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Preparation and mechanism of modified quaternary amine straw for efficient nitrate removal from aqueous solution
Adsorption removal of nitrate has the advantages of high efficiency, small environmental impact, and easy recovery, and has become the most potential removal method. In order to further improve the removal eff...
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Balanced acidity by microwave-assisted ion-exchange of ZSM-5 zeolite as a catalyst for transformation of glucose to levulinic acid
Levulinic acid (LA) is a worthwhile biochemical usable as a building-block for the formation of wide variety of chemicals and fuels. In the present work, a series of ion-exchanged ZSM-5-type zeolites were form...
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Vertical iontronic energy storage based on osmotic effects and electrode redox reactions
Making salinity gradient energy practical is a great challenge. Despite recent advancements, the practicality of osmotic energy for portable electronics remains doubtful due to its limited power output and por...
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Open AccessEnergy recovery and waste valorization in a frozen food processing facility: a case study from Lazio, Italy
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) estimates that food, beverage, and tobacco sector is currently responsible for about 30% of total world energy consumption and approximately the sa...
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An insight into the thermokinetics of the pyrolysis of invasive grass Sorghum halepense towards its bioenergy potential
In the present study, an attempt was made to investigate the physicochemical characteristics of Sorghum halepense, often called Johnson grass, and its performance in pyrolysis. For this, the pyrolytic process of ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Modeling and Performance Analysis of High Vacuum Flat Plate Hybrid Photovoltaic-Thermal Collectors
We present a novel design for a High Vacuum Photovoltaic-Thermal (HV PV-T) device, which combines photovoltaics and thermal energy conversion in a flat-plane architecture. Our design aims to reduce convective ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
A Novel Topology of Compact Magnetically Controlled Transformer
The extensive use of cables has led to an increased demand for capacitive reactive power balance within the system. Additionally, the inherent variability of wind energy and solar energy introduces fluctuation...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Experimental Study on the Performance of Distributors Applied in Flat-Plate Quick-Freezing Machines
Uneven distribution of the two-phase refrigerant mass flow in the tube-evaporators in flat-plate quick-freezing (FPQF) leads to non-uniform temperature distribution and decreased heat transfer performance. Pro...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
An Anomaly Detection Algorithm for the Converter Valves in HVDC Based on Visible and Infrared Image Fusion
The converter valve is the most core equipment of the HVDC converter system. In recent years, converter stations have gradually started installing visible and infrared inspection equipment in valve halls, usin...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Design of Fuzzy Variable Frequency Control System for Local Ventilator
Local ventilator frequency conversion control has a certain lag. Because of the failure to control the abrupt gas emission in time, it will lead to the problem of gas exceeding the limit. If the ventilator con...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Transition of the Long-Term Stability of Stable ZnO Varistors Due to the Elevated Aging Temperature
ZnO varistor ceramics are important for overvoltage protections in power system owing to their outstanding nonlinear current density–electric field characteristics. Stable ZnO varistor ceramics with steadily d...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Ultrasound-Based Pressure Pipe Internal Water Ingress Defect Detection Technology
Long-term operation in the harsh environment of the tension clamp aluminum tube unpressed area, easy to produce water ingress defects. Based on the reflection characteristics of ultrasound, the optimal detecti...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Research on a New Type of Magnetically Controlled Distribution Transformer
This paper proposes a compact magnetically controlled distribution transformer topology, which combines a controllable reactor with a distribution transformer to make a conventional distribution transformer wi...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Investigating Urban Resilience Through a Resource-Based View Framework: Evidence from an Empirical Survey
Urban Resilience refers to the ability of a city to absorb, adapt and transform in the face of a disturbance. Such a concept is increasing in importance as the continuous growth of cities leads them to face ne...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Pre-sowing Treatment Using Plasma-Activated Water to Enhance the Germination of Cucumber Seeds Under Salt Stress
The present work is focused on the effects on the germination of cucumber seeds by plasma activated water (PAW) treatment in simulated saline environment, to evaluate the improvement on the saline tolerance of...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Experimental Study on Transient Behavior of Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolytic Cells Under Voltage Fluctuations
The transient behavior of proton exchange membrane (PEMEC) under voltage fluctuation conditions is a research focus for hydrogen production from renewable energy sources. This paper conducts an experimental st...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Effect of Fly Ash as a Partial Replacement for Sand on Sulfate Resistance of Mortar
This study investigates the influence of fly ash as a partial replacing sand material on the sulfate resistance of mortar. Fly ash replacement are 0%, 10%, and 20% by volume of sand. Compressive strength and e...
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Production of solid hydrochar from waste seaweed by hydrothermal carbonization: effect of process variables
This study provides a comparison of hydrothermal carbonization (HTC) char, starting from two different species of waste seaweed, namely the green algae Ulva pertusa and the brown algae Sargassum horneri. The effe...
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Chapter
Distributed Energy Resources Management Systems (DERMS)
Distributed energy resources (DERs) have been acknowledged as strategic assets to support the continuous growth of global electricity demands. Besides, the constant growth of DER installations worldwide will s...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Empirical Analysis of the Impacts of the Refugee Influxes on Amman Urban Characteristics
In 2020, more than 80 million people have been recognized as forcibly displaced, and Refugees represent about 35% of that. Jordan has one of the highest number of refugees in relation to its population, which ...
