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Cell?Shearing Chemistry Directed Closed?Pore Regeneration in Biomass?Derived Hard Carbons for Ultrafast Sodium Storage
30/10/2024 - This work introduces an innovative DES cell?shearing strategy to tailor the closed?pore structure in bamboo?derived hard carbons. The optimized structure with appropriate closed?pore size (?2nm) and...
Usnic Acid Derivatives as Multi?Target Anti?Alzheimer's Disease Agents: Design, Synthesis, X?Ray Single Crystal Structure of Zn(II) Complex and Biological Activities
30/10/2024 - Alzheimer's disease (AD) is multifactorial, which makes the design of multi?target?directed ligands an attractive strategy for the development of anti?AD drugs. In order to enhance the anti?AD...
Removing emerging organic pollutants (oxytetracycline) by engineered biochars originated from agricultural wastes
29/10/2024 - Engineered biochars derived from five types of agricultural by?products—macadamia nut shells, rice husks, durian peel, coir, and straw—were synthesized using a hydrothermal method combined with...
Effects of alkaline extraction on behavior of rare earth elements in coal ashes
30/10/2024 - The effects of alkaline extraction on the behavior of rare earth elements in coal ashes were investigated in the present study. Independent variables are the concentration of extractant and...
An integrated environmental and economic assessment for the disposal of food waste from grocery retail stores towards resource recovery
31/10/2024 - Food waste gives rise to many environmental problems. A large amount of food waste is produced by grocery retail stores. It is therefore important to apply efficient food waste treatment...
Heat mitigation in basal compacted clay liners in municipal solid waste landfills
31/10/2024 - In municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills, biodegradation of the organic MSW fraction results in elevated waste and basal liner temperatures which have the potential to cause the clay component of...
Second-generation biorefineries: single platform for the conversion of lignocellulosic wastes to environmentally important biofuels
30/10/2024 - The continuously increasing demands for various fossil fuels to achieve the day-to-day needs of the human population are growing and causing adverse effects on the environment and leading to the...
Nanoencapsulation of creatine: Unlocking hydrophilic bioactive potential through double emulsification by solvent diffusion
28/10/2024 - Production process and characterization of films from polylactic acid and thermoplastic cassava starch plasticized with isosorbide and glycerol.AbstractBiodegradable blends of polylactic acid (PLA)...
Construction of epoxy resin with enhanced flame retardancy, mechanical properties, and satisfactory transparency based on a novel bi?DOPO and hydrogen?bonding network
28/10/2024 - Different reclaimed rubber in tire inner liner.AbstractIn this work, the application of reclaimed ground tire rubber (RGTR) and butyl reclaimed rubber (BRR) in the inner liner rubber were...
Assessment of ZnO-doped polyaniline/Prunus domestica reinforced paint for corrosion protection of mild and stainless steel
29/10/2024 - AbstractThere has been an increasing interest in the production of metal/metal oxide-doped conducting polymers-based composites with natural materials for application as corrosion resistant...
Understanding the Morphology and Cross?Link Density in Silicone Rubber?Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Composites via Solvent Transport Studies
29/10/2024 - ABSTRACTThe diffusion characteristics of silicone rubber?based nanocomposites have not been extensively studied in the literature. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the solvent...
Isolation of Cellulose Nanofibers From Sunflower Seed Husks via Formic Acid Hydrolysis
29/10/2024 - ABSTRACTNanocellulose has garnered great interest among researchers because of its biodegradability, renewability, biocompatibility, high strength and versatile functionality. The present study...
Solid?phase synthesis of grafted carbon black for superior aging resistance in biodegradable poly(butylene adipate?co?butylene terephthalate) composite films
30/10/2024 - Preparation PBAT/CB?UV531 film and proposed models for the depletion of UV531 during long?term UV ageing.Biodegradable films mitigate plastic pollution but often lack UV?aging resistance, shortening...
Kitchen Waste Digestate and Digestate Biochar Fertilizer for Turfgrass Management and Nutrient Leaching
30/10/2024 - Slow-release fertilizer is generally used in turfgrass management to maintain quality turf without inducing excess vertical growth, to avoid frequent mowing. This study was designed to verify whether...
Initial Approach to Self-Compacting Concrete with Raw-Crushed Wind-Turbine Blade: Fresh, CFD and Mechanical Analysis
30/10/2024 - The production of raw-crushed wind-turbine blade (RCWTB) and its addition to conventionally designed self-compacting Concrete (SCC) enable us to provide a second life to wind-turbine blades. However,...
Enhancement of Additive Manufacturing Processes for Thin-Walled Part Production Using Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) with Wavelet Transform
29/10/2024 - Additive manufacturing encompasses technologies that produce three-dimensional computer-aided design (CAD) models through a layer-by-layer production process. Compared to traditional manufacturing...
A Newly Bio-Based Material for the Construction Industry Using Gypsum Binder and Rice Straw Waste (Oryza sativa)
29/10/2024 - Construction is one of the economic sectors with the greatest influence on climate change. In addition to working procedures, the primary carbon footprint is attributed to the choice of materials and...
Study on Impact Resistance of Alkali-Activated Slag Cementitious Material with Steel Fiber
29/10/2024 - Alkali-activated slag cementitious materials (AASCMs) use alkaline activators to activate blast furnace slag and waste slag to replace traditional Portland cement, which can reduce CO2 emissions. An...
A Novel Landfill Liner Material for Solidified Lake Sediment Based on Industrial By-Product and Construction Waste: Engineering Behavior and Cr(VI) Breakdown Characteristics
29/10/2024 - Engineering sludge, industrial waste, and construction waste are marked by high production volumes, substantial accumulation, and significant pollution. The resource utilization of these solid wastes...
Lightweight Strategies for Wooden-Structure Buildings Based on Embodied Carbon Emission Calculations for Carbon Reduction
30/10/2024 - To achieve carbon reduction in architecture, this study establishes a carbon emission calculation model for wooden structures based on life cycle assessment (LCA) theory, using the emission factor...
Experimental Study on Mechanical Properties and Stability of Marine Dredged Mud with Improvement by Waste Steel Slag
30/10/2024 - As marine-dredged mud and waste steel slag in coastal port cities continue to soar, the traditional treatment method of land stockpiling has caused ecological problems. Thus, it is necessary to find...