Particle size distributions and shape identification of pozzolanic materials via various dimensional representations by David Sinkhonde, Tajebe Bezabih, Derrick Mirindi

“…In this research, we explore the geometrical features of clay brick powder (CBP), fly ash (FA), and teff straw ash (TSA) and predict how these features can influence ordinary Portland cement (OPC) replacement in cement-based composites. …”
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Influence Factors on the Properties of Ultrahigh-Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Cured under the Condition of Room Temperature by Pu Zhang, Yiliang Huang, Yongqi Li, Jun Zhao, Hengqian Dong, Tao Chen

“…UHPFRC with high compressive strength and good workability was developed by changing the water-binder ratios, by adding ground-granulated blast furnace slag (GGBFS) or fly ash, and by changing the bauxite content of different particle sizes. …”
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Compost and biochar application to acidic soils in a hot submoist tropical environment improves the forage yield and quality of Desho grass (Pennisetum pedicellatum Trin.) by Seyifu Shifa, Mohammed Worku, Abegaz Beyene

“…Compost and biochar application considerably improved biomass production and organic matter (OM) and crude protein (CP) contents but reduced dry matter, ash and fiber contents. In particular, compost and biochar coapplication at full rates (4.5 and 5.0 t ha−1, respectively) produced the highest fresh and dry biomasses and OM and CP contents and the lowest ash and fiber contents. …”
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Experimental Research on Longitudinal Steel Bar Bond Properties in Modified Recycled Aggregate Concrete Beam-Column Interior Joint under Cyclic Loading by Jia-Li Fu, Bing-Kang Liu, Jun-Wei Ma

“…Three recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) beam-column interior-joint specimens (including two modified recycled aggregate concrete interior joints with replacement of fly ash ratio of 15%) were tested under cyclic loading in order to study the bond behavior of the longitudinal steel bar at RAC joint. …”
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Bond Behavior between BFRP Rebar and Seawater Sea Sand Concrete by Chao Wu, Bing-Chen Meng, Xianfeng Cheng, Asghar Habibnejad Korayem, Lik-Ho Tam

“…BFRP rebars with two different surface configurations were selected, that is, ribbed surface and sand-coated surface. Fly ash as a replacement of cement was also investigated in terms of its effect on bond behavior. …”
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Applicability of Agro-Waste Materials in Structural Systems for Building Construction: A Scoping Review by Hediye Kumbasaroglu, Atila Kumbasaroglu

“…Agricultural wastes, including coconut shells (CSs), rice husk ash (RHA), and palm oil (PO) fuel ash, emerge as promising materials due to their abundance and mechanical benefits. …”
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Adsorption of Heavy Metals in Contaminated Water Using Zeolite Derived from Agro-Wastes and Clays: A Review by Ismael Kithinji Kinoti, Joanne Ogunah, Cyprian Muturia M’Thiruaine, Joseph Mwiti Marangu

“…Agro-wastes such as rice husk ash and sugarcane bagasse ash and layered silicate clays such as kaolinite and smectites are particularly of interest to zeolite synthesis due to their high silica to alumina ratio. …”
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Assessing the Role of Particles in Radiative Heat Transfer during Oxy-Combustion of Coal and Biomass Blends by Gautham Krishnamoorthy, Caitlyn Wolf

“…This study highlights the necessity for careful selection of particle radiative property, and diameter interval parameters and the need for fuel fragmentation models to adequately predict the fly ash PSD in CFD simulations of coal/biomass combustion.…”
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Anatomical and chemical characterization of Alstonia boonei for pulp and paper production by Kojo Agyapong Afrifah, Enoch Adjei-Mensah

“…Chemically the lower lignin (< 30%), ash and 1% NaOH solubility and the high holocellulose contents of A. boonei, will generate a higher pulp yield. …”
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The Use of Activated Carbons with Basic Properties for the Treatment of 2-Chlorophenol by Amjad H. El-Sheikh, Alan P. Newman, Hafid K. Al-Daffaee, Suki S. Phull, Daniel E. Lynch

“…One of the samples was de-ashed and then oxidized using concentrated nitric acid to study the effects of inorganic content and surface oxidation on its adsorption capacity towards 2-chlorophenol (2-CP). …”
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Effect of Ratio of Moringa Leaves Juice with Pineapple Juice and Arabic Gum on the Quality of Jelly Candy by Carly Purba, Hotnida Sinaga, Mimi Nurminah

“…Parameters analyzed were moisture content, ash content, vitamin C content, total soluble solid, total acid, lightness value (L*), hedonic organoleptic values of colour, flavour, taste, texture and score organoleptic values of colour and texture. …”
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Analysis of Nutritional Composition in 23 Kinds of Edible Fungi by Qiannan Yu, Meijuan Guo, Bin Zhang, Hao Wu, Yan Zhang, Lantian Zhang

“…To explore the differences in the main nutritional composition of 23 kinds of common edible fungi in the market, the moisture, ash, protein, fat, dietary fiber, carbohydrates, polysaccharides, and energy were analyzed using national standard methods. …”
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Effects of Sodium Sulfate Attack on Concrete Incorporated with Drying-Wetting Cycles by Fang Liu, Zhanping You, Rui Xiong, Xu Yang

“…The impact factors, including water-binder ratio, solution concentration of sodium sulfate, fly ash content, curing time, and drying-wetting cycle system, were observed to influence the sodium sulfate attack by the mass loss rate and damage degree at regular time intervals. …”
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Mineral composition of repair raspberry (<i>Rubus idaeus</i> L.) fruits by S. M. Motyleva, S. N. Evdokimenko, M. A. Podgaetsky, T. A. Tumaeva, Y. V. Burmenko, N. Y. Svistunova, D. V. Panischeva, I. M. Kulikov

“…The largest proportion of ash residue in raspberry fruits is K. Depending on the cultivar, its quantity averaged from 12.81 wt % (Samorodok and Karamelka) to 22.37 wt % (Atlant). …”
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Swede Midge (Contarinia nasturtii Keiffer) Phenology and Management in Minnesota Community Gardens by Cindy Tong, Eric Burkness, Jonathan Dregni, Mary Rogers, Angie Ambourn, Jonathan Osthus

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Comparative Effect of Grated Coconut (Cocos nucifera, L.) on the Characteristics of Ladu Cake by Risa Meutia Fiana, Novelina Novelina, Rezy Gusmita

“…The results showed that the ratio of dry grated coconut had an effect on moisture content, ash content, fat content, carbohydrate content, crude fiber content, friability, color, aroma, texture and taste. …”
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The Family Dialogue Culture and Its Obstacles in the Omani Family from the Viewpoint of Teachers in North Eastern Province, Sultanate of Oman by Ali Said Sulayiam AlMatari

“…Abstract This quantitative study investigates the level of the culture of dialogue within the Omani family and its hindrances from teachers' perspectives in Ash Sharqiya North Governorate in the Sultanate of Oman. …”
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Methods of Bank Valuation in the Age of Globalization by A. Karminsky, E. Frolova

“…For bank valuation equity discounted сash flow method is recommended (Equity DCF). Equity DCF values equity value of a bank directly by discounting cash flows to equity at the cost of equity (Capital Asset Pricing Model, CAPM), rather than at the weighted average cost of capital (WACC). …”
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Garlic (Allium sativum) Production Using Aquaculture Effluent and Nitrophosphoric Fertilization by Pablo Preciado-Rangel, Ángel J. Estrada-González, Mauricio J. Romero-Méndez, Ángel N. Rojas-Velázquez, Marco A. Loredo-Tovías, María E. García-Arreola, Fernando J. Carballo-Méndez, Juan Carlos Rodríguez-Ortiz

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The Effect of Tapioca Starch Adding on the Characteristics of Wood Pellets from Teak Branch Waste by Santiyo Wibowo, Iwan Gunawan, Gustan Pari

“…The results showed that all parameters met SNI 8021-2014, except for the ash content in the control and 2.5% tapioca treatment.…”
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