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Synthesis of New Multifunctional Linolenic Acid Vanillyl Ester and Investigation of Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities
- Abstract Vanillyl alcohol (VA) possesses potent antioxidant activity, yet its applicability is hindered by its limited solubility in emulsions or non-polar organic solvents....
Sustainable Approaches in Green Synthesis of Silica Nanoparticles Using Extracts of Chlorella and Its Application
- Abstract Silica nanoparticles, also known as SiO2 nanoparticles, have wider applications in biomedical, building, water treatment, agriculture, and food industries. It is used as...
Effects of green light supplementation with red and blue combinations of LED light spectrums on the growth and transcriptional response of Haematococcus pluvialis
20/04/2024 - Light management strategy is crucial for improving microalgal production in terms of higher biomass and economically valuable bioactive molecules. However, green light has received less attention in...
Depolymerization of PET Fibers from Textile Blends and Recovery of Terephthalic Acid
18/04/2024 - This study introduces an innovative recycling method for poly(ethylene terephthalate) or polyester fibers, involving the recovery of pure terephthalic acid from polyester elastane textile blends. The...
Comminution of Metal–Polymer Composites for Recycling
18/04/2024 - Plates of polymers were ground in a hammer mill with different pretreatments. With the results, it is possible to create a better understanding of the comminution of polymers and transfer the results...
Highly Efficient Thiolate?Based Ionic Liquid Catalysts for Reduction of CO2: Selective N?Functionalization of Amines to Form N?Formamides and N?Methylamines
24/04/2024 - Thiolate?based ionic liquid is a novel type of catalyst that utilizes sulfur as the active center in an ionic liquid. It exhibits diverse functionalities in activating hydrogenated silane and amine,...
Tailoring the Properties of Gel Polymer Electrolytes for Sodium?Ion Batteries Using Ionic Liquids: A Review
24/04/2024 - The review paper features the use of ionic liquids in tuning the properties of gel polymer electrolytes for sodium?ion batteries. We aim to give the readers some general context of the structure and...
Understanding Flexdispersion: Structure–Function Relationship Studies of Organic Amphiphilic Ligands
24/04/2024 - Since inorganic nanoparticles have unique properties that differ from bulk materials, their material applications have attracted attention in various fields. In order to utilize inorganic...
Characterization and utilization of industrial wastewater in biorefinery systems: A comprehensive approach
24/04/2024 - This review explores the innovative utilization of industrial effluents in biorefinery applications, addressing the environmental challenges posed by the complex mixture of pollutants in industrial...
Effects of C/N ratio on N2O emissions and nitrogen functional genes during vegetable waste composting
24/04/2024 - Nitrous oxide (N2O) generation during composting not only leads to losses of nitrogen (N) but also reduces the agronomic values and environmental benefits of composting. This study aimed to...
High value-added utilization of desulfurized building gypsum as self-leveling mortar: the comprehensive effect of cement
24/04/2024 - The utilization of desulfurized building gypsum as raw material for gypsum-based self-leveling mortar (GSL) is limited by its low strength and poor water resistance. The objective of this study is...
The simultaneous removal of methylene blue (MB) and Ca2+ by recyclable adsorbents based the scales derived from coal gasification system
24/04/2024 - The transformation of solid wastes from industrial production into effective adsorbents could significantly contribute to wastewater treatment. In this study, after acidizing and burning soft...
Synthesis of fenugreek gum-based metal–organic framework (FG/Zr-AIPA MOF) composite beads for sequestration of heavy metal ions from aqueous solution
24/04/2024 - Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are a prominent class of materials due to their large surface area and customized structures. This gives them specificity and high adsorption capacity while they...
Research progress of persulfate activation technology
24/04/2024 - Persulfate-based advanced oxidation processes (PS-AOPs) have been widely investigated by academia and industry due to their high efficiency and selectivity for the removal of trace organic...
Geochemistry and the optics of geospatial analysis as a preposition of water quality on a macroscale
24/04/2024 - The water treatment depends exclusively on the identification of residues containing toxic chemical elements accumulated in NPs (nanoparticles), and ultrafine particles sourced from waste piles...
Emerging organophosphite and organophosphate esters in takeaway food and the implications for human exposure
24/04/2024 - Takeaway food has become a prominent component of the diet in urban areas of China, especially for young people. Although dietary intake is a major pathway to contaminants for human exposure,...
A hybrid multi-scale fusion paradigm for AQI prediction based on the secondary decomposition
25/04/2024 - With rapid industrialization and urbanization, air pollution has become an increasingly severe problem. As a key indicator of air quality, accurate prediction of the air quality index (AQI) is...
Quantifying the scale of erosion along major coastal aquifers of Pakistan using geospatial and machine learning approaches
25/04/2024 - Insufficient freshwater recharge and climate change resulted in seawater intrusion in most of the coastal aquifers in Pakistan. Coastal aquifers represent diverse landcover types with varying...
Sequestration of Pb(II) using channel-like porous spheres of carboxylated graphene oxide-incorporated cellulose acetate@iminodiacetic acid: optimization and mechanism study
25/04/2024 - The adsorption property of the costless green cellulose acetate (CA) was boosted by the dual modifications: inner modification by incorporating carboxylated graphene oxide (COOH-GO) into the CA...
Influence of polycarbosilane composition on the properties of SiC/SiC composite fabricated by precursor infiltration and pyrolysis process
24/04/2024 - A series of SiC/SiC composites were fabricated through the precursor infiltration and pyrolysis (PIP) process, using solid polycarbosilane (PCS) and liquid vinyl perhydrogen PCS (VHPCS) solutions as...
A study on particle size of slag on properties of magnesium potassium phosphate cement
23/04/2024 - Magnesium potassium phosphate cement (MKPC) presents a broad application prospect in engineering fast repairing, reinforcement, hazardous material, and national defense construction, due to its good...