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SPECIAL TOPIC: RENEWABLE ENERGY IN SOUTH-EASTERN EUROPE

Preface to Special Issue: Renewable Energy in South-Eastern Europe

Viorel Badescu; Zoran V. Popović; Laurentiu Fara; Milorad Bojić

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041701 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4818514

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View articletitled, Preface to Special Issue: Renewable Energy in South-Eastern Europe

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Wind energy resources analysis of Western Greece coast in terms of sustainable environmental indicators and towards their community-based exploitation in South-East Europe

Dimitris Karamanis

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041801 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812654

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View articletitled, Wind energy resources analysis of Western Greece coast in terms of sustainable environmental indicators and towards their community-based exploitation in South-East Europe

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Combining the satellite imagery with bright sunshine hours: A review

B. G. Akinoglu; S. Ener Rusen

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041802 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812656

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View articletitled, Combining the satellite imagery with bright sunshine hours: A review

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Renewable energy consumption and economic efficiency: Evidence from European countries

George E. Halkos; Nickolaos G. Tzeremes

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041803 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812995

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View articletitled, Renewable energy consumption and economic efficiency: Evidence from European countries

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Enabling an environment for solar and wind energy deployment in the Macedonian agricultural sector

Natasa Markovska; Aleksandra Krkoleva; Verica Taseska; Vesna Borozan; Jordan Pop-Jordanov

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041804 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812996

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View articletitled, Enabling an environment for solar and wind energy deployment in the Macedonian agricultural sector

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Increasing the renewable energy sources absorption capacity of the Macedonian energy system

Boris Ćosić; Nataša Markovska; Verica Taseska; Goran Krajačić; Neven Duić

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041805 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812999

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View articletitled, Increasing the renewable energy sources absorption capacity of the Macedonian energy system

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Sustainability of remote communities: 100% renewable island of Hvar

Zlatko Bačelić Medić; Boris Ćosić; Neven Duić

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041806 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4813000

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View articletitled, Sustainability of remote communities: 100% renewable island of Hvar

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A clear sky irradiation assessment using the European Solar Radiation Atlas model and Shuttle Radar Topography Mission database: A case study for Romanian territory

Ciprian Nemes

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041807 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4813001

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View articletitled, A clear sky irradiation assessment using the European Solar Radiation Atlas model and Shuttle Radar Topography Mission database: A case study for Romanian territory

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Wind power plant energy control and evacuation in Eastern Herzegovina

Bojan Ivanovic; Stanko Jankovic; Cvjetko Zepinic

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041808 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4813063

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View articletitled, Wind power plant energy control and evacuation in Eastern Herzegovina

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Assessments about soil temperature variation under censored data and importance for geothermal energy applications. Illustration with Romanian data

Mugur C. Bălan; Tudor P. Todoran; Sorana D. Bolboacă; Lorentz Jäntschi

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041809 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812655

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View articletitled, Assessments about soil temperature variation under censored data and importance for geothermal energy applications. Illustration with Romanian data

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A model of a Serbian energy efficient house for decentralized electricity production

Goran Jovanovic; Dragoljub Zivkovic; Marko Mancic; Vladana Stankovic; Danica Stankovic; Velimir Stefanović; Petar Mitkovic

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041810 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812997

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View articletitled, A model of a Serbian energy efficient house for decentralized electricity production

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Solar ray transfer inside sea-shell stationary trough solar concentrator

V. Marjanović; M. Bojić; N. Marjanović; J. Skerlić

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041811 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4813065

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View articletitled, Solar ray transfer inside sea-shell stationary trough solar concentrator

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Barriers in front of solar energy plants in Turkey and investment analysis of solution scenarios-case study on a 10 MW system

Vedat Kıray; Lütfü Şağbanşua

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041812 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812994

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View articletitled, Barriers in front of solar energy plants in Turkey and investment analysis of solution scenarios-case study on a 10 MW system

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Hellenic renewable energy policies and energy performance of residential buildings using solar collectors for domestic hot water production in Greece

C. A. Balaras; E. G. Dascalaki; P. Droutsa; S. Kontoyiannidis

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041813 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4813066

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View articletitled, Hellenic renewable energy policies and energy performance of residential buildings using solar collectors for domestic hot water production in Greece

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Assessment of the impact of renewable energy and energy efficiency policies on the Macedonian energy sector development

V. Taseska-Gjorgievska; A. Dedinec; N. Markovska; G. Kanevce; G. Goldstein; S. Pye

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041814 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4813401

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View articletitled, Assessment of the impact of renewable energy and energy efficiency policies on the Macedonian energy sector development

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Diesel-solar electricity supply for remote monasteries

Zoran Nikolić; Vladimir M. Shiljkut; Dušan Nikolić

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041815 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4813068

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View articletitled, Diesel-solar electricity supply for remote monasteries

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Synthesis and characterization of specific electrode materials for solar cells and supercapacitors

Z. Stević; I. Radovanović; M. Rajčić-Vujasinović; S. Bugarinović; V. Grekulović

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041816 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4817716

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View articletitled, Synthesis and characterization of specific electrode materials for solar cells and supercapacitors

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Aspects of current geothermal application in Bulgaria

Klara Bojadgieva; Aleksey Benderev; Adriana Berova-Andonova; Tsanko Tsanov

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041817 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812998

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View articletitled, Aspects of current geothermal application in Bulgaria

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Optimization of black dye-sensitized solar cells by numerical simulation

Mihai Razvan Mitroi; Laurentiu Fara

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041818 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4817719

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View articletitled, Optimization of black dye-sensitized solar cells by numerical simulation

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Optimization of photovoltaics panels area at Serbian zero-net energy building

Danijela Nikolić; Zorica Djordjević; Milorad Bojic; Jasna Radulović; Jasmina Skerlić

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041819 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4817809

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View articletitled, Optimization of photovoltaics panels area at Serbian zero-net energy building

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Maximizing performances of variable tilt flat-plate solar collectors for Belgrade (Serbia)

Jasmina Skerlić; Jasna Radulović; Danijela Nikolić; Milorad Bojić

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041820 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4819254

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View articletitled, Maximizing performances of variable tilt flat-plate solar collectors for Belgrade (Serbia)

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New results in forecasting of photovoltaic systems output based on solar radiation forecasting

Laurentiu Fara; Blanka Bartok; Andrei Galbeaza Moraru; Cristian Oprea; Paul Sterian; Alexandru Diaconu; Silvian Fara

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041821 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4819301

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View articletitled, New results in forecasting of photovoltaic systems output based on solar radiation forecasting

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Assessment of solar and wind energy resources in Serbia

Verica Gburčik; Sreten Mastilović; Željko Vučinić

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 041822 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4819504

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View articletitled, Assessment of solar and wind energy resources in Serbia

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PERSPECTIVES

Present status of solar home and photovoltaic micro utility systems in Bangladesh and recommendation for further expansion and upgrading for rural electrification

S. M. Najmul Hoque; Barun Kumar Das

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 042301 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812993

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View articletitled, Present status of solar home and photovoltaic micro utility systems in Bangladesh and recommendation for further expansion and upgrading for rural electrification

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Comparative study of economic viability of rural electrification using renewable energy resources versus diesel generator option in Saudi Arabia

Umar Bawah; Khaled E. Addoweesh; Ali M. Eltamaly

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 042701 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812646

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View articletitled, Comparative study of economic viability of rural electrification using renewable energy resources versus diesel generator option in Saudi Arabia

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REGULAR ARTICLES

TiO₂-Au nanocomposite materials modified photoanode with dual sensitizer for solid-state dye-sensitized solar cell

Alagarsamy Pandikumar; Ramasamy Ramaraj

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043101 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812641

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View articletitled, TiO2-Au nanocomposite materials modified photoanode with dual sensitizer for solid-state dye-sensitized solar cell

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Effect of placing GaAs solar cells on the optical rod prism of a concentrated photovoltaic

Hsin-Chien Chen; Liann-Be Chang

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043102 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812649

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View articletitled, Effect of placing GaAs solar cells on the optical rod prism of a concentrated photovoltaic

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Design of solar pond for water preheating used in the copper cathodes washing at a mining operation at Sierra Gorda, Chile

F. Garrido; J. Vergara

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043103 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812652

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View articletitled, Design of solar pond for water preheating used in the copper cathodes washing at a mining operation at Sierra Gorda, Chile

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A transient natural convection heat transfer model for geothermal borehole heat exchangers

S. A. Ghoreishi-Madiseh; F. P. Hassani; A. Mohammadian; P. H. Radziszewski

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043104 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812647

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View articletitled, A transient natural convection heat transfer model for geothermal borehole heat exchangers

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Thermal modeling, energy and exergy analysis of animal feed solar cooker

N. L. Panwar

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043105 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812648

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View articletitled, Thermal modeling, energy and exergy analysis of animal feed solar cooker

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New nickel-based material (Sr₁₂Al₁₄O₃₃) for biomass tar steam reforming for syngas production

Chunshan Li; Murong Wang; Fei Dai; Kenzi Suzuki

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043106 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4811803

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View articletitled, New nickel-based material (Sr12Al14O33) for biomass tar steam reforming for syngas production

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Efficient dye-sensitized solar cells based on cosensitized metal free organic dyes with complementary absorption spectra

G. D. Sharma; Surya Prakash Singh; P. Nagarjuna; J. A. Mikroyannidis; R. J. Ball; Rajnish Kurchania

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043107 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4811797

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View articletitled, Efficient dye-sensitized solar cells based on cosensitized metal free organic dyes with complementary absorption spectra

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The use of computational fluid dynamics in analysing the performance of an elliptical annular fin

J. Nagarani; K. Mayilsamy; A. Murugesan

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043108 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812991

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View articletitled, The use of computational fluid dynamics in analysing the performance of an elliptical annular fin

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A dip coating process for large area silicon-doped high performance hematite photoanodes

Yelin Hu; Debajeet K. Bora; Florent Boudoire; Florian Häussler; Michael Graetzel; Edwin C. Constable; Artur Braun

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043109 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812831

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View articletitled, A dip coating process for large area silicon-doped high performance hematite photoanodes

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Improving the low voltage ride through of doubly fed induction generator during intermittent voltage source converter faults

A. F. Abdou; A. Abu-Siada; H. R. Pota

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043110 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4812651

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View articletitled, Improving the low voltage ride through of doubly fed induction generator during intermittent voltage source converter faults

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Energy generation from fluidized bed gasification of rice husk

Chanchal Loha; Himadri Chattopadhyay; Pradip K. Chatterjee

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043111 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4816496

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View articletitled, Energy generation from fluidized bed gasification of rice husk

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Theoretical studies on pyrolysis mechanism of guaiacol as lignin model compound

Jinbao Huang; Xinsheng Li; Dan Wu; Hong Tong; Weimin Li

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043112 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4816497

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View articletitled, Theoretical studies on pyrolysis mechanism of guaiacol as lignin model compound

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Thermal performance analysis of solar clothes dryer

Nikhil Jain; Vishal Garg; Jyotirmay Mathur

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043113 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4816498

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View articletitled, Thermal performance analysis of solar clothes dryer

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Lift and drag characteristics of a cascade of flat plates in a configuration of interest for a tidal current energy converter: Numerical simulations analysis

D. Cebrián; J. Ortega-Casanova; R. Fernandez-Feria

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043114 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4816495

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View articletitled, Lift and drag characteristics of a cascade of flat plates in a configuration of interest for a tidal current energy converter: Numerical simulations analysis

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Begonia dye as an efficient anthocyanin sensitizer

Lakshmi K. Singh; T. Karlo; A. Pandey

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043115 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4816501

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View articletitled, Begonia dye as an efficient anthocyanin sensitizer

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Analysis on sustainable development countermeasures and barriers of rural household biogas in China

Duan Huanyun; Xu Rui; Li Jianchang; Yuan Yage; Wang Qiuxia; Nomana Intekhab Hadi

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043116 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4816690

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View articletitled, Analysis on sustainable development countermeasures and barriers of rural household biogas in China

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Experimental study on rheological characteristics of high solid content sludge and it is mesophilic anaerobic digestion

Yin Fubin; Li Zifu; Ma Huanhuan; Xun Lei; Bai Xiaofeng; Yin Yi

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043117 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4816814

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View articletitled, Experimental study on rheological characteristics of high solid content sludge and it is mesophilic anaerobic digestion

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Voltage control of an isolated self-excited induction generator using static synchronous compensator

M. Benghanem; A. M. Bouzid; M. Bouhamida; A. Draou

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043118 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4816494

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View articletitled, Voltage control of an isolated self-excited induction generator using static synchronous compensator

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Thermal analysis of a solar distillation system for ethanol-water solutions

J. Pablo Vargas-B.; Santiago L. Pérez-García; Alejandro J. García-Cuéllar; Carlos I. Rivera-Solorio

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043119 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4816499

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View articletitled, Thermal analysis of a solar distillation system for ethanol-water solutions

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Amorphous silicon nanomaterials: Quantum dots versus nanowires

Andrei Kryjevski; Dmitri Kilin; Svetlana Kilina

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043120 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4817728

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View articletitled, Amorphous silicon nanomaterials: Quantum dots versus nanowires

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A methylene bridged bisimidazolium iodide based low-volatility electrolyte for efficient dye-sensitized solar cells

Qidong Tai; Chenghao Bu; Bolei Chen; Nangang Zhang; Sihang Bai; Hao Hu; Sheng Xu; Xingzhong Zhao

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043121 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4817733

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View articletitled, A methylene bridged bisimidazolium iodide based low-volatility electrolyte for efficient dye-sensitized solar cells

Supplementary Material

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Thermal characteristics of lithium ion secondary cells in high temperature environments using an accelerating rate calorimeter

Hiroaki Ishikawa; Omar Mendoza; Yuuki Nishikawa; Yuki Maruyama; Minoru Umeda

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043122 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4817960

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View articletitled, Thermal characteristics of lithium ion secondary cells in high temperature environments using an accelerating rate calorimeter

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Preparation and reaction dynamics on biodiesel made from Zanthoxylum bungeanum seed oil and methanol

Jian Zhang; Xuanjun Wang; Zhiyong Huang; Qilong Han; Shuyan Li; Hui Liu

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043123 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4817736

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View articletitled, Preparation and reaction dynamics on biodiesel made from Zanthoxylum bungeanum seed oil and methanol

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Complex-valued forecasting of the global solar irradiation

L. Saad Saoud; F. Rahmoune; V. Tourtchine; K. Baddari

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043124 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4818618

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View articletitled, Complex-valued forecasting of the global solar irradiation

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Acid pretreatment of bagasse pith at low temperature with steam-assisted heating

Lu Bianfang; Zhang Suping; Wang Gang; Chen Yuancheng; Ren Zhengwei; Xu Qingli; Yan Yongjie

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043125 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4817810

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View articletitled, Acid pretreatment of bagasse pith at low temperature with steam-assisted heating

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Biogas production from broiler manure, wastewater treatment plant sludge, and greenhouse waste by anaerobic co-digestion

E. Sarikaya; G. N. Demirer

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043126 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4818771

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View articletitled, Biogas production from broiler manure, wastewater treatment plant sludge, and greenhouse waste by anaerobic co-digestion

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Highly-efficient thermoelectronic conversion of solar energy and heat into electric power

S. Meir; C. Stephanos; T. H. Geballe; J. Mannhart

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043127 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4817730

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View articletitled, Highly-efficient thermoelectronic conversion of solar energy and heat into electric power

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A general technology adoption model of solar photovoltaic under feed-in tariff policy incorporating learning and network effects

Kwok L. Shum

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043128 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4818767

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View articletitled, A general technology adoption model of solar photovoltaic under feed-in tariff policy incorporating learning and network effects

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Environmental taxation in the European Union—Analysis, challenges, and the future

Mirjana Golušin; Olja Munitlak Ivanović; Sanja Filipović; Andrea Andrejević; Jelena Djuran

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 043129 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4817963

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View articletitled, Environmental taxation in the European Union—Analysis, challenges, and the future

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ERRATA

Publisher's Note: “Effect of Ag nanoparticles integrated within antireflection coatings for solar cells” [J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 033116 (2013)]

F. Cortés-Juan; C. Chaverri Ramos; J. P. Connolly; C. David; F. J. García de Abajo; J. Hurtado; V. D. Mihailetchi; S. Ponce-Alcántara; Guillermo Sánchez

J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 049901 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4816317

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View articletitled, Publisher's Note: “Effect of Ag nanoparticles integrated within antireflection coatings for solar cells” [J. Renewable Sustainable Energy 5, 033116 (2013)]

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