Commercial bifacial silicon solar cells - Characteristics, module topology and passivation techniques for high electrical output: An overview by KL Vincent Joseph, NT Mary Rosana, J. Aravind Kumar, Antony V Samrot

“…The commercial bifacial silicon module technology is based on Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact+ (PERC+), p-type Passivated Emitter Rear Locally Diffused (p-PERL), n-type Passivated Emitter Rear Contact (n-PERC), n-type Passivated Emitter and Rear diffused (n-PERT), n-type Passivated Emitter and Rear Locally diffused (n-PERL), heterojunction (HJC), Interdigitated-Back-Contact (IBC) and Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) cells with efficiencies are close to theoretical limits by single thin film cell. …”
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Photocatalytic Degradation of Acid Red and Acid Black Dyes Using Mn-Doped SrTiO₃ Perovskite Nanostructures by Mohammed Khalaf Zidane

“…Photocatalytic exams were done beneath visible light publicity to assess dye elimination efficiency and determine the role of operational factors such as pH, catalyst dose, and preliminary dye load. …”
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Sodium cation exchanged zeolites for direct air capture of CO2 by Do Yeong Kim, Wo Bin Bae, Haehyun Min, Kyeong-Hun Ryu, Sungjoon Kweon, Linh Mai Tran, Young Jin Kim, Min Bum Park, Sung Bong Kang

“…Direct air capture technology requires investigating materials that can capture carbon dioxide inexpensively and efficiently, considering their performance under real atmospheric conditions. …”
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Antifungal and Photocatalytic Activities of ZnO Nanoparticles using Phyllanthus Emblica Leaf Extract by Anbuvannan Mari, Maria Vinosel Vincent, Ramesh Mookkaiah, Dhatshanamurthi Pachiyappan, Uvarajan Sambath

“…Furthermore, the photocatalytic activity of ZnO nanoparticles was evaluated based on the degradation efficiency of methylene blue (MB) under UV light. Excellent outcomes were observed for the antifungal activity of the produced products against selected fungi of the Mucor and Aspergillus species by generating zinc oxide nanoparticles with diameters of 6 and 10 mm zone of inhibition.…”
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Mechanism of the Water-Gas Shift (WGS) reaction on the MoO3(010) surface: A Car–Parrinello Molecular Dynamics study by Diego Julian Rodriguez Patarroyo, Julian Andres Salamanca Bernal, Marco Antonio Ramirez Ramos

“…These results suggest that MoO3(010) is a promising candidate for improving the catalytic efficiency of supporting platinum nanoparticles in the water-gas shift reaction, with potential implications for catalytic applications.…”
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Nigella Sativa-mediated Synthesis of BiVO4/g-C3N4 Composites for the Removal of Methylene Blue Dye by Ghinatanitha Haqqu Haryadinaru, Tien Setyaningtyas, Anung Riapanitra

“…The study highlights the synergistic effects of the BiVO4 and g-C3N4 combination, which promotes efficient charge transfer, reduces electron-hole recombination, and expands light absorption due to a decrease in the effective bandgap energy. …”
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Impact of Photoactivated Curcumin on Proliferation of Experimentally Induced Periodontitis and Diabetic Gingival Fibroblast Cell Line by Ananya Sharma, Vivek Kumar Bains, Chetan Chandra, Ruchi Srivastava, Sunakshi Soi, Utkarsh Singh, Aditya Bhushan Pant

“…Conclusion: Photoactivation (p-alone) was the most efficient in depicting a highly significant increase in the percentage viability for the group P-DGF and DGF at 24 h, whereas a significant increase in the fluorescence value and proliferation was observed for the group P-DGF when treated with photoactivated curcumin (pc-both) from 24 to 72 h.…”
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Facile Fabrication of CuO Modified TiO₂ Heterostructure for Enhanced Photocathodic Corrosion Protection of 304 Stainless Steel by Abinaya Radhakrishnan, Manoja Tharmaraj, Anuradha Ramani, Nagarajan Srinivasan

“…Mott–Schottky analysis confirmed improved charge carrier density and favorable band alignment, facilitating efficient charge separation. The electrochemical performance was evaluated in 3.5% NaCl solution under dark and light environments. …”
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Sustainable thermal buffering of microencapsulated bio-phase change materials through an engineered biochar dopant by Dimberu G. Atinafu, Ji Yong Choi, Jihee Nam, Beom Yeol Yun, Sumin Kim

“…Moreover, the bio-PCM exhibits a highly efficient energy per unit mass of 61.6 kJ kg–1, which is 101.7% of the energy storage capacity of bulk B28. …”
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ZEMBA v1.0: an energy and moisture balance climate model to investigate Quaternary climate by D. F. J. Gunning, K. H. Nisancioglu, E. Capron, R. S. W. van de Wal, R. S. W. van de Wal

“…<p>The Zonally Averaged Energy and Moisture BAlance (ZEMBA) climate model is introduced as a simple and computationally efficient tool for studies of the glacial–interglacial cycles of the Quaternary. …”
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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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Magnetic Reconnection: An Alternative Explanation of Radio Emission in Galaxy Clusters by Subham Ghosh, Pallavi Bhat

“…Previous models for acceleration, such as diffusive shock acceleration and that due to turbulence, can fall short in terms of efficiency. …”
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Mechanism of OH*-Modified 4H-SiC Surface with Scratches Based on ReaxFF MD Simulation by Dongxiao Yan, Hui Huang, Mingpu Xue, Nian Duan

“…OH* generated through plasma catalysis offers several advantages, including a long survival time, high modification efficiency, and environmental friendliness. Consequently, a plasma-assisted polishing technology has rapidly developed. …”
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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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Bottom trawl surveys show a sharp decline in European eel (Anguilla anguilla) abundance in northern European coastal waters by Henrik Svedäng, Henrik Svedäng

“…Such uncertainties make evaluating stock status and the efficiency of eel management plans (EMPs) difficult. …”
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Direct Pore‐Scale Numerical Simulation of Microbially Induced Calcium Carbonate Precipitation by Mohammad Amin Razbani, Espen Jettestuen, Anja Røyne

“…MICP is simulated in a sample porous geometry in 2D using a native geochemical solver and a lattice Boltzmann solver that handles diffusive transport. We present reactive‐transport factors to up‐scale pore‐scale effects and quantify the efficiency of MICP at different stages of the process. …”
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From homogeneity to heterogeneity: Refining stochastic simulations of gene regulation by Seok Joo Chae, Seolah Shin, Kangmin Lee, Seunggyu Lee, Jae Kyoung Kim

“…Our study underscores the importance of utilizing appropriate methods for efficient and accurate stochastic simulations of gene regulatory dynamics, especially when incorporating spatial heterogeneity.…”
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Research on the influence of different antioxidants on the thermal behavior of coal spontaneous combustion by Pan Shu, Yanni Zhang, Lan Yu, Xiaoqian yuchi, Yanju Li, Yating Zhang, Quankang Li

“…Provide theoretical basis for the development of efficient resistive materials.…”
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Automatic and Rapid Discrimination of Cotton Genotypes by Near Infrared Spectroscopy and Chemometrics by Hai-Feng Cui, Zi-Hong Ye, Lu Xu, Xian-Shu Fu, Cui-Wen Fan, Xiao-Ping Yu

“…The results demonstrate that rPCA can effectively detect outliers and maintain the efficiency of discriminant analysis. Moreover, the classification accuracy can be significantly improved by second-order derivative and standard normal variate (SNV). …”
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Structural Battery Electrolytes Based on a Cross‐Linked Methacrylate Polymer and a Protic Ionic Liquid: Is There an Optimal Composition? by Nicole Abdou, Achilleas Pipertzis, Richa Chaudhary, Lars Evenäs, Johanna Xu, Leif E. Asp, Jan Swenson, Anna Martinelli

“…Their use results in a significant mass reduction, thereby improving fuel efficiency and enabling a shift to sustainable energy. …”
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