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Thermal energy storage

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Molecular simulation on two-dimensional nanoporous material for energy-efficient separation

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The energy-consumption by the chemical and petrochemical industry in the European Union (EU) accounts for about quarter of its energy footprint. Approximately half of this energy goes toward chemical separation, currently dominated by thermally-driven pro ...

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Efficient and Accurate Peer-to-Peer Training of Machine Learning Based Home Thermal Models

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The integration of smart thermostats in home automation systems has created an opportunity to optimize space heating and cooling through the use of machine learning, for example for thermal model identification. Nonetheless, its full potential remains unta ...

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Expert perceptions of game-changing innovations towards net zero

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Current technological improvements are yet to put the world on track to net-zero, which will require the uptake of transformative low-carbon innovations to supplement mitigation efforts. However, the role of such innovations is not yet fully understood; so ...

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