Adaptive Energy-Aware Computation Offloading for Cloud of Things Systems by Yucen Nan, Wei Li, Wei Bao, Flavia C. Delicato, Paulo F. Pires, Yong Dou, Albert Y. Zomaya

“…To reduce the usage of the brown energy resources (e.g. powered by energy produced through fossil fuels), green energy is an alternative option. …”
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Efficient Electrocatalyst Nanoparticles from Upcycled Class II Capacitors by Junhua Xu, Daobin Liu, Carmen Lee, Pierre Feydi, Marlene Chapuis, Jing Yu, Emmanuel Billy, Qingyu Yan, Jean-Christophe P. Gabriel

“…To move away from fossil fuels, the electrochemical reaction plays a critical role in renewable energy sources and devices. …”
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Hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels through methane decomposition of natural gas – GHG emissions and costs by Sebastian Timmerberg, Martin Kaltschmitt, Matthias Finkbeiner

“…Substantially lower GHG emissions, compared to the fossil reference (natural gas and diesel/gasoline), are only possible if hydrogen from electrolysis powered by renewable energy is used (>90% less). …”
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Cellulose nanocrystal (CNC) from okra plant (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) stalks as a reinforcement in bionanocomposite fabrication: Extraction, processing, and characterization stud... by Md.Mahmudur Rahman, Md.Ismail Hossain, Md.Mahafujul Hassan, Bijoy Chandra Ghos, Md.Saifur Rahman, Md.Abdul Gafur, Md.Ashraful Alam, Md.Khalid Al Zuhanee

“…Also acts as a sustainable alternative to the fossil-based hazardous ones for various uses.…”
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Spatial Origin and Diversification of the <i>Lycocerus fainanus</i> Species Group (Coleoptera, Cantharidae), with Descriptions of Four New Species from China and Vietnam by Huacong Xi, Younan Wang, Tong Liu, Xingke Yang, Haoyu Liu, Yuxia Yang

“…Nevertheless, this conclusion should be verified when fossil evidence and molecular data are available.…”
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Prey preferences of the jaguar Panthera onca reflect the post-Pleistocene demise of large prey. by Matt W Hayward, Matt W Hayward, Matt W Hayward, Jan eKamler, Robert A Montgomery, Anna eNewlove, Susana eRostro-Garcia, Lilian eSales, Blaire eVan Valkenburgh

“…Documenting the impacts of the Pleistocene megafaunal extinctions on predator-prey interactions is a challenge because of the incomplete fossil record and depauperate extant community structure. …”
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Excellent Charge Transfer over Highly Stable LaCoO3 Perovskites for CO2 Photoreduction to Solar Fuels under Visible Light by Mohamed Madi, Muhammad Tahir, Zaki Yamani Zakaria, Hajar Alias

“…Global warming due to the combustion of fossil fuels has a major concern today. Therefore, the photocatalytic CO2 reduction of valuable chemicals and fuels has become a hotly debated topic of study. …”
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Assessment of the technical-economic performance and optimization of a parabolic trough solar power plant under Algerian climatic conditions by Khaled Bouchareb, Nabila Ihaddadene, Khellaf Belkhiri, Khaoula Ikhlef, Aissa Boudilmi

“…The results demonstrate that CSP plants using parabolic trough technology can increase energy security in the country, while reducing environmental concerns associated with the use of fossil materials.…”
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Health effects of airborne particulate matter related to traffic in Urmia, north-west Iran by Amir Mohammadi, Marayam Faraji, Saeed Mousavi, Sepideh Nemati, Mojtaba Momtaz, Ali Abdolahnejad, Mohammad Miri

“…Conclusion: The total cases numbers for hospital admission due to cardiovascular and respiratory diseases in central RR were 257 and 666 cases, respectively. Since incineration fossil fuel, the salty dust storms caused by climate change and drying Urmia Lake is natural, therefore, increasing green space and extensive activities such as desertification are need to control this phenomenon that is extremely challenging.…”
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Thermodynamic simulation study on compression ignition engine operating with oil obtained via catalytic pyrolysis of waste polythene covers by Premdasu Nalluri, P. Premkumar, M.R.Ch. Sastry

“…In recent years, waste-to-energy systems are receiving more attention due to their dual benefit of reduction of pollution caused by waste materials and reducing the overconsumption of fossil fuels. Since plastic waste is readily available and has a high heating value, it is a viable source of energy.; plastic garbage makes an excellent source of energy. …”
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Efficiency optimization of quantum dot photovoltaic cell by solar thermophotovoltaic system by Talha Hafiz Muhammad, Rana Ahsan Sarwar, Shahid Saleem, Khan Waseem, Naeem Taimoor, Aslam Muhammad, Bahajjaj Aboud Ahmed Awadh, Asghar Aamer Bilal, Conka Zsolt, Stefko Robert

“…Obtaining electrical power from solar energy through photovoltaic (PV) cell is an excellent alternative to harvesting energy from fossil fuels. However, efficiency is one of the main concerns as the Shockley–Queisser limit puts an upper bound to the efficiency of PV cell. …”
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Assessing the availability of forest biomass for bioenergy by publicly available satellite imagery by Vacchiano G, Berretti R, Motta R, Mondino Borgogno E

“…Forest biomass is a renewable energy source, more climate-friendly than fossil fuels and widely available in Europe. The wood energy chain has been suggested as a means to re-activate forest management and improve the value of forest stands in marginalized rural areas. …”
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Learning from beautiful monsters: phylogenetic and morphogenetic implications of left-right asymmetry in ammonoid shells by Romain Jattiot, Emmanuel Fara, Arnaud Brayard, Séverine Urdy, Nicolas Goudemand

“…Abstract Background Many pathologies that modify the shell geometry and ornamentation of ammonoids are known from the fossil record. Since they may reflect the developmental response of the organism to a perturbation (usually a sublethal injury), their study is essential for exploring the developmental mechanisms of these extinct animals. …”
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Internal Defense System of <i>Mytilus galloprovincialis</i> (Lamarck, 1819): Ecological Role of Hemocytes as Biomarkers for Thiacloprid and Benzo[a]Pyrene Pollution by Alessio Alesci, Davide Di Paola, Angelo Fumia, Sebastian Marino, Claudio D’Iglio, Sergio Famulari, Marco Albano, Nunziacarla Spanò, Eugenia Rita Lauriano

“…The introduction of pollutants, such as thiacloprid and benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P), into the waters of urbanized coastal and estuarine areas through fossil fuel spills, domestic and industrial waste discharges, atmospheric inputs, and continental runoff poses a major threat to the fauna and flora of the aquatic environment and can have a significant impact on the internal defense system of invertebrates such as mussels. …”
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Femora nutrient foramina and aerobic capacity in giant extinct xenarthrans by Luciano Varela, Sebastián Tambusso, Richard Fariña

“…Furthermore, the estimation of the MMR for fossil giant taxa showed similar results, with almost all taxa showing high values except for those for which strong semi-arboreal or fossorial habits have been proposed. …”
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Global Potentials and Costs of Synfuels via Fischer–Tropsch Process by Patrick Buchenberg, Thushara Addanki, David Franzmann, Christoph Winkler, Felix Lippkau, Thomas Hamacher, Philipp Kuhn, Heidi Heinrichs, Markus Blesl

“…The distribution infrastructure was not considered since the already-existing infrastructure for fossil fuels can be easily adopted. The results showed that large amounts of synthetic fuels are available for EUR 110/MWh (USD 203/bbl) mainly in Africa, Central and South America, as well as Australia for 2050. …”
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Calorific Value Analysis of Azadirachta Excelsa and Endospermum Malaccense as Potential Solid Fuels Feedstock by Nazia Hossain, Rafidah Jalil, T.M.I. Mahlia, Juliana Zaini

“…Thermal conversion of woody biomass to fuel has been intensified in recent decades due to the depletion of fossil fuels, greenhouse effect and high energy demand worldwide. …”
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Comparative catalytic efficacy of cost-effective MIL-101(Cr) based PET waste for biodiesel production by Ahmed S. Abou-Elyazed, Amira K.F. Shaban, Ahmed I. Osman, Lobna A. Heikal, Hamdy F.M. Mohamed, Walid M.I. Hassan, Ahmed M. El-Nahas, Basem E. Keshta, Asmaa S. Hamouda

“…Herein, MIL-101(Cr) was synthesized from PET bottles and used as a solid catalyst for oleic acid esterification with methanol to produce methyl oleate (biodiesel), an alternative energy source to fossil fuels—the highest biodiesel yields at 1:39 molar ratio of oleic acid to MeOH, 6 wt% loading, 65 °C, and 4 h reactions time were attained at 86.9 and 80% for MIL-101(Cr) on a pristine and scrap basis, respectively. …”
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Modest capacity of no-till farming to offset emissions over 21st century by Michael W Graham, R Quinn Thomas, Danica L Lombardozzi, Megan E O’Rourke

“…Cumulative SOC sequestration in NT simulations over the entire 21st century was equivalent to approximately one year of current fossil fuel emissions and ranged between 6.6 and 14.4 Gt C (0.08–0.17 Gt C yr ^−1 ). …”
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A deep learning approach for prediction of air quality index in smart city by Adel Binbusayyis, Muhammad Attique Khan, Mohamed Mustaq Ahmed A, W. R. Sam Emmanuel

“…Abstract Industrial developments and consumption of massive amount of fossil fuels, vehicle pollution, and other calamities upsurges the AQI (Air Quality Index) of major cities in a drastic manner. …”
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