Characterization of shale gas adsorption behavior based on the gravimetric method
May 2027
Based on gravimetric isothermal adsorption experiments, methane adsorption isotherms were obtained under different temperature and pressure conditions. High-pressure adsorption models were used to investigate...
Determining the robust drivers of CO2 emissions in Africa: Machine learning and panel econometric evidence on the Environmental Kuznets Curve hypothesis
May 2027
One of the primary greenhouse gases linked to global warming is carbon dioxide. This study investigates the determinants of carbon dioxide emissions in 29 African countries over the period 1990–2023...
Sedimentary facies modeling driven by morphodynamic sedimentary simulation under sparse-well conditions
May 2027
Offshore oil and gas fields have become an increasingly important domain for reserve additions and production growth. However, sparse well control and limited-quality seismic data impose significant...
Advanced optimization problems and solution methods for renewable energy integration - A bibliometric review
May 2027
The worldwide shift to sustainable energy supply has led to extensive incorporation of renewable energy sources into modern power systems incorporating specifically with wind-turbine and solar-photovoltaic...
Experimental comparison of dual-stage organic Rankine cycle and organic Rankine flash cycle for low-temperature geothermal power generation
May 2027
Organic Rankine cycle (ORC) has gained increasing attention in thermal power generation, but with a relatively low efficiency due to the irreversible loss of the evaporation process. In order to improve...
Design and simulation of a renewable energy-based microgrid for Accra Technical University
May 2027
Rising electricity costs, coupled with the unreliability of the supply, are big challenges facing higher learning institutions in developing nations, where the use of fossil fuels in centralized power...
Numerical investigation on percussive cutting of Hubei hot dry rock using conical cutter under varying impact parameters
May 2027
As the development of geothermal resources in medium to deep dry hot rock formations progresses, traditional drilling technologies face numerous challenges posed by high-strength hard rocks. These challenges,...
Overcoming geothermal development barriers in Indonesia: A narrative policy review of sedimentary basin-based geothermal development
May 2027
Indonesia possesses the world's largest geothermal resource potential, yet its utilization remains disproportionately low. This study conducted a narrative policy review and strategic assessment using...
Where does the exergy go? Risk-aware irreversibility mapping of a PCM-buffered solar photovoltaic-thermal/geothermal ventilation system
May 2027
This study answers a practical question in renewable ventilation design: where does the exergy go when solar–geothermal preconditioning is combined with latent thermal buffering? A hybrid ventilation...
Prediction and optimization of drill string torque and drag in horizontal wells based on dynamic friction coefficient testing
May 2027
With the large-scale development of unconventional oil and gas resources, extended-reach horizontal wells have been increasingly utilized in shale reservoirs. However, excessive torque and drag caused...
Evaluating structural controls as seismic hazard potential through joint mapping and kinematic analysis: West Rand Gold Mine, South Africa
May 2027
This study investigates the structural characteristics of joint sets and their potential influence on seismic hazard at the West Rand Gold Mine, South Africa. A total of 144 systematic 2 m × 2 m window-mapping...
Designing wave farms to support mangrove restoration: A coupled hydro-morphodynamic and habitat suitability modelling approach
March 2027
Wave farms are increasingly proposed for hybrid coastal infrastructure, offering both renewable energy generation and shoreline protection. However, their potential to enable ecological restoration,...
Enhancement of atmospheric water generator performance by exploiting historical underground spaces
March 2027
Many Mediterranean countries are facing a severe water crisis due to climate change both in Southern Europe, Northern Africa and Middle East. One possible solution to mitigate this problem could be...
Design implications of ground properties and operating conditions for geothermal cooling in hot-humid and arid regions: A case study of Bahrain
March 2027
This study assesses the feasibility of geothermal cooling for residential buildings in hot-humid and arid regions, using Bahrain as a representative case. Unlike studies relying on commercial software,...
Techno-economic analysis and sizing of a hybrid PV-geothermal system for building energy sustainability: A case study under Egyptian climatic conditions
March 2027
This study presents a techno-economic and environmental assessment of a hybrid Earth-Air Heat Exchanger (EAHE) and photovoltaic (PV) system for a residential F2-type building under the hot-arid conditions...
An advanced integrated cross-sectoral model for formulating government strategies on energy consumption management to reduce greenhouse gas emissions toward achieving net-zero emissions in the future
March 2027
This study aims to develop a model that identifies alternative scenarios for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by examining the interrelationships among the circular economy, socio-cultural, and environmental...
Numerical investigation and FEM validation of flow dynamics and heat transfer in a paraffin-encapsulated packed bed thermal energy storage system
March 2027
Packed bed latent heat storage systems using phase change materials enable efficient thermal energy storage and recovery, motivating investigation of their coupled flow and heat transfer behavior during...
Pioneering oil-water interfacial tension using surfactant properties and cutting-edge algorithms
March 2027
This study addresses the challenge of accurately predicting oil–water interfacial tension through the integration of surfactant physicochemical descriptors and machine learning algorithms. The main...
A stable and efficient hybrid Analytical–BSLO algorithm for accurate photovoltaic parameter estimation
March 2027
Accurate extraction of photovoltaic model parameters is essential for optimal system design and performance prediction. This study introduces a hybrid methodology combining analytical techniques with...
Application of petrophysics-based machine learning for caprock resilience in CO2 and H2 storage
March 2027
A framework is presented that integrates laboratory calibrated geomechanical data with machine learning (ML) to predict the shear modulus (Gs) of caprock as a resilience metric for subsurface CO2 and...
New insights into lithium recovery from unconventional water resources
March 2027
The recovery of lithium from unconventional water resources is a complex physicochemical process influenced by numerous non-linear variables, making the optimization of adsorption materials through...
Renewable electricity penetration and retail price dynamics: Global evidence on transitional costs of the energy transition
March 2027
The global expansion of renewable energy represents a structural transformation with profound macroeconomic and financial implications. This study investigates the impact of renewable electricity penetration...
Geochemical characteristics and constraints on organic matter enrichment of Paleocene shales in a typical oil-rich lacustrine rift sag, Bohai Bay basin
March 2027
Unraveling the mechanisms of organic matter (OM) enrichment in lacustrine rift basins is critical for optimizing shale oil exploration in continental sedimentary systems. However, these mechanisms remain...
Hybrid TiO2–Fe3O4 nanofluid and hinged bending turbulators for high-efficiency PVT flat-plate collectors: Experimental assessment of heat transfer, energy, and exergy performance
March 2027
This study presents a combined enhancement approach to improve the thermal and electrical performance of a photovoltaic–thermal collector by utilizing a 50% TiO2–50% Fe3O4 hybrid nanofluid at 0.5% concentration...
Comfort-aware design of photovoltaic-based multi-generation energy systems for hotel facilities
March 2027
A photovoltaic (PV)-based multi-generation system applied to a hotel building is considered, and a comfort-aware design and assessment framework is proposed, in which occupant thermal and visual comfort...
