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Cybersecurity Solutions - WhatNext

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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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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Microalgae Growth - WhatNext

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 - WhatNext

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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Polymer binders - WhatNext

Improving the Performance of Silicon Nanoparticle-based Batteries using Polymer Binders

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The energy density of conventional lithium-ion batteries with graphite anodes is getting close to its theoretical maximum. One of the most promising approaches to significantly increase the energy density of lithium-ion batteries is to swap out the typical graphite anodes with high-capacity silicon-based anodes. The practical use of silicon anodes is, however, severely constrained by …

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Renewable Energy - WhatNext

Comparison of HVDC and HVAC for the transport of renewable energy

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Global Landscape of Renewable Energy Deployment An unprecedented development of renewable energy has been observed across the globe in the last two decades. Major economies worldwide are heavily investing in renewable energy sources to become environmentally friendly and implement the targets set in the Paris Agreement. China is emerging as a world leader in renewable …

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Municipal Solid Waste - WhatNext

Use of microwaves in efficient torrefaction of municipal solid waste to char

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Municipal solid waste (MSW) generation has steadily grown due to rapid urbanization, industrialization, and economic growth. Thus, there is a need to find a practical approach that can get rid of MSW affordably and quickly. One of the viable solutions for the disposal of MSW is incineration. It offers several benefits over other methods, including …

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Biofuel Production - WhatNext

Biochar as a Catalyst for Biofuel Production

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The world has been consuming fossil fuels at an alarming rate since the industrial revolution in the 18th century. The widespread use of fossil fuels has led to two main crises: energy depletion and global warming. As such, developing technologies to harness renewable energy sources and reduce climate change has become a critical priority in …

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Real-time Telematics - WhatNext

Real-time Telematics for Dynamic Route Scheduling in Public Transits

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Real-time Telematics: The demand for higher efficiency and increased flexibility in route planning and scheduling has increased, with these pressures passed on to public transport providers, retailers, delivery service providers, and third-party logistics providers. The number of public transport and delivery vehicles on the road has steadily risen over the past decade due to increased …

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Demand Response - WhatNext

Current Outlook of Demand Response in Europe

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Demand Response (DR) enables utilities to reduce or shift consumers’ electricity usage during peak periods, which leads to a major relief in the power grid operation. The DR initiatives can help significantly reduce energy prices as the demand shifts during the high tariff hours. Policymakers and market participants across the globe understand the benefits of …

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