Advancements and challenges in wireless power transfer: A comprehensive review

Elsevier,

Nexus, Volume 1, Issue 2, June 2024

This paper provides a detailed review of the physical mechanisms and resonance theories of WPT technology, performance enhancement methods, application scenarios, and future research directions, aiming to provide a comprehensive reference for relevant practitioners and researchers to promote the various applications of WPT technology in modern technology fields.

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Mapping Innovations

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Mapping Innovations Patents and the Sustainable Development Goals report front cover
This comprehensive report produced by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) presents an extensive analysis of patents mapped to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Carbon nitride based nanoarchitectonics for nature-inspired photocatalytic CO2 reduction

Elsevier,

Progress in Materials Science, Volume 142, April 2024
Climate changes (abrupt weather) and pollution-borne fatal diseases are directly associated with carbon dioxide (a greenhouse gas) emission levels beyond a safe limit. In this timely review, we present an overview of the recent advances in surface/interface engineering of carbon nitrides for the conversion of CO2 to fuels and useful chemical by-products.
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Modeling the effects of artificial intelligence (AI)-based innovation on sustainable development goals (SDGs): Applying a system dynamics perspective in a cross-country setting

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Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Volume 201, April 2024
The study forecasts AI-based innovation's impact on SDGs in 22 countries from 2022 to 2030 using System Dynamics Modeling. In most of the 22 countries studied, AI-based innovation positively affects SDGs 1, 3, and 5. For half of the countries studied, AI-based innovation positively influences SDGs 2, 4, 6–8, 11, 13, and 16–17. AI-based innovation does not positively influence SDGs 10, 12, 14–15 for most countries studied.
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UN Global Compact Network UK SDG Showcase

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In recent years, increased expectations from investors, regulators, employees, and customers have put significant pressure on companies to increase their sustainability efforts. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are not just another sustainability framework, but the only universally agreed blueprint to turn meaningful ambition into transformational change. However, businesses report difficulties in integrating the SDGs into their core strategies and in understanding, reporting, and managing their impact on the Goals.
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Sustainable Development of Renewable Energy - Chapter 12: Smart Grids in the renewable energy community era: new markets and the role of information

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Sustainable Development of Renewable Energy: Latest Advances Production, Storage, and Integration, Advances Renewable Energy Technologies, 2024, Pages 401-412

This chapter aligns with SDGs 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by highlighting the roles of smart grids, renewable energy communities, information, and digitization, requiring technological, research, and political collaboration, in advancing the energy transition.

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Energy; Information for integrated Decision-Making & Participation; Technology, Global

Are intellectual property rights working for society?

Elsevier, Research Policy, Volume 53, March 2024
World Intellectual Property Day 2024 is highlighting the critical importance of intellectual property (IP) in catalyzing the human innovation and creativity needed for achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study provides an overview of the key debates and the recent evidence on the societal role of Intellectual property rights (IPRs).
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Distributed desalination using renewable energy: A paradigm shift toward affordable and sustainable clean water

Elsevier, One Earth, Volume 7, 15 March 2024
Excessive withdrawal and contamination of naturally occurring freshwater reserves have led to a global water crisis exacerbated by climate change.
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Invest in Women: WE Empower UN SDG Challenge

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Launched in 2018, the WE Empower UN SDG Challenge is a first-of-its-kind global competition for women entrepreneurs who are advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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International Women's Day 2024 Podcast Collection

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The International Women's Day "World We Want" Podcast Collection features the latest episodes in the RELX podcast series featuring renowned female leaders from across the globe.

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Gender equality and women's empowerment; Academia, Global

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