Monitoring changes of forest height in California by Samuel Favrichon, Jake Lee, Yan Yang, Yan Yang, Ricardo Dalagnol, Ricardo Dalagnol, Fabien Wagner, Le Bienfaiteur Sagang, Le Bienfaiteur Sagang, Sassan Saatchi, Sassan Saatchi, Sassan Saatchi

“…Mapping and monitoring the structure of these forests at high spatial resolution provides the necessary data to better manage forest health, mitigate wildfire risks, and improve carbon sequestration. Here, we use LiDAR measurements of top of canopy height metric (RH98) from NASA’s Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation (GEDI) mission to map vegetation height across the entire California for two different time periods (2019–2020 and 2021–2022) and explore the impact of disturbance. …”
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Advancement of eco-friendly slag-based high-strength geopolymer concrete by Saeeb M. AL-Tam, Amr Riad, Nader Mohammed, Ali Al-Otaibi, Osama Youssf

“…In addition, CA50, FA50, and CW30 mixtures demonstrated higher environmental efficiency, with lower carbon emissions, reduced energy consumption, and improved cost efficiency compared to the control mix. …”
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Development of novel nucleic acid therapy aimed at directly controlling liver fibrosis by Tomohiro Umezu, Masakatsu Takanashi, Koji Fujita, Akio Ishikawa, Yuichirou Harada, Yoshinari Matsumoto, Masahiko Kuroda, Yoshiki Murakami

“…In a mouse model of chronic liver disease treated with carbon tetrachloride (CCl4), the inhibitory effect on liver fibrosis was evaluated with oral administration of the modified nucleic acid. …”
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Determining the mechanism of Shuxuening injection against liver cirrhosis through network pharmacology and animal experiments by Qiyao Liu, Tingyu Zhang, Yongan Ye, Xin Sun, Huan Xia, Xu Cao, Xiaoke Li, Wenying Qi, Yue Chen, Xiaobin Zao

“…LC was induced in rats and mice via intraperitoneal injections of diethylnitrosamine and carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) for 12 weeks. Starting at week 7, SXN was administered intraperitoneally to the mice in the treatment group. …”
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Mitigating biomass recalcitrance for plant‐based bioenergy production by Vincent Ninkuu, Zhixin Liu, Yaping Zhou, Enzhi Guo, Xiao Song, Peibo Gao, Yajia Xie, Xuwu Sun

“…Abstract The emission of greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide, predominantly from fossil fuel combustion has received critical warnings several times as their levels exceed the tolerable limits in view of global warming. …”
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Impact of gas composition, pressure, and temperature on interfacial Tension dynamics in CO₂-Enhanced oil recovery by Rahul Gajbhiye

“…Abstract Climate change policies are driving the oil and gas industry to explore CO2 injection for carbon dioxide storage in reservoirs. In the United States, a substantial portion of oil production relies on CO2-enhanced-oil-recovery (CO2-EOR), demonstrating a growing interest in using CO2 to address various production challenges like condensate mitigation, pressure maintenance, and enhancing productivity in tight reservoirs. …”
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Hierarchical structure Fe@CNFs@Co/C elastic aerogels with intelligent electromagnetic wave absorption by Hongwei Zhou, Ying Lin, Yongzhen Ma, Luyao Han, Zhixin Cai, Yan Cheng, Qibin Yuan, Wenhuan Huang, Haibo Yang, Renchao Che

“…This work state clearly that the hierarchically assembled elastic aerogels composed of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) derivatives and carbon fibers are ideal dynamic EMW absorption materials for intelligent EMW response.…”
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Annual change in the distribution and landscape health of mangrove ecosystems in China from 2016 to 2023 with Sentinel imagery by Yuchao Sun, Mingzhen Ye, Bin Ai, Zhenlin Lai, Jun Zhao, Zhuokai Jian, Xinyan Qi

“…Acquiring reliable and up-to-date information of mangroves is crucial to support their conservation and sustainable blue carbon development. The integration of remote sensing data and deep learning models enables precise identification of mangroves. …”
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Effects of paclitaxel and methotrexate associated with cholesterol-rich nanoemulsions on ischemia-reperfusion injury after unilateral lung transplantation in rats by Angela da Silva Battochio, Elaine Rufo Tavares, Aristides Tadeu Correia, Francine Maria de Almeida, Priscila Oliveira Carvalho, Maria Carolina Guido, Paulo Manuel Pêgo-Fernandes, Raul Cavalcante Maranhão, Rogerio Pazetti

“…Recipients had an increase in erythrocytes, neutrophils and hemoglobin and a decrease in lymphocytes, and an increase in oxygenation and lactate and a decrease in carbon dioxide. These animals showed an increase in urea and creatinine. …”
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Joint exploration of network pharmacology and metabolomics on the effects of traditional Chinese medicine compounds in weaned yaks by Sijia Lu, Yanbin Zhu, Yanbin Zhu, Xiaojuan Zhang, Yangji Cidan, Wangdui Basang, Kun Li

“…GO analysis of co-targets revealed highly enriched pathways such as protein phosphorylation, plasma membrane, and one-carbon metabolic processes. Metabolomics revealed significant changes in the abundance of metabolites including dimethyl sulfoxide, tyrphostin A25, and thromboxane A2 in the intestines of weaned yaks supplemented with these Chinese herbal compounds. …”
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Synthesis and in vitro evaluation of spirobenzovesamicols as potential 11C-PET tracer alternatives to [18F]FEOBV for vesicular acetylcholine transporter (VAChT) imaging by Hugo Helbert, Winnie Deuther-Conrad, Michel de Haan, Barbara Wenzel, Gert Luurtsema, Wiktor Szymanski, Peter Brust, Rudi A. J. O. Dierckx, Ben L. Feringa, Philip H. Elsinga

“…Conclusion (-)-2-methylspirobenzovesamicol was identified as a potent and selective VAChT ligand, with moderate to low affinity for σ receptors, and its racemate was radiolabeled in good radiochemical yields with Carbon-11. At this stage, [11C]-methyl-2-methylspirobenzovesamicol appears a promising 11C-PET tracer for VAChT imaging.…”
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"Preparation and curing kinetics of “bottlebrush-like structure” green bio-based ultra-low-temperature polyfarnesene nanocomposites" by WU Ming-li, LI Yong-xu, CAO Lan?鄢

“…"Based on the requirements of dual-carbon strategy and the major needs of sustainable development, it was of great significance to develop green and environmentally-friendly bio-based rubbers. …”
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Advantages of N-Type Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Silicon Oxide Films for Micromorph Silicon Solar Cells by Amornrat Limmanee, Songkiate Kittisontirak, Sorapong Inthisang, Taweewat Krajangsang, Jaran Sritharathikhun, Kobsak Sriprapha

“…The n μc-SiO:H films with high optical bandgap and low refractive index could be obtained when a ratio of carbon dioxide (CO2) to silane (SiH4) flow rate was raised; however, a trade-off against electrical property was observed. …”
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Ground-Based Polarimetric Remote Sensing of Dust Aerosol Properties in Chinese Deserts near Hexi Corridor by Hua Xu, Zhengqiang Li, Donghui Li, Li Li, Xingfeng Chen, Yisong Xie, Kaitao Li, Cheng Chen, Yuhuan Zhang

“…This is partially due to calcite or hematite in the soil in Minqin or the influence of anthropogenic aerosols containing carbon. Moreover, from our novel polarimetric measurement, the scattering phase function (F11) and degree of linear polarization for incident unpolarized light (-F12/F11) of dust aerosols were also obtained within this deserted area.…”
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Multiscale X-ray scattering elucidates activation and deactivation of oxide-derived copper electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction by J. de Ruiter, V. R. M. Benning, S. Yang, B. J. den Hartigh, H. Wang, P. T. Prins, J. M. Dorresteijn, J. C. L. Janssens, G. Manna, A. V. Petukhov, B. M. Weckhuysen, F. T. Rabouw, W. van der Stam

“…Abstract Electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) into sustainable fuels and base chemicals requires precise control over and understanding of activity, selectivity and stability descriptors of the electrocatalyst under operation. …”
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Pharmacokinetic Evaluation of [C]CEP-32496 in Nude Mice Bearing BRAF Mutation-Induced Melanomas by Cuiping Jiang MMSc, Lin Xie MD, PhD, Yiding Zhang BSc, Masayuki Fujinaga PhD, Wakana Mori MSc, Yusuke Kurihara PhD, Tomoteru Yamasaki PhD, Feng Wang MD, PhD, Ming-Rong Zhang MD, PhD

“…CEP-32496, also known as RXDX-105 or Agerafenib, is a new orally active inhibitor for the mutated v-raf murine sarcoma viral oncogene homolog B1 (BRAF V600E ), which has attracted considerable attention in clinical trials for the treatment of human cancers. Here, we used carbon-11-labeled CEP-32496 ([ 11 C]CEP-32496) as a positron emission tomography (PET) radiotracer to evaluate its pharmacokinetic properties and explore its potential for in vivo imaging. …”
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Banana plant waste composting through microbial inoculation and its performance in spinach by Likhesh Kumar Verma, Kishan Kumar Raj, Dippal, Safina Ismail, Tapas Chowdhury, Ravindra Soni

“… Purpose: After harvesting bananas, the entire biomass of the plant, which contains nutrients as well as large amounts of organic carbon, is removed from the field. Therefore, the main purpose of the present study is to utilize this potential waste as a source of macro  and micronutrients for plant growth and development. …”
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Coexistence of multiple leaf nutrient resorption strategies in urban forests by Pin Li, Zejin Wang, Kun Ran

“…These samples were used to explore the strategies employed by these plants to control the leaf resorption of carbon (C), nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg). …”
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How does the ultrasonic assist CO2 immiscible flooding? by Hengli Wang, Leng Tian, Yanzhong Zhen, Yating Li, Yi Gao, Gaorun Zhong, Kaiqiang Zhang

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Experimental prosopis management practices and grassland restoration in three Eastern African countries by René Eschen, Ketema Bekele, Yohana Jumanne, Staline Kibet, Fernadis Makale, John Richard Mbwambo, Berhanu Megersa, Mahamood Mijay, Francis Moyo, Linus Munishi, Mickfanaka Mwihomeke, Winnie Nunda, Moses Nyangito, Arne Witt, Urs Schaffner

“…Management of woody species to restore original ecosystem services, such as biodiverse grassland that can provide fodder and sequester carbon, are needed to limit the impacts of alien species. …”
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