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Huang W, Liu S, Zhang T, Wu H, Pu S. Bibliometric analysis and systematic review of electrochemical methods for environmental remediation. J Environ Sci (China) 2024; 144:113-136. [PMID: 38802224 DOI: 10.1016/j.jes.2023.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
Abstract
Electrochemical methods are increasingly favored for remediating polluted environments due to their environmental compatibility and reagent-saving features. However, a comprehensive understanding of recent progress, mechanisms, and trends in these methods is currently lacking. Web of Science (WoS) databases were utilized for searching the primary data to understand the knowledge structure and research trends of publications on electrochemical methods and to unveil certain hotspots and future trends of electrochemical methods research. The original data were sampled from 9080 publications in those databases with the search deadline of June 1st, 2022. CiteSpace and VOSviewer software facilitated data visualization and analysis of document quantities, source journals, institutions, authors, and keywords. We discussed principles, influencing factors, and progress related to seven major electrochemical methods. Notably, publications on this subject have experienced significant growth since 2007. The most frequently-investigated areas in electrochemical methods included novel materials development, heavy metal remediation, organic pollutant degradation, and removal mechanism identification. "Advanced oxidation process" and "Nanocomposite" are currently trending topics. The major remediation mechanisms are adsorption, oxidation, and reduction. The efficiency of electrochemical systems is influenced by material properties, system configuration, electron transfer efficiency, and power density. Electro-Fenton exhibits significant advantages in achieving synergistic effects of anodic oxidation and electro-adsorption among the seven techniques. Future research should prioritize the improvement of electron transfer efficiency, the optimization of electrode materials, the exploration of emerging technology coupling, and the reduction in system operation and maintenance costs.
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- Wenbin Huang
- College of Earth Sciences, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection (Chengdu University of Technology), Chengdu 610059, China; College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China; Key Laboratory of Biodiversity Formation Mechanism and Comprehensive Utilization of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in Qinghai Province, Qinghai Normal University, Xining 810008, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection (Chengdu University of Technology), Chengdu 610059, China
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- Scientific Research Academy of Guangxi Environmental Protection, Nanning 530022, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection (Chengdu University of Technology), Chengdu 610059, China; College of Ecology and Environment, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China.
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Spisni G, Massaglia G, Pirri FC, Bianco S, Quaglio M. Ultrasonic Spray Coating to Optimize Performance of Bio-Electrochemical Systems. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2926. [PMID: 37999281 PMCID: PMC10675038 DOI: 10.3390/nano13222926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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This work investigates the optimization of carbon-based electrodes employed in bio-electrochemical systems (BES) through the deposition of nanostructured layers of poly(3,4-ethylene-dioxy-thiophene) poly(styrene-sulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) on commercial carbon paper electrodes via ultrasonic spray coating (USC). This innovative application of USC demonstrated that uniform and controlled depositions of PEDOT:PSS can be successfully performed on carbon-based electrodes. To this end, the morphology and spatial uniformity of depositions were verified via scanning electron microscopy and Raman spectroscopy. Electrochemical characterizations of fabricated electrodes demonstrated a more than two-fold increase in the electrochemical active surface area with respect to bare carbon paper. A lab-scale experiment on BES was performed, selecting microbial fuel cells (MFCs) as the reference devices. Devices featuring USC-deposited PEDOT:PSS electrodes showed a three-fold-higher energy recovery with respect to control cells, reaching a maximum value of (13 ± 2) J·m-3. Furthermore, the amount of PEDOT:PSS required to optimize MFCs' performance is in line with values reported in the literature for other deposition methods. In conclusion, this work demonstrates that USC is a promising technique for application in BES.
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- Giacomo Spisni
- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy; (G.S.); (F.C.P.); (S.B.)
- Centre for Sustainable Future Technologies @ PoliTo, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, 10146 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy; (G.S.); (F.C.P.); (S.B.)
- Centre for Sustainable Future Technologies @ PoliTo, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, 10146 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy; (G.S.); (F.C.P.); (S.B.)
- Centre for Sustainable Future Technologies @ PoliTo, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, 10146 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy; (G.S.); (F.C.P.); (S.B.)
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, 10129 Turin, Italy; (G.S.); (F.C.P.); (S.B.)
- Centre for Sustainable Future Technologies @ PoliTo, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, 10146 Turin, Italy
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Wang W, Zhang Y, Li M, Wei X, Wang Y, Liu L, Wang H, Shen S. Operation mechanism of constructed wetland-microbial fuel cells for wastewater treatment and electricity generation: A review. BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY 2020; 314:123808. [PMID: 32713782 DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2020] [Revised: 07/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Constructed wetland-microbial fuel cells (CWL-MFCs) are eco-friendly and sustainable technology, simultaneously implementing contaminant removal and electricity production. According to intensive research over the last five years, this review on the operation mechanism was conducted for in-depth understanding and application guidance of CWL-MFCs. The electrochemical mechanism based on anodic oxidation and cathodic reduction is the core for improved treatment in CWL-MFCs compared to CWLs. As the dominant bacterial community, the abundance and gene-expression patterns of electro-active bacteria responds to electrode potentials and contaminant loadings, further affecting operational efficiency of CWL-MFCs. Plants benefit COD and N removal by supplying oxygen for aerobic degradation and rhizosphere secretions for microorganisms. Multi-electrode configuration, carbon-based electrodes and rich porous substrates affect transfer resistance and bacterial communities. The possibilities of CWL-MFCs targeting at recalcitrant contaminants like flame retardants and interchain interactions among effect components need systematic research.
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- Wenjing Wang
- Xiong'an Institute of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, China; Institute of Ecology and Environmental Governance, College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, China
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- Xiong'an Institute of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, China; Institute of Ecology and Environmental Governance, College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, China
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- Xiong'an Institute of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, China; Institute of Ecology and Environmental Governance, College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, China
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- Xiong'an Institute of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, China; Institute of Ecology and Environmental Governance, College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, China
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- Xiong'an Institute of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, China; Institute of Ecology and Environmental Governance, College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, China
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- Xiong'an Institute of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, China; Institute of Ecology and Environmental Governance, College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, China
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- Xiong'an Institute of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, China; Institute of Ecology and Environmental Governance, College of Life Sciences, Hebei University, China.
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- Xiong'an Institute of Eco-Environment, Hebei University, Baoding 071002, China; Institute of Life Science and Green Development, Hebei University, China
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Şen-Doğan B, Okan M, Afşar-Erkal N, Özgür E, Zorlu Ö, Külah H. Enhancement of the Start-Up Time for Microliter-Scale Microbial Fuel Cells (µMFCs) via the Surface Modification of Gold Electrodes. MICROMACHINES 2020; 11:E703. [PMID: 32708083 PMCID: PMC7407754 DOI: 10.3390/mi11070703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2020] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 06/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs) are biological fuel cells based on the oxidation of fuels by electrogenic bacteria to generate an electric current in electrochemical cells. There are several methods that can be employed to improve their performance. In this study, the effects of gold surface modification with different thiol molecules were investigated for their implementation as anode electrodes in micro-scale MFCs (µMFCs). Several double-chamber µMFCs with 10.4 µL anode and cathode chambers were fabricated using silicon-microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) fabrication technology. µMFC systems assembled with modified gold anodes were operated under anaerobic conditions with the continuous feeding of anolyte and catholyte to compare the effect of different thiol molecules on the biofilm formation of Shewanella oneidensis MR-1. Performances were evaluated using polarization curves, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), and Scanning Electron Microcopy (SEM). The results showed that µMFCs modified with thiol self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) (cysteamine and 11-MUA) resulted in more than a 50% reduction in start-up times due to better bacterial attachment on the anode surface. Both 11-MUA and cysteamine modifications resulted in dense biofilms, as observed in SEM images. The power output was found to be similar in cysteamine-modified and bare gold µMFCs. The power and current densities obtained in this study were comparable to those reported in similar studies in the literature.
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- Begüm Şen-Doğan
- Department of Micro and Nanotechnology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara 06800, Turkey; (B.Ş.-D.); (M.O.)
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- Department of Micro and Nanotechnology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara 06800, Turkey; (B.Ş.-D.); (M.O.)
- METU MEMS Research and Application Center, Ankara 06800, Turkey; (E.Ö.); (Ö.Z.)
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- METU MEMS Research and Application Center, Ankara 06800, Turkey; (E.Ö.); (Ö.Z.)
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- METU MEMS Research and Application Center, Ankara 06800, Turkey; (E.Ö.); (Ö.Z.)
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- Department of Micro and Nanotechnology, Middle East Technical University, Ankara 06800, Turkey; (B.Ş.-D.); (M.O.)
- METU MEMS Research and Application Center, Ankara 06800, Turkey; (E.Ö.); (Ö.Z.)
- Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Middle East Technical University, Ankara 06800, Turkey
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Yang W, Chen S. Biomass-Derived Carbon for Electrode Fabrication in Microbial Fuel Cells: A Review. Ind Eng Chem Res 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.0c00041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Wei Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, College of Water Resource & Hydropower, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, California 95064, United States
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Controlling Voltage Reversal in Microbial Fuel Cells. Trends Biotechnol 2020; 38:667-678. [PMID: 31980302 DOI: 10.1016/j.tibtech.2019.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2019] [Revised: 11/29/2019] [Accepted: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Microbial fuel cell (MFC) systems have been developed for potential use as power sources, along with several other applications, with bacteria as the prime factor enabling electrocatalytic activity. Limited voltage and current production from unit cells limit their practical applicability, so stacking multiple MFCs has been proposed as a way to increase power production. Special attention is paid to voltage reversal (VR), a common occurrence in stacked MFCs, and to identifying the mechanisms underlying this phenomenon. We also proposed realistic perspectives on stacked MFCs in an effort to control and suppress VR by balancing the kinetics in the system, such as using enriched electroactive microorganisms or altering the circuitry mode.
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Koók L, Kaufer B, Bakonyi P, Rózsenberszki T, Rivera I, Buitrón G, Bélafi-Bakó K, Nemestóthy N. Supported ionic liquid membrane based on [bmim][PF6] can be a promising separator to replace Nafion in microbial fuel cells and improve energy recovery: A comparative process evaluation. J Memb Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2018.10.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Zhang L, Li J, Zhu X, Ye D, Fu Q, Liao Q. Startup Performance and Anodic Biofilm Distribution in Continuous-Flow Microbial Fuel Cells with Serpentine Flow Fields: Effects of External Resistance. Ind Eng Chem Res 2017. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.6b04619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Liang Zhang
- Key
Laboratory of Low-Grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems
(Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400030, China
- Institute
of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Low-Grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems
(Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400030, China
- Institute
of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Low-Grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems
(Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400030, China
- Institute
of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Low-Grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems
(Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400030, China
- Institute
of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Low-Grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems
(Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400030, China
- Institute
of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Low-Grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems
(Chongqing University), Ministry of Education, Chongqing 400030, China
- Institute
of Engineering Thermophysics, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400030, China
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Zhang L, Zhu X, Li J, Kashima H, Liao Q, Regan J. Step-feed strategy enhances performance of unbuffered air-cathode microbial fuel cells. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra03769d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Step-feed was introduced to enhance proton transfer in unbuffered MFCs and improved power generation and Coulombic efficiency.
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- Liang Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems (Chongqing University)
- Ministry of Education
- Chongqing 400030
- China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems (Chongqing University)
- Ministry of Education
- Chongqing 400030
- China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems (Chongqing University)
- Ministry of Education
- Chongqing 400030
- China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- The Pennsylvania State University
- University Park
- USA
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems (Chongqing University)
- Ministry of Education
- Chongqing 400030
- China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics
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- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- The Pennsylvania State University
- University Park
- USA
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Yang W, Li J, Zhang L, Zhu X, Liao Q. A monolithic air cathode derived from bamboo for microbial fuel cells. RSC Adv 2017. [DOI: 10.1039/c7ra04571a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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A carbonized bamboo charcoal tube was used as the air-cathode in MFC to obtain a high power output.
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Affiliation(s)
- Wei Yang
- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems
- Chongqing University
- Chongqing 400030
- China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems
- Chongqing University
- Chongqing 400030
- China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems
- Chongqing University
- Chongqing 400030
- China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems
- Chongqing University
- Chongqing 400030
- China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics
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- Key Laboratory of Low-grade Energy Utilization Technologies and Systems
- Chongqing University
- Chongqing 400030
- China
- Institute of Engineering Thermophysics
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