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A strategic approach to water and energy sustainability: floating solar photovoltaics in Iran's dam reservoirs. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Ghiasi B, Etedali HR, Tahsinpour H.
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3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Collectively, this review systematically examines 3D‐printed soft robotics, encompassing material selections, function integration, and manufacturing methodologies. Meanwhile, fabrication strategies are analyzed in order of increasing complexity, highlighting persistent challenges with proposed solutions.
Changjiang Liu, Bin Cui, Xumin Huang, Xiaoyu (Rayne) Zheng, T. Thang Vo‐Doan, Ruirui Qiao   +5 more
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Performance analysis of a solar desalination system operated by humidification-dehumidification technique. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Gomaa A, Hassaneen AE, Ibrahim H, Abdelmagied M.   +3 more
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Microbial Contribution to Soiling and Its Impact on Photovoltaic Module Soiling in Arid Zones of the Atacama Desert

Advanced Sustainable Systems, EarlyView.
Microorganisms colonizing photovoltaic surfaces in the Atacama desert form biofilms that enhance particle adhesion and reduce energy yield. This study identifies UV‐resistant bacteria and carotenoid‐producing strains that interfere with PV performance.
Douglas Olivares, Ricardo Ortíz, Luis Rojas‐Araya, María Teresa Mata, Felipe Galleguillos, Jaime Llanos, Carlos Portillo, Valentina Escobar, Aitor Marzo   +8 more
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Enhancing hydrovoltaic power generation through coupled heat and light-driven surface charge dynamics. [PDF]

Nat Commun
Anwar T, Tagliabue G.
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Highlighting Recent Progress in Fiber Energy Harvesters: From Working Principles to Future Perspectives

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Fiber energy harvesters offer unprecedented flexibility and a unique capacity for integration into commercial textiles, overcoming the limitations of bulky and rigid conventional devices. This review summarizes recent advances in fiber‐based energy harvesting and provides strategic outlooks to accelerate technological progress in the field. ABSTRACT As
Hanhwi Jang, Junseong Ahn, Yongrok Jeong, Sohee Jeon, Soon Hyoung Hwang, Min‐Wook Oh, Jun‐Ho Jeong, Inkyu Park, Yeon Sik Jung   +8 more
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Radiative Coupled Evaporation Cooling Hydrogel for Above-Ambient Heat Dissipation and Flame Retardancy. [PDF]

Nanomicro Lett
Ye Q, Huang Y, Yao B, Chen Z, Shi C, Sheldon BW, Chen M.   +6 more
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Tri–Band and Dual–Response Smart Windows With Asymmetric Mid–Infrared Emissivity for Year–Round Energy Conservation

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Our promising smart window exhibits exceptional optical properties, enabling the indoor temperature reduction of 12°C during summer and delivering the annual energy savings of 14.2%–24.4% across mid–to–low latitudes. ABSTRACT Building energy consumption accounts for 20%–40% of global energy usage, with windows among the least energy–efficient ...
Cheng Wang, Junwei Liu, Zhihua Zhou, Yuechao Chao, Xueqing Yang, Yan Liang, Yifan Zhou, Weiyi Zhang, Yahui Du, Wufan Wang, Shuqi Zhang, Jinyue Yan   +11 more
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Efficient passive solar desalination using cooling tower integration and thermal insulation. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Bakhtiarzadeh M, Effatnejad R, Rezapour K.   +2 more
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An Increasing Misalignment Between Crop Distribution and Environmental Resources Under Climate Change in China

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Climate change reshapes the spatial alignment between crop production and environmental resources. Using multi‐source data and a crop model, integrated climatic, water, and soil endowments for maize and wheat are quantified and compared with harvest distributions.
Zheng'e Su, Zhentao Zhang, Jin Zhao, Xia Liang, Chuang Zhao, Zhijuan Liu, Minghao Zhuang, Jing Sun, Bo Lu, Ke Liu, Johannes W. M. Pullens, Matthew T. Harrison, Deli Chen, Xiaoguang Yang   +13 more
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