Ning Xu

Jan 24, 2025 | mdpi.com | Ning Xu |Xiao Jun Zhang |Pu Wang

1. IntroductionWith the continuous growth of the global population, an increasing number of people are choosing to migrate to cities in pursuit of a better quality of life and more job opportunities. As part of this process, cities need to not only focus on improving economic and social standards, but also to pay attention to creating a suitable living environment for their citizens [1].

Jan 14, 2025 | nature.com | Shiqi Fang |Ning Xu

AbstractSolar-driven interfacial evaporation technologies use solar energy to heat materials that drive water evaporation. These technologies are versatile and do not require electricity, which enables their potential application across the food, energy and water nexus. In this Review, we assess the potential of solar-driven interfacial evaporation technologies in food, energy and clean-water production, in wastewater treatment, and in resource recovery.

Dec 16, 2024 | mdpi.com | Ning Xu

3. Theoretical BackgroundIC refers to the economic activity through which individuals, enterprises, and governments, as consumption entities, directly or indirectly consume information products or services via information devices or platforms []. This encompasses both “hard consumption,” such as smartphones, smart home devices, and wearable technologies, and “soft consumption,” including communication services, software application services, and other information technology-based services [].

Dec 11, 2024 | mdpi.com | Jinyang Deng |Yu Chen |Ke Cheng |Ning Xu

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Oct 30, 2024 | iam-media.com | Ning Xu |Na Wei

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