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Investigating degradation & mitigation strategies for proton conducting membrane in proton exchange membrane fuel cell: An approach to develop an active & stable membrane
IF 7.1 3区 材料科学
Materials Today Sustainability Pub Date : 2025-04-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101103
Tinku Sharma, Utkarsh Adhikari, Anisha Nandimath, Jay Pandey
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NiMn-LDH@Ti3C2(OH)2 as a new MXene-LDH nanocomposite for effective hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline media
IF 7.1 3区 材料科学
Materials Today Sustainability Pub Date : 2025-04-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101109
Sheyda Goudarzi , Ali Ghaffarinejad
{"title":"NiMn-LDH@Ti3C2(OH)2 as a new MXene-LDH nanocomposite for effective hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline media","authors":"Sheyda Goudarzi ,&nbsp;Ali Ghaffarinejad","doi":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101109","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101109","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The development of efficient, earth-abundant Pt-free electrocatalysts for alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) represents a significant leap forward in sustainable green energy production. In this study, the NiMn-LDH@Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>(OH)<sub>2</sub> nanocomposite was synthesized for the first time through a straightforward co-precipitation method, avoiding the need for high temperatures or prolonged reaction times and employing cost-effective salts. The vertical alignment of LDH sheets on MXene layers imparts various advantageous textural properties, such as optimized electronic configuration, efficient gas diffusion, and transport on the electrocatalyst surface, prevention of aggregation and redeposition of NiMn-LDH and MXene nanosheets, significant porosity, and a multitude of exposed active sites. Considering the synergistic effects, the NiMn-LDH@MXene (5:1) structure exhibited a significant reduction of approximately 1.3 and 1.8-fold in overvoltage at a current density of 10 mA. cm<sup>−2</sup> compared to NiMn-LDH and MXene alone. Additionally, the obtained NiMn-LDH@MXene (5:1) structure demonstrated superior HER performance, characterized by a lower onset potential at a current density of 10 mA. cm<sup>−2</sup> (<em>Ƞ</em><sub><em>10</em></sub> = −0.460 V/RHE), diminutive Tafel slope (220 mV. dec<sup>−1</sup>), and reduced charge transfer resistance (6 Ω cm<sup>2</sup>), relative to other mass ratios of NiMn-LDH@MXene (1:1, 2:1, 3:1, 4:1). The favorable HER activity positions the NiMn-LDH@Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>(OH)<sub>2</sub> synthetic strategy as a potential approach for developing electrocatalysts based on other LDH and MXene compounds, including oxygen-terminated MXenes, to enhance catalytic performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18322,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today Sustainability","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 101109"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143768920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Piezoelectric barium titanate/ PVDF-HFP nanocomposite-mediated soft ultrasound assisted organic dye degradation and antibacterial therapy against Bacillus subtilis and Vibrio cholerae
IF 7.1 3区 材料科学
Materials Today Sustainability Pub Date : 2025-04-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101102
Neelanjana Bag , Jhilik Roy , Anuja Chatterjee , Dhananjoy Mondal , Saheli Ghosh , Shaheen Aktar , Suman Bhandary , Shubham Roy , Sukhen Das
{"title":"Piezoelectric barium titanate/ PVDF-HFP nanocomposite-mediated soft ultrasound assisted organic dye degradation and antibacterial therapy against Bacillus subtilis and Vibrio cholerae","authors":"Neelanjana Bag ,&nbsp;Jhilik Roy ,&nbsp;Anuja Chatterjee ,&nbsp;Dhananjoy Mondal ,&nbsp;Saheli Ghosh ,&nbsp;Shaheen Aktar ,&nbsp;Suman Bhandary ,&nbsp;Shubham Roy ,&nbsp;Sukhen Das","doi":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101102","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101102","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Contaminants such as pathogens, chemicals, and pollutants in untreated wastewater pose serious public health risks. Addressing these concerns is crucial as environmental awareness continues to grow. Piezoelectric materials, known for their rapid and non-invasive treatment capabilities, have recently gained significant interest. This study introduces an innovative piezoelectric composite material integrating PVDF-HFP (polyvinyl fluoride–hexafluoropropylene) and barium titanate (BTO) nanocrystals. Specifically engineered for efficient pollutant degradation and bacterial removal, this composite demonstrates promising capabilities in environmental remediation. Under ultrasound stimulation, BTO exhibits exceptional production of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), further enhanced by the biocompatibility of the PVDF-HFP membrane, which promotes ROS generation and cellular adhesion. The synergistic effect of these components significantly enhances ROS production efficiency, achieving a remarkable degradation rate of approximately 99 % for Congo Red in just 70 min under soft ultrasound. Scavenger experiments confirm hydroxyl radicals as pivotal in this process. Furthermore, the composite piezo catalyst displays robust durability across multiple experimental cycles, highlighting its practical applicability. Its high polarizability enables efficient piezoelectric power generation (≈5.03 V) through simple mechanical stimulation, yielding substantial instantaneous voltage output. Additionally, the material exhibits potent antibacterial activity achieving nearly 99 % bacterial eradication within a brief 30-min time frame. These findings highlight the versatile potential of polymeric composites incorporating BTO in diverse environmental and technological applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18322,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today Sustainability","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 101102"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143776957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Improved self-rectifying characteristics observed in ZnO/IGZO bilayer RRAM cells using eco-friendly indirect post-treatment
IF 7.1 3区 材料科学
Materials Today Sustainability Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101105
Myoungsu Chae , Yuseong Jang , Doowon Lee , Hee-Dong Kim
{"title":"Improved self-rectifying characteristics observed in ZnO/IGZO bilayer RRAM cells using eco-friendly indirect post-treatment","authors":"Myoungsu Chae ,&nbsp;Yuseong Jang ,&nbsp;Doowon Lee ,&nbsp;Hee-Dong Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101105","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101105","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Research on transparent RRAM (T-RRAM) is imperative for achieving high integration levels, necessitating the resolution of interference issues arising from sneak-path currents in the array. Here, we propose a fully transparent ITO/ZnO/IGZO/ITO device structure featuring a ZnO resistive switching (RS) layer and an IGZO rectifying layer, as well as an eco-friendly indirect treatment method, i.e., microwave treatment (MWT), demonstrating self-rectifying RS characteristics capable of overcoming interference problems without supplementary elements. In detail, the proposed T-RRAM exhibits superior transmittance (&gt;80 %) in the visible region, uniform RS of &gt;10<sup>2</sup> cycles, and stable retention for &gt;10<sup>4</sup> s. The device particularly showed a read margin of 1,700, indicating the reliable operation of RS up to 41 × 41 without any degradation in the array structure. These findings suggest the potential for developing superior rectification properties for eco-friendly advanced industries by incorporating ZnO/IGZO bilayers and the post-MWT method.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18322,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today Sustainability","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 101105"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143759067","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Development and validation of eco-friendly designed heat and moisture exchange filters for the safeguard of the respiratory tract and of the environment
IF 7.1 3区 材料科学
Materials Today Sustainability Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101108
Chiara Artusi , Elisabetta Campodoni , Leonardo Tarlati , Brais Vazquez Iglesias , Anna Sansone , Carla Ferreri , Franco Belosi , Alberta Vandini , Paolo Monticelli , Monica Sandri
{"title":"Development and validation of eco-friendly designed heat and moisture exchange filters for the safeguard of the respiratory tract and of the environment","authors":"Chiara Artusi ,&nbsp;Elisabetta Campodoni ,&nbsp;Leonardo Tarlati ,&nbsp;Brais Vazquez Iglesias ,&nbsp;Anna Sansone ,&nbsp;Carla Ferreri ,&nbsp;Franco Belosi ,&nbsp;Alberta Vandini ,&nbsp;Paolo Monticelli ,&nbsp;Monica Sandri","doi":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101108","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101108","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>For many years, Heat and Moisture Exchange (HME) filters have been used for the safeguard of hospitalized patients subjected to long-term mechanical ventilation, anaesthesia, or intensive care. These devices, also namely “artificial noses”, are essential to maintain normal levels of humidity, warmth, and decontamination of the trachea when the upper airways are bypassed and in general when patients are subjected to ventilation with technical gases. Their function is to retain and reuse part of the heat and the moisture captured from the exhaled air, to precondition the inhaled technical gas. The currently used HME devices still have some limitations concerning above all the costs of raw materials and processes as well as their environmental impact. Further, this study aims to develop and validate eco-friendly and biodegradable HME filters developed through a green manufacturing process and reusing raw materials deriving from food waste to reduce their environmental impact. In detail, an extremely porous aerogel has been developed by exploiting the chemical advantages offered by biopolymers, like gelatin and chitosan, and designed with a view of attempt selection of raw materials and of process parameters for the obtaining of highly efficient devices, but while maintaining a low costs attractive to the market of disposable devices such as HME. Between the process parameters, freeze-drying and cross-linking steps were managed to achieve the target of low cost and time savings, making the process more easily scalable at industrial level, and improving the HME efficiency. Pressure drops, moisture and heat transfer, microbial filtration efficiency and bacteriostatic capacity of the HME filters were validated, both in vitro and in a hospital environment, also highlighting the device's ability to capture bacterial and inhibit their proliferation, a key feature for the preservation of patent health and of clinical instruments as well as for the possibility of being marketed. Further, it was achieved a proof of concept on the inclusion of a diagnostic tool in the HME structure. It can provoke the colour changing of the device in the presence of bacteria. This would make it easier to de-hospitalize patients, reducing healthcare costs but keeping their health status constantly monitored outside the hospital.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18322,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today Sustainability","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 101108"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143768878","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Synthesis and characterization of recyclable MCM-41/UiO-66 silicate mesoporous nanostructures with high demulsification efficiency of crude oil-in-water emulsions
IF 7.1 3区 材料科学
Materials Today Sustainability Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101107
Raheleh Saeedirad, Majid Abdouss, Seyed Mohammad Reza Shoja
{"title":"Synthesis and characterization of recyclable MCM-41/UiO-66 silicate mesoporous nanostructures with high demulsification efficiency of crude oil-in-water emulsions","authors":"Raheleh Saeedirad,&nbsp;Majid Abdouss,&nbsp;Seyed Mohammad Reza Shoja","doi":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101107","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101107","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study presents a novel MCM-41/UiO-66 hybrid nanostructure, achieving exceptional demulsification efficiency and recyclability, offering a sustainable solution for oil-water emulsions in the petroleum industry. With a remarkable 99 % demulsification efficiency and minimal residual oil content, MCM-41/UIO-66 demonstrates exceptional separation capabilities. The successful hybridization of UiO-66, integrating seamlessly with silica-based support, preserved intrinsic structures and enhanced thermal stability. The material exhibits improved textural properties and porosity as well as effective phase separation capabilities, as validated through rigorous testing. Quantitative analysis illustrates dosage-dependent enhancement, with a notable 99 % efficiency achieved at 0.2 wt% MCM-41/UiO-66. Elevated temperatures positively influence demulsification efficiency. The proposed desulfurization mechanism positions MCM-41/UiO-66 as a promising material for broader applications. Recycling tests underscore its excellent reusability and effective recovery, solidifying MCM-41/UiO-66 as a versatile and sustainable solution for petroleum industry challenges.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18322,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today Sustainability","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 101107"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143748196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Multi-site activation in metal-doped CuPd alloy catalysts enhances nitrate electroreduction to ammonia
IF 7.1 3区 材料科学
Materials Today Sustainability Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101104
Chen Zhao, Tong-Hui Wang, Zhi Wen Chen, Zi Wen, Qing Jiang
{"title":"Multi-site activation in metal-doped CuPd alloy catalysts enhances nitrate electroreduction to ammonia","authors":"Chen Zhao,&nbsp;Tong-Hui Wang,&nbsp;Zhi Wen Chen,&nbsp;Zi Wen,&nbsp;Qing Jiang","doi":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101104","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101104","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (NO<sub>3</sub>RR) represents an environmentally friendly pathway for ammonia production and nitrate purification while the development of efficient NO<sub>3</sub>RR catalysts is crucial to achieve a high performance. In this study, a series of transition metal-doped CuPd alloy (TM-CuPd, TM = Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni) were explored as NO<sub>3</sub>RR catalysts through density functional theory calculation. Multi-site active center was designed to explore the structure-performance relation on TM-CuPd catalysts for NO<sub>3</sub>RR. Notably, Mn–CuPd was proposed to provide a unique combination of high activation ability for NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup> and robust protonation ability for intermediates, leading to excellent catalytic performance with the reaction free energy change of 0.14 eV for the potential limiting step of Mn–CuPd in the NO<sub>3</sub>RR. In essence, the excellent activity of Mn–CuPd catalyst benefits from the highly flexible adsorption behavior of intermediates on the multi-site active center, which effectively optimizes the reaction pathway.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18322,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today Sustainability","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 101104"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143759068","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Investigation of hybrid substrates of waste paper and hemp hurds for mycelium-based materials production
IF 7.1 3区 材料科学
Materials Today Sustainability Pub Date : 2025-03-28 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101101
Yang Qiu , Georg Hausner , Qiuyan Yuan
{"title":"Investigation of hybrid substrates of waste paper and hemp hurds for mycelium-based materials production","authors":"Yang Qiu ,&nbsp;Georg Hausner ,&nbsp;Qiuyan Yuan","doi":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101101","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101101","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hemp hurds are popular for producing mycelium-based materials (MBMs), which are emerging biomaterials for the packaging industry. However, hemp hurds have been repurposed for alternative uses, resulting in potential challenges of limited availability and increased costs of substrates for manufacturing MBMs. This study aimed to reduce the reliance on hemp hurds as a substrate in the production of MBMs.Waste paper, which is more readily available and cost-effective, was blended with hemp hurds to create mycelium-based materials in this research. The fabrication duration and physical and mechanical characteristics of samples were assessed and compared to those made of pure hemp hurds substrates. The results showed that samples made of hybrid substrates exhibited longer production duration than those from 100 % hemp hurds. In addition, different fungal species have varying abilities to digest hybrid substrates, resulting in different morphology of the final product. <em>Fomes fomentarius-</em>based samples had a velvety and foam-like appearance, <em>Ganoderma lucidum</em>-based samples exhibited a more compact structure, and <em>Trametes pubescens-</em>based samples showed a loose structure with less mycelium skin on the surface. The study demonstrated that adding waste paper to the substrates increased the dry density of final products. Non-etheless, the dry density of the final products (0.097 g/cm<sup>3</sup> – 0.145 g/cm<sup>3</sup>) remained competitive because it was significantly lower than that of pulp moulding packaging (0.2–1.0 g/cm<sup>3</sup>), a commonly used green packaging material nowadays. In addition, incorporating waste paper increased products’ compressive properties. Compressive strength at 35 % strain was increased by 13.9 % for <em>Ganoderma lucidum</em>-based samples, 25.7 % for <em>Fomes fomentarius</em>-based samples, and 30.8 % for <em>Trametes pubescens</em>-based samples.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18322,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today Sustainability","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 101101"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143748197","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Towards smart agriculture through nano-fertilizer-A review
IF 7.1 3区 材料科学
Materials Today Sustainability Pub Date : 2025-03-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101100
Juhi Jannat Mim , S.M. Maksudur Rahman , Fardin Khan , Dipto Paul , Shakil Sikder , Hridoy Pollab Das , Safiullah Khan , Naziat Tabassum Orny , Md. Rifat Hossain Shuvo , Nayem Hossain
{"title":"Towards smart agriculture through nano-fertilizer-A review","authors":"Juhi Jannat Mim ,&nbsp;S.M. Maksudur Rahman ,&nbsp;Fardin Khan ,&nbsp;Dipto Paul ,&nbsp;Shakil Sikder ,&nbsp;Hridoy Pollab Das ,&nbsp;Safiullah Khan ,&nbsp;Naziat Tabassum Orny ,&nbsp;Md. Rifat Hossain Shuvo ,&nbsp;Nayem Hossain","doi":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101100","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101100","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nanoparticles' recent advancement and phenomenal ingenuity radically change Fertilizers for developing agro-based technology. This paper illustrates the groundbreaking use of nano fertilizers (NFs) rather than conventional fertilizers. The simultaneous improvement of nutrient flow is detected, and nutrient solubility is significant after using NFs. The continuous synchronization of the transportation of nutrients enhances plant growth by minimizing toxicity. The seed germination tends to accelerate, and acidity levels can be ideally monitored with the help of organic and inorganic NFs. The foliar application also helps to increase efficiency for targeted tissues by spraying plant leaves, which develops plant growth. Soil and roots are other media that introduce NFs, which escalate plant tissue growth. ZnO, MnO<sub>2</sub> &amp; MoO<sub>3</sub> are the most commonly used NFs and can be synthesized by the Precipitation method, Vacuum Arc Deposition, Chemical Absorption, or many other techniques. Long-term usage, cost efficiency, and environmental phenomena may be the main concerns for researchers. Still, new possibilities for food safety and economic viability create remarkable opportunities for innovative nano-fertilizers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18322,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today Sustainability","volume":"30 ","pages":"Article 101100"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143629265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Investigating a multi-generational energy system incorporating an OTEC cycle, solar collector, and wind turbine: Six E analysis, including energy, exergy, exergoenvironmental, exergoeconomic, emergoeconomic, and emergoenvironmental
IF 7.1 3区 材料科学
Materials Today Sustainability Pub Date : 2025-03-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101097
Hadi Kamfar , Abolfazl Shojaeian , Jaber Yousefi Seyf , Najmeh Hajialigol
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