Bioplastics
Bioplastics
Reduction of Typical Antibiotic Resistance Genes and Mobile Gene Elements in Sewage Sludge During Sludge Bioleaching with Acidithiobacillus ferrooxidans
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Sewage sludge was considered a critical reservoir for the propagation of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and its treatment and disposal were important for the environment and human health. This...
An Innovative Passive Noise Control Technique for Environmental Protection: An Experimental Study in Explosion Noise Attenuation
11/04/2024 -
Passive noise control techniques are an effective way of mitigating environmental noise pollution caused by industrial activities, assisting with long-term sustainability in workplace health and...
Simplified Model Study of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Masonry Flexible Connection Infilled Frames with Basalt Fiber Grating Strips
08/04/2024 -
Infilled walls and frames typically employ closely spaced rigid connection, which, under seismic actions, can lead to adverse effects such as amplified seismic responses, overall torsion, and the...
Cooked Rice Textural Properties and Starch Physicochemical Properties from New Hybrid Rice and Their Parents
28/03/2024 -
Although great progress has been made in the development of hybrid rice with increased yield, challenges for the improvement of grain quality still remain. In this study, the textural properties of...
Effect of Na2CO3 Replacement Quantity and Activator Modulus on Static Mechanical and Environmental Behaviours of Alkali-Activated-Strain-Hardening-Ultra-High-Performance Concrete
04/03/2024 -
The application of alkali-activated concrete (AAC) shows promise in reducing carbon emissions within the construction industry. However, the pursuit of enhanced performance of AAC has led to a...
Physical Stability of Lotus Seed and Lily Bulb Beverage: The Effects of Homogenisation on Particle Size Distribution, Microstructure, Rheological Behaviour, and Sensory Properties
01/03/2024 -
The lotus seed and lily bulb beverage (LLB) has a problem with solid particle sedimentation. To address this issue, LLB was homogenised twice at different pressures (0~100 MPa) using a homogeniser....
Equation of State of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete–Oedometric Testing
19/02/2024 -
This paper aims at investigating the triaxial behavior of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) under extremely high pressures, and experimentally determine Equation of State (EOS) for several different...
Optimizing Quality and Shelf-Life Extension of Bor-Thekera (Garcinia pedunculata) Juice: A Thermosonication Approach with Artificial Neural Network Modeling
04/02/2024 -
This study investigated the quality characteristics of pasteurized and thermosonicated bor-thekera (Garcinia pedunculata) juices (TSBTJs) during storage at 4 °C for 30 days. Various...
Impact Resistance of Rubberized Alkali-Activated Concrete Incorporating Recycled Aggregate and Recycled Steel Fiber
24/01/2024 -
Alkali-activated concrete (AAC) features excellent mechanical properties and sustainability. The incorporation of crumb rubber (CR), recycled concrete aggregates (RCAs), and recycled steel fibers...
Investigating New Environmentally Friendly Zeotropic Refrigerants as Possible Replacements for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in Car Air Conditioners
30/12/2023 -
The widespread use of automobiles and the increased duration spent within automobiles equipped with air conditioning systems have prompted various countries to enforce regulations that advocate for...
An Integrated (Electrocoagulation and Adsorption) Approach for the Treatment of Textile Industrial Wastewater: RSM and ANN Based Optimization
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Textile industries are one of the rapidly growing but on the contrary the most polluting industries in terms of the volume and complexity of their effluent discharge. Treatment of textile industry...
The Influence of Disused ZSM-5 on the Performance of Phosphogypsum-Based Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
02/12/2023 -
Zeolite Socony Mobil-5 (ZSM-5) is a commonly spent catalyst in the petrochemical industry; and phosphogypsum (PG) is a kind of industrial waste produced in the process of phosphoric acid production....
Prevalence of Salmonella in Eggs from Conventional and Cage-Free Egg Production Systems and the Role of Consumers in Reducing Household Contamination
28/11/2023 -
Salmonella is one of the leading causes of foodborne disease worldwide, usually related to contaminated poultry or poultry products, such as eggs. Since egg contamination with Salmonella depends on...
Physicochemical Properties of Granular and Gelatinized Lotus Rhizome Starch with Varied Proximate Compositions and Structural Characteristics
30/11/2023 -
As a traditional and popular dietary supplement, lotus rhizome starch (LRS) has health benefits for its many nutritional components and is especially suitable for teenagers and seniors. In this...
The Composition and Performance of Iron Ore Tailings in Steel Slag-Based Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
25/11/2023 -
Iron ore tailings (IOTs) are byproducts of the iron mining industry that have gained significant attention in recent years due to their potential for comprehensive utilization. This study...
Effects of Starch Molecular Structure and Physicochemical Properties on Eating Quality of Indica Rice with Similar Apparent Amylose and Protein Contents
22/09/2023 -
It is important to clarify the effects of starch fine structure and protein components on the eating quality of indica rice. In this study, seven indica rice varieties with similar apparent amylose...
Energy and Exergy Analysis on Zeotropic Refrigerants R-455A and R-463A as Alternatives for R-744 in Automotive Air-Conditioning System (AACs)
17/07/2023 -
The popularity of vehicles and the increased time spent in cars with air conditioning systems has led to regulations in many countries that require the use of environmentally friendly refrigerants...
The Effect of Preconditioning Temperature on Gas Permeability of Alkali-Activated Concretes
02/06/2023 -
Alkali-activated materials (AAM) are binders that are considered an eco-friendly alternative to conventional binders based on Portland cement. The utilization of industrial wastes such as fly ash...
Development of Alkali Activated Inorganic Foams Based on Construction and Demolition Wastes for Thermal Insulation Applications
30/05/2023 -
Nowadays, the construction industry is challenged not only by increasingly strict environmental regulations, but also by a shortage of raw materials and additives. It is critical to find new sources...
Assessment of Dispersed Oil Sorption in Oily Wastewater onto Hydrophobized/Oleophilized Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Grains
27/05/2023 -
The discharge of untreated oily wastewater into the environment has serious impacts on human health, living nature, and ecosystems and leads to significant economic losses. Many engineering...
Development of Bionanocomposite from Natural Polymer and Its Application in Wastewater Treatment and as an Antimicrobial Agent
12/04/2023 -
Abstract Bionanocomposites are the gifts to present and future generations and can be utilized to tackle the issues of environment and sustainability. Bionanocomposites are...
