The Roles of Porous Coral Sands in Initial Enrichment of Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria by Qing Guo, Zao-he Wu, Ming-liang Qian, Binhe Gu

“…Additions of potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KH2PO4) or sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) to the media became unnecessary when coral sands were used, but the addition of KH2PO4 was needed when the molar nitrogen to phosphorus (N:P) ratio reached 10 in the enrichment media using calcium carbonate (CaCO3) powder as a calcium source.…”
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Anti-blastocystis activity of hop extracts in vitro by S.I. Pokhil, V.V. Kazmirchuk, O.M. Tymchenko, V.Y. Yevsiukova, A.L. Melnyk

“…The aim of this study was to determine the in vitro sensitivity of Blastocystis sp. clinical isolates to carbonic acid hop extracts and alcohol hop extracts in comparison with metronidazole. …”
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Use of rituximab in mature, high-grade and advanced-stage pediatric B-lineage non-Hodgkin lymphomas: a systematic review, meta-analysis and the Brazilian reality by Alejandra Adriana Cardoso de Castro, Alejandra Adriana Cardoso de Castro, Alejandra Adriana Cardoso de Castro, Liana Alves de Oliveira, Liana Alves de Oliveira, Diancarlos Pereira de Andrade, Edna Kakitani Carbone, Edna Kakitani Carbone, Roberto Rosati, Roberto Rosati, Roberto Rosati

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Simple visualization of fish migration history based on high‐resolution otolith δ18O profiles and hydrodynamic models by Tatsuya Sakamoto

“…The methodological recommendations and the successful demonstration in this study may help in planning future sclerochronology research using carbonate δ18O values.…”
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Investigating the Factors Affecting the Properties of Coral Sand Treated with Microbially Induced Calcite Precipitation by Wenni Deng, Yue Wang

“…Microbial-induced carbonate precipitation (MICP) can be used to cement coral sand to improve its engineering properties to protect coastal structures. …”
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Simulation of the Lumbar Spine as a Multi-Module Paralel Manipulator by M. Ceccarelli, R. C. Saltarelo, G. Carbone, J. C. M. Carvalho

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Liver Transplantation for Hepatitis C and Alcoholic Liver Disease by Marco Carbone, James Neuberger

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome May Be an Autoimmune Disorder by Hifsa Mobeen, Nadeem Afzal, Muhammad Kashif

“…Different autoantibodies have been documented in PCOS, for example, anti-nuclear (ANA), anti-thyroid, anti-spermatic, anti-SM, anti-histone, anti-carbonic anhydrase, anti-ovarian, and anti-islet cell antibodies. …”
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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Family and the Immune System: Activators or Inhibitors? by Cristina Maria Failla, Maria Luigia Carbone, Carmela Ramondino, Emanuele Bruni, Angela Orecchia

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Tracking solid electrolyte interphase dynamics using operando fibre-optic infra-red spectroscopy and multivariate curve regression by Cédric Leau, Yu Wang, Charlotte Gervillié-Mouravieff, Steven T Boles, Xiang-Hua Zhang, Simon Coudray, Catherine Boussard-Plédel, Jean-Marie Tarascon

“…For example, despite operating at an elevated potential, lithium titanate’s SEI has intrinsic instability, evidenced by continued carbonate formation. This approach leads the hunt for the SEI down a new path, giving empirical formulations theoretical roots.…”
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Associations of diet and lifestyle with new-onset diabetes and major cardiovascular events: The cardiometabolic disease and cancer cohort (4C) study and mendelian randomization by Yue-Yang Zhang, Pei-Dong Li, Bing-Xue Chen, Qin Wan

“…Moderate consumption of carbonated drinks and fruit drink was linked to a decreased risk of major cardiovascular events. …”
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Geotechnical Engineering Properties of Soils Solidified by Microbially Induced CaCO3 Precipitation (MICP) by Jia Liu, Gang Li, Xi’an Li

“…Microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) uses the metabolic function of microbes to carry out biochemical reactions with other substances in the environment. …”
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Preparation and characterization of low-cost ceramic microfiltration membranes for water treatment by Ghouil Boudjemaa, Khebli Zineb, Bouzerara Ferhat, Zermani Dounia, Zitouni Chahinez, Youla Keltoum, Idoui Tayeb, Khennouf Tarek

“…The supports were prepared from local Algerian clays and calcium carbonate, selected for their abundant availability. …”
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Study of the Catalytic Activity and Surface Properties of Manganese-Zinc Ferrite Prepared from Used Batteries by Katarzyna Winiarska, Roman Klimkiewicz, Włodzimierz Tylus, Agnieszka Sobianowska-Turek, Juliusz Winiarski, Bogdan Szczygieł, Irena Szczygieł

“…Depending on the ion precursor applied in the combustion process, a selective catalyst towards aldehyde (carbonate precursor) or ketone (hydroxide precursor) formation can be obtained. …”
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Consolidants in Salt-Weathered Masonry: Retention and Efficiency of DAP and TEOS by V A Anupama, Enrico Sassoni, Manu Santhanam

“…The short-term and long-term effects of carbonation condition, pore size distribution, mineralogy and hygric resistance on the consolidation are investigated through microstructural analysis. …”
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Review on the Durability of Polypropylene Fibre-Reinforced Concrete by Yanzhu Liu, Liang Wang, Ke Cao, Lei Sun

“…This paper summarizes the influence of polypropylene fibre on the durability of concrete, including drying shrinkage, creep, water absorption, permeability resistance, chloride ion penetration resistance, sulfate corrosion resistance, freeze-thaw cycle resistance, carbonation resistance, and fire resistance. The authors analysed the effects of fibre content, fibre diameter, and fibre hybrid ratio on these durability indexes. …”
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Evaluation of the Influence Caused by Tunnel Construction on Groundwater Environment: A Case Study of Tongluoshan Tunnel, China by Jian Liu, Dan Liu, Kai Song

“…This study presents an indicator system and quantifies each indicator of Tongluoshan tunnel, which is located in southwest China with a length of 5.2 km and mainly passes through carbonate rocks and sandstones, based on field investigation and related technological reports. …”
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Atmospheric reductive catalytic fractionation of lignocellulose integrated with one-pot catalytic conversion of carbohydrate yielding valuable lignin monomers and platform chemical... by Meng-Ying Liu, Zhe-Hui Zhang, Xue-Qi Wang, Qian Sun, Chen Zhang, Yu Li, Zhuohua Sun, Katalin Barta, Feng Peng, Tong-Qi Yuan

“…Subsequently, in a dimethyl carbonate system, the carbohydrate component underwent complete conversion in a one-pot process, yielding furfural and 5-methoxymethylfurfural as the primary products with an impressive yield of 47.7%.…”
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MINERALOGICAL-GEOCHEMICAL FEATURES OF MAGNETITE OCCURRENCES IN SERPENTINITES OF THE KALKAN AREA (MAIN URALIAN FAULT ZONE, SOUTH URALS) by D.E. Saveliev

“…Abundant Cu minerals including native copper, Cu sulfides (covellite, bornite, minerals of the chalcocite-digenite series), chlorides (nantokite), Cu carbonates and Cu silicates are found in magnetite ores. …”
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Effects of Incorporation of Marble Powder Obtained by Recycling Waste Sludge and Limestone Powder on Rheology, Compressive Strength, and Durability of Self-Compacting Concrete by Rayed Alyousef, Omrane Benjeddou, Chokri Soussi, Mohamed Amine Khadimallah, Abdeliazim Mustafa Mohamed

“…Tests on hardened SCCs included compressive strength, homogeneity, and quality in terms of ultrasonic pulse velocity and durability against carbonation and water penetration. In addition, scanning electron microscope (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) were used to analyze the specimens.…”
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