Optimization of Alkaline Solution-Pure Water Combined Rehydration Process for Dried Cuttlefish and Its Texture Properties before and after Rehydrating by Junhao GU, Mingyu YIN, Xichang WANG

“…Results: The conditions for alkaline solution treatment of dried cuttlefish were the concentration of sodium carbonate solution 0.50%, 2.0 h of the rehydrating time, 50 ℃ of the rehydrating temperature, the ratio of material to liquid being 1:20 g/mL. …”
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Sorbents Coupled to Solar Light TiO2-Based Photocatalysts for Olive Mill Wastewater Treatment by Andrea Speltini, Federica Maraschi, Michela Sturini, Valentina Caratto, Maurizio Ferretti, Antonella Profumo

“…Use of the three sorbents, in particular ZY, was convenient compared to commercial activated carbons. UV light photocatalytic tests, performed using P25 TiO2 on ZY-treated OMW, yielded quantitative remediation (ca. 90%). …”
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A Comparative Evaluation of the Efficacy of Two Novel Desensitising Dentifrices by Ashley P. Barlow, Jane He, Cindy Tian, Peter Jeffery, Stephen C. Mason, Bao-Jun Tai, Han Jiang, Gareth D. Rees, Min Quan Du

“…Dentifrice B, Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief, contained a combination of 80000 ppm arginine, bicarbonate, calcium carbonate, and 1450 ppm fluorine as NaMFP. Subjects (N=110), stratified into two groups (N=55), brushed twice-daily for 60 s, over an 8-week period. …”
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Modeling Highly Buoyant Flows in the Castel Giorgio: Torre Alfina Deep Geothermal Reservoir by Giorgio Volpi, Fabien Magri, Francesca Colucci, Thomas Fisher, Mattia De Caro, Giovanni B. Crosta

“…The Castel Giorgio-Torre Alfina (CG-TA, central Italy) is a geothermal reservoir whose fluids are hosted in a carbonate formation at temperatures ranging between 120°C and 210°C. …”
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Evaluation of Corrosion Resistance of Corrosion Inhibitors for Concrete Structures by Electrochemical Testing in Saturated Ca(OH)2 Solutions with NaCl and Na2SO4 by Hwa Sung Ryu, Chang Gil Lim, Tae Won Kang, Seungmin Lim, Hong Tae Kim, Sang Heon Shin

“…However, the passive film on the steel can be destroyed as the concrete becomes acidic, which could induce the corrosion of reinforcing steel. Carbonates and sulfates destroy the concrete matrix and accelerate the penetration of hazardous ions, thereby deteriorating the structure. …”
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A review on bioremediation by microbial immobilization-an effective alternative for wastewater treatment by Frank Abimbola Ogundolie, Olorunfemi Oyewole Babalola, Charles Oluwaseun Adetunji, Christiana Eleojo Aruwa, Jacqueline Njikam Manjia, Taoheed Kolawole Muftaudeen

“…Furthermore, our work stands out by highlighting emerging state-of-the-art tools that are bioinspired [enzymes, reactive permeable barriers linked to electrokinetic, magnetic cross-linked enzyme aggregates (CLEAs), bio-coated films, microbiocenosis], as well as the use of nanosized biochar and engineered cells or their bioproducts targeted at enhancing the removal efficiency of metals, carbonates, organic matter, and other toxicants and pollutants. …”
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Flux Synthesis of A‐site Disordered Perovskite La0.5M0.5TiO3 (M═Li, Na, K) Nanorods Tailored for Solid Composite Electrolytes by Tao Wang, Jiyoung Ock, X. Chelsea Chen, Fan Wang, Meijia Li, Matthew S. Chambers, Gabriel M. Veith, Lauren B. Shepard, Susan B. Sinnott, Albina Borisevich, Miaofang Chi, Amit Bhattacharya, Raphaële J. Clément, Alexei P Sokolov, Sheng Dai

“…SCEs compositing the Li+‐conducting LMTO nanorods as fillers and poly[vinylene carbonate‐co‐lithium sulfonyl(trifluoromethane sulfonyl)imide methacrylate] matrix exhibit more than twice the conductivity of the neat polymer electrolyte (30.6 vs 14.0 µS cm−1 at 303 K).…”
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Speciation studies of potentially toxic elements within the vicinity of major dumpsites in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria by Oluwakemi O. Tovide, John A.O. Oyekunle, Odunayo T. Ore, Bukola A. Oyebode, Elizabeth O. Moseri, Abolanle S. Adekunle, Oluwasegun Oluwarotimi, Aderemi O. Ogunfowokan, Adebayo O. Eludoyin

“…The speciation analysis indicated that the water-soluble, exchangeable, and carbonate fractions contained more than 80 % of the metals, implying high solubility and bioavailability. …”
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Study on mechanical, hydrophobic and corrosion resistant properties of methylsiloxan-based mortar modified by micro-nano supplementary cementitious materials by Kangjie Zhang, Weizhun Jin, Yajun Lv, Shuguang Li, Xianlei Zhang, Tengfei Xiang, Changkuan Gu, Weifeng Bai, Caihong Song, Jun Zhao

“…Based on this, the effects of silica fume (SF), nano silica (NS), and nano calcium carbonate (NC) on the improvement of mechanical properties, hydrophobic, and corrosion resistance of methylsiloxan-based hydrophobic powder (MSHP) modified mortar were studied, and the hydration products, micromorphology, and pore structure of mortar were also characterized. …”
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Exploring Fungal Biodiversity in Crop Rotation Systems: Impact of Soil Fertility and Winter Wheat Cropping by Srdjan Šeremešić, Sonja Tančić Živanov, Miloš Rajković, Vladimir Aćin, Stanko Milić, Brankica Babec, Snežana Jovanović

“…Canonical correspondence analysis revealed strong relationships between fungal communities and soil properties, particularly pH and calcium carbonate content. These findings highlight the importance of tailored crop rotation and tillage strategies to improve soil health, enhance microbial biodiversity, and boost agricultural sustainability in temperate climates, providing valuable insights for mitigating the impacts of intensive farming and climate change.…”
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Multi-faceted examination of a deepwater seamount reveals ecological patterns among coral and sponge communities in the equatorial Pacific by Brian RC Kennedy, Steven Auscavitch, Timothy M. Shank, Constance Sartor, Anameere Tennaba, Alexis M. Weinnig, Randi D. Rotjan

“…Shallower than ~ 250 m, the mesophotic seafloor was composed of scoured carbonate pavement with sediment accumulation only found in rocky depressions. …”
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Structural, Optical and Electrochromic Properties of Sol–Gel V2O5 Thin Films by M. Benmouss, A. Outzourhit, R. Jourdani, A. Bennouna, E. L. Ameziane

“…The films’ electrochromism is studied using cyclic voltammetry (CV) and chronoamperometry in propylene carbonate solution containing 1 mol/l LiCIO4. The films show reversible multichromism (yellow–green–blue) upon Li+ ion insertion/extraction. …”
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Origin of Boron and Brine Evolution in Saline Springs in the Nangqen Basin, Southern Tibetan Plateau by Ji-long Han, Feng-qing Han, Syed-Asim Hussain, Wen-yu Liu, Xiu-qing Nian, Qing-fei Mao

“…Moreover, they have a crustal origin (marine carbonate rocks and volcanic rocks) instead of a deep mantle source.…”
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Chemical, Mineralogical, and Refractory Characterization of Kaolin in the Regions of Huayacocotla-Alumbres, Mexico by L. M. Romero-Guerrero, R. Moreno-Tovar, A. Arenas-Flores, Y. Marmolejo Santillán, F. Pérez-Moreno

“…Thermogravimetric analysis was useful to discover the decomposition temperature and reveal the significant difference between 400 and 800°C, which showcases the greatest mass loss due to dehydration and carbonates decomposition. The mullite phase was detected at approximately 1000°C in the kaolin samples. …”
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Amine Analysis Using AlexaFluor 488 Succinimidyl Ester and Capillary Electrophoresis with Laser-Induced Fluorescence by Christian G. Kendall, Amanda M. Stockton, Stephen Leicht, Heather McCaig, Shirley Chung, Valerie Scott, Fang Zhong, Ying Lin

“…We present an initial capillary electrophoresis separation for analysis using a simple micellar electrokinetic chromatography (MEKC) buffer consisting of 12 mM sodium dodecylsulfate (SDS) and 5 mM carbonate, pH 10. Limits of detection using the optimized labeling conditions and these separation conditions were 5–17 nM. …”
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Improving Fast‐Charging Performance of Lithium‐Ion Batteries through Electrode–Electrolyte Interfacial Engineering by Seungwon Kim, Sewon Park, Minjee Kim, Yoonhan Cho, Gumin Kang, Sunghyun Ko, Daebong Yoon, Seungbum Hong, Nam‐Soon Choi

“…The conventional additive vinyl carbonate (VC) generates spatially dense and rigid poly VC species that may not ensure fast Li+ transport across the SEI on the anode. …”
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Depositional environment of shallow-marine arenites in the Northern Apennines (Italy) affects aquifer performance: an interpretive key to groundwater management in a climate change... by Maria Filippini, Alessandro Amorosi, Enrico Dinelli, Stefano Segadelli, Laura Landi, Tommaso Casati, Alessandro Gargini

“…These differences are attributed to depositional factors, such as textural heterogeneity and carbonate content facilitating karst dissolution. Moreover, numerical modeling indicated the feasibility of sustainable groundwater withdrawal though pumping, especially in nearshore sediments, offering a mitigation measure for future water supply challenges during droughts. …”
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Hydroxide Sludge/Hydrochar-Fe Composite Catalysts for Photo-Fenton Degradation of Dyes by Zaina Izghri, Ghizlane Enaime, Mehdi Eouarrat, Lhoussaine Chahid, Layla El Gaini, Abdelaziz Baçaoui, Abdelrani Yaacoubi

“…The photo-Fenton oxidation process was employed to degrade methylene blue (MB) using a hydroxide sludge/hydrochar-Fe composite as a catalyst prepared by physical activation of raw hydroxide sludge from a drinking water treatment plant and hydrochar-Fe prepared by hydrothermal carbonization from two-phase olive mill waste. The prepared composite was characterized by XRD, SEM, EDS, ICP, and FT-IR. …”
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Prediction model and real-time diagnostics of hydraulic fracturing pressure for highly deviated wells in deep oil and gas reservoirs by Lingdong Meng, Xiaoling Zhang, Yejun Jin, Kun Yan, Ziyang Li, Hailong Fu, Song li

“…Abstract It is a common occurrence in the fracture processes of deep carbonate reservoirs that the fracturing construction pressure during hydraulic fracturing operation exceeds 80 MPa. …”
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Physiochemical synthesis of hydroxyapatite adsorbents from chicken and camel bone waste for removing Cd and Pb ions from polluted water by M. Nageeb Rashed, A. A. Moneam Gad, N. Magdy Fathy

“…The Hydroxyapatite (HA) adsorbents of chicken (HB) and camel (CB) bones were prepared via chemical treatment with NaOH, HNO3, H2O2, and ethanol, and also those followed by carbonization. The physicochemical and microscopic characteristics of the adsorbents were analyzed via SEM, XRD, FT-IR, and BET surface area analyses. …”
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