All-natural 2D nanofluidics as highly-efficient osmotic energy generators [PDF]
Nature CommunicationsTwo-dimensional nanofluidics based on naturally abundant clay are good candidates for harvesting osmotic energy between the sea and river from the perspective of commercialization and environmental sustainability.
Jiadong Tang +10 more
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Polyoxometalate-based plasmonic electron sponge membrane for nanofluidic osmotic energy conversion [PDF]
Nature CommunicationsNanofluidic membranes have demonstrated great potential in harvesting osmotic energy. However, the output power densities are usually hampered by insufficient membrane permselectivity.
Chengcheng Zhu +7 more
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Unlocking osmotic energy harvesting potential in challenging real-world hypersaline environments through vermiculite-based hetero-nanochannels [PDF]
Nature CommunicationsNanochannel membranes have demonstrated remarkable potential for osmotic energy harvesting; however, their efficiency in practical high-salinity systems is hindered by reduced ion selectivity.
Jin Wang +10 more
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Metabolic response strategies of spring wheat under osmotic stress [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant ScienceSpring wheat is predominantly cultivated in arid and semi-arid regions, where drought stress severely limits its productivity. However, the physiological and metabolic mechanisms underlying drought tolerance in spring wheat remain unclear. In this study,
Houxing Yan +6 more
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ENHANCING PORE PRESSURE PREDICTION IN OIL WELL DRILLING: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF WELL PLANNING AND COST-EFFECTIVE MODELING IN THE NIGER DELTA REGION [PDF]
Engineering Heritage Journal, 2023 Accurate pore pressure prediction is pivotal in drilling operations, impacting safety, well design, and cost-effectiveness. This research paper aims to assess various pore pressure prediction methods, particularly in transition zones.
Kelechi Anthony Ofonagoro +3 more
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MAJOR CORPORATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY: EFFORTS IN REDUCING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT IN OIL EXPLORATION [PDF]
Engineering Heritage Journal, 2023 This comprehensive study embarked on a critical journey to scrutinize and evaluate the effectiveness of corporate environmental initiatives implemented in recent years, particularly focusing on the oil sector.
Adeyinka Alex Banso +6 more
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Oxidation promoted osmotic energy conversion in black phosphorus membranes. [PDF]
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 2020 Zhang Z +7 more
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Miniaturized Salinity Gradient Energy Harvesting Devices
Molecules, 2021 Harvesting salinity gradient energy, also known as “osmotic energy” or “blue energy”, generated from the free energy mixing of seawater and fresh river water provides a renewable and sustainable alternative for circumventing the recent upsurge in global ...
Wei-Shan Hsu +3 more
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Modern Use of Water Produced by Purification of Municipal Wastewater: A Case Study
Energies, 2021 All the urban areas of developed countries have hydric distribution grids and sewage systems for collecting municipal wastewater to treatment plants. In this way, the municipal wastewater is purified from human excreta and other minor contaminants while ...
Giorgia Tomassi +2 more
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Techno-Economic Analysis towards Full-Scale Pressure Retarded Osmosis Plants
Energies, 2022 Pressure retarded osmosis (PRO) is a power generation process that harnesses the salinity gradient between two water bodies of different salinities. Using high salinity water as a draw solution, this work assesses the techno-economic feasibility of the ...
Elizabeth I. Obode +4 more
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