2026 January-2 - 214 articles
Thermochemical energy storage technology offers an effective approach to address the intermittency and instability of solar energy supply, thereby enhancing its utilization efficiency and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The CaCO3/CaO system prov...
A method utilizing quaternion principal component analysis (QPCA) for three-dimensional fluorescence spectral (3D FS) feature extraction is employed to identify frying oil in edible oil. Particle swarm optimization partial least squares support vecto...
High-energy methods dominate the development of lipid nanoparticles but often require specialized equipment that increases production costs. Low-energy approaches, particularly those free of organic solvents, offer a promising alternative. This study...
Better understanding the fate and transport of estuarine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) requires coupling multiple matrix-specific biogeochemical roles, rather than relying on a single-matrix approach. We therefore evaluated sediment and...
Liquid coolant jets are commonly used to remove excess heat from workpieces during grinding. There is a pressing need to reduce energy waste that contributes to environmental heat pollution and to limit the spread of oil-based coolants and mist forma...
This study aims to develop and apply a novel methodology to assess the scope, benefits and challenges of distributed photovoltaic generation (DG-PV). The research provides a replicable framework applicable to any country, as long as official energy c...
The efficient separation of H2 from CH4 is crucial for hydrogen purification from industrial off-gases using pressure swing adsorption (PSA). In this study, the competitive adsorption behavior of H2/CH4 on LTA zeolites was systematically investigated...
Accurate prediction of drilling fluid rheological parameters under high-temperature and high-pressure (HTHP) conditions is critical for reliable drilling hydraulics and wellbore pressure control in deep and ultra-deep wells. However, most existing em...
The performance degradation of concrete structures in underground water sumps within the Ordos mining area has become increasingly prominent due to environmental factors, particularly the sulfate-induced dry–wet cycles. These conditions lead to...
The increasing demand for high-power electric vehicle charging systems with Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capability highlights the need for modular, scalable power converters. This paper proposes a hierarchical control strategy for a high-power, multi-port...
Coalbed methane, an abundant clean energy resource in China, is gaining significant attention. Electric submersible progressive cavity pumps, ideal for downhole extraction with high solids content, are vital in coalbed methane operations. Current fau...
The study comprises an in-depth characterization of compositional groups of the liquid by-products obtained from the pyrolysis of swine manure at 500 °C, with the aim of providing an alternative and efficient approach for the valorisation of this...
Bacillus licheniformis Mb1, a thermophilic strain isolated from the Yungas rainforest in northwestern Argentina, was analyzed through genomic and experimental approaches to explore its biotechnological potential. Phylogenomic analysis confirmed its c...
Nitric acid production is a cornerstone of the chemical industry, yet it presents considerable environmental challenges, primarily due to greenhouse gas emissions such as nitrous oxide (N2O) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). This manuscript critically exami...
Salmonella spp. is a pathogenic microorganism linked to eggs and egg products. In-shell eggs are not required to be pasteurized in any country before they reach the consumer. The use of an emerging technology known as radio frequency has been success...
During liquid drainage from intermediate vessels in various industrial processes such as continuous steel casting, aircraft fuel supply, and chemical separation, free-surface vortices commonly occur. The formation and evolution of these vortices not...
During the trial mining process, ground horizontal pipes are prone to generating hydrates due to pressure and temperature changes, leading to ice blockage. Hydrate inhibitors are usually added on-site to prevent freezing blockage. However, existing a...
Condition monitoring and diagnosis in a permanent magnet synchronous generator (PMSG) are crucial for ensuring its service continuity and reliability. Recent advancements have introduced innovative, non-invasive techniques for detecting mechanical an...
The increasing share of heavy and high-sulfur crude oils in refinery feed slates worldwide highlights the need for models of delayed coking units (DCUs) that are both physically meaningful and computationally efficient. In this study, we develop and...
Fly ash (FA), a major by-product of coal combustion, has long been regarded as a challenging industrial solid waste. Its inherent abundance of alkaline-earth oxides positioned it as a promising candidate for CO2 sequestration through mineral carbonat...
Natural rubber biosynthesis is catalyzed by a unilamella membrane-bound heterologous complex with multiple different subunits (rubber transferase, RTase). Two substrates and divalent metal cation activators are required, and their concentrations affe...
A plasma-assisted ammonia jet flame igniter was developed in this study to address the limitations of conventional spark ignition at high pressures. The effect of pressure on plasma discharge characteristics, optical emission spectra, and exhaust gas...
This study presents various microwave reactor designs specifically engineered for continuous microwave CO2 desorption, marking a significant advancement in microwave-heating systems. This study explored both horizontal and vertical continuous microwa...
The increasing application of lithium-ion batteries in manufacturing and energy storage systems necessitates high-precision screening of abnormal cells during manufacturing, so as to ensure safety and performance. Existing methods struggle to break d...
Pine needles are traditional herbal remedies used for centuries to treat various ailments, including rheumatism, bronchitis, burns, inflammation, and infections. This study aimed to evaluate the antioxidant, analgesic (peripheral and central), and wo...
The Longmaxi from the Anchang Syncline in northern Guizhou exhibits a high degree of thermal evolution of organic matter and significant variation in gas content. Because the synclinal is narrow, steep, and internally faulted, the mechanisms controll...
For less-developed, carbon-dependent regions, achieving carbon decoupling while pursuing economic catch-up presents a fundamental challenge. This study investigates this persistent dilemma through the case of Jiangxi Province, China, a typical coal-r...
In the process of ore drawing using a caving method under interburden conditions, the key to controlling ore dilution lies in the accurate prediction of boundary particle migration trajectories. To address the challenges of high computational costs a...
This work presents a hierarchical deep reinforcement learning (DRL) framework based on Soft Actor–Critic (SAC) for the autonomy of rock-breaking machinery in surface mining comminution processes. The proposed approach explicitly integrates mobi...
Circulation is one of the most prevalent and severe complications during the drilling and completion of deep and ultra-deep wells, especially in fractured and karstic formations. In regions such as the Sichuan Basin, bottom-hole temperatures exceedin...
Cyanobacteria, particularly Microcystis aeruginosa, can form dense blooms that impair water quality, and conventional treatment methods often fail to remove them effectively. This study evaluated the impact of cell age on the performance of the UV/H2...
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC) are recognized as promising next-generation energy technology. Yet, their performance is critically limited by inefficient gas transport and water management in conventional flow channels. Current rectangul...
While the technological foundation for sludge valorization (anaerobic digestion and pyrolysis) is mature, a significant disconnect exists between traditional research and the advanced application of artificial intelligence. This study identifies that...
Industrial aluminum-block heating processes exhibit nonlinear dynamics, substantial time delays, and stringent requirements for fault detection and diagnosis, especially in semiconductor manufacturing and other high-precision electronic processes, wh...
The N Oilfield is the first offshore extra-heavy oilfield developed using thermal recovery methods, adopting cyclic steam stimulation (CSS) and commissioned in 2022. The development of offshore heavy oil reservoirs is confronted with numerous technic...
Contamination of heavy metals, particularly chromium from industrial activities, represents a critical challenge for public health and the environment. The aim of this study is to evaluate the adsorption performance of green mesoporous silica (GMS-24...
This study presents the first comprehensive physicochemical and bioactive characterization of the fruit of Chondrodendron tomentosum Ruiz & Pav. (Menispermaceae). Biometric and physicochemical parameters were characterized across three fruit ripe...
Fissured rock masses are widespread in deep underground mining engineering, and they are prone to inducing instability and failure during excavation activities. Borehole pressure relief is one of the most effective measures with which to control dyna...
The construction of underground reservoirs in coal goafs is an innovative technology to alleviate the coal–water conflict in arid mining areas of northwest China. However, its widespread application is constrained by the challenge of accurately...
Gas-inducing reactors (GIRs) are widely used in applications where external gas recycling is unsafe or operationally restricted, yet quantitative design guidelines for impeller–stator geometry remain scarce, despite its strong influence on gas...
Extreme weather conditions, specifically typhoons and strong gusts, create a highly transient environment for wind power data collection, leading to performance degradation that significantly impacts the safety and stability of the wind power system....
Contamination of water and soil with a wide range of pollutants, including pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and industrial chemicals, remains a significant environmental challenge. Carbon-based materials are widely recognized for their high adsorption ca...
The interlayer is a key geological factor that regulates reservoir heterogeneity and remaining oil distribution, and its accurate identification directly affects the reservoir development effect. To address the strong subjectivity of traditional iden...
The high rate of photovoltaic integration poses significant challenges in terms of violations of voltage limits in power grids. Additionally, the operational behavior of PV systems under fault conditions requires thorough investigation in receiving-e...
In response to the intermittent discharge and frequent flow interruptions characteristic of rural domestic wastewater, this study evaluated the treatment performance and microbial mechanisms of basalt fiber (BF) felt as a novel biofilm carrier, with...
The investigation of fluid flow channeling and viscous fingering during immiscible two-phase displacement in subsurface porous media is crucial for optimizing CO2 geological sequestration and improving hydrocarbon recovery. In this study, we develop...
China’s dual carbon goals and rural revitalization strategy necessitate innovative models that integrate energy transition with ecological conservation. However, a critical disconnect persists between photovoltaic (PV) promotion and forest carb...
Late-stage sandstone reservoirs often exhibit flow behavior markedly different from early performance, reducing recovery. This study quantifies two-phase flow in Jilin Oilfield sandstone cores to support production optimization. An oil–water di...
This study investigated the effects of alkaline pretreatment and drying methods on the physicochemical properties of Gelidium amansii and the quality of the resulting agar jelly. Seaweeds with or without alkaline pretreatment were subjected to either...
Recent studies have shown that wood tar exhibits excellent potential as an additive to polymers for food packaging. In this study, we demonstrated that the differential temperature of dry pyrolysis of wood affects the antioxidant and antibacterial ac...
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