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A novel method for improving milling efficiency and wear resistance of mill hammer with orderly brazed diamond grains
In order to improve the milling efficiency and wear resistance of hammer mills, diamond grains were brazed onto a T-shaped SUS 304 stainless steel hammer with an orderly patterned arrangement. The impact of gr...
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Author Correction: A multi-material cascade elastocaloric cooling device for large temperature lift
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Open AccessOptimizing open-pit coal mining operations: Leveraging meteorological conditions for dust removal and diffusion
Dust pollution from Chinese open-pit coal mines (OPCMs) threatens the coexistence of resource development and environmental protection. This research introduces a new approach to designing OPCMs based on meteo...
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Open AccessNumerical simulation of adsorption process of O2/H2O mixed gas in coal porous media
It is of great significance for coal mining and utilization to study the adsorption process of mixed gas in coal. In this paper, the Monte Carlo method (MC) is employed to study the competitive saturation adso...
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Achieving 19% efficiency in non-fused ring electron acceptor solar cells via solubility control of donor and acceptor crystallization
Non-fused ring electron acceptors (NFREAs) potentially have lower synthetic costs than their fused counterparts. However, the low backbone planarity and the presence of bulky substituents adversely affect the ...
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Open AccessThe release and migration mechanism of arsenic during pyrolysis process of Chinese coals
Special attention was drawn to the heavy metals contained in coal, due to it will cause harm to the environment during coal processing and utilization. The sequential chemical extraction of Shanxi coal (SX coa...
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Preparation of UiO-66-NH2@cellulose nanofiber composite film and its adsorption performance study towards Cd(II)
A novel heavy metal ion adsorbent, UiO-66-NH2@cellulose nanofiber membrane, was successfully synthesized using cellulose and polyvinyl alcohol as substrates and UiO-66-NH2 as the loading material. The adsorption ...
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Fabrication of silver-coated wood with enhanced cooling property
Functional energy-saving materials with coupled cooling effect have become particularly urgent because traditional cooling systems require high industrial energy inputs and high labor costs. Biomass-derived ma...
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Advanced 2D molybdenum disulfide for green hydrogen production: Recent progress and future perspectives
The development of renewable and affordable energy is crucial for building a sustainable society. In this context, establishing a sustainable infrastructure for renewable energy requires the integration of ene...
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Ultrasound-assisted and hydroalcoholic-freezing combination modification for the preparation of biomass sorbent from waste peach wood branches to efficient removal of methylene blue
Although there are many published techniques for green preparation of biosorbents, the adsorption results have not been satisfactory. In view of this state of affairs, this study developed a high-performance b...
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Numerical multi-physical optimization of operating condition and current collecting setup for large-area solid oxide fuel cells
Due to the depletion of traditional fossil fuels and the aggravation of related environmental problems, hydrogen energy is gaining more attention all over the world. Solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is a promising...
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MXene supported PtCo bimetallic catalyst for hydrogen evolution in acidic conditions
Using the electrochemical technology to split water molecules to produce hydrogen is the key to obtain green hydrogen for solving the energy crisis. The large-scale application of hydrogen evolution reaction (...
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Open AccessEffect mechanism of seepage force on the hydraulic fracture propagation
The flow of fluid through the porous matrix of a reservoir rock applies a seepage force to the solid rock matrix. Although the seepage force exerted by fluid flow through the porous matrix of a reservoir rock ...
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Multinary alloying for facilitated cation exchange and suppressed defect formation in kesterite solar cells with above 14% certified efficiency
Kesterite Cu2ZnSn(S, Se)4 (CZTSSe) solar cells are highly promising low-cost thin-film photovoltaics. However, the efficiency of these solar cells is challenged by severe charge losses and complex defects. Here w...
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Can the energy-consuming right transaction system improve energy efficiency of enterprises? New insights from China
Whether the energy-consuming right transaction system (ECRTS) can achieve a win–win development in economic growth and energy saving is a practical issue that needs to be tested urgently. The existing studies ...
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A multi-material cascade elastocaloric cooling device for large temperature lift
Elastocaloric cooling using shape memory alloys is a promising candidate for next-generation environmentally friendly refrigeration. The temperature lift (Tlift), that is, the ability of the cooling device to tra...
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Distribution Grid Fault Classification and Localization using Convolutional Neural Networks
This manuscript addresses the critical challenge of fault classification and localization within smart distribution networks, exacerbated by the complex integration of distributed energy resources and the dyna...
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Open AccessResearch advances in enhanced coal seam gas extraction by controllable shock wave fracturing
With the continuous increase of mining in depth, the gas extraction faces the challenges of low permeability, great ground stress, high temperature and large gas pressure in coal seam. The controllable shock w...
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Open AccessMechanical properties and energy evolutions of burst-prone coal samples with holes and fillings
During the mining process of impact-prone coal seams, drilling pressure relief can reduce the impact propensity of the coal seam, but it also reduces the integrity and strength of the coal mass at the side of ...
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Fermentation of feathers with Bacillus sp. TC5 to simultaneous obtain keratinase and antioxidant-rich peptide products
The poultry processing produces large quantities of feathers that are often discarded as waste, causing significant refuse and environmental pollution. However, utilizing microorganisms capable of degrading ke...
