizing and Energy Management by Xuanyu Xiao, Chen Shu, Huaiwei Dong, Yujun Tang, Jinfeng Feng, Hao Yuan, Shuzhan Bai, Sipeng Zhu, Guoxiang Li

“…A unified cost function is proposed, combining fuel economy and system durability through a weighting coefficient, based on a comprehensive model of the hydrogen consumption and degradation characteristics of fuel cells and batteries. Utilizing the dynamic programming (DP) algorithm, the total cost is optimized to derive the optimal weighting factors and component sizing, effectively addressing the multi-objective optimization problem and balancing efficiency and durability. …”
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A study on automatic annotation methods for watershed environmental elements based on semantic segmentation models by Peipei He, Taoxing Shen, Yafei Wang, Dantong Zhu, Qingfeng Hu, Hui Li, Weibo Yin, Yi Zhang, Ang Yang

“…Hence, experiments are conducted in three modules: (1) Determination of watershed environmental element sample types. (2) Semi-automated annotated sample production method. This study utilizes the Random Forest classifier (RF) and Segment Anything Model (SAM) to create label sets, replacing open-source land cover datasets to achieve superior watershed-environment segmentation results. (3) Comparison of different neural network segmentation capabilities. …”
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Weakening greenhouse gas sink of intermittent river under human activities for the Inner Mongolia grassland region in China by Xinyu Liu, Huifang He, Weijie Han, Wentao Liang, Zhenqi Yang, Jianying Guo

“…Such interventions will enable efficient allocation and sustainable utilization of water resources.…”
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CPS architecture design for urban roadway intersections based on MBSE by Chen Wang, Xiaoping Ma, Limin Jia, Zheng Lai, Zhexuan Yang, Han Yan, Jing Zhao

“…After the architecture design has been completed, an architecture verification and optimization method based on Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) for urban road intersection cyber-physical systems is utilized to analyze the architecture’s reliability by analyzing the failure modes of activities and to optimize the system architecture to improve the design’s efficiency and reliability.…”
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Nature's nanofactories: biogenic synthesis of metal nanoparticles for sustainable technologies by Syed Tawab Shah, Ira Puspita Sari, Dede Heri Yuli Yanto, Zaira Zaman Chowdhury, Muhammad Nasir Bashir, Irfan Anjum Badruddin, Mohamed Hussien, Joon Sang Lee

“…Biogenic nanoparticles have the potential to address several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as clean water and sanitation, affordable energy sources that don't pollute, responsible consumption and production practices, climate action plans and life on land. …”
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Intelligent Energy Management across Smart Grids Deploying 6G IoT, AI, and Blockchain in Sustainable Smart Cities by Mithul Raaj A T, Balaji B, Sai Arun Pravin R R, Rani Chinnappa Naidu, Rajesh Kumar M, Prakash Ramachandran, Sujatha Rajkumar, Vaegae Naveen Kumar, Geetika Aggarwal, Arooj Mubashara Siddiqui

“…In response to the growing need for enhanced energy management in smart grids in sustainable smart cities, this study addresses the critical need for grid stability and efficient integration of renewable energy sources, utilizing advanced technologies like 6G IoT, AI, and blockchain. …”
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RUL Prediction for Lithium Battery Systems in Fuel Cell Ships Based on Adaptive Modal Enhancement Networks by Yifan Liu, Huabiao Jin, Xiangguo Yang, Telu Tang, Jiaxin Luo, Lei Han, Junting Lang, Weixin Zhao

“…As an auxiliary power source in fuel cell systems, the prediction of the Remaining Useful Life (RUL) of lithium-ion batteries is crucial for enhancing the reliability and efficiency of fuel cell ships. …”
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Research Progress on Catalytic Conversion of Lignin to Chemicals by Xuezhi ZENG, Wenyu WANG, Minxian HUO, Yi QI, Xueqing QIU, Xuliang LIN, Yanlin QIN

“…The escalating environmental impact of fossil fuel consumption is driving a global shift towards more sustainable energy sources. In this transition, greener energy production methods are under continuous development, with biomass emerging as a pivotal component in these mitigation strategies. …”
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Operational Conditions for an Internal Combustion Engine in a SOFC-ICE Hybrid Power Generation System by Victor A. Reyes-Flores, Zachary Swartwout, Shane Garland, Daniel B. Olsen, Bret Windom, Robert Braun, Todd Bandhauer

“…Hybrid power generation systems utilizing pressurized Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs) have gained considerable attention recently as an effective solution to the increasing demand for cleaner electricity sources. …”
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Design analysis and techno-economic assessment of a photovoltaic-fed electric vehicle charging station at Dhaka-Mawa expressway in Bangladesh by Rahat Redwan, Mahmudul Hasan, Awatif Nadia, Md. Sabid Khan, Nishat Anjum Chowdhury, Nahid-Ur-Rahman Chowdhury

“…This study primarily focuses on the techno-economic design of a 300 kWp solar photovoltaic-powered electric vehicle charging station along the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway in Bangladesh, capable of charging 20 electric vehicles simultaneously. The design utilizes the commercially available software package PVsyst 7.2 to ensure the feasibility and efficiency of the charging infrastructure. …”
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Bee Bread Drying Process Intensification in Combs Using Solar Energy by Daulet Toibazar, Baydaulet Urmashev, Aliya Tursynzhanova, Vladimir Nekrashevich, Indira Daurenova, Adilkhan Niyazbayev, Kanat Khazimov, Francesco Pegna, Marat Khazimov

“…This study presents the development and evaluation of a stand-alone solar dryer designed to improve the efficiency of bee bread dehydration. Unlike the electric prototype powered by conventional energy sources, the proposed system operates autonomously, utilizing solar energy as the primary drying agent. …”
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Multifunctional Conductive Nanofibers for Self‐Powered Glucose Biosensors by Seda Gungordu Er, Rameesh Bulathsinghala, Selvinaz Burcu Kizilates, Bing Li, Rucchi Ryan, Tanveer A. Tabish, Ishara Dharmasena, Mohan Edirisinghe

“…Traditional biosensors face several limitations including limited sensitivity, enzyme instability, and dependency on external power sources. Addressing these issues, the study develops a novel multifunctional nanofiber integrating biosensor for glucose detection and a self‐powered motion sensor, utilizing an innovative triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) system. …”
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The Integration of Thermal Energy Storage Within Metal Hydride Systems: A Comprehensive Review by Matias Davis Cortina, Manuel Romero de Terreros Aramburu, Andre Martins Neves, Lourdes Hurtado, Julian Jepsen, Ulrich Ulmer

“…Hydrogen storage technologies are key enablers for the development of low-emission, sustainable energy supply chains, primarily due to the versatility of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier. Hydrogen can be utilized in both stationary and mobile power applications, and as a low-environmental-impact energy source for various industrial sectors, provided it is produced from renewable resources. …”
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Defying the oxidative-addition prerequisite in cross-coupling through artful single-atom catalysts by Jiwei Shi, Gang Wang, Duanshuai Tian, Xiao Hai, Rongwei Meng, Yifan Xu, Yu Teng, Lu Ma, Shibo Xi, Youqing Yang, Xin Zhou, Xingjie Fu, Hengyu Li, Qilong Cai, Peng He, Huihui Lin, Jinxing Chen, Jiali Li, Jinghan Li, Qian He, Quan-Hong Yang, Jun Li, Dongshuang Wu, Yang-Gang Wang, Jie Wu, Jiong Lu

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Assessment of anthelmintic activity of Artemisia judaica methanol extracts against Eisenia fetida: in vitro investigation by E.M. Al-Shaebi, R. Abdel-Gaber, S.A. Alawwad, A. Alatawi, S.N. Maodaa, D. A. Alhomoud, S. Al-Quraishy

“…This study discovered that AJLE is a rich source of bioactive ingredients and can be used to treat helminthiasis infection.…”
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