Isotherms and Kinetic Studies of Copper Removal from Textile Wastewater and Aqueous Solution Using Powdered Banana Peel Waste as an Adsorbent in Batch Adsorption Systems by Momina Seleman, Takele Sime, Abate Ayele, Assefa Sergawie, Thabo Nkambule, Jemal Fito

“…Because of its toxicity, heavy metal removal has become the main priority for environmental concerns. Banana peels are low-cost agricultural waste that could be used for heavy metal adsorption in wastewater. …”
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Assessing machine learning for fair prediction of ADHD in school pupils using a retrospective cohort study of linked education and healthcare data by Johnny Downs, Robert Stewart, Alice Wickersham, Sumithra Velupillai, Lucile Ter-Minassian, Natalia Viani, Lauren Cross

“…Sociodemographic biases were effectively reduced by a fair pre-processing algorithm without loss of accuracy.Conclusions ML approaches using linked routinely collected education and health data offer accurate, low-cost and scalable prediction models of ADHD. These approaches could help identify areas of need and inform resource allocation. …”
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H2O/O2 Vapor Annealing Effect on Spin Coating Alumina Thin Films for Passivation of Silicon Solar Cells by Abdullah Uzum, Hiroyuki Kanda, Takuma Noguchi, Yuya Nakazawa, Shota Taniwaki, Yasushi Hotta, Yuichi Haruyama, Naoyuki Shibayama, Seigo Ito

“…Aluminum acetylacetonate-based AlOx thin films were introduced as a low-cost, high-quality passivation layers for crystalline silicon solar cells. …”
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Strain rate dependence of dynamic recrystallization and texture evolution in hot compressed Mg-Gd-Er-Zr alloy by Ning Ding, Wenbo Du, Shubo Li, Ke Liu, Xian Du, Zijian Yu

“…Hot deformation with high strain rate has been paid more attention due to its high efficiency and low cost, however, the strain rate dependent dynamic recrystallization (DRX) and texture evolution in hot deformation process, which affect the formability of metals, are lack of study. …”
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A Novel Intensive Distribution Logistics Network Design and Profit Allocation Problem considering Sharing Economy by Mi Gan, Shuai Yang, Dandan Li, Mingfei Wang, Si Chen, Ronghui Xie, Jiyang Liu

“…Analyzing customer shopping behavior by the big data technology to determine customer’s logistics preference on the basis of dividing the customer’s logistics preference into high speed, low cost, and low pollution and then constructing the corresponding objective function model according to different logistics preferences, we obtain the intensive distribution logistics network model and solve it with heuristic algorithm. …”
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Enhanced methanol electro-oxidation activity of CuO nanoparticles derived from the thermal decomposition of a CuII salophen type coordination compound by Zohreh Shaghaghi, Rahman Bikas, Mehri Aligholivand, Sahar Jafari, Vasyl Kinzhybalo

“…Abstract Electrocatalysts based on Cu compounds have been considered as a suitable alternative to platinum compounds due to their low cost, high abundance, excellent redox properties, and performing the methanol oxidation reaction (MOR) at low potentials. …”
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Structural and Optothermal Properties of Iron Ditelluride Layered Structures in the Framework of the Lattice Compatibility Theory by K. Ben Messaoud, A. Gantassi, H. Essaidi, J. Ouerfelli, A. Colantoni, K. Boubaker, M. Amlouk

“…This study concerns structural and optothermal properties of iron ditelluride layered structures which were fabricated via a low-cost protocol. The main precursors were FeCl3 · 6H2O and Fe2O3. …”
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Methylobacterium populi VP2: Plant Growth-Promoting Bacterium Isolated from a Highly Polluted Environment for Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon (PAH) Biodegradation by Valeria Ventorino, Filomena Sannino, Alessandro Piccolo, Valeria Cafaro, Rita Carotenuto, Olimpia Pepe

“…The use of microorganisms to accelerate the natural detoxification processes of toxic substances in the soil represents an alternative ecofriendly and low-cost method of environmental remediation compared to harmful incineration and chemical treatments. …”
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High-throughput tracking enables systematic phenotyping and drug repurposing in C. elegans disease models by Thomas J O'Brien, Ida L Barlow, Luigi Feriani, André EX Brown

“…The relatively short time and low cost associated with creating and phenotyping multiple strains suggest that high-throughput worm tracking could provide a scalable approach to drug repurposing commensurate with the number of Mendelian diseases.…”
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Thermophysical, strength, and electrical properties of clay modified with groundnut shell ash for building purposes by Funke Olawumi Fasuyi, Ubong Robert, David Adeniran Oyegoke, Sylvester Andrew Ekong, Abayomi Edema, Joseph Bassey Emah

“…This study investigated the effects of Groundnut Shell Ash (GSA) on clay samples for making sustainable and low-cost building materials. The clay GSA composites' physical, chemical, thermal, and mechanical properties were evaluated to assess their suitability for construction. …”
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Identification of Synthetic Food Colours in Selected Confectioneries and Beverages in Jaffna District, Sri Lanka by P. G. T. Dilrukshi, Helani Munasinghe, A. Buddhika G. Silva, P. G. S. M. De Silva

“…Synthetic food colours have been increasingly used than natural food colours by food manufacturers to attain certain properties such as low cost, improved appearance, high colour intensity, more colour stability, and uniformity. …”
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PLR (Plastic Lithium Rechargeable) Batteries Using Nanoscale Materials: A Convenient Electrical Energy Power for the Future? by G. Campet, N. Treuil, A. Poquet, S. Y. Hwang, C. Labrugere, A. Deshayes, J. C. Frison, J. Portier, J. M. Reau, J. H. Choy

“…This communication describes the synthesis of: (i) non toxic and low cost nanocrystalline electrode materials which can be advantageously prepared at low temperature; (ii) highly conductive electrolyte membranes formed by the nano-encapsulation within a poly (acrylonitrile)-based polymer matrix of a solution of LiPF6 in organic solvants. …”
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Mechanism and Optimized Process Conditions of Forming One-Dimensional ZnO Nanorods with Al-Doping by Electrodeposition Method by Jianlin Chen, Yu Zhang, Wei Qiu, Shu Chen, Chang Liu, Zhuoyin Peng, Jian Chen

“…The electrodeposition method provides a facile and efficient route for obtaining large-area textured transparent electrodes at a low cost.…”
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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles derived from algae and their larvicidal properties to control Aedes aegypti by Matheus Alves Siqueira de Assunção, Douglas Dourado, Daiane Rodrigues dos Santos, Gabriel Bezerra Faierstein, Mara Elga Medeiros Braga, Severino Alves Junior, Rosângela Maria Rodrigues Barbosa, Herminio José Cipriano de Sousa, Fábio Rocha Formiga

“…The green synthesis of AgNPs has advantages over other methods, such as low cost and sustainable biosynthesis. In the perspective of using AgNPs in the development of novel insecticides for vector control, this review deals with the eco-friendly synthesis of AgNPs through seaweed extracts as reducing and stabilizing agents. …”
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Phonocardiography based pulse wave velocity system for non-occlusive assessment of arterial stiffness by T. Corina Margain, Emily Powell, Alexandra Clark, Adam Bush

“…This study highlights the feasibility and accuracy of our low-cost, semi and non-occlusive PWV measurement systems to enhance accessibility in arterial stiffness assessments, potentially easing cardiovascular risk stratification.…”
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Indigenous Technical Knowledge and Its Potential Application to Uganda's Pig Sub‐Sector by Junior Senyonga Kasima, Basil Mugonola, Harriet Muyinza, Sarah Kizza‐Nkambwe, Geoffrey Akiiki Beyihayo, Kenneth Kidega, James Nokrach, Maxmillan Mpewo, Marx Kisaame, Elly Kurobuza Ndyomugyenyi

“…Integrating pigs in cropping systems has also been adopted as a low‐cost alternative to effectively feed pigs for optimal performance. …”
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Treatment of hospital wastewater by anodic oxidation using a new approach made by combining rotation with pulsed electric current on Cu-SnO2–Sb2O5 rotating cylinder anode by Falah H. Abd, Ali H. Abbar

“…A high-efficiency, low-cost Cu-SnO2-Sb2O5 anode was prepared using a novel approach that combines the effects of rotation with pulsed current. …”
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Enhancing Light-Trapping Properties of Amorphous Si Thin-Film Solar Cells Containing High-Reflective Silver Conductors Fabricated Using a Nonvacuum Process by Jun-Chin Liu, Chen-Cheng Lin, Yu-Hung Chen, Chien-Liang Wu, Chia-Ming Fan, Yu-Ming Wang, Chung-Yuan Kung

“…We proposed a low-cost and highly reflective liquid organic sheet silver conductor using back contact reflectors in amorphous silicon (a-Si) single junction superstrate configuration thin-film solar cells produced using a nonvacuum screen printing process. …”
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Total Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid, Dehydroascorbic Acid, Antioxidant Properties, and Iron Content of Underutilized and Commonly Consumed Fruits in Sri Lanka by Hashini I. Abeysuriya, Vajira P. Bulugahapitiya, Jayatissa Loku Pulukkuttige

“…These results indicate that underutilized fruits in Sri Lanka can be recommended as high quality and low-cost alternatives for securing nutritional requirements. …”
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Encapsulated Fe3C boosted electrocatalytic performance for oxygen reduction reaction of N-doped carbon nanotube by Jun Dong, Qiqi Jiao, Hao Wang, Hong Wang, Yi-ke Ren

“…The shortcomings of precious metal based catalysts have limited the development of novel energies. So, developing low-cost and high performance transition metal based catalysts is one of the most feasible way to substitute the precious metal based catalysts. …”
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