• Robust Controllers for Precision Power Sharing among DG Units of Islanded Microgrid Under Load Variations 

  Meetei, Oinam Manganleiba؛ Prakash, Marimuthu؛ Kumar, Rajagopal (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-05-01)

  Islanded microgrids are prone to frequent fluctuations in power sharing among distributed generation (DG) units. This is primarily due to the microgrids inherent characteristics, such as load uncertainty, the lack of ...

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• A Comparative Energy and Exergy Study on the Performance of Passive, Active, and Hybrid Cooling Methods for Air-Based Photovoltaic-Thermal Collectors: An Experimental Study 

  Farzan, Hadi؛ Maghsoudizadeh, Mahdi؛ Motamed Sadr, Armin (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-05-01)

  Numerous active, passive, and hybrid cooling methods have been developed to enhance the efficiency of air-based photovoltaic-thermal (PV/T) collectors. This study presents a unified and robust experimental platform to ...

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• Hydrodynamic Performance Assessment of Selected Hydrokinetic Turbine Blade Sections in River Oyun, North-Central Nigeria 

  Ladokun, Laniyi؛ Saba, Mustapha؛ Ita, Daniel (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-05-01)

  The hydrodynamic performance of lift-based hydrokinetic turbine rotors is typically dependent on the rotor blade sections, or the profile of the hydrofoil used. Different hydrofoil sections, with varying geometries, provide ...

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• Green Finance, Technological Innovation and Financial Globalization: Assessing Environmental Quality in MINT Economies 

  Udo, Emmanuel؛ Okoh, Johnson؛ Oreh, Okuji؛ OBIEZE, Ewere؛ Oziegbe, David؛ Afrogha, Olufolakemi (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-05-01)

  Balancing economic growth and environmental quality (ENQ) remains a critical challenge for emerging economies, particularly in MINT countries (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, and Turkey), where rapid industrialization, ...

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• Characteristics of Anodes for Li-ion Batteries from Coconut Shell Activated Carbon as Environmentally-Friendly Technology 

  Salshabila, Kirana؛ Wardhani, Diana؛ Khalid, Handy؛ Saputro, Erwan؛ Nurmawati, Ardika (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-05-01)

  Activated carbon is a promising material for fabricating anodes in lithium-ion batteries due to its excellent electrochemical properties. One widely available and sustainable source for producing activated carbon is coconut ...

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• Experimental Study on Hemispherical Solar Still Performance Enhancement Using Aluminium and Galvanized Steel Floral Rings Inserts 

  Khelifi, Reski؛ Chekifi, Tawfiq؛ Zoukel, Abdelhalim؛ Belaid, Abdelfetah؛ Guermoui, Mawloud؛ Touafek, Khaled (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-05-01)

  This study explores the performance enhancement of hemispherical solar stills by incorporating basin inserts made from galvanized steel and aluminum, both used as sensible heat storage materials. The aim is to compare the ...

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• Optimizing Biogas Production from Cow Manure: A Comparative Study of Thermal Steam Explosion and Continuous Thermal Pretreatments 

  Yuana, Dwight Jhon؛ Jumao-as, Cathlyn؛ Octavio, Rezel؛ Perez, Maria Corazon؛ Labadan, Rensel Jay؛ Arazo, Renato (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-05-01)

  The increasing environmental challenges of cow manure disposal, alongside the rising demand for renewable energy, underscore the need for efficient waste-to-energy conversion. Cow manure, rich in organic material, holds ...

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• Heat Transfer, Friction Factor, and Performance Evaluation of U-Pipe Evacuated Tube Solar Thermal Collector with TiN Nanofluid and Twisted Tape Inserts 

  Deshmukh, Kishor؛ Karmare, Suhas؛ Sargar, Tukaram؛ Benschwartz, R.؛ Varkute, Nilesh؛ Vengadesan, Elumalai؛ Nehe, Sandip (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-05-01)

  Evacuated U-pipe solar thermal collectors are among the most efficient and promising systems for solar thermal applications. This study investigates the enhancement of heat transfer, pressure drop, and overall performance ...

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• Photovoltaic Waste Management for Sustainability in Malaysia: A Review 

  Shafie, Shafini؛ Othman, Zakirah؛ Salleh, Nurul؛ Yusuf, Nnan؛ Rhofita, Erry Ika (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-05-01)

  The global transition to renewable energy has driven a significant increase in the adoption of photovoltaic (PV) systems, but managing the end-of-life (EoL) phase of PV panels remains a critical challenge. This study reviews ...

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• Large-scale Battery Energy Storage System Integration to Power Systems with High Penetration of Renewable Energy Sources for Regulation Services: A Critical Review 

  Al Khdhairi, Yousif؛ Vural, Ahmet Mete (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-05-01)

  The increasing penetration of renewable energy sources, such as wind and photovoltaic systems, introduces significant challenges to power grid stability and reliability due to their intermittent and variable nature. This ...

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• A Biodiesel Production Using Waste Cooking Oil and Heterogeneous Phosphate-Based Catalysts 

  Mohadesi, Majid؛ Gouran, Ashkan؛ Mehtaran Ghadmakheir, Iman (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-02-01)

  This research explores the production of biodiesel from waste cooking oil using cost-effective catalysts. The study focuses on the efficient application of calcium oxide (CaO) and potassium hydroxide (KOH) catalysts, ...

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• Advancing Sustainable Bioethanol Production through Green Nanoparticles and Bioengineering: An Overview 

  Abd Alsaheb, Ramzi؛ Rahimnejad, Mostafa؛ Atyia, Mohammed (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-02-01)

  The increasing global demand for sustainable energy has spurred significant interest in bioethanol production from renewable resources. Incorporating green nanoparticles, either derived from renewable sources or synthesized ...

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• A Hybrid Controller for Tolerating Climatic Variations Affecting PV Systems 

  Benyoucef, Rania؛ Benbrahim, Meriem؛ Abdelhamid, Samir؛ Essounbouli, Najib (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-02-01)

  The article presents a hybrid controller based on the Incremental Conductance (Inc-Cond) and Interval Type-2 Fuzzy Logic (IT-2FL) algorithms as a Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT). The controller employs a three-phase ...

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• Design and Performance Optimization of Future Concentrated Solar Power Plants for Long-Duration Thermal Energy Storage: A Case Study 

  Sofiane, Mihoub (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-02-01)

  The development of long-duration thermal energy storage materials has become crucial for improving the performance of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants. Therefore, identifying suitable materials that meet various ...

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• Efficiency of Sawdust Biomass Utilization as an Alternative Energy Source for Tea Leaf Drying Using Cyclone Burner 

  Asnawi, Robet؛ Suseno, Triswan؛ Slameto, Slameto؛ Prakosa, Agus؛ Arief, Ratna؛ Murniati, Ktut؛ Nirmala, Tiara؛ Huda, Miftahul؛ Zahara, Zahara؛ Agustiani, Mala؛ Putri, Rumanintya؛ Susanti, Diah؛ Bahfie, Fathan (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-02-01)

  Sawdust is a byproduct of wood cutting that has not been optimally utilized, despite its potential as an alternative fuel to replace fossil fuels. This study aims to assess the potential and efficiency of utilizing sawdust ...

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• Design, Analysis, and Fabrication of Helical Blades for a Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine 

  Kannan Rani, Chandru؛ Lionel, Prawin؛ Babu, Sushanlal؛ Rajendran, Ajith Raj (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-02-01)

  This paper aims to develop a helical vertical-axis wind turbine (HVAWT) through design, fabrication, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) analysis. The helical design promises improved aerodynamic efficiency and compactness. ...

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• Fabrication of Large-Scale Triboelectric Nanogenerators from Recycled Soda Can Aluminum and Face Mask Filters for Sustainable Green Energy 

  Nguyen, Toan Van؛ Nguyen, Thau Xuan؛ Nguyen, Thanh Nam؛ Nguyen, Tien-Anh (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-02-01)

  Triboelectric Nanogenerators (TENGs) have recently emerged as a promising solution for energy harvesting and conversion. Based on the principles of the triboelectric effect and electrostatic induction, these devices ...

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• Catalytic Slow Pyrolysis of Rice Husk Pellets with Rice Husk Ash Catalyst Using Macro-TGA: Apparent Kinetics and Product Characterization 

  Wibowo, Wusana؛ Pranolo, Sunu؛ Cahyono, Rochim؛ Rochmadi, Rochmadi؛ Budiman, Arief (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-02-01)

  This research introduces a novel biomass-catalyst interaction approach in the catalytic pyrolysis process. The use of in-situ catalytic pyrolysis, where the catalyst is directly added to biomass followed by pelletization ...

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• Thermal Feature of Sn3N2-LiNO3-NaCl/Monolayer BN High Thermal Conductivity Phase Change Materials for Energy Storage 

  Shehram, Muhammad؛ Hamidi, Muhammad Najwan؛ Abdul Wahab, Aeizaal Azman؛ Mat Desa, Mohd Khairunaz (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-02-01)

  Thermal energy storage has attracted significant attention, with a wide range of phase change materials (PCMs) being used due to their beneficial physical and chemical properties. While nitride-based salt PCMs are commonly ...

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• Assessment of Environmental and Economic Dimensions of Paddy Production in Iran 

  Alijani, Mehri؛ Feizabadi, Yaser؛ Goudarzi, Mostafa (Materials and Energy Research Center (MERC) Iranian Association of Chemical Engineers (IAChE), 2025-02-01)

  The sustainable production of the agricultural sector has raised concerns about improving economic profitability while mitigating environmental impacts. This study, therefore, aims to investigate how economic and environmental ...

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