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Comparing PowerPaste with other solid-state systems for hydrogen storage

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Solid-state hydrogen storage systems have received increased attention in recent years due to their high stability and ease of transportation. Researched materials for hydrogen storage include carbon-based materials, hollow glass microspheres, metal hydrides, nitrides, imides, amides, zeolites, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Hydrogen storage in solid-state can be accomplished either by physical bonding (physisorption) or chemical …

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Comparing diabatic and adiabatic compressed air energy storage (CAES) systems

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Compressed air energy storage systems use compressed air as a medium for storing energy during off-peak times and generating energy during peak hours. The CAES system utilizes electricity during off-peak times to drive the air compressor for air compression. Also, the electricity is used to store the compressed air in underground caverns. CAES systems are …

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Collaborative Robots for Warehouse Logistics

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Flexible automation is the future of warehousing to transform traditional supply chain operations. Adopting automotive technology and robotics will maximize asset utilization and improve productivity. Collaborative robots, or “cobots,” are a major trend in the adoption of robots working alongside the human workforce. According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) data analysis by DC …

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Aqueous alkaline systems and solid sorbent systems for direct air capture – A comparison

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Most adsorbents used for direct air capture of carbon dioxide are reversible. These adsorbents can be cycled several times to capture and release carbon dioxide. The most common chemisorbents used for direct air capture of carbon dioxide from the air include calcium and sodium-based sorbents. Physisorbents like metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), activated carbons, and zeolites have …

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A comparison of different carbon capture technologies

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Studying carbon capture technologies is very important because it is one of the most important solutions for mitigating the emission of carbon dioxide from commercial-scale power generation plants. Studies report that carbon capture technologies can lower carbon dioxide emissions by 50% by 2050. This article discusses and compares the three main carbon capture technologies: oxyfuel …

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Telematics-based Smart Insurance for the Aerospace Industry

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In a world where smart technologies are used in all areas and fields around the globe, insurance companies are adopting smart insurance practices by using telematics. Real-time telematics and artificial intelligence are incorporated in aerospace vehicles to keep track of their activities. The telematics devices record data such as average speed or flight habits and …

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Structural design challenges affecting the achievement of high efficiency in perovskite-based solar cells

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The development of perovskite-based solar cells has witnessed significant improvements over the past two decades. This development has triggered more research to increase the power conversion efficiency (PCE) to 25%, thus increasing the photovoltaic performance of perovskite solar cells. The development of solid-state perovskite solar cells began in 2012. Ever since, researchers have continued to …

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Significance of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Networks for Mobility as a Service (MaaS) Ecosystems

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Commercial and private mobility is being disrupted by several trends such as mobility service offerings, improvements in sustainability, and digitalisation. New mobility concepts are intended to contribute towards low-carbon mobility whilst also providing customer-focused services. Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is a new concept that merges multi-modal transportation services into a single point of contact …

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Preventive and Predictive Maintenance in Automotive Manufacturing Plants

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The demand for vehicles has increased almost exponentially over the past thirty years placing more emphasis on efficient manufacturing techniques whilst increasing production throughput. Until recently, preventive maintenance has been adopted to ensure minimal downtime and maximum efficiency. However, due to the complexity of modern vehicles, automotive industry is tending towards adopting predictive maintenance within …

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