Densification of ceria-based barrier layer for solid oxide cells at lower sintering temperatures: A review by Shiyi Wu, Wenyi Yan, Na Ni, Lei Zhu, Zhen Huang

“…Solid oxide cells (SOCs), including solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs), hold great potential for commercial viability because of their high heat utilization, reduced carbon emissions, high efficiency, and fuel flexibility. …”
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Fit for the Future: An Assessment of the Sustainability Parameters of Liquid Dairy Product Packaging in the DACH Region and the Implications of Upcoming Regulatory Changes by Michelle Klein, Charlotte Neumair, Mattia Primoceri, Manfred Tacker, Silvia Apprich

“…Significant discrepancies in packaging efficiency exist, indicating unnecessary resource consumption, especially in the case of to-go cups. Additionally, the carbon footprint of packaging materials can vary up to ten times within certain product categories, negatively impacting the environment. …”
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Russia and the West: Clash of energy interests through the lens of realist and liberal approaches by Yu. V. Borovsky

“…The policy of energy transition, implemented by Western countries to lower their carbon dependence, fits particularly well the logic of the realist approach, although potential tensions between Russia and the West in that regard have not yet fully materialized.…”
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Harnessing technological innovation and renewable energy and their impact on environmental pollution in G-20 countries by Siwei Han, Dong Peng, Yuanyuan Guo, Muhammad Umar Aslam, Runguo Xu

“…Abstract Climate change and environmental degradation are critical global challenges, and the G-20 nations play a pivotal role in addressing these issues due to their substantial contributions to global GDP and carbon emissions. Transitioning toward renewable energy sources is imperative for mitigating CO2 emissions and achieving sustainable development. …”
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Investigating the sigma formation in homogenization treatment of the 309L stainless cast billet by Hung-Yang Chu, Min-Chang Wu, Ren-Kae Shiue, Sheng-Yuan Cheng

“…309L is a low-carbon (0.03 wt% max) and high-alloy austenitic stainless steel, which is particularly valued for the welding filler wire application. …”
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Physicochemical Properties and Surface Charge Characteristics of Arid Soils in Southeastern Iran by A. H. Moghimi, J. Hamdan, J. Shamshuddin, A. W. Samsuri, A. Abtahi

“…The point of zero charge (pH0) values are low (2.85–3.35) in all soils mostly affected by organic carbon (OC) and free iron oxide (Fed). pH0 has a significant negative correlation with pH under field conditions (r=−0.45∗, P<0.05). …”
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Japan’s Economy: Reforms and Growth Strategies by Yana Valeryevna Dyomina, Marina Gamilovna Mazitova

“…However, such areas as the change of business models (to the B2B format), transition to carbon-free technologies, development of the tourism industry, active use of artificial intelligence in all areas, etc. contribute to the growth of the Japanese economy and form the basis of the economic development strategy implemented by the current government…”
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Exploring a novel approach for computing topological descriptors of graphene structure using neighborhood multiple M-polynomial by Tumiso Kekana, Kazeem Olalekan Aremu, Kazeem Olalekan Aremu, Maggie Aphane

“…Graphene, composed of a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice pattern, has been the focus of extensive research due to its remarkable properties and practical applications. …”
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Global potential for seaweed aquaculture on existing offshore infrastructure by Finnley W.R. Ross, Martino E. Malerba, Peter I. Macreadie

“…Using 2019 seaweed prices, seaweed production on offshore wind farms and oil and gas infrastructure could return USD $3356 - $50,320 Million, sequester 687,784–8,616,449 tonnes of CO₂, and subsequent low carbon seaweed products could displace 987,642–33,221,364 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. …”
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Effect of the Fe Nanoparticles Generated by Pulsed Plasma in Liquid in the Catalyzed Ozone Removal of Phenolphthalein by O. Olea-Mejia, M. Fernández-Mondragón, C. Barrera-Díaz, A. Cabral-Prieto

“…Finally, the total mineralization of phenolphthalein was obtained by total organic carbon (TOC) determinations. It is shown that when using only ozone, we obtained a percentage of mineralization of 49% and 96% when using the highest concentration of Fe nanoparticles.…”
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The Synergy of Nanosilica and Zinc Diethyl Hypophosphite Influences the Flame Retardancy and Foaming Performance of Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) by Jiaxin Zheng, Congxiao Wang, Yuyin Zhao, Menghao Guo, Yadong He, Chunling Xin

“…The role of nano-SiO2 on the flame retardancy of PET was mainly to increase compactness and strength of the carbon layer, which could block combustible gas produced by the pyrolysis of PET and resist dripping behavior. …”
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The Effects of Rape Residue Mulching on Net Global Warming Potential and Greenhouse Gas Intensity from No-Tillage Paddy Fields by Zhi-Sheng Zhang, Cou-Gui Cao, Li-Jin Guo, Cheng-Fang Li

“…Residue mulching treatments showed significantly more organic carbon (C) density for the 0–20 cm soil layer at harvesting than no residue treatment. …”
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The method for impact analyzing of duplex plasma nitriding and DLC coatings on the cyclic performance of 16MnCr5 piston pin steel under plain and fretting fatigue testing by Mobin Dizisaz, Mohammad Sadegh Aghareb Parast, Mohammad Azadi

“…The current analysis studied the analyzing method and experimental datasets of the plain and fretting fatigue lifetime of 16MnCr5 steels and the impact of duplex plasma nitriding and diamond-like carbon (DLC) coatings. Standard specimens were cut from industrial piston pins used in combustion engines and machined for this objective. …”
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Coupling Solvent Extraction Units to Cyclic Adsorption Units by Mariana Busto, Enrique Eduardo Tarifa, Carlos Román Vera

“…One example, deacidification of plant oil with alcohol, was studied in detail using separate experiments for measuring process parameters and simulation for predicting performance at different conditions. An activated carbon adsorbent was regenerated by thermal swing, making cyclic operation possible. …”
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Monotonic and cyclic compressive performance of self-monitoring MWCNT/PA12 cellular composites manufactured by selective laser sintering by Muhammad Umar Azam, S Kumar, Andreas Schiffer

“…Hexagonal honeycomb structures (HHSs) with relative densities of 20 %, 30 %, and 40 % were 3D printed from a ball-milled nanocomposite powder of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and polyamide 12 (PA12) with 0.3 wt.% MWCNTs. …”
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Wear surface damage of a Stainless Steel EN 3358 aeronautical component subjected to sliding by Ferdinando Felli, Andrea Brotzu, Cristian Vendittozzi, Antonio Paolozzi, Francesco Passeggio

“…The machined parts, nipple and piston, are made of EN3358 steel (X3CrNiMo13-8-2), a precipitation hardening stainless steel with very low content of carbon often used in the aerospace. The samples provided by the manufacturer present different types of damage all referable to phenomena relative to the sliding of the piston inside the nipple. …”
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The return of raptors to Scotland's skies: Investigating the diets of reintroduced red kites and white-tailed eagles using stable isotopes. by Juliette Waterman, Stuart Black, Naomi Sykes, Andrew C Kitchener, William F Mills, Mark D E Fellowes

“…Here, we measured stable isotope ratios of carbon (δ13C) and nitrogen (δ15N) in feather keratin and bone collagen of museum specimens of red kites and white-tailed eagles, which were collected from across Scotland between the 1800s and 2010s. …”
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Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Bamboo Fiber–Reinforced PLA Polymer Composites: A Critical Study by K. Nirmal Kumar, P. Dinesh Babu, Raviteja Surakasi, P. Manoj Kumar, P. Ashokkumar, Rashid Khan, Adel Alfozan, Dawit Tafesse Gebreyohannes

“…Natural fiber-based polymer matrix composites offer weight loss, reduction in cost and carbon dioxide emission, and recyclability. In addition, natural fiber composites have a minimal impact on the environment in regards to global warming, health, and pollution. …”
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Geochemical Characteristics and Productivity Response of Produced Water from Coalbed Methane Wells in the Yuwang Block, Eastern Yunnan, China by Mingyang Du, Xiaojuan Yao, Shasha Zhang, He Zhou, Caifang Wu, Junlong Zhao

“…The geochemical characteristics and productivity responses of water produced from six CBM wells in the Yuwang block, eastern Yunnan, were analyzed using data of conventional ions, hydrogen and oxygen isotopes, and dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC). The results showed that the produced water type of well L-3 is mainly Na-HCO3, while those from the other five wells are Na-Cl-HCO3. …”
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Leaf size indices and structure of the peat swamp forest by L.G. Aribal, J.G. Bonggay, E.S. Fernando

“…Peter G.Wilson and J.T.Waterh.The LSI were correlated against the variables of the peat physico-chemical properties (such as bulk density, acrotelm thickness, peat depth, total organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, pH); water (pH, ammonium, nitrate, phosphate); and leaf tissue elements (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium).  …”
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