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Industrial processes are some of the leading consumers of energy worldwide, primarily due to the high temperatures required for manufacturing. The inefficiency of many existing heat generation methods often leads to significant energy waste, particularly in the form of leftover heat released into the atmosphere. Currently, low-grade waste heat—typically below 100°C (200°F)—remains significantly underutilized. Economic limitations hinder the reuse of low-grade heat, prompting researchers to explore the potential of heat pumps to reclaim and elevate this heat to more usable levels.