Nanodeserts: A Conjecture in Nanotechnology to Enhance Quasi-Photosynthetic CO2 Absorption by Wenfeng Wang, Xi Chen, Yifan Zhang, Jianjun Yu, Tianyi Ma, Zhihan Lv, Jing Zhang, Fanyu Zeng, Hui Zou

“…Arid and semiarid deserts ecosystems approximately characterize one-third of the Earth’s land surface but play an unsung role in the carbon cycling, considering the huge potentials of such CO2 absorption to expand insights to the long-sought missing CO2 sink and the naturally unneglectable turbulence in temperature sensitivities of soil respiration it produced. …”
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Acoustic Emission Measurement by Fiber Bragg Grating Glued to Cylindrical Sensor Holder by Masanori Takuma, Shigeyoshi Hisada, Kenichi Saitoh, Yoshimasa Takahashi, Yuuki Kobayashi, Akira Kadono, Atushi Murata, Satoshi Iwata, Toshinori Sasaki

“…Effectiveness of the sensor was evaluated by characterizing directionality and frequency sensitivity of the sensor and by comparing the detected AE signals in a 3-point bending test of a carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) laminate against a conventional wide-band piezoelectric AE sensor. …”
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Seismic Imaging of Halokinetic Sequences and Structures With High‐Resolution, Dual‐Element Acquisition, and Processing: Applications to the Gassum Structure in Eastern Jutland, Den... by M. Westgate, K. Kucinskaite, E. Konstantinidis, A. Malehmir, M. Papadopoulou, U. Gregersen, M. Keiding, M. Bjerager

“…Abstract Understanding the structural intricacies of subsurface halokinetic formations is crucial for various geological applications, including geological capture and storage (geological carbon storage (GCS)). This study focuses on the seismic imaging of the Gassum structure in eastern Jutland, Denmark, employing high‐resolution, dual‐element acquisition, and processing techniques. …”
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Influence of Relative Humidity and Aging on Morphology and Chemical Composition on Biomass Burning Particle by Titinan Utavong, Thunyapat Thongyen, Surat Bualert, Parkpoom Choomanee, Saranarat Kongkeaw, Tanawan Rattanapotanan, Jitlada Phupijit, Suteekan Maneejantra, Nitchakarn Changplaiy

“…The FPM was measured using a scanning mobility particle sizer and the particle mass was collected for morphological (transmission electron microscopy) and chemical (organic and elemental carbon, and water-soluble ions) analyses during 3, 6, and 9 h of aging. …”
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Numerical Study on the Combustion and Emissions Characteristics of Liquid Ammonia Spray Ignited by Dimethyl Ether Spray by Yupeng Leng, Liming Dai, Qian Wang, Jiayu Lu, Ouqing Yu, Nigel John Simms

“…Ammonia has attracted considerable attention as a zero-carbon fuel for decarbonizing energy-intensive industries. …”
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Enhanced CO2 Capture Performance Using Methyl Diethanolamine-functionalized Silica Gels: Assessing CO2 Capture Capacity by Petpitcha Boonmatoon, Pacharapol Nokpho, Pornpote Piumsomboon, Benjapon Chalermsinsuwan

“… Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a significant greenhouse gas. …”
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Assessing Critical Raw Materials and Their Supply Risk in Energy Technologies—A Literature Review by Francesco Montana, Maurizio Cellura, Maria Luisa Di Silvestre, Sonia Longo, Le Quyen Luu, Eleonora Riva Sanseverino, Giuseppe Sciumè

“…Climate change is leading modern society to seek innovative solutions for sustainable development and a zero-carbon economy. Nevertheless, new technologies strongly rely on precious raw materials and might suffer from supply chain risks. …”
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Cadmium Sulfide Thin Films Deposited onto MWCNT/Polysulfone Substrates by Chemical Bath Deposition by M. Moreno, G. M. Alonzo-Medina, A. I. Oliva, A. I. Oliva-Avilés

“…Cadmium sulfide (CdS) thin films were deposited by chemical bath deposition (CBD) onto polymeric composites with electric field-aligned multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs). MWCNT/polysulfone composites were prepared by dispersing low concentrations of MWCNTs within dissolved polysulfone (PSF). …”
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Mineralogical analysis of plutonic and volcanic rocks at selected slope sections of the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway by Nurul Afiffah Khairulazman, Jestin Jelani, Zuliziana Suif, Mohd Rozi Umor, Nur Anati Azmi, Zainuddin Md Yusof, Nordila Ahmad, Abd Akram Haikal Abd Halim, Qalam A’zad Rosle

“…While both samples share similar minerals, they differ in texture, mineral proportions, and carbon content. The GKM29 sample has a more granular texture, while the LKM93 sample is finer. …”
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The impact of copper additive content on the synthesis of SiC from rice husks by Kieu Do Trung Kien, Huynh Ngoc Minh

“…Silicon carbide is a compound that is usually synthesized by sintering silicon dioxide and carbon in an arc furnace at high temperatures. This method requires sophisticated technology and equipment, which restricts the widespread application of silicon carbide. …”
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Environmental tipping points for global soil nitrogen-fixing microorganisms by Yueqi Hao, Hao Liu, Jiawei Li, Li Mu

“…We established a random forest model optimized by the distributed delayed particle swarm optimization (RODDPSO) algorithm to analyze the global NFM data. Soil pH, organic carbon (OC), mean annual precipitation (MAP), altitude, and total phosphorus (TP) are factors with contributions greater than 10% to NFMs. pH, OC, and MAP are the top three factors at the global scale. …”
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Quantitative impacts of climate change and human activities on grassland growth in Xinjiang, China by Hanyi Rui, Beier Luo, Ying Wang, Lin Zhu, Qinyuan Zhu

“…Grassland is an important vegetation type in Xinjiang, China, playing a crucial role in the terrestrial carbon cycle. Previous studies have shown that both climate change and human activities significantly impact grassland growth. …”
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Functional Assessment of Diaphragm Muscle in Stroke Patients and Research of Rehabilitation Intervention by Juanjuan FU, Hui FENG, Huaping PAN

“…Before and after two weeks of treatment, both groups were evaluated using the mean values of normal for thick and motion of the right hemidiaphragms during quiet breathing and deep breathing, pulmonary function tests, including forced vital capacity(FVC)and forced expiratory volume in one second(FEV₁), arterial blood gas analysis(arterial partial pressure of oxygen PaO₂, oxygenation index, partial pressure of carbon dioxide PaCO₂, pH value)and a fatigue severity scale(FSS).Results:The ratio of diaphragm thickness, diaphragm displacement, forced vital capacity, FEV₁, FEV₁/FVC, oxygen and index, and SaO₂in the experimental group were significantly lower than those of the control group, pH value and fatigue index in the experimental group were significantly higher than those of the control group. …”
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Grading evaluation methods for lacustrine shale oil resources developed by in-situ heating conversion technology by Senhu Lin, Xia Luo, Zhongying Zhao, Lianhua Hou, Shixiang Li, Hui Li, Zhenglian Pang, Lijun Zhang

“…For the shale dominated by type II kerogen (Chang 7), total organic carbon (TOC) values at 6%, 9%, and 12%, hydrocarbon generation potential (S1+S2) values at 15 mg/g, 30 mg/g, and 50 mg/g, and Ie at 2, 3, and 4, respectively, represent the boundary of the four resource grades. …”
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Cirrhotic cardiomyopathy by S. N. Mammayev, A. M. Karimova, T. E. Il’yasova, A. Sh. Khasayev

“…Disorder of signal conduction from β-adrenoreceptors, calcium channels receptors, decrease of cardiomyocyte membrane fluidity, increase of nitric oxide and carbon monoxide synthesis, elevation of endocannabinoid system activity and many other changes observed at LC, cause development of complex of structural and functional disorders in myocardium, underlying development of CCM. …”
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Potassium-pillared Na4FeV(PO4)3@C cathode for high-performance sodium-ion batteries by Jiafeng Zhou, Wei Zhang, Jin Bai, Qingqing Wang, Bo Ding, Hao Gong

“…The structural stability, Na+ mobility and electronic conductivity can significant improved by replacing Na+ with K+ and applying a carbon coating. Consequently, the Na3.9K0.1FeV(PO4)3@C electrode delivers a reversible discharge capacity of 83.85 mAh g−1 at 5C after 3000 cycles, with a capacity retention of 91.7 %. …”
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Behavior of Hybrid CFRP Laminated Thin-Walled Beams: Experimental, Numerical, and Analytical Evaluations by A. M. Yosri, Gouda M. Ghanem, Mohamed A. E. Salama, Majed Alzara, Mohamed A. Farouk, MD Alhaz Uddin, Mohamed AbdelMongy, A. Ehab

“…The aim of this paper is to assess the structural behavior of hybrid thin-walled beams which were fabricated using laminated carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP). Seven hybrid (CFRP) I-beams were fabricated, instrumented, then have been tested under monotonic four-point loading in order to evaluate their behavior up to failure. …”
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The effect of liquid organic hydrogen carrier on the physico-mechanical and rheological properties of injection-molded high-density polyethylene and polyketone by Jyothsna Surisetty, Zahra Shahroodi, Thomas Lucyshyn, Gernot Oreski

“…POK, on the other hand, is being considered due to its low carbon footprint compared to polyamides and polyoxymethylene. …”
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Applying a sustainability perspective in the literature on physical therapy in relation to pharmaceuticals: a scoping review by Patric Svensson, Magdalena Jacobsson, Annie Palstam, Annie Palstam, Annie Palstam, Elvira Lange, Elvira Lange

“…This highlights a critical gap in current research.DiscussionFuture studies are needed to assess how physical therapy, when compared to pharmaceutical treatments, can contribute to sustainable healthcare by offering a low-carbon, resource-efficient alternative without compromising social sustainability through adverse effects. …”
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Diagnosis of the vegetation cover in the wetlands of La Caimanera Swamp, Colombia and Casitas Wetland, Mexico by means of Landsat and Sentinel-2A images during last four decades by Gastón Ballut-Dajud, Erick Arturo Betanzo-Torres, Luis Carlos Sandoval Herazo

“…Coastal wetlands have gained significant attention in recent decades for their role in climate regulation, particularly through carbon sequestration. However, anthropogenic activities, driven by population growth, have led to the degradation of these ecosystems, causing both loss of area and functional decline. …”
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