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Erik Hille
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Zolboo Gansukh
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Ali Mahmoudi, Mohammad Bostani, Saman Rashidi, Mohammad Sadegh Valipour
Summary: This study explores the challenges and opportunities for using renewable energy resources in desalination in the Middle East, where water scarcity is a critical issue. The rapid economic and population growth in the region has increased the demand for freshwater, leading to overexploitation of groundwater resources. Currently, most desalination plants in the Middle East rely on non-renewable energy sources, such as fossil fuels. However, with the expected increase in renewable energy share and the reduction in conventional energy reserves, there is potential for utilizing renewable energy for desalination in the region.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Haitao Hou, Wei Lu, Bing Liu, Zeina Hassanein, Hamid Mahmood, Samia Khalid
Summary: Global warming has become a major concern, leading developed countries to reduce global emissions for sustainable development. OECD countries heavily rely on fossil fuels for 80% of their energy mix, contributing to 35% of global carbon emissions. This study examines the impact of environmental factors on carbon emissions in OECD countries using fossil energy, renewable energy (RE), and GDP data from 1990 to 2019. The results show that while fossil fuel use and GDP increase carbon emissions in both short and long term, the use of RE has a positive effect on sustainable development by reducing carbon emissions. Therefore, promoting the use of RE is crucial for OECD countries to achieve their environmental sustainability goals.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
G. Mutezo, J. Mulopo
Summary: The concept of circular economy has gained traction worldwide in the past decade, with more organizations considering its application in daily operations. The energy transition in Africa presents challenges and opportunities, particularly in the shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Indra Overland, Javlon Juraev, Roman Vakulchuk
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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Daniela Pereira Macedo, Antonio Cardoso Marques
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(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Ioannis Kostakis, Dimitrios Paparas, Konstantinos P. Tsagarakis
Summary: This study examines the relationship between disaggregated energy use, human development, trade openness, economic growth, urbanization, and sustainability index in OECD countries from 2014 to 2019. The study employs static, quantile, and dynamic panel data approaches. The findings indicate that fossil fuels have a negative impact on sustainability, while alternative energy sources contribute positively to sustainable socioeconomic development. It is noteworthy that alternative energy sources have a strong influence on socioeconomic sustainability in different quantiles. Additionally, human development index and trade openness enhance sustainability, while urbanization poses challenges in achieving sustainability goals within OECD countries. Policymakers should prioritize mitigating fossil fuels and urbanization and promoting human development, trade openness, and alternative energy sources in order to achieve sustainable development.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
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Environmental Studies
Xiaolin Wei, Yunfeng Shang
Summary: By selecting the top 10 Chinese universities, the interrelationship between university governance, sustainability level, and sustainable power generation is examined from 1999 to 2021. The findings, obtained through constantly updated and fully modified methods, indicate that a 1% increase in the sustainability level index leads to a 0.33% improvement in university governance. The inflow of foreign direct investment to the university's district diminishes the effectiveness of governance, while the expansion of sustainable electricity generation positively impacts governance. Additionally, a 1% rise in student enrollment results in a decrease of 0.08% in the governance performance of Chinese universities. Carbon dioxide emission does not significantly affect the governance level. Recommended practical policies include enhancing university participation in green financing markets, promoting green foreign direct investment, and improving education for sustainable development (ESD).
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Upeksha Caldera, Ashish Gulagi, Nilan Jayasinghe, Christian Breyer
Summary: This study examines the feasibility of using indigenous renewable energy resources to meet Sri Lanka's energy supply needs and demonstrates that a completely renewables-based energy system can meet the country's growing energy demand while reducing costs and carbon emissions.
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C. W. Forsberg, B. E. Dale, D. S. Jones, T. Hossain, A. R. C. Morais, L. M. Wendt
Summary: Biofuels can replace liquid fossil fuels in transportation and energy supply, while also reducing carbon dioxide emissions and improving soil fertility. Large-scale biorefineries and external low-carbon energy sources are crucial for the successful competition with fossil fuels.
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Environmental Studies
Anish Koyamparambath, Jair Santillan-Saldivar, Benjamin McLellan, Guido Sonnemann
Summary: This study compared the supply risk of raw materials used in battery production with that of fossil fuels in selected regions from 2000 to 2018, using the GeoPolRisk method. The analysis showed a higher supply risk for raw materials compared to fossil fuels in all territories studied. Countries such as Canada and Australia are focusing on stockpiling minerals and minerals exploration for raw material security, while import-dependent nations like Japan and South Korea are seeking alternate sources for their supply. Policies for energy security have reduced the risk of fossil fuel supply, but similar measures for securing raw materials are still being discussed.
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Fateme Dianat, Vahid Khodakarami, Seyed-Hossein Hosseini, G. Hamed Shakouri
Summary: Renewable electricity development is not a priority in fossil-fuel-rich countries in the Middle East and North Africa. However, due to future fossil-fuel depletion and demand growth, it should become a priority. This study proposes policy recommendations based on various scenarios and a comprehensive modeling framework, integrating system dynamics modeling, agent-based modeling logic, and game theory concepts.
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Environmental Studies
Tan Lu, Xiaolan Xiao, Huaying Yu, Daowen Ren
Summary: This study examines the impact of fossil fuel energy consumption and the use of big data technology on the green growth index of companies listed on the Nasdaq. The findings suggest a positive relationship between the utilization of big data technology and the sustainable growth of these companies. Furthermore, the cost of information and communication technology, stock prices, and fossil fuel consumption have negative effects on the green growth index.
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Piotr F. F. Borowski
Summary: The reduction in gas supplies from Russia has resulted in an energy crisis that is of great importance and relevance. This crisis not only impacts Europe but also other global economies. As a response to the drop in Russian gas supplies caused by the conflict with Ukraine and subsequent sanctions, European countries have resorted to using coal and fossil fuels, essentially reversing the progress towards decarbonization and a zero-carbon economy. The analysis and research conducted in this area are unique as it addresses the relatively unexplored topic of slowing down decarbonization efforts and reverting back to fossil fuels.
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Parisa Salarizadeh, Mohammad Bagher Askari, Amirkhosro Beheshti-Marnani, Majid Seifi, Seyed Mohammad Rozati, Tahereh Rohani, Nahid Askari, Navvabeh Salarizadeh, Sayed Zia Mohammadi
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(2019)
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Amirkhosro Beheshti-Marnani, Abdolhamid Hatefi-Mehrjardi, Zarrin Es'haghi
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(2019)
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Chemistry, Physical
Mohammad Bagher Askari, Amirkhosro Beheshti-Marnani, Majid Seifi, Seyed Mohammad Rozati, Parisa Salarizadeh
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2019)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Abdolhamid Hatefi-Mehrjardi, Amirkhosro Beheshti-Marnani, Nahid Askari
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2019)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Nahid Askari, Amirkhosro Beheshti-Marnani, Mohammad Bagher Askari, Tahereh Rohani
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(2019)
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Environmental Sciences
S. Z. Mohammadi, N. Mofidinasab, M. A. Karimi, A. Beheshfi
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
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Tahereh Rohani, Amirkhosro Beheshti-Marnani, Sayed Zia Mohammadi
IRANIAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTION A-SCIENCE
(2020)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mohammad Bagher Askari, Parisa Salarizadeh, Majid Seifi, Seyed Mohammad Rozati, Amirkhosro Beheshti-Marnani
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Energy & Fuels
Mohammad Bagher Askari, Parisa Salarizadeh, Amirkhosro Beheshti-Marnani
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENERGY RESEARCH
(2020)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Mohammad Bagher Askari, Parisa Salarizadeh, Amirkhosro Beheshti-Marnani, Sadegh Azizi, Mohammad Hassan Ramezan Zadeh, Tahereh Rohani, Hossein Beydaghi, Homa Saeidfirozeh
Summary: Spinel oxide nanoparticles, particularly MnCo2O4, hybridized with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) exhibit enhanced specific capacitance, stability, and increased discharge time. The MnCo2O4/rGO hybrid shows a specific capacity of 702 F/g and significant stability of 94% over 5000 cycles, indicating its potential as a promising candidate for supercapacitor electrodes.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Bagher Askari, Parisa Salarizadeh, Amirkhosro Beheshti-Marnani, Antonio Di Bartolomeo
Summary: The nanocomposite material composed of NiO-Co3O4 and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) demonstrates promising performance in energy storage, with specific capacity of 149 mAh g(-1) (894 F g(-1) at a current density of 0.5 A g(-1) for NiO-Co3O4-rGO supercapacitor electrodes, discharge time of 689 s, and excellent stability of 95% after 6000 cycles. Additionally, NiO-Co3O4-rGO exhibits current densities of 15 and 10 mA cm(-2) in methanol and ethanol oxidation reactions, respectively, with excellent stability.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2021)
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Chemistry, Physical
Tahereh Rohani, Sayed Zia Mohammadi, Amirkhosro Beheshti-Marnani, Hanieh Taghizadeh
Summary: A glassy carbon electrode modified by cobalt nanoparticles was used for the electrocatalytic oxidation of methanol and ethanol. The effect of various parameters on the modified electrode was investigated, and the kinetic parameters obtained from Tafel plots showed significant impact of electrode modification on the electro-oxidation kinetics of both alcohols. The response trends for electrooxidation of the alcohols confirmed the quantitative application of the modified electrode.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nahid Askari, Amin Baghizadeh, Amirkhosro Beheshti-Marnani, Mohammad Bagher Askari, Antonio Di Bartolomeo
Summary: In this study, two transition metal oxide-based nanocatalysts were synthesized and used to fabricate a sensor for nitrite detection. The sensor showed excellent sensitivity, low detection limit, significant accuracy, and good stability.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tahereh Rohani, Amirkhosro Beheshti-Marnani, Sayed Zia Mohammadi, Mohammad Bagher Askari, Behrouz Kurd-Sangani
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2020)
