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Impact of the geometric structure parameter on the performance of dielectric barrier reactor for toluene removal
30/11/2023 -
The reasonable geometry design of non-thermal plasma (NTP) reactor is significant for its performance. However, optimizing the reactor structure has received insufficient attention in the studies...
Impact of belt and road initiative policy and interacting effect of renewable energy toward carbon neutrality
30/11/2023 -
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) represents a comprehensive developmental blueprint that has been deployed across numerous Asian, European, and African nations, aimed at fostering economic...
Aerospace, Vol. 10, Pages 1004: Effect of Engine Design Parameters on the Climate Impact of Aircraft: A Case Study Based on Short-Medium Range Mission
29/11/2023 -
The climate impact of aviation is considerably different from that of other transport modes. The turbofan engine’s efficiency can be increased by increasing the Operating Pressure Ratio (OPR),...
Concentration of Heavy Metals in Pollen and Bees Osmia bicornis L. in Three Different Habitats in the Łowicz District in Central Poland
28/11/2023 -
The aim of our research was to compare the levels of pollution in different habitats based on the concentrations of heavy metals found in pollen and the organisms of Osmia bicornis L. bees in three...
Use of Biostimulants to Alleviate Anoxic Stress in Waterlogged Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)—A Review
30/11/2023 -
In Europe, the intensity and frequency of flooding events are expected to increase due to climate change, adding additional challenges to agricultural production and creating the need for new plant...
Mechanical Properties and Microscopic Mechanism of Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF) Slag-Treated Clay Subgrades
28/11/2023 -
Civil engineering faces a substantial challenge when dealing with soft and compressible clayey soils. Conventional soil stabilization techniques involving ordinary Portland cement (OPC) result in...
Design and Management of a Spatial Database for Monitoring Building Comfort and Safety
29/11/2023 -
As the impacts of climate change on urban environments and buildings become more and more prominent, building comfort and structural safety monitoring becomes crucial. However, efficiently storing...
Integrating Aerial and 3D Data into a Data-Driven Decision-Making Workflow for Nature-Based Stormwater Solutions
29/11/2023 -
Urbanization and climate change have increased the need for stormwater management and nature-based solutions. Decisions made at the project level impact the emergence of the systemic traits of the...
Testing the Influence of Metakaolinite and Zeolite on the Adhesion of BFRP and GFRP Bars to Concrete
29/11/2023 -
Today’s sustainable development policy in Europe, which is driven by concerns about the greenhouse effect and environmental protection, mandates a reduction in CO2 emissions into the...
Energy, Exergy, Economic, and Environmental Prospects of Solar Distiller with Three-Vertical Stages and Thermo-Storing Material
30/11/2023 -
Solar distillation emerges as a viable remedy for addressing water scarcity in both remote and urban locales. However, its operational efficiency remains a limiting factor. Consequently, this study...
The Spatial Distribution and Influencing Factors of Heavy Metals in Soil in Xinjiang, China
28/11/2023 -
Heavy metal pollution has been a problem of concern in soil ecology in recent decades. This study investigated the spatial distribution of heavy metals and their pollution levels in the soil of...
Effect of the Cultivation Method and the Distance from a Steel Mill on the Content of Heavy Metals in Bell Pepper Fruit
29/11/2023 -
Vegetables grown in areas affected by industrial emissions may be subject to contamination with heavy metals. In the present study, this issue was investigated in sweet pepper grown using two...
Characterization and Methanogenic Potential Evaluation of Faecal Sludge: Case of the Kossodo Biogas Plant in Ouagadougou
29/11/2023 -
The use of faecal sludge (FS) in anaerobic digestion (AD) requires a perfect knowledge of their composition. Considered as a very heterogeneous material, the high variability of FS can disturb...
Passive Energy Conservation Strategies for Mitigating Energy Consumption and Reducing CO2 Emissions in Traditional Dwellings of Peking Area, China
30/11/2023 -
Within China, brick dwellings stand as archetypal relics of traditional habitation, embodying a “living fossil” status. The sustainability of these dwellings is contingent...
First cash pledged for countries devastated by climate change: COP28 starts with historic decision
30/11/2023 -
Draft resolution on a “loss and damage fund” has attracted more than $400 million, but climate vulnerable countries say more cash is needed. Draft resolution on a “loss and damage...
Preparation, characterization, and CO2 permeation testing of cellulose acetate and polyimide blend membranes
28/11/2023 -
Blend membranes of cellulose acetate and polyimide were prepared and tested for CO2/CH4 separation. Blend membranes showed enhanced CO2 permeability.Membrane?based CO2 separation is vital for various...
An environmentally friendly and efficient technology to prepare high?performance natural rubber: Electrophoretic coagulation
28/11/2023 -
Natural rubber is bio?based rubber, which plays an important role in carbon neutralization to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. It is widely used in the national economy because of its strain?induced...
Material and monetary flows of construction and demolition waste and assessment on physical and environmental properties of illegally dumped construction and demolition waste in Hanoi
27/11/2023 -
The main aim of this study is to investigate the material and monetary flows of CDW management and to characterize the distribution of illegally dumped CDW in Hanoi. Construction and demolition...
Human health risk assessment of PM10-bound heavy metals and PAHs around the Latin America’s Largest opencast coal mine
27/11/2023 -
Air pollution in opencast coal mine areas is a critical issue, resulting in harmful severe effects on human health. Therefore, it is essential to understand the air pollution factors and to assess...
Machine learning combined with Geodetector quantifies the synergistic effect of environmental factors on soil heavy metal pollution
27/11/2023 -
The critical prerequisite for the prevention and control of soil heavy metal (HM) pollution is the identification of factors that influence soil HM accumulation. The dominant factors have been...
The role of climate-adaptive technological innovation in promoting agriculture carbon efficiency: impact and heterogeneity in economic development
27/11/2023 -
Achieving global climate change mitigation targets requires low-carbon production in agriculture. In such an endeavor, a new classification of climate-adaptive technology is defined to affect...
