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Innovative Developments and Future Prospects of Geo-Energy Technology in China

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  • Ke Sheng

    (School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China)

  • Nanxiang Hu

    (School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China)

  • Chun Zhu

    (School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Hohai University, Nanjing 210098, China)

  • Zhouchao Xu

    (Guizhou Datong Road and Bridge Engineering Construction Co., Ltd., Guiyang 550008, China)

  • Kun Du

    (School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China)

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The development of geological energy in China has a long history [...]

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  • Ke Sheng & Nanxiang Hu & Chun Zhu & Zhouchao Xu & Kun Du, 2025. "Innovative Developments and Future Prospects of Geo-Energy Technology in China," Energies, MDPI, vol. 18(9), pages 1-6, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:18:y:2025:i:9:p:2360-:d:1649719
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