DOI: 10.1016/j.memsci.2007.08.027. A novel ammonia–carbon dioxide osmotic heat engine for power generation

A novel ammonia–carbon dioxide osmotic heat engine for power generation

10.1016/j.memsci.2007.08.027

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McGinnis, R. L., McCutcheon, J. R., & Elimelech, M. (2007). A novel ammoniaâcarbon dioxide osmotic heat engine for power generation. Journal of Membrane Science, 305(1â2), 13â19.

Authors 3

Robert L. McGinnis (first)
Jeffrey R. McCutcheon (additional)
Menachem Elimelech (additional)

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