Catalytic Chemical Recycling of Post-Consumer Plastics: A Review by L. M. Affiku, S. O. Okopi, A. S. Akawu, C. N. Abah, K. O. Joseph

“…The adaptability of plastic has significantly contributed to numerous product innovations and everyday convenience and the waste poses a significant environmental challenge due to its durability and slow degradation rate. Catalytic chemical recycling seen as a promising approach by converting plastic waste into valuable products like fuels and monomers. …”
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Quantifying Cell-to-Cell Variations in Lithium Ion Batteries by Shriram Santhanagopalan, Ralph E. White

“…Reducing cell-to-cell and lot-to-lot variations has been identified as one of the major means to reduce the rejection rate when building the packs as well as to improve pack durability. The tight quality control measures have been passed on from the pack manufactures to the companies building the individual cells and in turn to the components. …”
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Proposition of Thin-Layer Repairing Methods Using Low-Elasticity Polymer Portland Cement Materials and Glue and Study on the Fatigue Resistance of Reinforced Concrete Slab by Tadashi Abe, Kiyoshi Ito, Noriyuki Kozakai, Takayoshi Kodama

“…In this repair method, two types of adhesives, such as a penetrable adhesive and a high-durability adhesive, were applied to the adhesion interface of the materials to be repaired, and then cast. …”
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Review on Physicochemical Modification of Biodegradable Plastic: Focus on Agar and Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) by Mezigebu Belay

“…Though these plastic materials satisfy the required properties of packaging materials in terms of strength, water resistance, and durability, they are not biodegradable and stay in landfills for plenty of years. …”
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An Analysis of the Long-Term Sustainability of the Large Companies Included in the Original Standard and Poor’s 500 Index by Jorge Moya, Marta Torres, Manuel Uche-Soria

“…Then, using a fuzzy set methodology, this study obtained results that identified some of the main elements that might be considered as inductors of the business durability in the case of the big corporations: the effectiveness of the companies, the coherence with the mission, and the capacity of organisation are essential for the long-term sustainability of the companies especially if they are associated with a formalised structure of governance. …”
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Fabric-based patchwork on shoes through ultrasonic welding by Rahima Hussain, Muhammad Anwaar Nazeer

“…However, PES-PES combinations demonstrated superior elongation (122.65%) and abrasion resistance (withstanding 35,000 cycles), proving suitable for flexibility and durability. Performance evaluation highlights ultrasonic welding as a more durable, environmentally friendly, and sustainable solution compared to conventional methods.…”
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Performance Evaluation of Hospital Waste Ash-Modified Asphalt Mixtures by Daniel Oguntayo, Olumide Ogundipe, Oluwasegun Aladegboye, Gabriel Ogunkunbi, Yusuf Babatunde, Olawale Aransiola

“…Except for mixes prepared with 90% and 100%, HWA-modified mixtures fulfill the RSI and Cantabro durability requirement at up to 80% filler content. …”
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Changement climatique et développement des territoires de montagne : quelles connaissances pour quelles pistes d’action ? by Didier Richard, Emmanuelle George-Marcelpoil, Vincent Boudières

“…In this respect, the tourism economy is predominant in mountain regions. Its durability and vitality undoubtedly constitute a priority for local actors. …”
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Use of Rice Husk-Bark Ash in Producing Self-Compacting Concrete by Sumrerng Rukzon, Prinya Chindaprasirt

“…The porosity is a significant factor as it affects directly the durability of the SCC. This work is suggested that the GHRBA is effective for producing SCC with 30% of GHRBA replacement level.…”
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Fascist youth organizations and propaganda in a transnational perspective : Balilla and Gioventù italiana del Littorio all’estero in Argentina (1922-1955) by Katharina Schembs

“…In aiming at rejuvenation of politics Italian Fascism conceded the indoctrination of youth as guarantors of the regime’s durability a central role. This was not only to be achieved in school but also during leisure time in the form of the Fascist youth organizations. …”
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Prediction of the Remaining Service Life of Reinforced Concrete Structures by I. A. Terekhov, N. N. Trekin, E. N. Kodysh

“…The main indicators of durability, which characterize the time of operation of the structure before the onset of an emergency condition, are the total service life and the remaining service life, the determination of which allows a more reasonable approach to the issue of planning current or major repairs in the building. …”
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Fatigue failure of welded connections at orthotropic bridges by Z.H. Qian, D. Abruzzese

“…Orthotropic decks were applied to the long span bridges after World War II due to several advantages, such as light weight, high strength, few deck joints, durability, rapid construction, life-cycle economy. …”
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Fatigue Life Prediction of Half-Shaft Using the Strain-Life Method by Xipei Ma, Xintian Liu, Haijie Wang, Jiachi Tong, Xiaobing Yang

“…Fatigue life prediction is an important part of the reliability and durability analysis of automobile components. Based on Wang and Brown’s framework, multiaxial random fatigue damage was adopted to predict the fatigue life of half-shaft. …”
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Development of Fatigue Test Bench for Gearbox Assembly of Crawler Combine Harvester by Zhu Ruiheng, Li Yaoming, Tang Zhong, Xu Lizhang, Ma Zheng

“…The test results show that the test bench can well test the comprehensive working performance and durability of differential steering gearboxes, and has advantages of simple structure, convenient installation, etc. …”
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Ecophilosophical and Ecopsychological Aspects of Sustainable Consumption and Lifestyle by Mikołaj Niedek

“…In the author’s opinion, moderate consumption and an ecologically balanced way of living should, for their durability, have a broader mental and worldview background. …”
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An Experimental Study for Quantitative Estimation of Rebar Corrosion in Concrete Using Ground Penetrating Radar by Md Istiaque Hasan, Nur Yazdani

“…Corrosion of steel rebar in reinforced concrete is one the most important durability issues in the service life of a structure. …”
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Daratumumab, Lenalidomide, and Dexamethasone (DRD), an Active Regimen in the Treatment of Immunosuppression-Associated Plasmablastic Lymphoma (PBL) in the Setting of Gorham’s Lymph... by Matthew Lee, Beth A. Martin, Haifaa Abdulhaq

“…Clinical investigations of the DRD regimen in PBL in conjunction with other agents to improve both depth and durability of response are warranted.…”
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INFLUENCE OF THE FRICTION BETWEEN THE PLATES ON THE DETAIL STRESS OF AIRCRAFT TYPICAL JOINTS by ZHANG Sheng, HE YuTing, LI ChangFan, CHEN Tao, ZHANG HaoYu, TAN XiangFei

“…The results of the analysis can provide reference for the finite element analysis and durability design of such joints.…”
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An In vitro Comparative Analysis of the Shear Bond Value of Sixth, Seventh and Eight Generation Dentin Bonding Agents by Prashant Jalannavar, Suresh Kumar Kalgapure, Vijay Parmar, Sopan Singh, Ashtha Arya, Karishma Dudekula, Kanika S. Dhull

“…Conclusion: The 8th generation bonding agents exhibit superior shear bond strength, suggesting enhanced dental restoration durability. Further clinical validation is recommended.…”
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Extraction and Characterization of Natural Dye from Green Walnut Shells and Its Use in Dyeing Polyamide: Focus on Antibacterial Properties by Mohammad Mirjalili, Loghman Karimi

“…As such, the relationship between antibacterial activity and dye concentration is investigated. Durability of antibacterial activity to laundering is also discussed. …”
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