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Multi-wavelength Fluorescence Monitoring of Faecal Contamination in Waters: A Laboratory-based Quantification
- Near real-time monitoring of faecal indicator bacteria (FIB) in waters is currently not feasible, and current monitoring methods require field sampling and laboratory testing that inhibits...
Impact of Climate Change on the Australian Agricultural Export
- The Australian agricultural sector is of high importance as a predominant contributor to GDP and export earnings. However, rapid global warming and climate change may pose obstacles to agricultural...
Enhanced benzene vapor adsorption through microwave-assisted fabrication of activated carbon from peanut shells using ZnCl2 as an activating agent
25/03/2024 - Herein, microwave-assisted activated carbon (MW-AC) was fabricated from peanut shells using a ZnCl2 activator and utilized for the first time to eliminate benzene vapor as a volatile organic...
Spatial difference-in-differences analysis of smart city pilot policy and industrial pollution reduction: the mediating role of S&T fiscal expenditure
25/03/2024 - Smart city has become one of the most important tool to achieve digital transformation and intelligent development. However, the impacts of smart city pilots (SCP) on different industrial...
Combustion performance and emission characteristics of aloevera diesel–emulsified fuel in a DI diesel engine
23/03/2024 - Nowadays, mankind is very particular about the usage of energy in the most effective manner by keeping the view of less adulterating the atmosphere, which are the key aspects of many scientists...
Tracing and source fingerprinting of metals from the southern coastal sediments in Bangladesh
23/03/2024 - Trace element pollution from anthropogenic sources is increasingly widespread. This pollution in terrestrial environments threatens agricultural crop production, while in aquatic environments, it...
Anti-fouling and Hydrophobic Polyurethane Fibrous Membrane for Air Purification Under High Humidity Conditions
25/03/2024 - With the rapid development of urbanization and industrialization, air pollution is increasingly harmful to life on earth. At present, purifying polluted air through functional filter materials is...
Exploring the mechanical, rheological, and thermal performance of self?reinforced composites based on polyamides and multi?walled carbon nanotubes
21/03/2024 - PC?ABS surface pretreatment process.AbstractIn the present study, the low pollution acidic potassium permanganate system has been used in the study of its micro?etching effect on...
Flexible regenerated cellulose composite films with sandwich structures for high-performance electromagnetic interference shielding
23/03/2024 - Abstract Electromagnetic radiation pollution has become increasingly serious in the electronic, industrial, civil, and military fields. Lightweight, flexible, and high-performance...
Next-Generation Biofertilizers: Nanoparticle-Coated Plant Growth-Promoting Bacteria Biofertilizers for Enhancing Nutrient Uptake and Wheat Growth
23/03/2024 - Contemporary agricultural practices rely heavily on synthetic fertilizers to provide essential nutrients for crops, contributing to diminished soil fertility and environmental pollution. An...
Development and Sustainability: A Case Study of the Industrial Park EURO-PARK Kobierzyce in Poland
22/03/2024 - Since 2001, a new development paradigm, not only in EU countries but also at the global level, has been the concept of balancing environmental, social and economic factors, known as sustainable...
Embodied Carbon Premium for Cantilevers
23/03/2024 - This study addresses the critical need for sustainable architectural designs within the context of climate change and the significant role the built environment plays in greenhouse gas emissions. The...
Environmental Sustainability of Building Materials in Turkey: Reference Information Recommendations for European Green Deal Declarations
25/03/2024 - This study provides weight and normalization reference information for declaring the environmental information of building materials produced and exported in Turkey. Reference information was first...
Enhancement of Antibacterial Silk Face Covering with the Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Garcinia mangostana Linn. Peel and Andrographis paniculata Extract and a Bacterial Cellulose Filter
24/03/2024 - Since the late 2010-s and early 2020s, people around the world have not only encountered the pandemic crisis, but also in some places, they have had to deal with serious levels of air pollution....
Establishing an Early Warning System for Dust Storms in Peri-Desert Regions
24/03/2024 - The Taklimakan Desert in northwest China stands as a significant contributor to dust storms, with its fringe oases already designated as ecologically fragile due to the severe impacts of these...
Impacts on Urban VOCs and PM2.5 during a Wildfire Episode
24/03/2024 - This study focuses on the impact of wildfire smoke emissions on regional, urban air quality during a wildfire event. We measured volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5)...
The Magnitude and Impact of Food Allergens and the Potential of AI-Based Non-Destructive Testing Methods in Their Detection and Quantification
25/03/2024 - Reaction to food allergens is on the increase and so is the attending cost on consumers, the food industry, and society at large. According to FDA, the “big-eight”...
Port State Control Inspections under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding and Their Contribution to Maritime Safety: Additional Risk Classifications and Indicators Using Multivariate Techniques
23/03/2024 - Port State Control (PSC) inspections conducted under the Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) agreement have become a crucial tool for maritime administrations in European Union countries to...
Study of the Properties and Modification Mechanism of SBS-Modified Asphalt by Dry Process
22/03/2024 - SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer) is a thermoplastic elastomer with properties most similar to rubber. SBS asphalt modifier is mainly composed of a styrene-butadiene-styrene block...
Rheological Performance Analysis of Different Preventive Maintenance Materials in Porous High-Viscosity Asphalt Pavements
22/03/2024 - Porous asphalt pavements are widely used in rainy and wet areas for their skid resistance, noise reduction, runoff minimization and environmental sustainability. Long-term moisture vapor erosion and...
The Design of a Sustainable Industrial Wastewater Treatment System and The Generation of Biohydrogen from E. crassipes
25/03/2024 - Water scarcity is a significant global issue caused by the prolonged disregard and unsustainable management of this essential resource by both public and private bodies. The dependence on fossil...