Technology

The photoacoustic effect, which was discovered by A. G. Bell in 1881, refers to the generation of sound as a result of absorption of optical…
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In developed countries, building energy consumption accounts for roughly 50% of the total energy usage. HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning) equipment, especially in hot and…
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Natural gas hydrates, also called combustible ice, are formed with natural gas and water molecules at suitable pressure and temperature, which can achieve the theoretical…
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Solar energy exploitation is one of the most promising ways to face major problems as the growing population, the climate change, the fossil fuel depletion…
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Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of microalgae has attracted growing interest for bio-oil production because it does not require dewatering and drying of algal biomass. However, up…
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Lignocellulosic biomass has the potential to produce up to 200 billion metric tons worldwide [1] per year. It is acknowledged as one of the most…
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As one kind of biomass resources, wood raw materials can be used for pulping and papermaking in pulp and paper industry. Owing to the different…
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Smart polymeric materials have received extensive attention for a wide variety of applications. In particular, thermal-responsive polymers, which are able to exhibit a reversible phase,…
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Greenhouse effect and air pollution have been global challenges. Melting glaciers, extreme weather, drought, and haze all threaten human survival. Renewable energy utilization and waste…
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As the natural environment for an aircraft is the atmosphere, meteorology is a major variable in aviation safety management. The airline industry recognized meteorology as a…
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Batteries certainly have the potential to disrupt the way in which current electricity systems work, introducing distributed energy storage and allowing consumers across the network…
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