Global Challenges

Papers
(The median citation count of Global Challenges is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)
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Functionalized MoO3 Nanosheets for High‐Efficiency RhB Removal135
Techno−Economic Analysis and Multi‐Objective Optimization of Cross‐Flow Wind Turbines for Smart Building Energy Systems103
Masthead: (Global Challenges 4/2023)97
Kinetic Insights into Methanol Synthesis from CO2 Hydrogenation at Atmospheric Pressure over Intermetallic Pd2Ga Catalyst89
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Tannin: An Insight into its Cosmeceutical Properties and Uses (Global Challenges 8/2025)56
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Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) ‐A Vector Suitable for Evolving Therapies for Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)49
Assembling the climate story: use of storyline approaches in climate‐related science46
Green Coffee Bean Extract Assisted Facile Synthesis of Reduced Graphene Oxide and Its Dye Removal Activity44
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CeO2 Nanoparticles Seed Priming Increases Salicylic Acid Level and ROS Scavenging Ability to Improve Rapeseed Salt Tolerance (Global Challenges 7/2022)41
Strawberry Protease as a Laundry Detergent Additive Candidate: Immobilization, Compatibility Study with Detergent Ingredients, and Washing Performance Test40
Nanocomposites for Water Treatment, Photocatalysis, and Challenges: A Systematic Review36
Effective Separation of Cancer‐Derived Exosomes in Biological Samples for Liquid Biopsy: Classic Strategies and Innovative Development35
(Global Challenges 10/2021)32
Advances in Nanohybrid Membranes for Dye Reduction: A Comprehensive Review30
Sustainable Strategies for Converting Organic, Electronic, and Plastic Waste From Municipal Solid Waste Into Functional Materials30
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A Solar to Chemical Strategy: Green Hydrogen as a Means, Not an End26
Techno‐Economic and Profitability Assessment of Stand‐Alone Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Generation Technology25
Lightweight Natural Fiber Insulation Boards Produced with Kapok Fiber (Ceiba Pentandra) and Polylactic Acid or Bicomponent Fiber as a Binder24
Measurement of Carbon Emission Transfer in China's Construction Industry and Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Carbon Emissions23
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Production and Characterization of Open Cell Cordierite from Boron and Waste Materials by Geopolymer Method for the Emission After Treatment System of Diesel Engines23
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Masthead: (Global Challenges 1/2022)21
Bioinspired Interfacial Spontaneous Growth of ZnO Nanocatalysts onto Recycled Textiles as a Sustainable Approach for Water Purification21
A Perspective on Removal of Cyanotoxins from Water Through Advanced Oxidation Processes21
Determination of Groundwater Vulnerability for Protection of the Drinking Water Basins: A Case Study From Türkiye, Kesikköprü Dam Lake Basin20
Silver Nanoparticle‐Mediated Antiviral Efficacy against Enveloped Viruses: A Comprehensive Review20
Comparative Study of the Effective Properties of 0–3 and Gyroid Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Cement‐Piezocomposites20
Pioneering an Innovative Eco‐Friendly N719 Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cell through Modelling and Impedance Spectroscopy Analysis for Energy Sustainability20
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Optimization of Quercetin‐Assisted Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Evaluation of Their Hemocompatibility, Antioxidant, Anti‐Inflammatory, and Antibacterial effects19
Waste to Wealth: Electrochemical Innovations in Hydrogen Production From Industrial Wastewater19
A Long‐Lasting Skin Protectant Based on CG‐101, a Deep Eutectic Solvent Comprising Choline and Geranic Acid17
Vanillin‐Derived Thermally Reprocessable and Chemically Recyclable Schiff‐Base Epoxy Thermosets17
Targeted Crystallization of Rare Earth Carbonate Polymorphs at Hydrothermal Conditions via Mineral Replacement Reactions17
The Biochar Derived from Carp for High‐Efficiency Solar Steam Generation and Water Purification (Global Challenges 1/2022)16
New Insight into Mercury Removal from Fish Meat Using a Single‐Component Solution Containing cysteine16
Masthead: (Global Challenges 9/2022)16
Development of Graphene‐Based Materials in Bone Tissue Engineaering16
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Advances and Applications of Metal‐Organic Frameworks (MOFs) in Emerging Technologies: A Comprehensive Review15
Biodegradation in Composting Conditions of PBEAS Monofilaments for the Sustainable End‐Use of Fishing Nets15
Challenges in Recycling Spent Lithium‐Ion Batteries: Spotlight on Polyvinylidene Fluoride Removal15
Biomedical Big Data Technologies, Applications, and Challenges for Precision Medicine: A Review15
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Sustainable Hydrogen Production, a Review of Methods, Types, Applications, Challenges, and Future Perspectives14
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(Global Challenges 8/2023)13
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Photoelectrocatalysis for Hydrogen Evolution Ventures into the World of Organic Synthesis12
Energy Sources and Thermal Management Technologies for Electric Vehicle Batteries: A Technical Review12
Alpha‐Gal Syndrome: An Underrated Serious Disease and a Potential Future Challenge12
Future Energy Breakthroughs: Implications for the Hydrocarbon Economies of the Arabian Gulf12
From Lab to Field: Damp Heat Testing and its Implications for PV Module Service Lifetime12
Masthead: (Global Challenges 1/2023)12
(Global Challenges 5/2023)12
Dye Degradation, Antimicrobial Activity, and Molecular Docking Analysis of Samarium‐Grafted Carbon Nitride Doped‐Bismuth Oxobromide Quantum Dots12
Pinaceae Pine Resins (Black Pine, Shore Pine, Rosin, and Baltic Amber) as Natural Dielectrics for Low Operating Voltage, Hysteresis‐Free, Organic Field Effect Transistors12
Parameter Extraction of Single, Double, and Triple‐Diode Photovoltaic Models Using the Weighted Leader Search Algorithm11
Thermally Conductive Molten Salt for Thermal Energy Storage: Synergistic Effect of a Hybrid Graphite‐Graphene Nanoplatelet Filler11
The Fragile State of Industrial Agriculture: Estimating Crop Yield Reductions in a Global Catastrophic Infrastructure Loss Scenario11
Computational Perspectives on Amoxicillin and Staphylococcus Aureus in Mirror Life11
The Biochar Derived from Carp for High‐Efficiency Solar Steam Generation and Water Purification11
Tunable Fungal Monofilaments from Food Waste for Textile Applications10
Sustainable LC3 Concrete in the Circular Economy: Assessment of Mechanical, Microstructural, and Durability Characteristics with Surkhi, Metakaolin, Nano‐Silica, and M‐Sand Blended Concrete10
Reusable and Antibacterial Polymer‐Based Nanocomposites for the Adsorption of Dyes and the Visible‐Light‐Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Antibiotics9
Time‐Quantile and Frequency Response of Green Growth to Energy Vulnerability, Energy Uncertainty, and Geopolitical Risks9
Current Challenges in Efficient Lithium‐Ion Batteries’ Recycling: A Perspective9
ALA‐A2 Is a Novel Anticancer Peptide Inspired by Alpha‐Lactalbumin: A Discovery from a Computational Peptide Library, In Silico Anticancer Peptide Screening and In Vitro Experimental Validation9
Adapting Neutralizing Antibodies to Viral Variants by Structure‐Guided Affinity Maturation Using Phage Display Technology9
Evaluation of Sustainability of a Prune Production Process from Farm to Fork Approach based on Thermodynamic Principles and Actual Operational Data9
Opportunities and Challenges of Establishing a Regional Bio‐based Polylactic Acid Supply Chain (Global Challenges 7/2023)9
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Harnessing Cattail Biomass for Sustainable Fibers and Engineered Bioproducts: A Review8
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Modeling and Thermodynamic Studies of γ‐Valerolactone Production from Bio‐derived Methyl Levulinate7
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Fates of Emitted Particles Depending on Mask Wearing Using an Approach Validated Across Spatial Scales7
Research on the Development of Rural Human Settlement Environment in the Upper Reaches of the Lancang River Based on Ecological Carrying Capacity Constraints7
Big Things, Small Packages: An Update on Microalgae as Sustainable Sources of Nutraceutical Peptides for Promoting Cardiovascular Health7
A Mechanically Flexible Superhydrophobic Rock Wool Modified with Reduced Graphene Oxide‐Chloroperene Rubber for Oil‐Spill Clean‐Up7
Recycling and Degradation Pathways of Synthetic Textile Fibers such as Polyamide and Elastane7
Random Access Memory (RAM) Contacts Waste Catalyzes Organic Reactions7
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Heritage Conservation Future: Where We Stand, Challenges Ahead, and a Paradigm Shift7
Marketing Strategies in Nanomaterials for Sensor Applications: Bridging Lab to Market7
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(Global Challenges 9/2021)7
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Microbial Desalination Cell for Sustainable Water Treatment: A Critical Review7
Magnetite Nanoparticles Enhancing H2‐Driven Biomethanation in a Mixed Microbial Community7
Microplastics in Malaysia's Aquatic Environment: Current Overview and Future Perspectives7
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Degradation of Orange G, Acid Blue 161, and Brillant Green Dyes Using UV Light‐Activated GA–TiO2–Cd Composite6
Low Formaldehyde Binders for Mineral Wool Insulation: A Review6
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Freestanding Nitrogen‐Doped Carbons with Hierarchical Porosity for Environmental Applications: A Green Templating Route with Bio‐Based Precursors (Global Challenges 11/2021)6
(Global Challenges 6/2023)6
Recent Progress of Droplet Microfluidic Emulsification Based Synthesis of Functional Microparticles6
Toward Sustainable Composites: Graphene‐Modified Jute Fiber Composites with Bio‐Based Epoxy Resin6
Influence of Coal Gangue Powder on the Macroscopic Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Recycled Aggregate Concrete6
An In‐Silico Study to Identify Relevant Biomarkers in Sepsis Applying Integrated Bulk RNA Sequencing and Single‐Cell RNA Sequencing Analyses6
Evaluation of Groundwater Potential Zones Using GIS‐Based Machine Learning Ensemble Models in the Gidabo Watershed, Ethiopia5
Mitigating Urban Heat Islands (UHI) Through Vegetation Restoration: Insights From Mining Communities5
Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production Using TiO2‐based Catalysts: A Review5
Institutional Quality in Green and Digital Transition of EU Regions – A Recovery and Resilience Analysis5
Cancer‐Derived Extracellular Vesicle ITGB2 Promotes the Progression of Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer via the Activation of Cancer‐Associated Fibroblasts5
High‐Performance Isotropic Thermo‐Electrochemical Cells Using Agar‐Gelled Ferricyanide/Ferrocyanide/Guanidinium5
Smart and Sustainable Regeneration of Fouled Desalination Membranes Using Artificial Intelligence5
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CeO2 Nanoparticles Seed Priming Increases Salicylic Acid Level and ROS Scavenging Ability to Improve Rapeseed Salt Tolerance5
Solar Drying for Domestic and Industrial Applications: A Comprehensive Review of Innovations and Efficiency Enhancements5
A Trihybrid Approach for Enhancing Crude Oil Recovery Using Effervescent‐Tablet‐Based Nanofluids5
Is Photocatalysis the Next Technology to Produce Green Hydrogen to Enable the Net Zero Emissions Goal?4
Masthead: (Global Challenges 7/2022)4
Masthead: (Global Challenges 10/2021)4
The Shifting Cultivation Juggernaut: An Attribution Problem (Global Challenges 8/2022)4
Opportunities and Challenges of Establishing a Regional Bio‐based Polylactic Acid Supply Chain4
Sustainable Strategies for Converting Organic, Electronic, and Plastic Waste From Municipal Solid Waste Into Functional Materials (Global Challenges 4/2025)4
Adoption Dynamics of Organic Pesticides Among Cocoa Producers In Two Ecological Zones Of Ghana4
A Soil Monitoring Law for Europe4
Harnessing the Power of Light: The Synergistic Effects of Crystalline Carbon Nitride and Ti3C2Tx MXene in Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production4
Future of Nanotechnology in Food Industry: Challenges in Processing, Packaging, and Food Safety4
Highly Efficient Multiscale Fog Collector Inspired by Sarracenia Trichome Hierarchical Structure4
Photoelectrocatalytic Hydrogen Generation: Current Advances in Materials and Operando Characterization4
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Nickel Oxide Decorated Halloysite Nanotubes as Sulfur Host Materials for Lithium–Sulfur Batteries4
The Piggy Solution: Harnessing Food Waste for Sustainable Hog Farming4
Sustainable Production Insight Through LCA and LCC Analysis of Injection Overmolded Structural Electronics Manufactured through Roll‐to‐Roll Processes4
Investigation of Highly Active Carbon‐, Cobalt‐, and Noble Metal‐Free MnO2/NiO/Ni‐Based Bifunctional Air Electrodes for Metal–Air Batteries with an Alkaline Electrolyte4
Negatively but Not Positively Charged Nanoceria Promoted Lateral Root Growth via Modulating the Distribution of Reactive Oxygen Species Rather than Auxin4
High Pressure Extraction as a Green Alternative to the Conventional Sunflower Oil (Helianthus annuus) Production Process – Extraction with Pressurized Ethanol in an Intermittent Process and wit4
Engineering Oxygen Vacancies in (FeCrCoMnZn)3O4‐δ High Entropy Spinel Oxides Through Altering Fabrication Atmosphere for High‐Performance Rechargeable Zinc‐Air Batteries4
Synthesis of N‐Doped Graphene Photo‐Catalyst for Photo‐Assisted Charging of Li‐Ion Oxygen Battery4
The Shifting Cultivation Juggernaut: An Attribution Problem4
Efficient Oxidative Polymerization of Hydroxytyrosol Using Horseradish Peroxidase Immobilized on a Magnetic Silica‐Coated Nanocatalyst3
Promising Pharmacological Interventions for Posterior Capsule Opacification: A Review3
Correction to “New Insight into Mercury Removal from Fish Meat Using a Single‐Component Solution Containing Cysteine”3
Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye using PANI‐CuFe2O4 Nano Composite3
Sustained Agricultural Spraying: From Leaf Wettability to Dynamic Droplet Impact Behavior3
Ferrihydrite Supported on Steel Slags as Catalyst for the Hydrogenation of Nitroarenes: A Virtuous Cycle of Wastes3
MBenes: A Comprehensive Review of Synthesis Techniques and Energy Storage Capabilities3
P–N Heterojunction System Eu‐Doped ZnO@GO for Photocatalytic Water Splitting3
Masthead: (Global Challenges 9/2023)3
Transparent, Flexible, and Low‐Operating‐Voltage Resistive Switching Memory Based on Al2O3/IZO Multilayer3
(Global Challenges 2/2024)3
Performance Impact of Lead‐Free CsSn0.5Ge0.5I3 Based Perovskite Solar Cells with HTL‐Free Incorporation3
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Controllable Doping of Mn into Ni0.075‐xMnxAl0.025(OH)2(CO3)0.0125·yH2O for Efficient Adsorption of Fluoride Ions3
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Transforming the Water‐Energy Nexus in Gaza: A Systems Approach3
Comment on “Sexism in Academia is Bad for Science and a Waste of Public Funding”3
Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles: A Potential Antibacterial Agent, Antioxidant, and Colorimetric Nanoprobe for the Detection of Hg2+ Ions3
Masthead: (Global Challenges 6/2022)3
Waste to Energy: Combustion, Performance, and Emission Characteristics of Waste Animal Fats/Diesel Blends Premixed with Various Alcohols as Port Fuels3
Techno‐Economic and Lifecycle Analysis of Green Colloidal Silver: Moving toward Scale‐Up3
IoT‐Based Hand Hygiene Compliance Monitoring System and Validation of Its Effectiveness in Hospital Environments3
Mineral Plastics and Gels from Multi‐Arm Ionomers3
Progress, Key Issues, and Future Prospects for Li‐Ion Battery Recycling3
How to Improve Sustainability in Fused Filament Fabrication (3D Printing) Research?2
Rosemary‐Mediated Green Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles and their Integration into Hydrogel Matrices: Evaluating Effects on Wheat Growth and Antibacterial Properties2
Synthesis and Evaluation of 3D Nitrogen Doped Reduced Graphene Oxide (3D N@rGO) Macrostructure for Boosted Solar Driven Interfacial Desalination of Saline Water2
Updates on Hydrogen Value Chain: A Strategic Roadmap2
Potential of Seaweeds to Mitigate Production of Greenhouse Gases during Production of Ruminant Proteins2
Preserving Cultural Diversity in Rural Africa Using Renewable Energy2
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Mitigating Global Challenges: Harnessing Green Synthesized Nanomaterials for Sustainable Crop Production Systems2
Masthead: (Global Challenges 8/2024)2
Country‐Specific Participation Patterns in Transnational Governance Initiatives on Sustainability: Preliminary Insights and Research Agenda2
A Forest‐Based Triboelectric Energy Harvester2
Biophysics Role and Biomimetic Culture Systems of ECM Stiffness in Cancer EMT2
Crop Diversification for Ensuring Sustainable Agriculture, Risk Management and Food Security2
Effect of Poling on Photocatalysis, Piezocatalysis, and Photo–Piezo Catalysis Performance of BaBi4Ti4O15 Ceramics2
Advances in Porous Structure Design for Enhanced Piezoelectric and Triboelectric Nanogenerators: A Comprehensive Review2
Characterization of Heavy Metal Ions Removal from Water by Improved Cuttlebone Powder with Magnetic Fe3O4 Nanoparticle as a Bioadsorbent2
Advancing Economical and Environmentally Conscious Electrification: A Comprehensive Framework for Microgrid Design in Off‐Grid Regions2
Synthesis, Characterization, and Photocatalytic Activity of Magnetically Separable Fe3O4@SiO2@ZnO–Ag Composite Photocatalyst2
Photovoltaic Materials and Their Path toward Cleaner Energy2
(Global Challenges 3/2023)2
Boosting Water Retention in Agriculture: Vine Biochar‐Doped Hydrogels' Swelling and Germination Effects2
Extreme Temperature Events in Kazakhstan and Their Impacts on Public Health and Energy Demand2
Superhydrophilic Interconnected Biomass‐Based Absorbers Toward High‐Speed Evaporation for Solar Steam Generation2
Food Waste Governance Architectures in Europe: Actors, Steering Modes, and Harmonization Trends2
Esterified Lignin from Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) as a Versatile Additive for Polylactic‐Acid (PLA) Composites—The Effect of Artificial Weathering on its Performance2
Understanding the Role of Controlled Environments for Producing Mycelium‐bound Composites: Advancing Circular Practices for Integrating Biotechnology into the Construction Industry2
Imogolite Nanotubes and Their Permanently Polarized Bifunctional Surfaces for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production2
Curcumin's Protective Role in Heatstroke‐Induced Acute Liver Injury: Targeting Pyroptosis and Enhancing SIRT1 Expression2
Masthead: (Global Challenges 1/2024)2
Immobilization of Bi2WO6 on Polymer Membranes for Photocatalytic Removal of Micropollutants from Water – A Stable and Visible Light Active Alternative2
A Preliminary Assessment of Global CO2: Spatial Patterns, Temporal Trends, and Policy Implications2
Reusing Waste Coffee Grounds as Electrode Materials: Recent Advances and Future Opportunities (Global Challenges 1/2023)2
Land Use and Land Cover Change Detection Using the Random Forest Approach: The Case of The Upper Blue Nile River Basin, Ethiopia2
Toward Ecofriendly Piezoelectric Ceramics—Reduction of Energy and Environmental Footprint from Conceptualization to Deployment2
The Effects of Bromine Additives on the Recyclability of Injection Molded Electronic Waste Polymers2
Formal Anti‐Markovnikov Addition of Water to Olefins by Titanocene‐Catalyzed Epoxide Hydrosilylation: From Stoichiometric to Sustainable Catalytic Reactions2
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Conditions for CaCO3 Biomineralization by Trichoderma Reesei with the Perspective of Developing Fungi‐Mediated Self‐Healing Concrete2
Assessing the Environmental Benefits of Extending the Service Lifetime of Solar Photovoltaic Modules1
Masthead: (Global Challenges 2/2022)1
Harnessing Fungi Signaling in Living Composites1
Masthead: (Global Challenges 8/2022)1
A State‐of‐Art Review of the Metal Oxide‐Based Nanomaterials Effect on Photocatalytic Degradation of Malachite Green Dyes and a Bibliometric Analysis1
Toward Understanding the Environmental Risks of Combined Microplastics/Nanomaterials Exposures: Unveiling ZnO Transformations after Adsorption onto Polystyrene Microplastics in Environmental Solutions1
(Global Challenges 9/2022)1
IFN‐γ and IL‐10 Immunosensor with Vertically Aligned Carbon Nanotube Interdigitated Electrodes toward Pen‐Side Cattle Paratuberculosis Monitoring1
Potential Waste‐to‐Wealth Strategy for Combining Medical Surgical Gloves‐Derived Pyrolysis Oil with Pentanol and Nanoparticles: Experimental Analysis on Engine Behaviors1
(Global Challenges 3/2022)1
(Global Challenges 2/2022)1
Prevalence and Genotype Distribution of Sapovirus in China: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis1
Investigation of the Effects of Working Conditions on Performance of Planar and Cylindrical Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells1
Textile‐based Low‐frequency RC Filter for Noise Reduction in ECG signals1
Urban Lake Health Assessment Based on the Synergistic Perspective of Water Environment and Social Service Functions1
Toward a Long‐Term Low Emission Development Strategy: The Case of Energy Transition in Qatar1
Energy Generation and Carbon Footprint under Future Projections (2022–2100) of Central Asian Temperature Extremes1
A Transdisciplinary Framework to Bridge Science–Policy–Development Gaps in Global Land Management Initiatives1
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Retraction: Sanal Flow Choking: A Paradigm Shift in Computational Fluid Dynamics Code Verification and Diagnosing Detonation and Hemorrhage in Real‐World Fluid‐Flow Systems1
Carbon Storage Tanker Lifetime Assessment1
Novel Insight into the Concept of Favorable Combination of Electrodes in High Voltage Supercapacitors: Toward Ultrahigh Volumetric Energy Density and Outstanding Rate Capability1
Ecosystem Services at the Farm Level—Overview, Synergies, Trade‐Offs, and Stakeholder Analysis1
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Masthead: (Global Challenges 5/2022)1
Recent Applications, Challenges, and Future Prospects of Microbial Fuel Cells: A Review1
Toward Photoactive Wallpapers Based on ZnO‐Cellulose Nanocomposites1
Dry Eye Disease: Oxidative Stress on Ocular Surface and Cutting‐Edge Antioxidants1
A High‐Energy Density Li‐Ion Hybrid Capacitor Fabricated from Bio‐Waste Derived Carbon Nanosheets Cathode and Graphite Anode1
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Sustainable Reuse and Recycling of Spent Li‐Ion batteries from Electric Vehicles: Chemical, Environmental, and Economical Perspectives1
Amplifying Lateral Flow Assay Signals for Rapid Detection of COVID‐19 Specific Antibodies1
Safety Concerns for the Management of End‐of‐Life Lithium‐Ion Batteries1
Organoleptic and Physicochemical Properties of Soy‐Milk Yoghurt Enriched withMoringa OleiferaRoot Powder1
Updates on Hydrogen Value Chain: A Strategic Roadmap (Global Challenges 6/2024)1
Global Challenges: Bridging Business, Law, Science, Design, and Engineering for Sustainability1
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