Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy

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Effect of ground rice husk ash on engineering properties and hydration products of SRC eco‐cement	71
Response surface methodology for optimizing the pulsed spray deposition of Co‐doped Bi2O3 photocatalytic thin films	65
The effect of surfactant on biosolubilization of weathered coal	62
Activation of persulfate by iron‐loaded soybean straw biochar for efficient degradation of dye contaminants: Synthesis, performance, and mechanism	46
Bioclogging effects on mass transport using volume averaging method in bioretention cell treating wastewater: Theories	42
Resources for renewable natural gas: A Hawaii case study	41
Effect of calcium hydroxide on the characteristics of volatile organic compounds emission during sewage sludge incineration	38
Experimental investigation of the effects of ethanol‐diesel mixture on the performance and emissions of the thermal barrier coated diesel engine	29
Speciation of aluminum phases at the Hanford Site	28
Production and characterization of composite activated carbon from potato peel waste for cyanide removal from aqueous solution	28
Evaluation and optimization of engine performance and exhaust emissions of a diesel engine fueled with diestrol blends	28
Cultivation of aerobic granular biomass in continuous flow‐intermittent decant type reactor fed with anaerobic effluent	26
Heavy metal pollution level and potential ecological risk assessment of sludge landfill	25
Effect of substituting water source on the methane production from lignocellulosic biowaste during anaerobic digestion	24
Enhanced prediction of Cs removal by CST from Hanford tank waste with K accountability	24
Design and fast uptake of fluoride using hybrid biopolymers encapsulated magnetic hydroxyapatite beads	23
Navigating the complexities of advanced recycling: Processes, feedstock, and public health connections in the context of the global plastic pollution crisis	22
Photoactivation of nano MgO anchored g‐C3N4 enhances biodiesel production in Chlorella sorokiniana: A sustainable approach	22
Efficient photocatalytic degradation of emerging pollutants by green synthesized Prussian blue analogue nanocomposite	22
Effects of applying Bidens species straw to Cd‐contaminated soil on growth and cadmium accumulation of Ziziphus Acidojujuba seedlings	21
N719 dye as a sensitizer for dye‐sensitized solar cells (DSSCs): A review of its functions and certain rudimentary principles	21
Recent advancement in the application of metal based nanoadditive in diesel/biodiesel fueled compression ignition engine: A comprehensive review on nanofluid preparation and stability, fuel property,	21
Simulation study of R1234ze and its mixed working medium in TEG‐ORC combined cycle	20
Methane conversion to H2 and carbon nanofibers over supported Ni catalysts: A sustainable process through utilization of deactivated catalysts	20
Sustainability assessment of single slope solar still with glass cover cooling using naturally available fibers	20

Evaluation of environmental sustainability of the construction and operation phases of man‐made lakes; A case study: Chitgar Lake	19
Experimental study of competitive heavy metals removal from multimetal solution using wheat bran as a biomaterial: Response surface methodology	19
Optimization of cerium oxide added algae biodiesel blends by Taguchi and ANOVA methods in terms of emission and combustion characteristics	19
Role of Environmental, Social, and Governance in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals: A special focus on India	18
Treatment of intermediate landfill leachate using different anode materials in electrooxidation process	18
Fabrication and stabilization of green nanosilver using gardenia yellow natural dyes for efficient degradation of bacteria	18
Effect of Albumin and Tryptone as environmental‐friendly additives on methane hydrate formation rate: Efficacy of a protein on promotion or inhibition of hydrate growth	18
Esterification of oleic acid to biodiesel using biowaste‐based solid acid catalyst under microwave irradiation	18
A study on the microbial biocorrosion behavior of API 5 L X65 carbon steel exposed to seawater	18
Two‐phase anaerobic codigestion of a cassava starch‐based biopolymer with papaya waste	17
Carbon constrained economic dispatch of a microgrid system based on different grid pricing strategies considering uncertainty	17
Enhancement of chromium contaminated soil remediation by ferrous sulfate with the addition of biogas residue	16
ZIF‐8 decorated FeMo nanoparticles: H2 Production from the catalytic hydrolysis of ammonia‐borane	16
An experimental study on synthesis of ternary biodiesel through potassium hydroxide catalyst transesterification	16
Application of novel phytosorbent to sequester chromium(VI) and lead(II) from aqueous phase: Optimization, equilibrium and kinetics	16
The use of plant based materials in architecture: A review	15
EDTA‐modified cellulose from sago bark (Metroxylon sagu) for anionic and cationic dyes removal	15
Biosorption of fluoride from aqueous solutions byRhizopus oryzae: Isotherm and kinetic evaluation	15
Experimental evaluation of sand filtration and ultrafiltration as subsequent treatment of coagulation for fluoride removal	15
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A comparative study on two different configurations of hybrid photovoltaic thermal collector with experimental validation and uncertainty analysis	15
Direct mineral carbonation of fly ash under high pressure using acid mine drainage: Effects of solid‐to‐liquid ratio, stirring speed and CO2 pressure	15
Determining the exergy and energy efficiency of an organic Rankine cycle using fuzzy logic method	14
Performance evaluation of a bifacial floating standalone photovoltaic system with different water bodies: An experimental investigation of 10E analysis	14
A new multi‐objective optimization of refrigeration cycles (Case study: “Optimization of transcritical carbon dioxide cycle”)	14
Optimizing the performance of solar evacuated tube collector systems for seawater desalination	14
Biodiesel production from sunflower and waste cooking oils using K2O/RGO catalyst	13
NOxemission reduction ofcoal‐firedpower plants through data‐driven model and particle swarm optimization	13
Potential application of palm oil products as electrical insulating medium in oil‐immersed transformers	13
TMU‐24 (Zn‐based MOF) as an advance and recyclable adsorbent for the efficient removal of eosin B: Characterization, equilibrium, and thermodynamic studies	13
Sustainable energy generation – Scenario development for Pakistan in the context of WWF's 2050 vision	13
Subcritical hydrothermal purification from oily sludge recovered from petroleum oily sludge by adding sodium hydroxide, sodium bicarbonate, and formic acid	12
Transportation fuel subsidies and CO 2 emissions: The roles of economic complexity and uncertainty	12
Potential application of supercritical extract of pomegranate peel as bio‐antioxidant for biodiesel	12
NOx removal from simulated marine exhaust gas via wet absorption using TBAB/PBS composite solution and subsequent reduction by adding Na2	12
Performance investigation and estimation of the 1 kWp photovoltaic array for an isolated hilly area in India	12
Withdrawal: State of the art review of continuously variable speed wind turbines with hydraulic transmissions	12
Parametric study for N2O conversion and reduction using cobalt‐oxide‐based catalysts	12
Valorization of waste biaxially‐oriented polypropylene plastic films by its co‐carbonization with almond leaves	12
An empirical technique to predict monthly mean global solar radiation for PV applications in Indian context	11
Experimental investigation of hybrid solar drying with thermal energy storage systems for drying chili	11
Preparation, characterization, and application of stable naphthalenediimide‐based metal–organic framework for cooperative capture low concentration uranium from wastewater	11
Study on copper oxide modified biochar for activating persulfate high efficiency and application for the removal of bisphenol A	11
Catalytic pyrolysis of crofton weed: Comparison of their pyrolysis product and preliminary economic analysis	11
Modeling and optimization of operating parameters on fast pyrolysis of palm oil biomass wastes based on different kinetics schemes	11
Assessment of homogeneous hybrid advanced oxidation process for degradation ofpara‐nitrophenol	11
Combination process for dye removal based on photocatalyst and adsorption using low cost waste material adsorbent	10
Effect of organic loading on bioelectricity generation potential of dual‐chambered microbial fuel cell treating chocolaterie wastewater	10
Converting the energy of sea waves into electrical energy	10
Experimental analysis of energy, performance and noise emissions for biodiesel fuel obtained from animal waste fat	10

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Factors influencing biohydrogen production from waste: Insights into substrates and operating conditions	9
Study of electric and hybrid vehicles in the form of alternative transport in Kazakhstan	9
Impacts of pine oil and hydrogen induction with hemp oil methyl ester on dual fuel reactivity controlled compression ignition combustion in diesel engine	9
Evaluating the challenges to Life Cycle Assessment using Best‐Worst Method and Decision‐Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory	9
Adaptive optimized fractional order control of doubly‐fed induction generator (DFIG) based wind turbine using disturbance observer	9
Sustainable efficiency indicator for urban transportation: Case study of public bus and rapid transit systems in Bangkok	9
Forecasting the performance of a diffusion absorption refrigeration system using optimal fluid blend—A neural network approach	9
A certification tool for on‐grid net zero energy consumption buildings	9
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Photocatalytic treatment of Crystal Violet in aqueous solution:Box–Behnkenoptimization and degradation mechanism	9
Application of machine learning for optimization and modeling of turbidity removal from aqueous solution	9
A novel robust maximum power extraction framework for sustainable PV system using incremental conductance based MRAC technique	9
Experimental study on multi‐fuel combustion of lean coal and by‐product gas in a 75t/h tangentially‐fired boiler	9
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Modeling and global optimization of biodiesel synthesis using hybrid response surfacemethodology‐crowsearch algorithm: Case study of papaya seed waste oil utilization	9
Failure modes analysis and reliability enhancement of wind turbines	9
Catalytic effect of metal powder and MCM‐41/metal catalysts on the pyrolysis of cellulose	9
A practical methodology for predicting electricity consumption of urban residential buildings	9
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Unlocking the potential of low concentration biodiesel blended with green synthesized novel carbon black nanoparticles from Ricinus communis outer shell: An experimental study under different c	8
Evaluation of performance improvement of the combined biomass gasifier power cycle using low‐temperature bottoming cycles: Organic Rankine cycle, Kalina and Goswami	8
Dynamic testing of a new integrated collector storage solar water heater (ICSSWH) according to standard ISO 9459‐5: Use of a numerical approach for long‐term prediction in differ	8
Intercropping with Solanum sect. Solanum (Solanaceae) increases selenium uptake of ‘Summer Black’ grapevine	8
Magnetic urchin‐like NiCo2O4 material derived from wastes as a peroxymonosulfate activator for the degradation of bisphenol A	8
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Photocatalytic degradation of oxytetracycline using ZnO catalyst	8
Consequence of COVID‐19 occurrences in wastewater with promising recognition and healing technologies: A review	8
n‐Heptane reforming over Pt/Zr‐HMS catalysts for modeling and optimization of RON and operating conditions via response surface methodology	8
Modeling the adsorption process for fluoride removal from groundwater by machine learning	8
Effects of accumulator plant species straw on the cadmium and nutrient uptake of potato	8
Renewable Energy Integration with Building Energy Systems: A Modeling Approach By V. S. K. V.Harish, Amit VilasSant, ArunKumar (Eds.), CRC Press/Balkema, Tylor & Francis Group. 2022. pp	8
Removal of methylene blue by hydrochar modified from hydrothermal carbonization technique	8
Biogas production potential from animal farm waste in Bangladesh: Case studies of two selected farms	8
Design, experimental and feasibility study for highway electricity generation using low‐cost wind turbine	8
The impact of input data resolution on neural network forecasting models for wind and photovoltaic energy generation using time series data	8
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Environmentally friendly agar‐agar biomaterial‐based triboelectric nanogenerator for sustainable electronics	8
Evaluation of the energy and exergy of a trans‐critical CO2 cycle driven by a double flash geothermal power plant	7
Analysis of numerous economic and financial barriers using the fuzzy DEMATEL method in the reverse supply chain to implement PV waste handling	7
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Effect of manifold injection of 1‐hexanol on a reactivity controlled compression ignition engine fuelled with neem oil methyl ester blend	7
Structural, morphological, and electrochemical properties of AB5 hydrogen storage alloy by mechanical alloying	7
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Performance analysis of proton exchange membrane fuel cells with various serpentine flow channel designs	7
Biodiesel production through the transesterification of rapeseed oil over CaO‐MgO/SBA‐15 catalysts	7
Enhancing energy content of hydrochar produced by hydrothermal carbonization of biomass through addition of grease waste	7
Experimental investigation on the effects of using ethanol with biodiesel and diesel blends along with exhaust gas recirculation and magnetization of fuel in the diesel engine	7
Development of solar radiation prediction model using minimax algorithm	7
Gallium indium nitrate doped PbS and MoS2 with ligands based photovoltaic cell structure for enhanced efficiency incorporating transformer based module with hydro Ferr	7
Energy requirement in non‐centrifugal sugars production units and its mitigation via steam controlled concentration techniques	7
Decolorization of soybean oil by acid‐activated Ca‐Bentonite (EL Gnater, Central Tunisia)	7
Sustainable and renewable electric energy generation with continuous flow enzymatic fuel cell	7
Vermicomposting of solid textile sludge spiked with cow dung by epigeic earthworm Eisenia fetida in variable population density	7
Assessment and optimization of a single flash geothermal system recovered by a trans‐critical CO2 cycle using different scenarios	7
Heterogeneous aluminum oxide/calcium oxide catalyzed transesterification of Mespilus germanica triglyceride for biodiesel production	7
A facile synthesis of bio‐inspired hierarchical microstructure TiO2: Characterization and photocatalytic activity	7
Comments on “Biosorption of nickel from aqueous solution onto Liagora viscida: Kinetics, isotherm, and thermodynamics”	7
Performance and emission analysis of single‐cylinder direct injection engine running with cottonseed‐ethyl oleate biodiesel blends	7
Synthesis of geopolymers based on mechanically activated low‐calcium iron‐rich fly ash	7
Occurrence and eco‐toxicological risk assessment of primary aromatic amines in hookah wastewater	7
Attitude, knowledge and perception of choice of cooking fuels: Evidence from two large communities in South‐east Nigeria	7
Effect of internal exhaust gas recirculation on performance, combustion, and emissions in a PFI camless engine	6
Investigation of thermal comfort and environmental design in historic buildings: A case study of Shubra palace	6
Analysis of cleaning process losses in photovoltaic cells	6
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Current trends on the advancement and limitation of biohydrogen research: An exclusive overview	6
Assessment of emission and environmental parameters of different commercial high by‐pass turbofan engines throughout landing and take‐off cycle	6
An experimental study on optimum temperature of B20 POBD for higher efficiency and lower emissions of a DI diesel engine in lean and ultra‐lean combustion conditions	6
Experimental investigations on the performance of solar cooker using nichrome heating coil—Photovoltaic with microcontroller PIC 16F877A	6
Exploration of benefits and performances of integration of semitransparent photovoltaics with buildings and infrastructure: A comprehensive review	6
Porous foams and nanofluids for thermal performance improvement of a direct absorption solar collector: An experimental study	6
Gamma‐sterilized cow‐dung for confiscation of triphenylmethane dyes from water bodies	6
Process optimization and crystallization kinetics of ammonium sulfate from wet ammonia‐based desulfurization	6
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Effect of oxides composition on the mechanical properties of non‐sintered spherical filters from waste steel slag	6
Bioprospecting of native algal strains with unique lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates signatures: A time dependent study	6

The evolution potential of photovoltaic energy: A comparative study between Brazil and Germany	6
Performance evaluation and development of FE modeling for passive greenhouse solar dryer for potato chips drying	6
Comparative analysis of hybrid renewable energy systems based on concentrating solar and biomass technologies forFaro‐Poli, Cameroon	6
Partial deoxygenation of pyrolysis intermediates toward fossil fuel miscible bioliquids	6
Effective biological treatment of water polluted with coomassie brilliant blue and methylene blue using carbon nanotube‐supported biodegradation	6
Vegetative substrate configuration technology for tower foundation slope of transmission line in arid area considering species suitability	6
Financing green and climate resilient infrastructure in ASEAN countries	6
Drying behavior and nutritional quality of bitter‐gourd slices dried in a solar dryer with tray and skewer arrangement	6
Electrochemical study of LaGaO3 as novel electrode material of hydrogen battery (Ni/MH)	6
An innovative irrigation system for farming towards environmental sustainability in India	6
Rice yield and carbon dioxide emissions in a paddy soil: A comparison of biochar and polystyrene microplastics	6
Preparation, characterization, and adsorption properties of modified carbon nanotubes for highly effective removal of tetracycline from aquaculture wastewater	6
A perspective on solar railway potential for the UK	6
Solar photovoltaic water pump performance optimization by using response surface methodology	6
On the prediction of thermo‐physicochemical properties and equilibrium absorption of CO 2 into aqueous protic mo	6
Advances in chromium removal using biomass‐derived activated carbon: A comprehensive review and bibliometric analysis	6
Highly efficient removal of hexavalent chromium using hexagonal disc shaped barium hydrogen phosphate	6
Investigating exhaust gas emissions of yachts: Example of Turgutreis D‐Marin	6
Catalytic performance improved by catalyst‐integration technology and boostingH2Scatalytic adsorption	6
Self potent antimicrobial and antifouling properties of zinc nanoparticles derived from lichen symbionts	5
Life cycle assessment of Moringa oleifera derived biodiesel: Energy efficiency, CO2 intensity and environmental impacts	5
A comprehensive review of castor oil‐derived renewable and sustainable industrial products	5
Transient thermal modeling and performance analysis of photovoltaic panels	5
Correlation analysis of mechanical and state characteristics of diesel engine exhaust particles	5
Enhanced removing of cyanobacterium by NZVI coupled with H2O2: Influencing factors and removal mechanisms	5
Integration of Industry 4.0 with reliability centered maintenance to enhance sustainable manufacturing	5
Synthesis, characterization, physicochemical, and electrical properties of natural (bio) nanofluids	5
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Cu‐Fe/activated carbon catalyst for low‐temperature CO‐selective catalytic: Modification and denitration mechanism	5
Banana slice drying using waste heat from an air conditioner for enhancing performance and sustainability	5
Introduction to the special section: Policy papers from the 2021 Washington Internships for Students of Engineering internship program	5
Configuration path identification of investment risk in China's overseas energy projects: An exploration based on LDA and fsQCA	5
Conversion of Karanja oil to biodiesel using modified heterogeneous base catalyst	5
Photocatalytic degradation of p‐nitrophenol in wastewater by heterogeneous cobalt supported ZnO nanoparticles: Modeling and optimization using response surface methodology	5
Photovoltaic distributed generation integrated electrical distribution system for development of sustainable energy using reliability assessment indices and levelized cost of electricity	5
Numerical investigation of the effect of using louver baffles on thermal performance in solar air collectors	5
Experimental investigation of TBC coated piston with various blends of biodiesel	5
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Production and perspective approach of ellagic acid from mango pulp industrial waste by the Micrococcus luteus	5
One‐step supramolecular pre‐organizational synthesis of copper‐doped porous carbon nitride for high photocatalytic nitrogen fixation	5
Impact of variation in input parameters on energy matrices of dual slope active solar desalting unit	5
Impact of high and low concentration of fly ash amended soil on physico‐chemical properties of biodiesel produced from Jatropha curcas	5
Pyrolysis of cellulose in Fe‐[Bmim]OTf catalyst for selective production of 4,4‐dimethyl‐2‐cyclohexen‐1‐one	5
Enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability in pear slice drying (Pyrus communis L.) through heat transfer optimization in infrared‐assisted solar greenhouse dryer	5
Experimental exergy analyses in aDIdiesel engine fuelled with a mixture of diesel fuel andTiO2nano‐particle	5
Magnetic mesoporous KOH/Fe3O4@MCM‐41 nanocatalyst for biodiesel production from waste cooking oil: Optimization of process variables and kinetics	5
Performance assessment of a desalination system integrated with ground heat exchanger for hydrogen and fresh water production	5
Life cycle assessment for hydrothermal carbonization of urban organic solid waste in comparison with gasification process: A case study of Southern Chile	5
Modernizing the U.S. electric grid: A proposal to update transmission infrastructure for the future of electricity	5
Influence of metals on lignocellulolytic enzyme production and metal removal by Phlebia brevispora in a wheat straw based fixed‐bed bioreactor	5
Comparative energy metrics and annual efficiency analyses of CPC‐ETC integrated single slope solar desalting unit	5
A novel wind power prediction model based on PatchTST and temporal convolutional network	5
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Techno‐economic assessment of a new biomass‐driven cogeneration system proposed for net zero energy buildings	4
Generation of biofuel from anaerobic digestion of Scenedesmus obliquus grown in energetic‐laden industrial wastewater: Understanding microalgae strains, co‐digestants, and digestate toxicity	4
Experimental and numerical engine cycle setup for a dual fuel hydrogen, methane, and hythane with diesel to assess the effect of water injection and nozzle geometry	4
Production of sustainable biodiesel from alkaline pretreated dairy effluent using Yarrowia lipolytica	4
Synthesis, characterization of cross‐linked poly(ethylene glycol dimethacrylate‐methyl methacrylate‐N‐(1‐phenylethyl) acrylamide) copolymer and removal of copper(II), coba	4
Assessing the effects of agricultural waste returning on soil moisture characteristics	4
Electrochemical properties of theCaNi4.8M0.2(MMg, Zn, and Mn) mechanical milling alloys used as anode materials in nickel‐metal hydri	4
Factorial design methodology for synthesizing zeolites: A critical review	4
Sustainable fuels: Lower alcohols perspective	4
Performance comparison of thermal power generation‐organic Rankine cycle combined cycle system for ships waste heat utilization under different bottom cycle ratios	4
Conversion efficiency of bioethanol from levoglucosan was improved by the newly engineered Escherichia coli	4
Comparison of different solar dryers with and without heat storage for crop drying: A review	4
Eco‐efficiency improvement strategies for disinfectants	4
New insights into the impact of ribavirin on enhanced biological phosphorus removal process efficiency	4
Effects of diesel–Calophylluminophyllum biodiesel–propyl alcohol blends on performance, emissions, and combustion of diesel engine	4
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Productivity enhancement techniques for tubular solar still—A review	4
Influence of different Ag/ZnO heterostructures on the removal efficiency of multidrug‐resistant Enterococcus faecium harboring multiple resistance genes from tap water	4
Artificial intelligence and response surface methodology to predict CO2 capture using piperazine‐modified activated alumina	4
Raw sunflower seed shell particles as a green adsorbent for the adsorption of synthetic organic dyes from wastewater	4
Cellulases production optimization and inductors evaluation in pretreated plantain rachis by Penicillium oxalicum	4
Experimental study of photo electro‐Fenton method for the removal of Reactive Yellow 186: Influence of operational parameters	4
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Sustainable per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances contaminated soil remediation: Evaluating the potential of thermal desorption	4
Investigation of low heat rejection diesel engine run on N,N′‐diphenyl‐p‐phenylenediamine antioxidant doped Jatropha methyl ester‐diesel blend	4
Effects of introducing foreign ion K on the reduction kinetics of oxygen carriers in chemical looping air separation process	4
Solanum spp. straw improves phytoremediation ability of hyperaccumulator Galinsoga parviflora on cadmium‐contaminated soil	4
Computational fluid dynamics simulation for dual‐phase membrane module for CO 2	4
Deriving and comparing priority vectors for revised‐leachate pollution index (r‐LPI) using three fuzzy analytic hierarchy process	4
Assessing the efficacy of water management and wheat straw addition in mitigating methane emissions from rice paddy fields	4
Distribution of SOFC thermal stress via helium gas (He) based cooling system	4
Withdrawal: Techno‐economic feasibility analysis of Integrated Renewable Energy System for an urban area in Nanded, Pune – A detailed case study and analysis	4
Modeling of the operating characteristics of photovoltaic modules based on particle swarm optimization	4
The role of oxygen and electron donors in indole biodegradation and mineralization	4
The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on the economic viability of distributed photovoltaic systems in Brazil	4
A computational approach to analyze apple dehydration using hybrid active solar dryer	4
Environmental and economic life cycle assessment of a run‐of‐the‐river type hydroelectricity power plant in Turkey	4
Cobalt chromite nanoparticle effects on kapok diesel emulsion performance and emission characteristics at various injection pressures	4
Prediction of daily fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentration in Aksaray, Turkey: Temporal variation, meteorological dependence, and employing artificial neural network	4
Facile synthesize of composite for pollutant removal of lead and methylene blue (MB)	4
Optimal design and development of renewable based multi‐energy system for village sustainability: A case study simulation	4
A review of the use of rice husk silica as a sustainable alternative to traditional silica sources in various applications	4