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Heat Exchangers

Enhancing Hydrogen Storage Capacity of PowerPaste Using Improved Heat Exchangers

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The production of power from the combustion of fossil fuels contributes to global warming and air pollution. The transportation industry in Europe produced 838 million metric tonnes of CO2 in 2019. Moreover, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that burning carbon-heavy liquid and gaseous fuels in heat exchangers to generate energy exposes more than 80% …

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Digital twin use cases in the UK energy sector

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The UK energy sector is in a transition phase where the UK has set an ambitious goal of net-zero emission by 2050. The UK energy sector needs to adopt innovative strategies and digital technologies to combat challenges such as energy security, affordability, integration of renewable energy, and optimization of the operating cost of the UK’s …

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Safety Aspects of Solar Panel Roads

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Air pollution is one of the biggest environmental health dangers in the world. Transportation, primarily moving cars, contributes to air pollution significantly, producing 8 billion metric tonnes of CO2 annually, with 74% of this total attributed to them. To enable the electrification of light, medium, and heavy-duty transportation sectors and improve localized air quality while …

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Enhancing the stability of perovskite solar cells using additives

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Perovskite solar cells have received much interest in recent years due to their high efficiency (more than 25 %) and low cost of production. However, perovskite solar cells have low stability compared to other forms of solar cells, which is one of the critical issues. Stability difficulties can cause a decline in the efficiency of …

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Properties of Char produced from torrefaction of municipal solid waste

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Municipal solid waste (MSW) is one of the important environmental challenges in the world. Improper methods of MSW disposal are detrimental to the environment and human health. Researchers have recently examined torrefaction and other viable methods for MSW management. Torrefaction refers to the thermal process of converting biomass that requires moderate heating without oxygen. Char, …

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Protecting the Australian grid against cyber attacks

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Australia is constantly moving towards the development of smart grids with a key focus on ensuring reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. Ever-increasing electricity demand, energy security, de-carbonization, renewable energy integration, climate change events, integration of AI and IoT devices, and technological innovations are accelerating this transition towards smart grids. This development of digital technologies, smart grids, …

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Key Factors that affect the Lithiation of Silicon Nanoparticle-based Anodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries

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Conventional lithium-ion batteries with graphite anodes are approaching their theoretical maximum in terms of energy density. To overcome this, replacing the standard graphite anodes with high-capacity silicon-based anodes is one of the most promising ways to greatly boost the energy density of lithium-ion batteries. However, the enormous volume expansion that silicon-based materials naturally undergo after …

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Identifying and Mitigating Cyber Attacks on Wind Turbine Communication Networks

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Wind energy plays a crucial role in the global energy infrastructure. With wind power plants in place, reliable and safe energy could be produced. Wind energy has become a major part of the renewable energy production capacity of the United States over the past few years. There are over 70,800 wind turbines that generate 400 …

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Important Influencing Parameters for Algae Growth for Biofuel Production

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Microalgae Growth: Research institutes and industries have shown increased interest in using microalgae to produce both low-value products like biofuels and high-value products like nutraceuticals. The anticipated depletion of fossil fuels and environmental concerns related to climate change are driving the search for renewable, clean, and sustainable energy sources. Microalgae appropriately meet this requirement. However, …

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Torrefied Biomass as an Efficient Raw Material for Biofuel Production

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Over the years, many researchers and experts have been drawn to the potential of torrefying biomass materials to produce a superior solid biofuel. This process enhances durability, improves grindability, increases bulk density and calorific value, and ultimately results in higher energy density compared to the untreated biomass. During the torrefaction process, the researchers heat the …

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