Investigating the potential of geothermal energy as a sustainable replacement for fossil fuels in commercial buildings by Faouzi H. Ouerghi, M. Omri, Kottakkaran Sooppy Nisar, Rasha M. Abd El-Aziz, Ahmed I. Taloba

“…Geothermal energy systems offer a potential solution to dramatically halt global warming and facilitate the transition to a carbon-neutral civilization. This study develops a framework for assessing the geothermal power capabilities of innovative house and district heating systems. …”
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Tensile and Fracture Characteristics of 304L Stainless Steel at Cryogenic Temperatures for Liquid Hydrogen Service by Myung-Sung Kim, Taehyun Lee, Jong-Won Park, Yongjin Kim

“…As the urgency for carbon-neutral fuels grows in response to global warming and environmental pollution, liquid hydrogen, with its high energy density, emerges as a promising candidate. …”
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Towards a safer lithium-ion batteries: A critical review on cause, characteristics, warning and disposal strategy for thermal runaway by Yu Yang, Renjie Wang, Zhaojie Shen, Quanqing Yu, Rui Xiong, Weixiang Shen

“…Lithium-ion batteries have become the best choice for battery energy storage systems and electric vehicles due to their excellent electrical performances and important contributions to achieving the carbon-neutral goal. With the large-scale application, safety accidents are increasingly caused by lithium-ion batteries. …”
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Points of Consideration on Climate Adaptation of Solar Power Plants in Thailand: How Climate Change Affects Site Selection, Construction and Operation by Kampanart Silva, Pidpong Janta, Nuwong Chollacoop

“…Solar energy is planned to undergo large-scale deployment along with Thailand’s transformation to a carbon neutral society in 2050. In the course of energy transformation planning, the issue of energy infrastructure adaptation to climate change has often been left out. …”
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Dwarf Pomegranate (<i>Punica granatum</i> L. var. <i>nana</i>): Source of 5-HMF and Bioactive Compounds with Applications in the Protection of Woody Crops by Eva Sánchez-Hernández, Laura Buzón-Durán, José A. Cuchí-Oterino, Jesús Martín-Gil, Belén Lorenzo-Vidal, Pablo Martín-Ramos

“…The characterization of their hydromethanolic extract by gas chromatography−mass spectrometry evidenced the presence of high contents of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (a carbon-neutral feedstock for the production of fuels and other chemicals) and <i>β</i>- and <i>γ</i>-sitosterol stereoisomers. …”
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Valorization of crop residues and animal wastes: Anaerobic co-digestion technology by Imane Adnane, Hamza Taoumi, Karim Elouahabi, Khadija Lahrech, Abdellah Oulmekki

“…To switch the over-reliance on fossil-based resources, curb environmental quality deterioration, and promote the use of renewable fuels, much attention has recently been directed toward the implementation of sustainable and environmentally benign ‘waste-to-energy’ technology exploiting a clean, inexhaustible, carbon-neutral, and renewable energy source, namely agricultural biomass. …”
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Superinsulating BNNS/PVA Composite Aerogels with High Solar Reflectance for Energy-Efficient Buildings by Jie Yang, Kit-Ying Chan, Harun Venkatesan, Eunyoung Kim, Miracle Hope Adegun, Jeng-Hun Lee, Xi Shen, Jang‐Kyo Kim

“…Abstract With the mandate of worldwide carbon neutralization, pursuing comfortable living environment while consuming less energy is an enticing and unavoidable choice. …”
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Investigation of the Effects of Torrefaction Temperature and Residence Time on the Fuel Quality of Corncobs in a Fixed-Bed Reactor by Joseph I. Orisaleye, Simeon O. Jekayinfa, Ralf Pecenka, Adebayo A. Ogundare, Michael O. Akinseloyin, Opeyemi L. Fadipe

“…Biomass from agriculture is a promising alternative fuel due to its carbon-neutral feature. However, raw biomass does not have properties required for its direct utilization for energy generation. …”
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Both levoglucosan kinase activity and transport capacity limit the utilization of levoglucosan in Saccharomyces cerevisiae by Mengdan Yang, Tiandi Wei, Kai Wang, Liqun Jiang, Dihao Zeng, Xinhua Sun, Weifeng Liu, Yu Shen

“…Abstract Manufacturing fuels and chemicals from cellulose materials is a promising strategy to achieve carbon neutralization goals. In addition to the commonly used enzymatic hydrolysis by cellulase, rapid pyrolysis is another way to degrade cellulose. …”
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Urban flood adaptation and optimization for net-zero: Case study of Dongjak-gu, Seoul by Jaekyoung Kim, Jihoon Lee, Soonho Hwang, Junsuk Kang

“…Study focus: This study evaluated the amount of flooding that could occur in the carbon-neutral era, and optimized low-impact development (LID) technology for an urban flood adaptation. …”
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Overview of hydrogen production technologies for fuel cell utilization by Fawad Rahim Malik, Hai-Bo Yuan, James C. Moran, Nakorn Tippayawong

“…Gasification of biomass is the preferred option as it is carbon neutral and cost-effective, producing hydrogen at 1.77 – 2.77 $/kg of H2. …”
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Bio‐Inspired Microreactors Continuously Synthesize Glucose Precursor from CO2 with an Energy Conversion Efficiency 3.3 Times of Rice by Yujiao Zhu, Fengjia Xie, Tommy Ching Kit Wun, Kecheng Li, Huan Lin, Chi Chung Tsoi, Huaping Jia, Yao Chai, Qian Zhao, Benedict Tsz‐woon Lo, Shao‐Yuan Leu, Yanwei Jia, Kangning Ren, Xuming Zhang

“…The exploration of the potential of mass production would benefit both food supply and carbon neutralization.…”
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Construction of a mycelium sphere using a Fusarium strain isolate and Chlorella sp. for polyacrylamide biodegradation and inorganic carbon fixation by Huichao Zhang, Mohan Shangguan, Chang Zhou, Zhaoyang Peng, Zhongyi An

“…Therefore, the Fusarium-Chlorella consortium can effectively degrade PAM, while simultaneously fixing carbon, which provides a feasible scheme for the treatment and carbon neutralization of the wastewater that contains PAM.…”
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A System-Theory and Complex Network-Fused Approach to Analyze Vessel–Wind Turbine Allisions in Offshore Wind Farm Waters by Kai Yan, Yanhui Wang, Wenhao Wang, Chunfu Qiao, Bing Chen, Limin Jia

“…Given the national goal of “emission peaking and carbon neutralization”, China has become the largest country in the world for offshore wind farm construction. …”
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The potential use of giant reed from Portugal as a thermal insulation material by Raphaele Malheiro, Aurora Morilla, Adriana Ansolin, Jorge Fernandes, Sandra Silva, Ricardo Mateus

“…Reed, considered carbon-neutral and a carbon dioxide sink material, has been used for centuries for diverse uses. …”
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Quantifying aviation’s contribution to global warming by M Klöwer, M R Allen, D S Lee, S R Proud, L Gallagher, A Skowron

“…But the leveraging impact of growth also represents an opportunity: aviation’s contribution to further warming would be immediately halted by either a sustained annual 2.5% decrease in air traffic under the existing fuel mix, or a transition to a 90% carbon-neutral fuel mix by 2050.…”
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High Selectivity Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution Reaction and Anti-Chlorine Corrosion Strategies in Seawater Splitting by Shanshan Jiang, Yang Liu, Hao Qiu, Chao Su, Zongping Shao

“…Using green electricity generated from renewable sources (e.g., solar, tidal, and wind energies), the direct electrolytic splitting of seawater into hydrogen and oxygen is a potentially attractive technology under the framework of carbon-neutral energy production. High selectivity and efficiency, as well as stable electrocatalysts, are prerequisites to facilitate the practical applications of seawater splitting. …”
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The Effect of Rapid Development on Soil CO₂ Efflux in a Cellulosic Biofuel Stand by Nicholas Wright-Osment, Gregory Starr, Doug P. Aubrey, Benjamin M. Rau, Christina L. Staudhammer

“…As awareness of climate change increases, the need for carbon neutral fuel sources is growing. Lignocellulosic biofuel derived from pine trees has been suggested as one potential energy source; however, it requires more research before its efficacy for climate change mitigation can be determined. …”
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Short Review: Mitigation of Current Environmental Concerns from Methanol Synthesis by Andrew Young, Donny Lesmana, Der-Jong Dai, Ho-Shing Wu

“…Combined of reducing CO2 emissions and supplying an alternative fuel source has created the idea of a carbon neutral cycle called “the methanol economy”. The best catalyst for the methanol economy would show a high CO2 conversion and high selectivity for methanol production. …”
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Effect of different soluble salt ions on deformation of desulfurization gypsum in high humidity environment: a statistically designed experimental analysis method by Shuang-xi Zhou, Chao-qun Liu, Li Dai, You-hua Zhang, Ze-wen Zhu, Lin Mao, Yang Ding, Zhen Han, Jiang-liang Dong, An-ming She, Yong-qi Wei

“…In response to the green energy-saving goal of carbon neutralization and carbon peak, the research and development of green building materials have become a key research direction. …”
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