An efficient Imprecise 4:2 Compressor Using Gate Diffusion Input Supplemented with Dynamic Threshold by Forouzan Bahrami, Nabiollah Shiri, Farshad Pesaran

“…The implementation of this compressor using a 16 nm carbon nanotube field-effect transistor (CNTFET) technology yields a minimum area. …”
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Social acceptance of small modular reactor (SMR): Evidence from a contingent valuation study in South Korea by Eunjung Cho, Juyong Lee

“…This study suggests that the need to address climate change and the need to raise awareness of SMR as one of the low-carbon technologies at the government level is required to generate the appropriate level of social acceptance to promote SMR development.…”
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Hybrid solar cells from water-soluble polymers by James T. McLeskey, Qiquan Qiao

“…To date, solar cells in three different configurations have been produced: titanium dioxide (TiO2) bilayer cells, TiO2 bulk heterojunction solar cells, and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in bulk heterojunctions. The best performance thus far has been achieved with TiO2 bilayer devices. …”
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Experimental and computational investigation of the effect of machining parameters on the turning process of C45 steel by Tien-Thinh Le, Hang Thi Pham, Hiep Khac Doan, Panagiotis G. Asteris

“…In this study, experimental investigations and simulations were conducted to examine the influence of machining parameters during the turning process of C45 medium carbon steel, with the simultaneous application of the Johnson-Cook plasticity model and Johnson-Cook damage model. …”
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Assessing the Hardness of Quenched Medium Steel Using an Ultrasonic Nondestructive Method by Shao-Yi Hsia, Yu-Tuan Chou

“…In this study, C1045 middle carbon steel was heat-treated at various temperatures and then water-quenched, and the relationships among grain size, ultrasonic velocity, attenuation, and material hardness were then determined using two ultrasound sources. …”
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Synergistic and Antagonistic Effects of Sodium Molybdate-Zn2+ System by J. Wilson Sahayaraj, A. John Amalraj, Susai Rajendran, N. Vijaya

“…The inhibition efficiency (IE) of sodium molybdate (SM) in controlling corrosion of carbon steel in an aqueous solution containing 120 ppm of Cl-, in the absence and presence of Zn2+ has been evaluated by weight-loss method. …”
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Research on Intelligent Construction Technology Based on Green Concepts by Wang Kai

“…Therefore, actively promoting the green ecological construction in the construction industry is a crucial aspect to follow the current global low-carbon transformation call. This paper introduces intelligent building technology and its embodiment of green building concept. …”
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Evaluation of Hydrophilized Graphite Felt for Electrochemical Heavy Metals Detection (Pb2+, Hg2+) by Laila Bouabdalaoui, Benjamin Le Ouay, Thibaud Coradin, Christel Laberty-Robert

“…The structure of the graphite felt such as its high porosity and specific surface area coupled with its good electrical conductivity allows achieving large peak currents via the SWV method, suggesting that the alginate coating helps to preconcentrate metals at the carbon surface. The as-described electrode has low cost, it is easy to manipulate, and the electrochemical analysis can be performed by simple immersion of the felt in the metal solution.…”
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Study on Lateral Bearing Characteristics of Geotextile Bag Retaining Wall of Two-Stage Slope by GUAN Xiaodi, QIN Zexuan

“…Under the background of the rapid development of high-speed traffic and the popularization of low-carbon life,the ecological slope protection technology with geotextile bags has attracted wide attention.To investigate the lateral bearing characteristics of two-stage slopes supported by the geotextile bag retaining wall,we conduct lateral non-uniform loading tests of a two-stage slope under the conditions of inclined support,L-shaped support,and reverse-slope L-shaped support.The analysis of the tests indicates that the horizontal displacement of the two-stage slope is greater than that of a one-stage slope,and the earth pressure increases with the increase in wall height.Through the comparison of test results,it is found that with the slope with inclined support as a reference,the arch height of the slope top is increased by 22.2% and 59.3% in the case of L-shaped support and reserve-slope L-shaped support,respectively,and the earth pressure at the two-stage slope toe is increased by 11.1% and 19.2%,with that at the one-stage slope toe increased by 24.7% and 35.8%,respectively.The failure mode analysis shows that the failure of the two-stage slope occurs before that of the one-stage slope,which is a sliding failure,and the sliding surface is a circular arc.Finally,the correctness of the model test results is verified by ABAQUS.…”
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Morphology of Graphene Aerogel as the Key Factor: Mechanical Properties Under Tension and Compression by Elizaveta Rozhnova, Julia Baimova

“…The obtained results is the contribution which provide the insights into recent developments concerning the design of carbon-based structures and their application.…”
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The effect of ply folds as manufacturing defect on the fatigue life of CFRP materials by S. Hörrmann, A. Adumitroaie, M. Schagerl

“…However, in composite materials they might be unavoidable, e.g. ply waviness or even folds of plies are present in complex shaped parts during high pressure resin transfer molding of carbon fiber reinforced polymers. In this work, the effect of the ply folds on the fatigue life of the composite material is investigated. …”
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ISOLATION AND INVESTIGATION OF BACTERIA WITH LIPOLYTIC ACTIVITY FROM HOT SPRINGS IN THE NORTHERN BAIKAL REGION by K. N. Sorokina, A. S. Rozanov, A. V. Bryanskaya, S. E. Peltek

“…We have studied properties of bacterial strains isolated from hot springs in the Northern Baikal region, Baikal Rift Zone, known to have a wide range of growth conditions (pH, temperature, and carbon sources). The phylogenetic analysis and microbiological studies show that thermophilic strains belonging to the Geobacillus stearothermophilus,Anoxybacillus flavithermus, and Thermoactinomyces vulgaris species express lipolytic activity. …”
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Elimination of metoclopramid by the adsorption process (GAC) and ozone process by Oussama Khemis, Gabriel Racovițeanu, Elena Vulpașu

“…This study investigated the reduction of a pharmaceutical substance metoclopramid during two simultaneous processes (ozone process and adsorption process) applied in a large-scale drinking water treatment pilot with two different EBCTs (3 minutes and 6 minutes), and the initial concentrations used were 1.6 mg/l, 0.8 mg/l, and 0.4 mg/l. we chose ozonation, which produces many hydroxyl radicals to decompose the pharmaceutical substance metoclopramide to eliminate it, and for the adsorption process, we chose granular activated carbon with a high capacity for adsorption.…”
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Combined Technology for the Parts Recovery Operating in Stress Factor Conditions by Olena V. Berezshnaya, Valeriy D. Kassov, Eduard P. Gribkov

“…The structural factor of samples microplasticity deposited with carbon steel construction tapes in connection with the different sensitivities of the deposited metal to stress concentration was investigated. …”
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Sustainable Transportation in Indonesia: Opportunities for Environmentally Friendly Shuttle Services on the Bandung-Jakarta Route by Pamungkas Mochammad Rifky, Maulina Erna, Arifianti Ria, Muftiadi Anang

“…By adopting these innovations, Indonesia can achieve its sustainability goals, reduce carbon emissions, and improve public transportation.…”
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Soil Respiration Characteristics and Influencing Factors of Shrub Ecosystem on the Loess Plateau by ZHANG Kuiyue, LIU Dengfeng, LIU Hui, ZHAO Xiaoyu, GUO Fengnian, MENG Xianmeng, HUANG Qiang

“…Soil respiration is one of the main sources of atmospheric carbon.In recent years,the vegetation cover of the Loess Plateau has changed significantly.To explore the change rules and influencing factors of soil respiration in the shrub ecosystem,this paper used the infrared gas analyzer to observe the soil respiration rate at three measuring points of the Chunhua shrub ecosystem in the gully region of the Loess Plateau in 2020,including the bare land and the surface with retained vegetation at different elevations.The results show the following:① the diurnal soil respiration rate in the Chunhua shrub ecosystem shows a single-peak curve.The soil respiration rate of the land with preserved vegetation is always higher than that of the bare land within 1 day.② There is a significant positive correlation between diurnal soil respiration rate and soil temperature,which could explain 83% of the diurnal variation of soil respiration rate.The diurnal variation of soil respiration rate of shrub ecosystem in gully region of Loess Plateau is negatively correlated with soil moisture.③ The diurnal variation of soil respiration rate,soil temperature,and soil moisture fluctuates greatly.There is a significant positive correlation between monthly soil respiration rate and soil temperature in the gully region of the shrub ecosystem.…”
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Comparative biosorption study of Hg (II) using raw and chemically activated almond shell by AA Taha, AHE Moustafa, HH Abdel-Rahman, MMA Abd El-Hameed

“…Almond shell based activated carbon has been obtained by physicochemical activation. …”
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Revisiting the 3α reaction rates in helium burning stars by T. Depastas, S.T. Sun, H.B. He, H. Zheng, A. Bonasera

“…Helium burning is one of the most fundamental steps of stellar nucleosynthesis, as it describes the formation of life-determining element of carbon, while it plays a key role in the evolution of Red Giant, accreting White Dwarfs and Neutron Stars. …”
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Seismic Behavior Analysis of Damaged Steel Fiber-Reinforced High-Strength Concrete Frame Joints Strengthened by FRP by Wang Tingyan, Zhou Yun, Zhang Junwei

“…The results showed that the 45° bonding direction of carbon fiber cloth is better than the 0° bonding direction, and the digital simulation results are in good agreement with the test results. …”
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Correlation between the heating value and the chemical characteristics of Eucalyptus biomass by Eraldo Antonio Bonfatti Júnior, Rudson Silva Oliveira, Elaine Cristina Lengowski, Alan Sulato de Andrade, Dimas Agostinho da Silva

“…Positive correlations with HHV were observed for the total extractives content in the bark, total lignin content in the leaves, volatile materials content in the bark, leaves, and stem, and fixed carbon content in the stem. Conversely, the holocellulose content reduced the bark HHV. …”
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