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There are several problems which arouse worldwide attention: energy crisis, environmental pollution, and water scarcity. Currently, about 90% of Chinese cities suffer from the severe haze phenomenon which is mainly caused by the emissions of fossil-fired power stations, the exhaust of vehicles, and the dust from numerous construction sites.

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