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Green Energy and Resources
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ISSN 2949-7205 · Elsevier · 110 articles in the index
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Carbon-based electrode materials for sustainable capacitive deionization: Energy efficiency, performance metrics, and scalability challenges
Growing freshwater scarcity, rapid industrialization, population growth, and climate change have intensified the demand for sustainable and energy-efficient desalination technologies. Among emerging electrochemical water-treatment approaches, capacitive deionization (CDI) and flow-electrode…
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Development of similarity and normalization models for spray characteristics with the momentum equation as the theoretical basis
Fuel atomization in diesel engines can be significantly improved by elevating the injection pressure and decreasing the nozzle orifice diameter. Addressing the limited research on mathematical modeling within the regime of 300-MPa-level injection and micro-holes, this paper presents a comprehensive…
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Nanofluids as next-generation geothermal working fluids: Benchmarking against water-based systems, phase change materials (PCMs), and supercritical CO
Geothermal energy is a promising clean energy source because of its ample reserves and minimal carbon footprint. However, its effective extraction relies on the stimulated reservoir's size and the thermophysical properties of the working fluid. Mainly water and, in some cases, SC-CO 2 are used as a…
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Hydrogen-powered UAVs: A systematic review of technological advancements, safety frameworks, and future prospects
Hydrogen aviation stands out as a crucial avenue for achieving deep decarbonization; however, its commercial adoption is currently hindered by substantial logistical and economic challenges. In this context, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) emerge as a promising initial market for hydrogen…
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Rock mechanics–driven interpretable machine learning framework for preliminary seal integrity screening in geological CO
Seal integrity assessment is essential for ensuring the long-term security of geological CO 2 storage; however, early-stage evaluation is often challenged by limited and heterogeneous subsurface datasets. This study proposes an interpretable machine learning framework for preliminary seal integrity…
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Mechanistic insights into catalytic co-pyrolysis of cellulose and polyethylene via ReaxFF molecular dynamics simulations
The catalytic co-pyrolysis of biomass and plastics is a promising strategy for improving waste conversion and regulating product distribution. In this study, ReaxFF molecular dynamics simulations were used to compare cellulose-polyethylene co-pyrolysis systems with and without Fe 2 O 3 nanocluster…
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Sulfate resistance of circulating fluidized bed fly ash-based hybrid alkaline cement: Contrasting mechanisms in Na
Traditional cement production remains a significant contributor to CO 2 emissions, therefore, there is a need to explore new types of low-carbon cementitious materials. Hybrid alkaline cement (HAC), a novel cement-based binder with a low carbon footprint, is synthesized from less than 30wt%…
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Impact of metal-based hydrogen production on the hydrogen energy industry chain
Metal-steam thermochemical hydrogen production technology (referred to as metal-based hydrogen production) utilizes the reaction between metals and steam to efficiently produce green hydrogen, offering advantages such as convenient hydrogen production, mild production conditions, abundant metal raw…
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Improving the efficiency of CO
Vertical farming (VF), as a promising solution to mitigating multifaceted challenges posed by global population growth and urbanization, needs supplementing carbon dioxide (CO 2 ), an essential substrate for photosynthesis, to promote plant growth. Optimizing the CO 2 supply to reduce operational…
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Synergistic hybrid systems of 2D-MOFs and TMDs for advanced energy harvesting
The globally trending move towards renewable energy sources requires materials capable of harvesting, storing, and converting energy in a competent fashion and yet scalable, robust, and affordable. Two-dimensional metal-organic frameworks (2D-MOFs) and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have…
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Comparative life cycle assessment of Rankine-based Carnot batteries and lithium-ion batteries for grid-scale energy storage
Carnot batteries are investigated as a potential alternative to electro-chemical batteries for grid-scale electricity storage, which is a crucial element to the decarbonisation of energy systems via variable renewable energy sources. In this work, a comprehensive life cycle assessment of the…
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Thermodynamic and economic assessment of a solar-assisted ORC-hydrogen system for natural gas pressure energy recovery
A significant amount of pressure energy is wasted during natural gas pressure reduction, while the cold energy generated from expansion is utilized inefficiently and typically relies on fossil fuel combustion for reheating. To address these challenges, this study proposes a pressure energy recovery…
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Eco-efficient valorization of gold tailings: A low-carbon binder with high early strength and reduced carbon footprint
To address the demand for low-carbon binders with high early-age strength for gold tailings cementation, a sulfur-aluminum-ferric gold tailings cementitious material (SGCM) was developed using low-carbon sulfur-aluminum-ferric cementitious material (LSCM), gypsum, lime, and ordinary Portland cement…
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Design of low carbon development path for urban power system based on system dynamics: A case study of Jinan City, China
The continuous advancement of urbanization is usually accompanied by a steady increase in urban energy consumption. A complex multi-factor influence network is embedded behind this positive correlation. By taking Jinan as the research object, a system dynamics model is constructed, which considers…
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Unraveling multi-channel oxygen species activation pathways on spinel catalysts: From surface redox dynamics to reactivity modulation in VOCs oxidation processes
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) play a central role in redox catalysis over spinel oxides, contributing to both thermal and electrochemical oxidation processes, especially in the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Species such as lattice oxygen (Olatt) and adsorbed oxygen (Oads) govern…
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CO2 assisted steam gasification for hydrogen-rich syngas from rice straw: Evolution of carbon structure and its effect
CO2-assisted steam gasification of rice straw (RS) offers a promising approach for both the sustainable utilization of rice straw and the reduction of CO2 emissions. This study investigates the transformation of RS during pyrolysis and gasification in a fixed-bed reactor, with structural changes…
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Highly efficient continuous gas-phase dehydrogenation of formic acid by Ni induces β-Mo2C to α-MoC structural transformation
Formic acid (FA) is a promising hydrogen storage carrier for high power density hydrogen fuel cells. However, dehydrogenation of FA usually produces CO by-products that poison the catalyst. The prevention of FA decomposition into CO within high-temperature proton exchange membrane (HT-PEM) systems…
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Goethite-modified peanut shell biochar for selective phosphate recovery from digestate-derived permeate via membrane capacitive deionization
Selective phosphate recovery from digestate-derived effluents remains a technical bottleneck due to high background salinity and strong multi-anion competition. To address this, waste peanut shells were valorized into activated biochar and functionalized with goethite (α-FeOOH) to form a…
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Residential energy consumption dynamics: A SHAP-based interpretation, k-means clustering, and predictive modelling
A proper understanding of climatic consumption dynamics is critical for demand-side management, grid stability, and climate-sensitive residential energy planning. The non-linear interaction between meteorological conditions has necessitated intelligent predictive models. However, existing studies…
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Synergistic utilization of bauxite residue (red mud) and multiple solid wastes for low carbon precast concrete materials: Mechanical performance, mechanism and sustainability assessment
This study investigates the performance and mechanism of bauxite residue (red mud) and multiple solid wastes as active cement replacements in precast concrete. The effects of mixing ratio, water-to-binder ratio, and steam-curing temperature on mechanical properties and microstructural evolution…