The Modification of Polyurethane Foams Using New Boroorganic Polyols: Obtaining of Polyols with the Use of Hydroxypropyl Urea Derivatives by Iwona Zarzyka

“…Methods of synthesis of new prospective polyol components for obtaining of polyurethane foams of reduced combustibility using eco-friendly substrates have been presented. With this end in view, N,N′-bis(2-hydroxypropyl)urea was esterified with boric acid and next the hydrogenborate obtained was hydroxyalkylated by the excess of propylene carbonate. …”
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Management strategies for the efficient energy production of brackish water desalination to ensure reliability, cost reduction, and sustainability by A. Bdour, A. Hejab, L. Almakhadmeh, M. Hawa

“…This study contributes to making the desalination sector more environmentally friendly and economically viable, which is of paramount importance in addressing global water scarcity concerns.…”
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The effect of travertine waste on the strength and insulation properties of foam concrete by Huseyin Guven, Mehmet Inel

“…Incorporating waste additives into foam concrete mixtures is a promising route to develop environmentally-friendly concrete production with tailored thermos-mechanical properties. …”
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CHARACTERISATION OF CEILING BOARDS PRODUCED FROM PLASTER OF PARIS REINFORCED WITH BANANA FIBRE AND COCONUT SHELL by Eugenia Obidiegwu, Munirat Ayomide BALOGUN, Paul Adedeji AJAYI

“…The need for environmentally friendly and affordable building materials has sparked researches for materials to use in the construction industry. …”
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The “Ants of Cyprus” website: a dynamic, online awareness raising and conservation tool by Jakovos Demetriou, Christos Georgiadis, Sebastian Salata, Lech Borowiec, Mathias Dillen, Quentin Groom, Evan Economo, Helen Roy, Angeliki Martinou

“…The “Ants of Cyprus” website (https://sites.google.com/view/ants-of-cyprus) aims to: (1) raise public awareness and increase local knowledge on the biodiversity and ecological significance of ants, (2) provide ecological data and (3) enhance conservation efforts and management practices for native and alien ant species, respectively. This dynamic, user-friendly website has been designed for use by the scientific community, conservation officers and the wider public and it will be regularly updated as new information and data are generated. …”
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Ultrabroadband absorptive refractory plasmonics for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reactions by Myeongcheol Go, Inju Hong, Dasol Lee, Sanghoon Kim, Junho Jang, Keon-Woo Kim, Sangmin Shim, Kijung Yong, Junsuk Rho, Jin Kon Kim

“…Abstract As an environmentally friendly and renewable method for hydrogen production powered by solar energy, photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reactions (HERs) using broadband absorbers have received much attention. …”
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Green technologies in food colorant extraction: A comprehensive review by Irianto Irianto, Nicky Rahmana Putra, Yustisia Yustisia, Syahrial Abdullah, Syafruddin Syafruddin, Paesal Paesal, Andi Irmadamayanti, Herawati Herawati, Budi Raharjo, Sri Agustini, Asmaliyah Asmaliyah, Amik Krismawati, Bramantyo Airlangga

“…The integration of these sustainable extraction methods into the food industry aligns with eco-friendly practices and meets the growing consumer demand for natural and safe food ingredients.…”
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Trends in extraction and purification methods of Lignans in plant-derived foods by Yu-tong Yang, Yuan Zhang, Yu Bian, Juan Zhu, Xue-song Feng

“…However, excess addition of lignans can induce adverse reactions, therefore, it is necessary to develop rapid, effective, economical, and environmentally friendly extraction and purification methods to enhance lignan extraction efficiency. …”
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Thermal Performance Analysis of Low-GWP Refrigerants in Automotive Air-Conditioning System by Yousuf Alhendal, Abdalla Gomaa, Gamal Bedair, Abdulrahim Kalendar

“…The purpose was to bring a clear view of the performance characteristics of possible environment friendly alternatives of R134a. The analysis was carried out with compressor power, cooling capacity, coefficient of performance, exergy destruction, and exergy efficiency. …”
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Bridging the gap: a new approach to student academic support at the University of Exeter by Nicky King, Jess Johnson, Hannah Jordan, Hannah Lyons

“…For students who are struggling or starting to struggle, they connect the various strands of support systems that can be overwhelming and become a known friendly and non-judgemental advocate within their department who can make a real difference to their ability to succeed in their studies. …”
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Recovery of <em>N</em>-Methylmorpholine <em>N</em>-Oxide (NMMO) in Lyocell Fibre Manufacturing Process by Maria Sawiak, Bernardo A. Souto, Lelia Lawson, Joy Lo, Patricia I. Dolez

“…The lyocell process offers an environmentally friendly strategy to produce regenerated cellulose fibre from biomass. …”
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Photocatalytic Surface Modification of PI Film for Electroless Copper Plating by Wenxia Zhao, Zenglin Wang, Liang Qiao, Shiwei Liu, Hongjian Zhao, Yani Yan

“…Therefore, the photocatalytic treatment is an environmentally friendly and effective method for the surface modification of PI films.…”
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AP-IO: Asynchronous Pipeline I/O for Hiding Periodic Output Cost in CFD Simulation by Ren Xiaoguang, Xu Xinhai

“…We design the framework of AP-IO and implement it in OpenFOAM, providing CFD users with a user-friendly interface. Experimental results on the Tianhe-2 supercomputer demonstrate that AP-IO can achieve a good optimization effect for the periodical snapshot output in CFD application, and the effect is especially better for massively parallel CFD simulations, which can reduce the total execution time up to about 40%.…”
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Durability and Microstructure Properties of Concrete with Arabic Gum Biopolymer Admixture by Abdeliazim Mustafa Mohamed, Mohd Hanim Osman, Hichem Smaoui, Mohd Azreen Mohd Ariffin

“…Arabic gum biopolymer (AGB) has recently been demonstrated to improve mechanical and physical properties of fresh and hardened concrete which makes it a promising sustainable and environmentally friendly water-reducing admixture. The present work focuses on the effect of added AGB on the workability, setting time, and durability of concrete. …”
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A review of the role of nature-based solutions in mitigating food insecurity in Africa by Solomon Asamoah, Henry Mensah, Eric Kwame Simpeh, Eric Oduro-Ofori, Sandra Serwaa Boateng, Sarah Boateng, Listowel Koda Frimpong, Priscilla Okyere

“…The study identified agroforestry, permaculture practices, urban agriculture and rooftop gardens, wetland restoration, cover cropping and crop rotation, aquaponics, eco-friendly pest control, and community-based forest management as components of nature-based solutions that can help address food insecurity. …”
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Predictors of Patient Satisfaction with Tertiary Hospitals in Korea by Hye-Sook Ham, Eun Hee Peck, Hee Soo Moon, Hye-A Yeom

“…The results of this study suggest that the concept of patient satisfaction with health care institutions in modern hospitals reflects an integrative process that includes not only the concerned health care personnel but also improved convenience such as user-friendly reservation system and comfortable waiting areas.…”
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Modern Collective Transport. The Impact of Public Policy on the Implementation of the EU Legislative Objectives on the Example of Poland by Stefan Akira Jarecki

“…Nowadays, the main emphasis is put on environmentally and user-friendly public transport. However, public urban transport often fails to meet the needs of the society. …”
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Effects of Lignin-Derived Polycarboxylic Acids on the Properties of Waterborne Polyurethane Elastomers by Ruiqi Wang, Bing Zhou, Yanchao Zhu, Zichen Wang

“…Therefore, LPCAs could serve as reinforcing fillers in WPU elastomers, which contributes to develop more functional and eco-friendly WPU materials. Moreover, the usage of lignin is broadened.…”
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Effects Of Natural Fibre Reinforcement On The Shear Strength Properties Of Soil by Jodin Makinda, Heah Yee Ling, Elsa Eka Putri

“…Reinforcements made of natural fibers, such plant roots, are biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and have a good impact. Moreover, these fibers are lightweight and extremely rigid, which makes them ideal for improving soil. …”
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Mechanical properties of compressed earth blocks reinforced with glass fibers and palm fibers: Experiments and simulation by Fidjah Abdelkader, Rabehi Mohamed, Kezrane Cheikh, Rachid Rabehi

“…Recently, the use of environmentally friendly materials has become widely spread in the field of construction because they do not contribute to the propagation of greenhouse gases, unlike cement construction. …”
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