Microwave-assisted sodium alginate extraction from Dictyota menstrualis and the fabrication of green thermal insulators by Abdul Khalil H. P. S., Abdussalam Giuma, Esam Bashir Yahya, Indra Surya, Arif Nuryawan, Tata Alfatah, Mardiana Idayu Ahmad

“…This process not only underscores the efficiency of microwave-assisted extraction by improving yield by approximately 30% but also highlights its environmental sustainability due to reduced solvent use and shorter processing times. …”
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Entropy generation and magnetohydrodynamic influences on hybrid nanofluid convection in a staggered cavity by Yasir Ul Umair Bin Turabi, Shahzad Munir, R. Nawaz

“…Staggered cavity designs are widely used in engineering to enhance heat transfer and airflow, thereby improving the efficiency of systems such as radiators, heat exchangers, and electronic cooling. …”
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Effect of Carbon Nanotube Diameter on Phase Change Thermal Energy Storage Properties of Paraffin Wax by Zhu Meng, Chen Hua, Hou Yujie

“…To solve the problems of poor thermal conductivity and low thermal energy storage efficiency of paraffin wax, carbon-containing materials with high thermal conductivity are used to improve its thermal energy storage performance. …”
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Influence of physical shape and salting on tomato drying performance using mixed mode solar and open-air methods in semi-cloudy weather by Abdallah Elshawadfy Elwakeel, Guma Ali, Abdalla Zain Eldin, Mohamed Mahmoud Alsebiey, Aml Abubakr Tantawy, Mohammad S. AL-Harbi, Atef Fathy Ahmed, Khaled A. Metwally

“…Abstract SD Solar drying is increasingly recognized as a sustainable and energy-efficient solution for preserving agricultural products, offering a practical alternative to fossil fuel-dependent methods and traditional open sun drying (OSD). …”
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Literature review: synthesis of CuO (Copper Oxide) nanoparticles for thermal energy storage by Clarysa Satari, Rahmi Sabila Sidqi, Rian Febriyana Putra, Silmi Ridwan Putri, Asep Bayu Dani Nandiyanto

“…Among the methods described, the hydrothermal method is the most effective and efficient technique. This is because the method is simple (without using any surfactant template), easy to vary the temperature, reactant concentration, and time variables on the growth of nanostructures. …”
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Assessment of Hydrogen Storage and Pipelines for Hydrogen Farm by Esmaeil Alssalehin, Paul Holborn, Pericles Pilidis

“…The conclusions drawn from this study facilitate the advancement of secure and efficient hydrogen storage and pipeline systems, thereby furthering the overarching aim of scalable hydrogen energy deployment within both energy and industrial sectors.…”
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Lightweight thermally insulating fired clay bricks enhanced with chitosan-based clay nanocomposites for sustainable construction by M. Abdelhamid Shahat, Wafaa Soliman

“…These outcomes underscore the potential of CS as a sustainable additive for improving the performance of clay-based construction materials, offering promising implications for energy-efficient and environmentally conscious building applications.…”
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Assessing thermal and economic performance of solar dryers in sustainable strategies for bottle gourd and tomato preservation by Subbarama Kousik Suraparaju, Elavarasan Elangovan, Guna Muthuvairavan, Mahendran Samykano, P. V. Elumalai, Sendhil Kumar Natarajan, Reji Kumar Rajamony, Dhinesh Balasubramanian, Yasser Fouad, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Zhang Miao, Krishna Moorthy Sivalingam

“…Energy efficiency assessments highlighted the solar dryer’s advantage, with exergy efficiency peaking at 61.78% for bottle gourds and 68.5% for tomatoes. …”
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LEDs for the Implementation of Advanced Hydrogenation Using Hydrogen Charge-State Control by Chee Mun Chong, Stuart Wenham, Jingjia Ji, Ly Mai, Sisi Wang, Brett Hallam, Hua Li

“…The illumination from the LEDs is also used in this work to passivate process-induced defects and contamination from the respective production lines with significant improvements in both efficiency and stability. The results indicate that the low-cost LED-based industrial tool performs as well as the laser-based laboratory tool for implementing these advanced hydrogen passivation approaches.…”
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Assessing sustainable latent heat energy storage of RT 35 phase change material in double pipe heat exchangers: A study on concentric and hairpin designs by Pallavi Kumari, Vinamr Saksena, Rishabh Jha, Debasree Ghosh

“…Additionally, the study underscores the significance of selecting the appropriate PCM, noting that PCMs with higher latent heat values has more energy storage capacity. However, the efficiency of energy storage also based on the variation in temperature between the high-temperature fluid (HTF) and the starting temperature of the PCM. …”
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Exploring Raw Red Clay as a Supplementary Cementitious Material: Composition, Thermo-Mechanical Performance, Cost, and Environmental Impact by Mohammed Drissi, Othmane Horma, Ahmed Mezrhab, Mustapha Karkri

“…It was found that incorporating up to 5% by weight of raw clay slightly impacted compressive strength while significantly improving thermal conductivity and diffusivity, cost-efficiency, and environmental sustainability, making it an appealing option for structural applications requiring high mechanical resistance. …”
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Evaluation on the interface characteristics, mechanism and performance of the dry modified SBS asphalt mixtures by multiscale methods by Zijun Zhang, Wenda Yan, Huadong Sun, Yongling Ding, Fuqiang Dong

“…Abstract Dry modified Styrene–Butadiene–Styrene is an innovative asphalt modification method applied at the mixture level, offering many advantages in environmental-friendliness, efficiency, and convenience. However, its engineering application lacks comprehensive theoretical support. …”
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REM sleep is associated with white matter integrity in cognitively healthy, older adults. by Marie Altendahl, Devyn L Cotter, Adam M Staffaroni, Amy Wolf, Paige Mumford, Yann Cobigo, Kaitlin Casaletto, Fanny Elahi, Leslie Ruoff, Samirah Javed, Brianne M Bettcher, Emily Fox, Michelle You, Rowan Saloner, Thomas C Neylan, Joel H Kramer, Christine M Walsh

“…Participants completed the PSQI, a subjective measure of sleep quality, and used an at-home sleep recorder (Zeo, Inc.) to measure total sleep time (TST), sleep efficiency (SE), and percent time in light sleep (LS), deep sleep (DS), and REM sleep (RS). …”
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Modeling Porosity Distribution Strategies in PEM Water Electrolyzers: A Comparative Analytical and Numerical Study by Ali Bayat, Prodip K. Das, Suvash C. Saha

“…This simplification can significantly impact the accuracy of performance predictions and the overall efficiency of electrolyzers. This study develops a mathematical framework for modeling variable porosity distributions—including constant, linearly graded, and stepwise profiles—and derives analytical expressions for permeability, effective diffusivity, and electrical conductivity. …”
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Pectin-carbonate hydroxyapatite composite films as a potential drug delivery system for cinnamaldehyde: Characterization and release kinetics modeling by Nisaul Fadilah Dalimunthe, Sang Kompiang Wirawan, Michael Michael, Thiodorus Marvin Tjandra, Muhammad Thoriq Al Fath, Rivaldi Sidabutar

“…This innovative approach not only addresses the challenges of sustainable and efficient oral drug delivery systems but also offers potential in structurally superior delivery system with targeted and sustained drug release capabilities.…”
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The K‐Profile Parameterization Augmented by Deep Neural Networks (KPP_DNN) in the General Ocean Turbulence Model (GOTM) by Jianguo Yuan, Jun‐Hong Liang, Eric P. Chassignet, Olmo Zavala‐Romero, Xiaoliang Wan, Meghan F. Cronin

“…The KPP_DNN is stable for long‐term integration and more efficient than existing variants of KPP schemes with wave effects. …”
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Effect of Cotton Stalk Biochar Content on the Properties of Cotton Stalk and Residual Film Composites by Zhipeng Song, Xiaoyun Lian, Junhui Ran, Xuan Zheng, Xufeng Wang, Xiaoqing Lian

“…Additionally, it aims to promote the efficient utilization of cotton stalk biochar. The composites were prepared using modified cotton stalk biochar and xylem powder as the matrix, maleic anhydride grafted high-density polyethylene (MA-HDPE) as the coupling agent, and polyethylene (PE) residual film particles as the filler. …”
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Predominant white matter microstructural changes over gray matter in tinnitus brain by Qianhui Xu, Tingting Chai, Jun Yao, Chunhua Xing, Xiaomin Xu, Xindao Yin, Fei Zhao, Richard Salvi, Yu-Chen Chen, Yuexin Cai

“…Global network efficiency and local network efficiency were significantly less in tinnitus patients while feeder connection strength was significantly less in tinnitus patients. …”
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Regulating Li electrodeposition by constructing Cu–Sn nanotube thin layer for reliable and robust anode‐free all‐solid‐state batteries by Jaeik Kim, Seungwoo Lee, Jeongheon Kim, Joonhyeok Park, Hyungjun Lee, Jiseok Kwon, Seho Sun, Junghyun Choi, Ungyu Paik, Taeseup Song

“…However, this system still faces challenges, such as poor Coulombic efficiency and short‐circuiting caused by Li dendrite growth. …”
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Distinctive asymmetric bowl-like nanoparticles: Synthesis, properties and applications by Xin Fang, Yani Wang, Yuchao Lyu, Lishuang Ma, Xinmei Liu, Jianye Fu

“…Their half opening structure with a large pore cavity allows for efficient cargo loading, easy diffusivity for guest molecules, photothermal agent, batteries, microwave absorption and other properties. …”
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