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The Convergence of Energy and Process Innovation for a Sustainable Future

  • Shir Reen Chia 1,   
  • Hwai Chyuan Ong 1,2,*

Received: 30 Mar 2026 | Accepted: 30 Mar 2026 | Published: 14 Apr 2026

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