Species Composition, Diversity, and Habitat Association of Medium- and Large-Sized Mammals in Chimit-Kolla, Abay Gorge, Ethiopia by Mengistu Wale, Mesele Yihune

“…The study area relatively has considerable numbers of medium- and large-sized mammal species, and urgent conservation action is required to reduce the emerging threats (hunting, charcoal production, agriculture, and investment expansion) and ensure survival of mammal species.…”
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Valproic acid intoxication – The importance of toxicological analysis and correct management: A case report by André Valle de Bairros, Karol Andriely de Vargas Paier, Leonardo Corrêa Cardoso, Fernanda Ziegler Reginato, Gustavo Andrade Ugalde, Ivy Bauer Lovatel, Miguel Roehrs

“…Gastric lavage with activated charcoal was performed at home using a nasogastric tube and patient just was taken to the hospital around 10 h after drug ingestion, arriving in shock state. …”
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Case report: Successful treatment of a thallium sulfate intoxication in a dog with use of Prussian blue by Fergal M. McDermott, Anne A. Kan, Claudine C. Hunault, Joris H. Robben, Dylan W. de Lange, Marieke A. Dijkman

“…Intervention involved supportive care with subcutaneous fluids, carprofen, butylscopolamine and dexamethasone in combination with targeted treatment using the chelating agent Prussian blue (15 days) followed by activated charcoal (4 days). The serum thallium concentration on the 5th day of the Prussian Blue treatment was 196 mcg/L confirming thallium intoxication. …”
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The Refining Capability of Palm Shell Activated Carbon for Waste Cooking Oil by Maria Ulfah, Chrisatya Nugraha Tamanampo, Sunardi Sunardi

“…This research aimed to study the ability of palm kernel shell activated carbon (PKSAC-AC260) compared to standard activated carbon (DAC or Decolorized Activated Charcoal by Sigma-Aldrich) in refining waste cooking oil at various concentrations of activated carbon. …”
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Collaborative Effort Towards a FAIR and OPEN Indo-Pacific Pollen Database (IPPD) by Annika V. Herbert, Simon G. Haberle, Henry Munack, Alexandru T. Codilean

“…In addition, the IPPD is also being hosted by the OCTOPUS database, which integrates archaeology, sedimentology, geomorphology, charcoal, and non-human vertebrate fossil collections in a thoroughly Australasian context. …”
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Selenium-Modified Biochar Synergistically Achieves the Safe Use of Selenium and the Inhibition of Heavy Metal Cadmium by Wanjing Wang, Haiyan Jiang, Zebin Tan, Luyao Yu, Jie Chen, Qingliang Xiao, Qinlei Rong, Chunhuo Zhou

“…To address cadmium pollution in China’s cultivated land, chitosan, inorganic and organic selenium were used to modify rice husk charcoal for cadmium inhibition. Basic physicochemical properties of rice husk carbons were characterized (BET, FTIR, XRD, Zeta potential). …”
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Toxicologic Assessment of a Commercial Decolorized Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice, Lily of the Desert Filtered Whole Leaf Juice with Aloesorb by Inder Sehgal, Wallace D. Winters, Michael Scott, Andrew David, Glenn Gillis, Thaya Stoufflet, Anand Nair, Konstantine Kousoulas

“…We tested a decolorized whole leaf (DCWL) aloe vera, treated with activated charcoal to remove the latex portion of the plant, for genotoxicity in bacteria, acute/subacute toxicity in B6C3F1 mice, and subchronic toxicity in F344 rats. …”
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Hydrocarbon contaminated water remediation using a locally constructed multi-stage bioreactor incorporated with media filtration by S. Antwi-Akomea, B. Fei-Baffoe, E.J.D. Belford, M. Borigu

“…Media filters applied comprised three locally manufactured candle filters two of which were respectively impregnated with granular activated charcoal and sand. The coupling effect of biodegradation and media filtration recorded over 99 % (> 8.7 mg/L) total petroleum hydrocarbon removal. …”
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Comparative Study of Vitamin C Concentration in Boiled and Roasted Gonja. by Birungi, Alido

“…The fingers in the other group were peeled and then roasted on a charcoal stove while turning them regularly to allow even distribution of heat until they were wholly soft and ready for consumption. …”
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Contribution of NGO’s and Private Sector to Natural Forest Conservation of Nyugwe National Park Rwanda. by Sabbas, Duhayimana .A.

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Overview of Aerosol and Air Pollution in South Eastern Asia Countries by Tsrong-Yi Wen, Somporn Chantara, Juliana Jalaludin, Puji Lestari, Arie Dipareza Syafei, Pham Van Toan, Ying I. Tsai

“…The study of particle removal from a charcoal kiln in Vietnam using a water and sodium hydroxyl solution sprayed in a top-down direction with fine droplets showed a removal efficiency of total dust of about 47.5% on average, while an ESP removed PM with high collection efficiency and low-pressure drop.…”
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A 7,000 years trajectory of socio-ecosystems in the montane belt of the northern French Alps by Andréa Julien, Andréa Julien, Erwan Messager, Elise Doyen, David Etienne, Laurent Marquer, Charline Giguet-Covex

“…To study these interactions as a whole and by integrating their complexity, we used two conceptual frameworks: the agroecosystem and the trajectory.MethodsThe analyses conducted are based on a detailed analysis of pollen, NPP, macro-charcoal, and geochemical data from peat cores.ResultsThe vegetation history of the Plateau des Glières is dominated by forest, due to its location within the montane belt (1,435 m). …”
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Biochar and bentonite application improves aeolian sandy soil health and enhances soil carbon sequestration and emission reduction potential by Liang Weijing, Tang Jiaxi, Li Yu, Song Sizhu, Jiang Xiaoyu, Hao Liyu, Tao Shuyu, He Miaomiao

“…In this paper, three kinds of biochar (rice husk, corn stalk, and bamboo charcoal) and bentonite were used as amendments in the first year of the experiment. …”
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Enhancing flame resistance properties and water resistance of rigid polyurethane foam using microencapsulation by Gang Tang, Zedong Gong, Mengru Liu, Yanbei Hou, Kang Tao, Kang Dai, Shihua Zhang

“…Results indicate that SiPAPP@Fe2O3 facilitates premature decomposition and promotes the development of a stable carbon layers, with the charcoal remains amount of RPUF/SiPAPP@Fe2O3 at 700 °C reaching 32.4 wt%, 1.36 times higher than pure RPUF. …”
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Growth response of tissue culture-derived bamboo (Bambusa tulda Roxb.) Plantlets to sources and levels of inorganic nitrogen by Catherine C. Arradaza, Antoneth A. Modina, Arsenio D. Ramos, Rafonselle M. Moreno

“…The acclimatized tissue culture-derived bamboo (Bambusa tulda Roxb.) plantlets were grown in black polyethylene bags measuring 24x15cm containing potting medium composed of 1:1v/v mixture of garden soil and rice hull charcoal. These were applied with two forms of nitrogen (N1-nitrate-N and N2-ammonium-N) which served as the factor A and 3 levels of nitrogen (L1-0g N plant-1, L2-0.25g N plant-1, and L3-0.50g N plant-1 which was the factor B of a 2×3 factorial RCBD experiment. …”
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Emissions and Chemical Components of PM2.5 from Simulated Cooking Conditions Using Traditional Cookstoves and Fuels under a Dilution Tunnel System by Colleen Marciel F. Rosales, Jinsang Jung, Mylene G. Cayetano

“…Therefore, this study used the UP Diliman dilution tunnel system (UPDDTS) to characterize the composition of particulate matter in the smoke and quantify the PM2.5 emitted by traditional Philippine cooking systems, viz., a charcoal-burning cement stove (CCP), a sawdust-burning tin-can stove (KKP), a fuelwood-burning metal-grill stove (MFP), a kerosene-burning metal stove (MKP), and a charcoalburning metal-grill stove (MCC). …”
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Efficient regeneration protocol for producing true-to-type oil palm (Elaeis guineensis (jacq.) through somatic embryogenesis from immature male inflorescence by B. Kalyana Babu, R.K. Mathur, K. Suresh, G. Ravichandran, B. Susanthi, G.B. Patil, Narayana Ruthweek, M. Mahesh

“…Additionally, the liquid media proved effective for root growth and proliferation (R2 medium), which included Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) (2 mg/l) and NAA (0.5 mg/l), along with activated charcoal (100 mg/l). The elongated, nodular-shaped root-like structures developed into root primordial structures. …”
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Effect of the Hydroethanolic Extract of Bixa orellana Linn (Bixaceae) Leaves on Castor Oil-Induced Diarrhea in Swiss Albino Mice by Michel Archange Fokam Tagne, Hypolyte Akaou, Paul Aimé Noubissi, Angèle Foyet Fondjo, Yaouke Rékabi, Henri Wambe, René Kamgang, Jean-Louis Essame Oyono

“…The effect of the hydroethanolic extract of Bixa orellana leaves on the intestinal transit was evaluated by measuring the distance traveled by the charcoal meal in thirty minutes. The effects of the aqueous extract of hydroethanolic extract of Bixa orellana leaves on intestinal secretion were evaluated by measuring the volume of the intestinal content and by dosing the electrolytes (Na+, K+, and Cl-) in the intestinal content by the colorimetric method. …”
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Nouveaux éléments concernant l’amphithéâtre antique de Saintes (Charente-Maritime) : l’arène aux iiie et ive s. apr. J.-C. by Bastien Gissinger

“…This sewer runs right through the arena. Charcoal found in the masonry mortar, in the state corresponding to the final renovation, confirmed a late 3rd century date. …”
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Exploring cooking fuel choices among Ghanaian women of reproductive age: A socio-economic analysis from a statistical mechanics perspective. by Richard Kwame Ansah, Richard Kena Boadi, William Obeng-Denteh, Killian Asampana Asosega, Kassim Tawiah

“…Despite efforts to promote the adoption of cleaner alternatives, traditional solid fuels such as charcoal and firewood remain prevalent in Ghana. In this study, we utilized a statistical mechanical model as a framework to explore the statistical relationship between socio-economic factors such as educational attainment, wealth status, place of residence, and cooking fuel choices. …”
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