Advanced materials
Advanced materials
Effect of Gut Microbiota on Blood Cholesterol: A Review on Mechanisms
29/11/2023 -
The gut microbiota serves as a pivotal mediator between diet and human health. Emerging evidence has shown that the gut microbiota may play an important role in cholesterol metabolism. In this...
Flame?retardant composite derived from polyurethane/wood?fiber
27/10/2023 -
Wood–plastic composites (WPCs) are facing fire hazard when they are used in construction and furniture and need to be treated with fire protection. In this work, polyurethane (PU) was applied to...
In?situ remediation of TPH?polluted soil by Na2FeO4 in the Loess Plateau of China
28/09/2023 -
In recent years, the oil pollution problem on the Loess Plateau in western China is becoming increasingly serious, therefore, the use of hydroxyl radical (·OH) advanced oxidation process has...
Microplastics, a Global Issue: Human Exposure through Environmental and Dietary Sources
11/09/2023 -
Plastic production has grown dramatically over the years. Microplastics (MPs) are formed from the fragmentation of larger plastic debris by combining chemical, physical, and biological processes and...
A Blockchain-Based Model for the Prevention of Superannuation Fraud: A Study of Australian Super Funds
03/09/2023 -
Superannuation is the fund set aside by employers to provide their employees with a dignified retirement. Studies highlight that issues can arise with retirement funds from employers, such as failure...
An Efficient Prephenate Dehydrogenase Gene for the Biosynthesis of L-tyrosine: Gene Mining, Sequence Analysis, and Expression Optimization
17/08/2023 -
L-tyrosine is a key precursor for synthesis of various functional substances, but the microbial production of L-tyrosine faces huge challenges. The development of new microbial chassis cell and gene...
Analyte and matrix method extension of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in food and feed
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The development and expansion of analytical methods for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in food are essential for the continued monitoring of the United States (US) food supply and...
New Sustainable Oil Seed Sources of Omega-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids: A Journey from the Ocean to the Field
20/07/2023 -
Omega-3 long-chain (≥C20) polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω3 LC-PUFA) play a critical physiological role in health and are nutritionally important for both humans and animals....
Financial Technology Development and Green Total Factor Productivity
29/06/2023 -
As a new product resulting from the deep integration of the financial industry and artificial intelligence (AI) technology, financial technology (fintech) has a significant impact on the progress of...
A Multi-Subject Game-Based Operation Strategy for VPPs Integrating Wind-Solar-Storage
06/04/2023 -
Along with the continuous development of renewable energy sources (RES) such as wind power and photovoltaic, a large proportion of RES were connected to the power grid. However, the volatility and...
Assessing key indicators of efficient green energy production for IEA members
09/03/2023 -
Environmental pollution, increased energy consumption, and growing demand for the energy sector have been widely discussed. Due to policymakers and different organizations impacting a lot of new...
Preparation and Properties of a Novel Biodegradable Composite Hydrogel Derived from Gelatin/Chitosan and Polylactic Acid as Slow-Release N Fertilizer
17/02/2023 -
To improve the efficient use of nitrogen and decrease the environmental pollution of N losses, a novel and biodegradable composite hydrogel was prepared by chemical cross-linking synthesis using...
A Research on Autonomous Collision Avoidance under the Constraint of COLREGs
30/01/2023 -
In this paper, a decision-making model suitable for the collision avoidance (CA) of numerous target ships (TSs) is proposed, based on the principle of ship collision avoidance geometry and the...
Treatment of drilling fluid waste during oil and gas drilling: a review
17/01/2023 -
Oil and gas exploration and development provide important energy sources for the world, and drilling fluid is an essential engineering material for oil and gas exploration and development. During...
Thermodynamics of Chemical Hydrogen Storage: Are Sterically Hindered and Overcrowded Molecules More Effective?
10/01/2023 -
Homocyclic aromatics with different degrees of alkylation have been investigated so far as Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC). A low enthalpy of reaction for the dehydrogenation reaction is...
Toxicity of Different Chemical Components in Sun Cream Filters and Their Impact on Human Health: A Review
04/01/2023 -
Some chemical components in sun cream filters have endocrine-disrupting activity or can be carcinogenic, neurotoxic, bioaccumulative, allergens, or be toxic for human reproduction. It is important...
Aerospace, Vol. 10, Pages 3: Low-Pressure Optical Detection, Location, and Quantification of Electrical Discharges in Aircraft Wiring Systems
21/12/2022 -
Strict regulations issued by international administrative bodies limit the CO2 equivalent emissions for new aircraft, while increasing efficiency requirements. To reach this goal, next generations of...
Key Properties for the Toxicity Classification of Chemicals: A Comparison of the REACH Regulation and Scientific Studies Trends
17/11/2022 -
In the last half century, the improvements in quality of life owing to the development of the chemical industry are indisputable. However, despite global improvements, there has also been a large...
A Model Predictive Control for Heat Supply at Building Thermal Inlet Based on Data-Driven Model
04/11/2022 -
At present, the traditional control strategy of heating systems is still unable to achieve building heating on demand, which enhances the energy consumption of heating and affects the thermal comfort...
Magnetic Iron Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Surface Enhancements, and Biological Challenges
04/11/2022 -
This review focuses on the role of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), their physicochemical properties, their potential applications, and their association with the consequent toxicological effects in...
REACHing for solutions: Essential revisions to the EU chemicals regulation to modernise safety assessment
01/12/2022 -
The Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation was created to protect human health and the environment through the better and earlier identification of...
