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Thermionic Emission in Artificially Structured Single‐Crystalline Elemental Metal/Compound Semiconductor Superlattices
02/12/2024 - Rawat et al. present a novel class of epitaxial lattice‐matched metal/semiconductor superlattice by pairing refractory hexagonal elemental metals and wide‐bandgap III‐nitride semiconductors....
GC–MS Analysis of Polysaccharides from an Intergeneric Hybrid of Pleurotus florida and Cordyceps militaris: A Comparative Study
- Abstract Edible and medicinal mushrooms are valuable sources of polysaccharides, known for their dual roles as immunostimulants and immunosuppressants. This study aimed to enhance...
Characterization, Optimization, and Scaling-up of Submerged Inonotus hispidus Mycelial Fermentation for Enhanced Biomass and Polysaccharide Production
- Abstract This study was to establish an efficient strategy based on inoculum-morphology control for the submerged mycelial fermentation of an edible and medicinal fungus,...
Balancing the Charge Separation and Surface Reaction Dynamics in Twin?Interface Photocatalysts for Solar?to?Hydrogen Production
19/11/2024 - This study thoroughly investigates the synergistic effects of charge separation and surface reaction dynamics in nano?twinned photocatalysts by combining multiple time?resolved spectroscopy (TRPL,...
Parts?per?million Level Loading Cyclometalated Ru(II)?NHC Catalyzed Selective Oxidation of Olefins to Carbonyls
19/11/2024 - Oxidative cleavage of olefins is a useful reaction in organic synthesis. The most well?known catalytic system is the osmium based Lemieux–Johnson catalyst, which generally requires high catalyst...
Biomass?Derived Materials in Perovskite Solar Cells: Recent Progress and Future Prospects
20/11/2024 - As a promising photovoltaic (PV) technology, perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have made significant progress in attaining high PCE, while challenges remain regarding stability and low cost. Conventional...
A comparative study on the chronic responses of titanium dioxide nanoparticles on aerobic granular sludge and algal–bacterial granular sludge processes
20/11/2024 - The chronic effects of titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) on aerobic granular sludge (AGS) and algal–bacterial granular sludge (ABGS) was examined in this study. Sequencing batch...
Emission of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the north-west Antarctic Peninsula region
20/11/2024 - Antarctica, once regarded as the last pristine desert untouched by human activity, is now facing increasing local impacts due to the rising presence of humans, primarily driven by scientific and...
Biotic aspects of suspended solid reduction in sedimentation ponds
21/11/2024 - The reduction of suspended solids is an important aspect of water management, especially in the mining industry. The ecological potential of sedimentation ponds has been identified, but many...
Investigating the Influence of Organic Loading Rate, Temperature and Stirring Speed on Biogas Production Using Agricultural Waste in South Africa
20/11/2024 - Biogas production offers an alternate method for managing agricultural waste and contributes to sustainable renewable energy generation. Anaerobic digestion (AD) enables the transformation of organic...
Residual Herbicide in Cover Cropping Systems
20/11/2024 - Soil residual herbicides are often applied at cover crop termination to extend the period of weed control and reduce the selection pressure for herbicide resistance. Previous studies indicate that...
The Crop Succession Systems Under No-Tillage Alters the Surface Layer Soil Carbon Stock and Stability
19/11/2024 - The main challenge of the no-tillage system (NTS) is to reconcile productivity, the maintenance of surface residues, and the stabilization of soil organic matter (SOM). To address this challenge,...
Light Intensity Effects on Productivity and Post-Harvest Quality in Perilla frutescens Cultivated in CEA
19/11/2024 - Leafy vegetables, mainly lettuces, are currently the main crop cultivated in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), including vertical farming and plant factories. There is a rising demand to...
Optimizing Renewable Energy Systems Placement Through Advanced Deep Learning and Evolutionary Algorithms
21/11/2024 - As the world shifts towards a low-carbon economy, the strategic deployment of renewable energy sources (RESs) is critical for maximizing energy output and ensuring sustainability. This study...
The Bioactivities of Lactic Acid-Fermented Arthrospira platensis and Its Application in Functional Beverages
20/11/2024 - The demand for functional beverages with clean labels is growing. Arthrospira platensis and fermented products offer bioactive compounds, including antimicrobials. This study aimed to produce...
Assessing the Impact of Air-Source Heat Pumps in a Residential Building’s Retrofit Process
21/11/2024 - The importance of mitigating energy intensity in the building sector is widely recognized by most stakeholders, and different strategies are proposed for minimizing fossil fuel dependency. This paper...
Ecological Benefit Optimization and Design of Rural Residential Roofs Based on the “Dual Carbon” Goal
21/11/2024 - With the continuous advancement of urbanization, rural areas are facing increasingly severe environmental pollution, excessive energy consumption, and high carbonization resulting from both daily...
TiO2 Coated with Carbon via Chemical Vapor Deposition as Li-Ion Batteries Anode
20/11/2024 - With the increasing demand for renewable energy and sustainable technologies, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become crucial energy storage components. Despite the promising properties of the high...
Submerged Membrane Bioreactor Configurations for Biological Nutrient Removal from Urban Wastewater: Experimental Tests and Model Simulation
20/11/2024 - Pilot-scale experimental measurements and simulations were utilised to evaluate the nutrient removal efficiency of three submerged membrane bioreactor designs. This study compared setups with post-...
Exploration of the Biotechnological Potential of Two Newly Isolated Haematococcus Strains from Reunion Island for the Production of Natural Astaxanthin
19/11/2024 - Haematococcus lacustris is a freshwater green microalgae species able to produce and accumulate astaxanthin in response to environmental stresses such as high light and nutrient deprivation....
Effect of Natural Fiber and Biomass on Acoustic Performance of 3D Hybrid Fabric-Reinforced Composite Panels
21/11/2024 - This research investigated the sound insulation performance of 3D woven hybrid fabric-reinforced composites using natural fibers, such as jute, along with E-glass and biomass derived from agro-waste,...