Performance and emission characteristics of Mahua oil biodiesel in low heat rejection diesel engines with retarded injection timing by Ratchagaraja Dhairiyasamy, Deepika Gabiriel

“…Emission analysis revealed a reduction in carbon monoxide (CO) and unburnt hydrocarbons (UBHC) by 20.35 % and 12.28 %, respectively. …”
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A comprehensive review of catalyst deactivation and regeneration in heavy oil hydroprocessing by Phuong T.H. Pham, Cham Q. Pham, Thi-Tam Dam, Quang-Anh Nguyen, Tung M. Nguyen

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Rural vs. Urban: How Urbanicity Shapes Electric Vehicle Charging Behavior in Rhode Island by Tim Jonas, Oluwatosin Okele, Gretchen A. Macht

“…A ubiquitous network of charging stations is vital to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and the achievement of a low-carbon transportation system. Currently, the availability of EV infrastructure differs significantly between communities as planning procedures are not necessarily equitable. …”
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Energy Management Strategy for a Hybrid Power System for Ocean Engineering Vessels Based on an Improved Particle Swarm Optimisation Algorithm by Liu Kai, Zeng Xiangming, Yan Guohua

“…The maritime industry, a major contributor to carbon emissions, is under increasing environmental pressure due to global climate change. …”
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Nonlinear Autoregressive Neural Network for Antimicrobial Waste Water Treatment by Anwer Mustafa Hilal, Mashael M. Asiri, Shaha Al-Otaibi, Faisal Mohammed Nafie, Amal Al-Rasheed, Mohammed Rizwanullah, Ishfaq Yaseen, Abdelwahed Motwakel

“…Antibiotic adsorption onto carbon materials are biochars among the wastewater mechanisms. …”
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Blue photoluminescence from active carboxyl adatoms on nanoporous anodic alumina films by Sam Yeon Cho, Kangmo Yeo, Jin Woo Kim, Jin Ho Kwak, Deok-Yong Cho, Jae Hyuck Jang, Sukmin Jeong, Yong Chan Choi, Sang Don Bu

“…The results show that the concentration of carboxylates at the nPAA surface is highly correlated with the blue colorization and manifest that unpaired electrons in carbon (derived from the carboxylates) bridging two aluminum atoms at surface can play as an active source of the blue colorization. …”
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Gerris spinolae Lethierry and Severin (Hemiptera: Gerridae) and Brachydeutera longipes Hendel (Diptera: Ephydridae): Two Effective Insect Bioindicators to Monitor Pollution in Some... by Arijit Pal, Devashish Chandra Sinha, Neelkamal Rastogi

“…The abundance patterns of two insects, Gerris spinolae and Brachydeutera longipes, were found to be affected by abiotic aquatic factors including free carbon dioxide, dissolved oxygen, BOD, and phosphate concentrations prevailing in four tropical freshwater ponds, three of which being anthropogenically stressed. …”
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Machining effects and multi-objective optimization in Inconel 718 turning with unitary and hybrid nanofluids under MQL by Paresh Kulkarni, Satish Chinchanikar

“…This study investigates the machining effects during turning Inconel 718 using unitary aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and hybrid aluminum oxide+multi-walled carbon nanotube type (Al2O3+MWCNT) nanofluids under minimum quantity lubrication (NFMQL) through mathematical modeling and multi-objective optimization. …”
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Hexavalent Chromium Removal by a Paecilomyces sp. Fungal Strain Isolated from Environment by Juan F. Cárdenas-González, Ismael Acosta-Rodríguez

“…When it was incubated in minimal medium with glucose, another inexpensive commercial carbon source like unrefined and brown sugar or glycerol, in the presence of 50 mg/L of Cr (VI), the strain caused complete disappearance of Cr (VI), with the concomitant production of Cr (III) in the growth medium after 7 days of incubation, at 28∘C, pH 4.0, 100 rpm, and an inoculum of 38 mg of dry weight. …”
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Synergy Between Smallholder Palm Oil Replanting Policies and Green Energy Initiatives: A Study of Impacts and Policies in Indonesia by Mayarni Mayarni, Heriyanto Meyzi, Nasution Mimin Sundari, Arumbinang Mohammad Hazyar

“…The findings show that integrating PSR and green energy initiatives can enhance land productivity, reduce carbon emissions, and improve peatland management. …”
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A Fabrication Method for Memristors with Graphene Top Electrodes and their Characterization by Selin Onay, Ömer Refet Çaylan, Zarife Göknur Büke, Itır Köymen

“…The implementation of graphene as a top electrode in memristive switching systems presents an intriguing alternative to conventional materials such as Platinum. Graphene, as a carbon-derived material, possesses a remarkable area- to-volume ratio, biocompatibility, adsorption capabilities, and high electrical conductivity and thereby offers a promising avenue for the fabrication of biosensors with superior characteristics. …”
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New Functional Possibilities of Fire Detectors for Residential and Industrial Rooms by V. O. Kitikov, E. V. Ternov, A. V. Danilenko, N. I. Mukhurov, S. V. Denisyuk

“…The use of gas sensors that respond to hazardous gases in the environment significantly reduces the risk of death due to carbon monoxide poisoning.…”
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Trophic ecology in an anchialine cave: A stable isotope study. by Brenda Durán, Fernando Álvarez

“…The analysis of carbon and nitrogen stable isotopes (δ13C and δ15N) has been widely used in ecology since it allows to identify the circulation of energy in a trophic network. …”
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Citric Acid Promotes the Mobilization of Phosphorus under the Lower Concentration of Low Molecular Weight Organic Acids in Acidic Forest Soil by He Zhu, Haijian Bing, Yanhong Wu

“…The results showed that LMWOAs, as carbon sources for microorganisms, mobilize Po more effectively than glucose. …”
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Renewable energy transition and climate finance nexus in sub-Saharan Africa by Anthony Amoah, Benjamin Amoah, Edmund Kwablah, Rexford Kweku Asiama

“…From a policy perspective, this study underscores the importance of SSA countries strategically advancing toward a zero-carbon economy to attract greater climate-related investments and foster a sustainable future.…”
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Mechanical Behaviors of Friction Stir Spot Welded Joints of Dissimilar Ferrous Alloys under Opening-Dominant Combined Loads by Md. Abu Mowazzem Hossain, Md. Tariqul Hasan, Sung-Tae Hong, Michael Miles, Hoon-Hwe Cho, Heung Nam Han

“…Mechanical properties and failure behaviors of friction stir spot welded (FSSW) joints of two dissimilar ferrous alloys, cold-rolled carbon steel (SPCC) and 409L stainless steel (SUS 409L), are investigated under opening-dominant combined loads. …”
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Monitoring the repair process of internal microdamages in thermoplastic composites using optical coherence tomography by Pinbo Huang, Changhao Wang, Weirui Zhang, Zihao Ni, Rufeng You

“…Using electrical resistance heating, the healing of a microscale void in a carbon fiber-reinforced ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) polymer sample was monitored through OCT-derived scattered light intensity and phase difference measurements. …”
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СONSTRUCTION AND THE ALGORITHM OPERATION OF THE LASER COMBINED FIRE DETECTOR by A. I. Kitsak, A. P. Lushchyk, D. L. Esipovich, V. N. Konon, I. V. Kavalchyk, O. A. Protasevich, I. B. Tretyak

“…The decision of the current objective is carried out using the proposed optical scheme of the dual-channel devices of smoke detection (for control of the radiation intensities scattered by smoke particles and passed through the smoke).The design and algorithm of the combined fire detector comprising a dual-channel laser device of smoke detection and carbon monoxide detector is developed.The results of the made detector tests indicate about its increased in comparison with the conventional single-channel point smoke fire detector sensitivity to various types of fumes and detection rate of fires. …”
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New millennium construction sites: an integrated methodology for the sustainability assessment by Elisa Pennacchia, Luca Gugliermetti, Umberto Di Matteo, Fabrizio Cumo

“…According to the Global Status report for Buildings and Construction, the building and construction sector accounts for 36% of global energy consumption and 39% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Specifically, the construction site represents one of the most significant sources of environmental impact, making it a pivotal element in achieving sustainability within the construction industry. …”
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Analysis on the Characteristics of Water Pollution Caused by Underground Mining and Research Progress of Treatment Technology by Xinfeng Wang, Yuhao Gao, Xiaojun Jiang, Qiao Zhang, Wengang Liu

“…At present, China vigorously advocates coal revolution, implements low-carbon economy, and carries out clean production of energy development and utilization. …”
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