Efficiency of Penicillium sp. and Aspergillus sp. for bioleaching lithium cobalt oxide from battery wastes in potato dextrose broth and sucrose medium by Thanapon Chandakhiaw, Neung Teaumroong, Pongdet Piromyou, Pongpan Songwattana, Waraporn Tanthanuch, Somchai Tancharakorn, Sakhob Khumkoa

“…Bioleaching, a process utilizing microbial activity, was used in this study to investigate the cobalt and lithium leaching efficiency from battery wastes. …”
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A review of the reinforcement performance of the photovoltaic/thermal hybrid system by Hulya Sabah Sulaiman, Ehsan Fadhil Abbas, Tahseen Ahmed Tahseen

“…The aim of this hybrid system was to use a cooling PV panel to enhance electrical efficiency, while, at the same time, utilizing thermal energy for the heating process.  …”
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Combined Effects of Magnetized Irrigation and Water Source on Italian Lettuce (<i>Lactuca sativa</i> L. var. <i>ramosa</i> Hort.) Growth and Gene Expression by Xueying Yao, Xiaofan Wang, Mingshan Qu, Yibo Wei, Feifei Shan, Youli Li

“…Optimizing irrigation water quality and effectively utilizing non-conventional water resources are essential strategies to alleviate pressure on agricultural water use and achieve sustainable development. …”
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The responses of vegetation water use efficiency to biomass density and CO2 balance in dryland of Central Asia during 21st century by Alphonse Kayiranga, Xi Chen, Xuexi Ma, Dative Ingabire, Tie Liu, Yaoming Li, Emeka Edwin Igboeli, Eldiiar Duulatov, Hubert Hirwa, Clement Nzabanita, Ping Hu

“…The results showed also that during 2000–2023, the total biomass density and total C. stocks of the CA desert ecosystems were amounted to 5.52 ± 1.19 Gt and 3.12 ± 0.88 Pg C with 0.044 Pg C and 0.218 Pg C the actual total C. sources and C. sinks, respectively. Among the desert plants’ water fluxes, water use efficiency at canopy conductance (iWUE) showed a significant impact on C. stocks (R2 = 0.57) compared to desert ecosystem water use efficiency (vWUE) and water use efficiency at plant respiration (tWUE). …”
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Research on the Performance and Energy Saving of Solar-Coupled Air Source Heat Pump Heating System: A Case Study of College Dormitory in Hot Summer and Cold Winter Zone by Xu Wang, Shidong Wang, Tao Li

“…The thermal performance parameters and solar energy utilization of the two systems were discussed, and the energy efficiency, economy, and environmental protection of the two systems were analyzed. …”
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Comparative analysis of reinforcement learning and artificial neural networks for inverter control in improving the performance of grid-connected photovoltaic systems by Saad A. Mohamed Abdelwahab, Hossam Eldin Khairy, Hossam Yousef, Samia Abdafatah, Moayed Mohamed

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Bandwagon effect, free-rider effect, tragedy of the commons: collaborative governance of marine pollution by Yu Gu

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Energy Intelligence: A Systematic Review of Artificial Intelligence for Energy Management by Ashkan Safari, Mohammadreza Daneshvar, Amjad Anvari-Moghaddam

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Artificial intelligence prediction the desirable moisture content of dried oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju) for enhancing the cellulase-assisted extraction efficiency by Nguyen Thi Ngoc Giang, Nguyen Duy Tan, Ho Thi Ngan Ha, Dao Van Thanh, Le Thi Thuy Diem, Tran Van Khai, Le Thi Diem Mi, Diep Kim Quyen

“…Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju) presents high nutritional values and substantial potential as a raw material widely utilized in food production, especially its extract form. …”
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Ensuring the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Joint Clinical Assessment in National HTA Decision-Making: Insights from the 2024 CIRS Multi-Stakeholder Workshop by Ting Wang, Neil McAuslane

“…To enhance the efficiency of the JCA process, a list of metrics is recommended for continuous improvement, as well as establishing training programs to strengthen member states’ capabilities, fostering open dialog for sharing technology-specific insights, and creating open-source tools to support companies. …”
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Study on the hybrid energy storage for industrial park energy systems: Advantages, current status, and challenges by Guo Jiacheng, Peng Jinqing, Luo Yimo, Zou Bin, Luo Zhengyi

“…The application of a hybrid energy storage system can effectively solve the problem of low renewable energy utilization levels caused by a spatiotemporal mismatch between the energy source and load. …”
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Optimizing performance and economic viability of combined energy systems: A novel energy hub framework by Dan Wang, Chenlin Ying

“…The proposed optimization framework significantly enhances the economic efficiency of energy hubs by integrating renewable energy sources (RES) and demand response programs (DRPs). …”
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Research on Unified Energy Efficiency Evaluation Method for Heat Pump and Electric Water Heater Based on Dynamic Water Usage Mode^☆ by XIA Yujuan, CHEN Haihong, QI Xin, LIN Haoxin, WU Xiaoli, SHI Liming

“…In response to the problem of inconsistent energy efficiency evaluation indicators between air source heat pumps and storage type electric water heaters in China, this study proposes a unified energy efficiency evaluation method based on 24-hour dynamic water use tests. …”
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A Literature Review on the European Legislative Framework for Energy Efficiency, Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (nZEB), and the Promotion of Renewable Electricity Generation by Eugen Iavorschi, Laurențiu Dan Milici, Visarion Cătălin Ifrim, Constantin Ungureanu, Ciprian Bejenar

“…Consequently, this paper aims to provide a comprehensive synthesis of the key legislative norms targeting the energy efficiency of buildings and the necessity of utilizing renewable energy sources for electricity generation, with a particular focus on the forecasts for the year 2030. …”
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The Optimal Scheduling of Integrated Energy System Considering the Incentive and Punishment Mechanism of Electric and Thermal Carbon Emission Factors by Kaiyan Wang, Hengxiang He, Ningning Yang, Xiaowei Wang, Rong Jia

“…To comprehensively explore the potential for carbon reduction through source-load synergy and achieve low-carbon and high-efficiency operation of the system, an IES optimal scheduling method that incorporates a reward and punishment mechanism for dynamic electricity and thermal carbon emission factors is proposed. …”
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Analysis of chemical fertilizer application efficiency by cotton farmers and its influence factors an empirical study based on peasant household survey in Shache County by Yan Lu, Ma Huilan

“…Low chemical fertilizer application efficiency not only lead to cotton production cost increase and constrain cotton per unit area yield, but also may cause agricultural non-point source pollution, because excessive use of chemical fertilizers damage inevitably the environment and resources which are vital for agricultural development. …”
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Introduction to ORC–VCC Systems: A Review by Tomasz Suchocki

“…The key innovation lies in the development of an advanced coupling mechanism that seamlessly connects the ORC and VCC, enabling more efficient utilization of low-grade heat sources. By optimizing working fluid selection and implementing a shared shaft connection between the ORC turbine and VCC compressor, the system achieves dual functionality—simultaneous electricity generation and cooling—with higher efficiency than conventional methods. …”
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Large Spin Hall Efficiency and Current‐Induced Magnetization Switching in Ferromagnetic Heusler Alloy Co2MnAl‐Based Magnetic Trilayers by Mingzhi Wang, Chang Pan, Nian Xie, Xuepeng Qiu, Yufei Li, Lili Lang, Shiqiang Wang, Dashuai Cheng, Weijia Fan, Shi‐Ming Zhou, Zhong Shi

“…Recent studies have highlighted the use of ferromagnetic materials as robust spin sources, paving the way for the development of more efficient SOT devices. …”
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Investigating and Analyzing the Influence of a Solar Power Plant’s Life Cycle on the Depletion of Natural Materials and Mineral Resources by Patryk Leda, Izabela Piasecka, Anna Leda, Grzegorz Szala, Andrzej Tomporowski, Patrycja Walichnowska, Patrycja Bałdowska-Witos, Weronika Kruszelnicka

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Multistage Electrodynamic Dehydrator with Heat Pumps by Burdo O.G., Terziev S.G., Sirotyuk I.V., Slavinskaya V.A., Sit M.L.

“…The aim of this work is the utilization of the secondary steam energy through its thermal transformation in electrodynamic dehydrators developed by the authors. …”
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