The Procedure for Evaluating the Adsorption Energy Distribution from an Analysis of Thermodesorption Spectra Based on the Statistical Rate Theory by Tomasz Panczyk, Wladyslaw Rudzinski, Tadeusz Borowiecki, Anna Dominko

“…Illustrative calculations for the nitrogen thermodesorption spectra from the surface of molecular sieve carbon fibres (MSCF) are presented.…”
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Potential of condensate as a water source from air conditioning systems: A thermodynamic analysis by Koorosh Goudarzi

“…This energy can instead be utilized to increase the efficiency of air conditioning systems and refrigeration systems in cold storage facilities, save energy consumption, reduce the carbon footprint, and also meet some of the water consumption needs. …”
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Implementation of Selected Sustainable Development Objectives in European Union Countries by Edyta Gajos

“…Several different indicators were taken into account: greenhouse gas emission, share of renewable energy, GDP energy intensity and protection of environment and biodiversity, which cover goals set in The Europe 2020 Strategy, among others: reduction of carbon dioxide emission, increase share of renewable energy usage, increase the effectiveness of energy usage, preservation of biodiversity. …”
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Cover Crops for Managing Root-Knot Nematodes by Harsimran K. Gill, Zane Joseph Grabau, Robert McSorley

“…Cover crops also help to enhance many beneficial organisms and may contribute to carbon sequestration. They help curtail the spread of nematodes because nematodes cannot migrate to another field if a cover crop is not a host to them. …”
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Prospects of Nanobiomaterials for Biosensing by Ravindra P. Singh

“…This review paper summarizes recent progress in the development of biosensors by integrating functional biomolecules with different types of nanomaterials, including metallic nanoparticles, semiconductor nanoparticles, magnetic nanoparticles, inorganic/organic hybrid, dendrimers, and carbon nanotubes/graphene.…”
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Ocean Acidification: Calcifying Marine Organisms by Joseph Henry, Joshua Patterson, Lisa Krimsky

“…When CO2 combines with seawater it makes carbonic acid. Carbonic acid then breaks down to form a hydrogen ion and a bicarbonate ion. …”
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Energy Analysis in Combined Reforming of Propane by K. Moon, Ganesh R. Kale

“…Total energy requirement including preheating and reaction enthalpy calculations were done using the equilibrium product composition. Carbon and methane formation was significantly reduced in combined reforming than pure dry reforming, while the energy requirements were lower than pure steam reforming. …”
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Enhancing Stability of Thin-Walled Short Steel Channel Using CFRP under Eccentric Compression by Hongyuan Tang, Canjun Wang, Ruijiao Wang

“…This paper presents the experimental and analytical results of eccentrically loaded short cold-formed thin-wall steel channels strengthened with transversely oriented carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) strips around their web and flange. …”
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Dynamics of inclined CNTRC sandwich beams under a moving mass with influence of CNT agglomeration by Tran, Thi Thom, Nguyen, Dinh Kien

“…Dynamics of inclined carbon nanotube (CNT) reinforced composite beams under a moving mass with influence of CNT agglomeration is studied. …”
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Integrated Weighted Distance Measure for Single-Valued Neutrosophic Linguistic Sets and Its Application in Supplier Selection by Erhua Zhang, Fan Chen, Shouzhen Zeng

“…Finally, an illustrative numerical case regarding selecting low-carbon supplier is used to test the performance of the designed method.…”
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KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF CONSUMPTION OFCARBONATED BEVERAGES: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY by Talha Mufeed Siddiqui et al

“… A soft drink or a carbonated drink is a non-alcoholic drink that commonly contains water, a sweetener, carbon dioxide, acidulants, colorings, preservatives, antioxidants, and/or foaming agents, and a flavoring agent. …”
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Time-resolved compositional and dynamics analysis of biofilm maturation and dispersal via solid-state NMR spectroscopy by Yi Xue, Xue Kang

“…A sharp rise in aliphatic carbon signals on day 4 probably corresponds to a surge in biosurfactant production. …”
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High Efficiency Gaseous Tracking Detector for Cosmic Muon Radiography by Dezső Varga, Gábor Nyitrai, Gergő Hamar, László Oláh

“…The main features are high (>99.5%) and uniform detection efficiency, 9 mm FWHM position resolution, and filling gas consumption below 2 liters per hour for the nontoxic, nonflammable argon and carbon dioxide mixture. These parameters, along with the simplicity of the construction and the tolerance for mechanical effects, make the detectors a viable option for a large area muography observation system.…”
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An ultraviolet-C (UV-C) light device is effective for low-level disinfection of surgical site marking pens with UV-C transmissible caps by Amelia L. Milner, Jennifer L. Cadnum, Jennifer M. Hailes, Curtis J. Donskey

“…Decontamination of marking pens could reduce plastic and carbon footprints.…”
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Methodology of hydrogen embrittlement study of long-term operated natural gas distribution pipeline steels caused by hydrogen transport by Hryhoriy Nykyforchyn, Olha Zvirko, Myroslava Hredil, Halyna Krechkovska, Oleksandr Tsyrulnyk, Oleksandra Student, Leonid Unigovskyi

“…A methodology of experimental research on hydrogen embrittlement of pipe carbon steels due to the transportation of hydrogen or its mixture with natural gas by a long-term operated gas distribution network is presented. …”
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Toxicity of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Their Substitutes to Terrestrial and Aquatic Invertebrates—A Review by Jiaxin Zhang, Hassan Naveed, Keping Chen, Liang Chen

“…Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have been widely used in daily life but they cause certain impacts on the environment due to their unique carbon–fluorine chemical bonds that are difficult to degrade in the environment. …”
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Electrochemical Study of Diphenyl Ether Derivatives Used as Herbicides by Amira Zaouak, Fatma Matoussi, Mohamed Dachraoui

“…Furthermore, the use of differential pulse voltammetry on a glassy carbon electrode permits the selective determination of aclonifen. …”
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Economic Value of Mangrove Forest Ecosystem in Unit XXXIII Kubu Raya Forest Management Unit by Handayani Handayani, Emi Roslinda, M. Sofwan Anwari

“…This research aimed to estimate the direct economic value (timber, charcoal, aquatic biota, processed products, honey, and Nypa roof), indirect economic values (abrasion prevention, carbon stock, oxygen production, intrusion barrier), and optional economic value (biodiversity) of mangrove forest ecosystems. …”
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Coupling and Coordination Degree between Urbanization and Ecological Environment in Guizhou, China by Zhengqi Gong, Rongjian Mao, JingJun Jiang

“…This new urbanization path of balance-upgrading provides an important reference for backward areas to realize low-carbon economy and sustainable development at the same time.…”
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Interaction mechanism between refractory and melts in iron bath smelting reduction process by Qiu G.B., Xu Y.

“…The melts included smelting reduction molten slag and corresponding carbon saturated molten iron. The influence of test temperature, FeO content in slag and specimen rotative velocity on the corrosion rate of refractories was examined. …”
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