Optimization of Protease Activity of Endophytic Bacteria EUA-136 and EUA-139 from Bruguiera gymnorrhiza Using Response Surface Methodology by Anthoni Agustien, Miftahul Zovia, Rima Dwitaviani, Yetti Marlida

“…For the EUA-139 bacterial isolate, the optimum conditions were a carbon source of 1% (v/v) maltose, a nitrogen source of 1% (v/v) KNO3, casein as the inducer, and an inoculum concentration of 7.5% (v/v). …”
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Performance Assessment of a Floating Photovoltaic Powerplant in Iran: A Case Study on Amir Kabir Dam, Karaj by Maryam Karami, Mojtaba Azhdari Khameneh

“…This floating PVPP can prevent the emission of 22768 kg/year of carbon dioxide, 99 kg/year of sulfur dioxide, and 48 kg/year of nitrogen oxide.…”
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α-Pinene, Limonene, and Cyclohexene Secondary Organic Aerosol Hygroscopicity and Oxidation Level as a Function of Volatility by Kerrigan P. Cain, Aikaterini Liangou, Michael L. Davidson, Spyros N. Pandis

“…The experimental setup combines thermodenuding, isothermal dilution, aerosol mass spectroscopy, and size-resolved cloud condensation nuclei measurements to separate the SOA by volatility and then measure its physical (hygroscopicity via the hygroscopicity parameter, κ) and chemical (oxidation level via the oxygen-to-carbon ratio, O:C) properties. The technique was applied to SOA from the ozonolysis of α-pinene, limonene, and cyclohexene. …”
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Sequence Stratigraphy Variation and Its Implication in Shale Oil Exploration: A Case Study of the Eocene Dongying Depression, Eastern China by Jing Wu, Wei Li, Wenjin Li, Wei Chen

“…Organic matter (OM) and carbonate are the important organic and inorganic components, respectively, in the shales of the upper fourth member of the Eocene Shahejie Formation, Dongying Depression, Eastern China. …”
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Insights into active travel levels at two universities. A comparative study in Ireland and Romania by Constantin Ion Alexandru, Mullan Elaine, Luca Oana, McGregor Alisha, Abdulal Nadia, Rotaru George

“…A significant transition from car dependent travel to active modes of transportation for work, school and college is essential in order to meet climate action carbon reduction targets and to increase physical activity levels. …”
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Prospect Analysis of Paleocene Coalbed Methane: A Case Study of Hangu Formation, Trans-Indus Ranges, Pakistan by Hamza Azam Qadri, Ali Wahid, Numair Ahmed Siddiqui, Syed Haroon Ali, Ahmed Abd El Aal, Amirul Qhalis Bin Abu Rashid, Mohd Najib Bin Temizi

“…The results indicate that the rank of studied coal is bituminous to subbituminous in which the carbon ratio, volatile matter, and sulfur contents are increasing with depth towards the south. …”
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Predicting wind power using LSTM, Transformer, and other techniques by Arun Kumar M, Rithick Joshua K, Sahana Rajesh, Caroline Dorathy Esther J, Kavitha Devi MK

“…Accurate forecasts enable effective resource planning, minimizing reliance on non-renewable energy sources and reducing carbon emissions. Additionally, precise predictions support efficient grid management, allowing utilities to balance supply and demand in real time, ultimately enhancing energy reliability and sustainability. …”
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Strength, durability, and economic analysis of GGBS-based geopolymer concrete with silica fume under harsh conditions by Sagar Paruthi, Ibadur Rahman, Afzal Husain Khan, Neha Sharma, Ahmad Alyaseen

“…Abstract Geopolymer concrete (GPC) offers a sustainable alternative by eliminating the need for cement, thereby reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Using durable concrete helps prevent the corrosion of reinforcing bars and reduces spalling caused by chemical attacks. …”
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Investigation of Free Vibration Behavior for Composite Sandwich Beams with a Composite Honeycomb Core by Zainab Majid Jasim, Husam Jawad Abdulsamad

“…The face sheets of the composite beams are made from a polyester or epoxy matrix reinforced with glass fiber, carbon fiber, and hybrid fiber, and the core is a honeycomb consisting of random glass fibers immersed in a resin matrix (polyester or epoxy). 22 composite sandwich beams were constructed to conduct vibration testing. …”
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Improving the Long-Term Mechanical Properties of Thermoplastic Short Natural Fiber Compounds by Using Alternative Matrices by Renato Lemos Cosse, Tobias van der Most, Vincent S. D. Voet, Rudy Folkersma, Katja Loos

“…Wood plastic composites (WPCs) offer a means to reduce the carbon footprint by incorporating natural fibers to enhance the mechanical properties. …”
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Characterization of isopropanol-enhanced Caesalpinia bonduc biodiesel blends: A sustainable strategy for decarbonization by D. Christopher selvam, Yuvarajan Devarajan, T. Raja

“…The resultant biodiesel formulations were augmented with isopropanol at proportions of 10% and 20% to enhance combustion efficiency and emissions characteristics.Experimental assessment of the formulations indicated notable enhancements in Brake Thermal Efficiency (BTE) alongside reductions in Brake-Specific Fuel Consumption (BSFC), coupled with substantial declines in carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbon (HC), and particulate emissions when juxtaposed with pure biodiesel. …”
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Experimental Study on Bond Behavior of FRP-Concrete Interface in Hygrothermal Environment by X. H. Zheng, P. Y. Huang, X. Y. Guo, J. L. Huang

“…This paper focuses on the bond durability of carbon fiber laminate- (CFL-) concrete interface in hygrothermal condition which simulates the climate characteristic in South China. …”
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Effects of Organic Substrate Amendments on Selected Organic Fractions and Biochemical Parameters under Different Soils by Nguyen Do Chau Giang, Tran Van Dung, Nguyen Minh Dong, Nguyen Minh Phuong, Vu Van Long

“…The application of organic substrates can affect soil respiration, dehydrogenase (DH-ase) activity, dissolved organic carbon (DOC), and humic acid (HA) fractions. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of five organic substrates in the organic fractions of degraded alluvial soil, acid sulfate soil, and sandy soils and the physicochemical properties of the soil. …”
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Bulk System Reliability Assessment Incorporating Nodal Correlations in Supply–Demand Variabilities and Uncertainties Created with Net-Zero Emission Targets by Deeksha Sharma, Rajesh Karki

“…Growing global concerns over reducing carbon emissions in the electricity market have accelerated the integration of renewable energy sources and electric vehicles, increasing variabilities and uncertainties across various nodes of power networks. …”
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Three-dimensional discrete element simulation of electrode structural evolution in lithium-ion batteries during drying and calendering by Yuhang Lyu, Shaohai Dong, Li Ting Gao, Zhan-Sheng Guo

“…In this study, we developed a three-dimensional representative volume element (RVE) model of electrodes, which includes the active material, carbon binder domain, solvent, and particle contacts. …”
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Brittle crack propagation acceleration in a single crystal of a 3% silicon-Fe alloy by Tomoya Kawabata, Noritaka Nakamura, Shuji Aihara

“…Brittle fracture in carbon steel has a serious impact on the safety of steel structures. …”
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Preparation and Properties of Soy Protein Isolate/Cotton-Nanocrystalline Cellulose Films by Guoyu Zhao, Chongyin Zhou, Fangyu Fan

“…The results indicated that the C-NCC content had no effect on the thickness of the composite films (0.06±0.01 mm), and the optical property of the composite films decreased as the C-NCC contents increased. Water vapor, carbon dioxide, and oxygen permeability decreased with the introduction of C-NCC and started to increase when the peak of 7% C-NCC was reached. …”
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Addressing healthcare professionals’ fatigue for effective climate action engagement by Eddie Robinson, Dinesh Bhandari, Ross Donohue, Zerina Lokmic-Tomkins

“…The anticipated impacts encompassing increased global surface temperatures, rising sea levels, water and food insecurity, geopolitical instability and the heightened frequency, duration, and intensity of natural disasters coupled with the healthcare sector's contribution to carbon emissions, necessitate urgent action from healthcare professionals. …”
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The effects of leaching and pyrolysis on particle synthesis and their impact on thermal conductivity and cooling rates of waste PCB-dispersed quenchants by Wahyuaji Narottama Putra, Myrna Ariati, Eddy S Siradj, Bambang Suharno

“…Quenching tests on S45C medium carbon steel demonstrate that particle-dispersed quenchants increase the hardness of the quenched steel, maximized at 57.8 HRC, because of the higher density of the Martensite phase developed by the higher cooling rate. …”
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Energy, Exergy, Entropy, Emission Factors (4E’s) and Sustainability Index analyses of thermal splintering waste paraffin Oil, di-ethyl ether − diesel blends by R. Saravanan, P. Navaneetha Krishnan, M. Rengasamy, V. Manieniyan

“…The BSS60 exhibits the highest level of sustainability index. Emission factors of carbon monoxide (CO), demonstrate lower emission index (EI) and specific emissions (SE) as compared to both pure diesel and its blends. …”
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