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Sulfonate-Grafted Porous Polymer Networks for Preferential CO2 Adsorption at Low Pressure

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Porous activated carbons derived from waste sugarcane bagasse for CO2 adsorption

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Surface modification of activated carbons for CO2 capture

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Biochar from microwave pyrolysis of biomass: A review

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Conversion of Microalgae to Biofuel

Suali, E., & Sarbatly, R. (2012) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2012.03.047 · Cited by 456

Granular Bamboo‐Derived Activated Carbon for High CO 2 Adsorption: The Dominant Role of Narrow Micropores

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Enhanced CO2 Capture Capacity of Nitrogen-Doped Biomass-Derived Porous Carbons

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An overview of activated carbons utilization for the post-combustion carbon dioxide capture

Rashidi, N. A., & Yusup, S. B. (2015) · Journal of CO2 Utilization · doi:10.1016/j.jcou.2015.11.002 · Cited by 411

Highly microporous activated carbons from biomass for CO 2 capture and effective micropores at different conditions

Serafin, J., Narkiewicz, U., Morawski, A. W., Wróbel, R. J., & Michalkiewicz, B. (2017) · Journal of CO2 Utilization · doi:10.1016/j.jcou.2017.01.006 · Cited by 401

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Biomass-derived carbon applications in the field of supercapacitors: Progress and prospects

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Biomass pyrolysis mechanism for carbon-based high-value products

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A review on removal of mercury from flue gas utilizing existing air pollutant control devices (APCDs)

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Modification, Production, and Methods of KOH‐Activated Carbon

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Sulfur-Doped porous carbon Adsorbent: A promising solution for effective and selective CO2 capture

Bai, J., Shao, J., Yu, Q., Demir, M., Altay, B. N., Ali, T. M., Jiang, Y., Wang, L., & Hu, X. D. (2023) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2023.147667 · Cited by 141

Biomass directional pyrolysis based on element economy to produce high-quality fuels, chemicals, carbon materials – A review

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Unlocking the potential of N-doped porous Carbon: Facile synthesis and superior CO2 adsorption performance

Shao, J., Wang, J., Yu, Q., Yang, F., Demir, M., Altıncı, O. C., Umay, A., Wang, L., & Hu, X. D. (2023) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2023.125891 · Cited by 131

N-doped porous carbon derived from macadamia nut shell for CO2 adsorption

Bai, J., Huang, J., Yu, Q., Demir, M., Kılıç, M., Altay, B. N., Hu, X. D., & Wang, L. (2023) · Fuel Processing Technology · doi:10.1016/j.fuproc.2023.107854 · Cited by 117

One-pot synthesis of self S-doped porous carbon for efficient CO2 adsorption

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Sulfur-Enriched Nanoporous Carbon: A Novel Approach to CO 2 Adsorption

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A review on N-doped biochar for enhanced water treatment and emerging applications

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High CO2 adsorption on amine-functionalized improved macro-/mesoporous multimodal pore silica

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Functional Biochar Synergistic Solid/Liquid-Phase CO2 Capture: A Review

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Low-cost activated carbon from the pyrolysis of post-consumer plastic waste and the application in CO2 capture

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Separation of CO2 using biochar and KOH and ZnCl2 activated carbons derived from pine sawdust

Pimentel, C. H., Díaz-Fernández, L., Gómez-Dı́az, D., Freire, M. S., & González‐Álvarez, J. (2023) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2023.111378 · Cited by 89

KOH Activation Mechanism in the Preparation of Brewer’s Spent Grain-Based Activated Carbons

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Latest advances and challenges in carbon capture using bio-based sorbents: A state-of-the-art review

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Review and analysis of porous adsorbents for effective CO2 capture

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Synthesis and characterization of polyphenylene sulfide resin-derived S-doped porous carbons for efficient CO2 capture

Bai, J., Huang, J., Jiang, Q., Jiang, W., Demir, M., Kılıç, M., Altay, B. N., Wang, L., & Hu, X. D. (2023) · Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2023.131916 · Cited by 69

High-performance CO2 adsorption with P-doped porous carbons from lotus petiole biomass

Zhi, Y., Shao, J., Liu, C., Xiao, Q., Demir, M., Mesfer, M. K. A., Danish, M., Wang, L., & Hu, X. D. (2024) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2024.131253 · Cited by 68

Fabrication of coconut shell-derived porous carbons for CO2 adsorption application

Bai, J., Huang, J., Yu, Q., Demir, M., Akgül, E. T., Altay, B. N., Hu, X. D., & Wang, L. (2023) · Frontiers of Chemical Science and Engineering · doi:10.1007/s11705-022-2292-6 · Cited by 64

Enhanced CO2 Adsorption Capacity in Highly Porous Carbon Materials Derived from Melamine-Formaldehyde Resin

Tian, L., Zhi, Y., Yu, Q., Xu, Q., Demir, M., Çolak, S. G., Farghaly, A. A., Wang, L., & Hu, X. D. (2024) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.4c02372 · Cited by 64

One-Pot Synthesis of Melamine Formaldehyde Resin-Derived N-Doped Porous Carbon for CO2 Capture Application

Yu, Q., Bai, J., Huang, J., Demir, M., Farghaly, A. A., Aghamohammadi, P., Hu, X. D., & Wang, L. (2023) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules28041772 · Cited by 63

Post-combustion CO2 capture using biomass based activated porous carbon: Latest advances in synthesis protocol and economics

Patel, H., Mohanty, A. K., & Misra, M. (2024) · Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · doi:10.1016/j.rser.2024.114484 · Cited by 60

Synthesis of novel and tunable Micro-Mesoporous carbon nitrides for Ultra-High CO2 and H2S capture

Tabarkhoon, F., Abolghasemi, H., Rashidi, A., Bazmi, M., Alivand, M. S., Tabarkhoon, F., Farahani, M. V., & Esrafili, M. D. (2022) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2022.140973 · Cited by 58

Fe2+/heat-coactivated PMS oxidation-absorption system for H2S removal from gas phase

Wang, Y., Wang, Y., & Liu, Y. (2022) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2022.120458 · Cited by 55

Recent advances in biomass-derived porous carbons for post-combustion CO2 capture: From preparation and adsorption mechanisms to applications

Sun, J., Li, H., Liu, Q., Zhong, W., & Dong, W. (2025) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2025.165890 · Cited by 58

Advanced microporous carbon adsorbents for selective CO₂ capture: Insights into heteroatom doping and pore structure optimization

Shao, J., Wang, Y., Liu, C., Xiao, Q., Demir, M., Mesfer, M. K. A., Danish, M., Wang, L., & Hu, X. D. (2024) · Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis · doi:10.1016/j.jaap.2024.106946 · Cited by 52

Potassium metaborate-activated boron-doped porous carbons for selective CO2 adsorption

Wang, J., Yin, Y., Liu, X., Liu, Y., Xiao, Q., Zhao, L., Demir, M., Çolak, M. Ö. A., Wang, L., & Hu, X. D. (2025) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.134079 · Cited by 54

Sustainable CO2 Capture: N,S-Codoped Porous Carbons Derived from Petroleum Coke with High Selectivity and Stability

Shao, J., Wang, Y., Che, M., Liu, Y., Jiang, Y., Xiao, Q., Demir, M., Wang, L., & Hu, X. D. (2025) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules30020426 · Cited by 50

A novel double metal ions-double oxidants coactivation system for NO and SO2 simultaneous removal

Liu, Y., Shi, S., & Wang, Z. (2021) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2021.134398 · Cited by 50

Biochars derived from by-products of microalgae pyrolysis for sorption of gaseous H2S

Ma, C., Zhao, Y., Chen, H., Liu, Y., Huang, R., & Pan, J. (2022) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2022.107370 · Cited by 50

Microwave-coordinated KOH directionally modulated N/O co-doped porous biochar from Enteromorpha and its structure–effect relationships in efficient CO2 capture

Luo, J., Chen, Y. G., Huang, H., Ma, R., Ma, N., Yan, F., Xu, J., Zhang, J., Chen, J., & Sun, S. (2023) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2023.145279 · Cited by 49

Polyacrylonitrile-derived nitrogen enriched porous carbon fiber with high CO2 capture performance

Ma, C., Bai, J., Demir, M., Yu, Q., Hu, X. D., Jiang, W., & Wang, L. (2022) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122299 · Cited by 48

N, S Co-doped porous carbons from coconut shell for selective CO2 adsorption

Shao, J., Wang, Y., Che, M., Xiao, Q., Demir, M., Mesfer, M. K. A., Wang, L., Hu, X. D., & Liu, Y. (2025) · Journal of the Energy Institute · doi:10.1016/j.joei.2025.102273 · Cited by 46

A thermally activated double oxidants advanced oxidation system for gaseous H2S removal: Mechanism and kinetics

Wang, Y., Liu, Y., Wang, Z., & Wang, Z. (2021) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2021.134430 · Cited by 47

Microwave-induced preparation of MgO-loaded N-rich porous biochar from marine biomass for efficient CO2 capture and mechanism exploration via theoretical calculation

Luo, J., Chen, Y. G., Zhang, J., Ma, R., Huang, H., Sun, S., Lin, J., Yan, F., & Xu, J. (2023) · Journal of Cleaner Production · doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136915 · Cited by 45

The Synthesis of B-Doped Porous Carbons via a Sodium Metaborate Tetrahydrate Activating Agent: A Novel Approach for CO2 Adsorption

Wang, J., Wang, Y., Liu, X., Xiao, Q., Demir, M., Mesfer, M. K. A., Çolak, S. G., Wang, L., Hu, X., & Liu, Y. (2025) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules30122564 · Cited by 44

Preparation of hydrogen sulfide adsorbent derived from spent Fenton-like reagent modified biochar and its removal characteristics for hydrogen sulfide

Zhao, Y., & Liu, Y. (2022) · Fuel Processing Technology · doi:10.1016/j.fuproc.2022.107495 · Cited by 43

D-glucose-derived S-doped porous carbon: Sustainable and effective CO2 adsorption

Xu, Q., Wang, J., Feng, J., Liu, C., Xiao, Q., Demir, M., Şimşek, U. B., Kılıç, M., Wang, L., & Hu, X. D. (2024) · Colloids and Surfaces A Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects · doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.136054 · Cited by 43

One-step synthesis of K3PO4-activated phosphorus-enriched carbons for enhanced carbon capture

Zhi, Y., Yin, Y., Ciren, Q., Xiao, Q., Zhao, L., Demir, M., Şimşek, U. B., Hu, X. D., & Wang, L. (2025) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2025.116694 · Cited by 43

One-Pot Synthesis of N-Rich Porous Carbon for Efficient CO2 Adsorption Performance

Yu, Q., Bai, J., Huang, J., Demir, M., Altay, B. N., Hu, X. D., & Wang, L. (2022) · Molecules · doi:10.3390/molecules27206816 · Cited by 44

Removal of gaseous Hg0 using biomass porous carbons modified by an environmental-friendly photochemical technique

Li, Y., Wang, Y., Dou, Z., & Liu, Y. (2022) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2022.141152 · Cited by 42

Enhancing wastewater treatment with engineered biochar from microwave-assisted approach - A comprehensive review

Foong, S. Y., Chin, B. L. F., Lock, S. S. M., Yiin, C. L., Tan, Y. H., Zheng, G., Ge, S., Liew, R. K., & Lam, S. S. (2024) · Environmental Technology & Innovation · doi:10.1016/j.eti.2024.103835 · Cited by 46

Review on Application of Algae-Based Biochars in Environmental Remediation: Progress, Challenge and Perspectives

Wang, Y., Ma, C., Kong, D., Lian, L., & Liu, Y. (2023) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2023.111263 · Cited by 40

Phosphorus and oxygen co-doped carbon particles based on almond shells with hydrothermal and microwave irradiation process for adsorption of lead (II) and cadmium (II)

Kahvecioğlu, K., Teğin, İ., Yavuz, Ö., & Saka, C. (2022) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-022-24968-5 · Cited by 40

One-pot synthesis of potassium benzoate-derived porous carbon for CO2 capture and supercapacitor application

Lu, T., Ma, C., Demir, M., Yu, Q., Aghamohammadi, P., Wang, L., & Hu, X. D. (2022) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2022.122053 · Cited by 38

Self-Activating Approach for Synthesis of 2,6-Naphthalene Disulfonate Acid Disodium Salt-Derived Porous Carbon and CO2 Capture Performance

Lu, T., Bai, J., Huang, J., Yu, Q., Demir, M., Kılıç, M., Altay, B. N., Wang, L., & Hu, X. D. (2023) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.2c04320 · Cited by 37

Removal of gaseous H2S using microalgae porous carbons synthesized by thermal/microwave KOH activation

Dou, Z., Chen, H., Liu, Y., Huang, R., & Pan, J. (2021) · Journal of the Energy Institute · doi:10.1016/j.joei.2021.12.007 · Cited by 37

Polyacrylonitrile-Derived N-Doped Nanoporous Carbon Fibers for CO 2 Adsorption

Ma, C., Lu, T., Demir, M., Yu, Q., Hu, X. D., Jiang, W., & Wang, L. (2022) · ACS Applied Nano Materials · doi:10.1021/acsanm.2c03126 · Cited by 37

Macro- and micro-algae-based carbon composite for pharmaceutical wastewater treatment: Batch adsorption and mechanism study

Xu, S., Yang, J., Marrakchi, F., Wei, M., Liu, Y., Xiao, Y., Li, C., & Wang, S. (2023) · Process Safety and Environmental Protection · doi:10.1016/j.psep.2023.06.020 · Cited by 38

Algal-Based Carbonaceous Materials for Environmental Remediation: Advances in Wastewater Treatment, Carbon Sequestration, and Biofuel Applications

González Fernández, L. A., Medellín Castillo, N. A., Sánchez Polo, M., Navarro Frómeta, A. E., & Vilasó Cadre, J. E. (2025) · Processes · doi:10.3390/pr13020556 · Cited by 37

CO2 capture technology based on gas hydrate method: a review

Pei, J., Chen, J., Wang, J., Li, Z., Li, N., & Kan, J. (2024) · Frontiers in Chemistry · doi:10.3389/fchem.2024.1448881 · Cited by 34

Fixed-bed CO2 adsorption onto activated char from the pyrolysis of a non-recyclable plastic mixture from real urban residues

Ligero, A., Calero, M., Martín-Lara, M. Á., Blázquez, G., Solís, R. R., & Pérez, A. (2023) · Journal of CO2 Utilization · doi:10.1016/j.jcou.2023.102517 · Cited by 37

Household mixed plastic waste derived adsorbents for CO2 capture: A feasibility study

Dan, E., McCue, A. J., Dionisi, D., & Fernández Martín, C. (2024) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2024.120466 · Cited by 33

Carbon-based adsorbents for CO2 capture: A systematic review

Deng, H., Li, T., Li, H., Dang, A., & Han, Y. (2024) · Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry · doi:10.1016/j.jiec.2024.12.026 · Cited by 34

Capacitive deionization electrode fabrication using activated carbon derived from agriculture by-products toward industry application: A review

Dan, N. H., & Luu, T. L. (2024) · Electrochimica Acta · doi:10.1016/j.electacta.2024.144228 · Cited by 31

Highly stretchable TPU/g-C3N4 composite nanofiber film for enhancing the piezo-photocatalytic sewage treatment by electrospinning-induced pretension

Sun, N., Ren, Z., Chen, P., Yue, M., Wu, J., Fu, Y., & Ma, J. (2025) · npj Clean Water · doi:10.1038/s41545-025-00452-8 · Cited by 31

Preparation of Straw Porous Biochars by Microwave-Assisted KOH Activation for Removal of Gaseous H2S

Cui, S., Zhao, Y., Liu, Y., Huang, R., & Pan, J. (2021) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.1c02241 · Cited by 31

Review of the Adsorption of Sulfur-Containing Gaseous Pollutants by Biochar: Progress, Challenges, and Perspectives

Xiao, Z., Liu, Y., Pan, J., & Wang, Y. (2025) · Energy & Fuels · doi:10.1021/acs.energyfuels.4c06274 · Cited by 31

Nitrogen- and oxygen-doped carbon particles produced from almond shells by hydrothermal method for efficient Pb(II) and Cd(II) adsorption

Saka, C., Teğin, İ., Kahvecioğlu, K., & Yavuz, Ö. (2023) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-023-03920-8 · Cited by 28

Biomass waste as an alternative source of carbon and silicon-based absorbents for CO2 capturing application

Suresh, R., Gnanasekaran, L., Rajendran, S., Jalil, A. A., Soto-Moscoso, M., Khoo, K. S., Ma, Z., Munawaroh, H. S. H., & Show, P. L. (2023) · Chemosphere · doi:10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.140173 · Cited by 25

Fabrication of N, O dual-doped ultra-microporous carbon from microalgae for efficient CO2 capture via deep eutectic solvent-assisted hydrothermal carbonization

Huang, R. N., Zhong, A., Huang, K., Yu, Y., Tang, Y., & Xia, P. (2023) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2023.111474 · Cited by 26

Advanced bio-oil production from a mixture of microalgae and low rank coal using microwave assisted pyrolysis

Sardi, B., Rachmawati, H., Maulana, T. F., Setiawati, E., Indrawan, N., & Mahfud, M. (2023) · Bioresource Technology Reports · doi:10.1016/j.biteb.2023.101367 · Cited by 25

CH3COOK Etching to Prepare N-Doped Peanut Shell Microporous Carbon for Efficient CO2 Adsorption

Liao, Y., Ye, Y., Liu, R., Luo, J., & Zhao, C. (2025) · ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces · doi:10.1021/acsami.5c04331 · Cited by 24

Adsorption separation of gaseous pollutants over porous carbon materials: a review

Zhu, R., Guo, J., Pang, H., Zhao, D. M., Liu, Q., & Liang, P. (2025) · Journal of the Energy Institute · doi:10.1016/j.joei.2025.102129 · Cited by 26

Simultaneous oxidation absorption of NO and Hg0 using biomass carbon-activated Oxone system under synergism of high temperature

Wang, Y., Liu, Y., Dou, Z., Ma, C., & Tang, X. (2023) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2023.123212 · Cited by 24

Effect mechanisms of microwave on CO2 adsorption with cellulosic and non-cellulosic biochar

Zhang, Y., Qu, M., Zhang, K., Liu, W., Wang, J., Ren, L., & Wang, F. (2025) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2025.133610 · Cited by 22

Single step production of activated carbon from microalgae cultivated with urban wastewater

Oss, R. N., Gonçalves, R. F., Cassini, S. T. A., Schettino, M. A., Cipriano, D. F., & Freitas, J. C. C. (2022) · Algal Research · doi:10.1016/j.algal.2022.102669 · Cited by 21

Preparation and characterization of lignin-derived nitrogen-doped hierarchical porous carbon for excellent toluene adsorption performance

Liu, S., Wu, S., & Cheng, H. (2022) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.116120 · Cited by 21

Ammonia gas adsorption study using copper impregnated on mesoporous activated carbon from seaweed waste for indoor air purification

Wang, S., Kim, G. Y., Nam, H., & Nam, K.-W. (2024) · Building and Environment · doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.111737 · Cited by 21

Biomass Derived 3D Hierarchical Porous Activated Carbon for Solid-State Symmetric Supercapacitors

Duraisamy, N., Kandasamy, K. S., Dhandapani, E., Kandiah, K., Panchu, S. J., & Swart, H. C. (2025) · Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials · doi:10.1007/s10904-025-03837-x · Cited by 21

Synthesis of Boron-Doped Porous Carbons from Water Chestnut Shells and Their Roles in CO 2 Capture Applications

Wang, J., Yin, Y., Liu, X., Liu, Y., Xiao, Q., Zhao, L., Demir, M., Şimşek, U. B., Wang, L., & Hu, X. (2026) · Langmuir · doi:10.1021/acs.langmuir.5c05574 · Cited by 18

Porous aromatic frameworks with metallized catecholate ligands for CO2 capture from gas mixtures: A molecular simulation study

Hu, J., Gu, C., & Liu, J. (2022) · Fuel · doi:10.1016/j.fuel.2022.123768 · Cited by 18

Persulfate degradation of wastewater from hydrothermal carbonization of food waste catalyzed by activated carbon

Shen, T., Yang, Y., Kanchanatip, E., Hantoko, D., Chen, F., Chen, C., & Yan, M. (2022) · Journal of environmental chemical engineering · doi:10.1016/j.jece.2022.109203 · Cited by 18

Photothermal conversion-driven thermal conductivity and energy storage synergistic enhancement in hierarchical porous N-doped biochar-based phase change materials

Guan, X., Song, B., Liu, Y., Zhang, H., Qi, D., Gou, Q., Gao, R., Zhao, C., & Li, A. (2025) · Energy · doi:10.1016/j.energy.2025.138722 · Cited by 16

Recent Progress and Outlook of Metal–Organic Framework Materials Used for CO2 Electrocatalytic Reduction

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