Enhancing compatibility and biodegradability of polylactic acid/biomass composites through torrefaction of forest residue by June-Ho Choi, Myeong Rok Ahn, Chae-Hwi Yoon, Yeon-Su Lim, Jong Ryeol Kim, Hyolin Seong, Chan-Duck Jung, Sang-Mook You, Jonghwa Kim, Younghoon Kim, Hyun Gil Cha, Jae-Won Lee, Hoyong Kim

“…Overall, this study highlights the potential of torrefaction in enhancing both the physical properties and biodegradability of PLA-based composites, contributing to a more sustainable approach to reducing plastic pollution.…”
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A systematic scoping review reveals that geographic and taxonomic patterns influence the scientific and societal interest in urban soil microbial diversity by Simon Masson, Matteo Chialva, Davide Bongiovanni, Martino Adamo, Irene Stefanini, Luisa Lanfranco

“…Even if urban ecology has become popular in the last decade, the soil environment with its microbiota, which sustains many other biodiversity layers, remains overlooked. …”
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Efficient chemical recycling of poly(L-lactic acid) via either alcoholysis to alkyl lactate or thermal depolymerization to L-lactide promoted by Zn(II) catalysts by Maria Gentile, Licia Gaeta, Stefano Brenna, Claudio Pellecchia

“…Poly(lactic acid) (PLA), a commercially fully bio-based and biodegradable polymer, stands out as a sustainable alternative to commodity plastics. Its current end-of-life management involves composting, but chemical recycling would be more appropriate for a circular economy model. …”
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A Lipiodol Pickering Emulsion Stabilized by Iron‐Doped Carbon Nanozymes for Liver Transarterial Chemoembolization by Xiancheng Xia, Yang Li, Rongkang Huang, Yuanbin Wang, Wenxuan Xiong, Hui Zhou, Min Li, Xidong Lin, Youchen Tang, Bo Zhang

“…This novel emulsion not only solves the instability of conventional lipiodol emulsions, but also facilitates the sustained release of lobaplatin. More importantly, upon entry into tumor cells, ICN catalyze the generation of reactive oxygen species via the Fenton‐like reaction while simultaneously consuming intracellular glutathione, thereby inducing tumor cell death via chemodynamic therapy. …”
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Impacts of Abnormal Heating of Tibetan Plateau on Rossby Wave Activity and Hazards Related to Snow and Ice in South China by Yuyue Fan, Guoping Li, Huiguo Lu

“…The results show that (1) anomalous heating of the TP helps to form and sustain the Siberian blocking high, which is important for persistent southward flow of dry and cold Siberian air; (2) TP heating helps the moisture flux move more north and strengthens the southerly wind above 850 hPa; (3) there are two Rossby wave trains at 500 hPa and the layers above it (at about 20∘N–40∘N). …”
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Reconcentrating the Ionic Liquid EMIM-HSO₄ Using Direct Contact Membrane Distillation by Mark J. Wong, Viral Sagar, Joan G. Lynam

“…In addition, water will be needed in lunar greenhouses for growing food and aiding in sustaining a habitable environment. Direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) is a new technology for water purification that was examined in this study for its feasibility to concentrate IL. …”
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Vacuum-Assisted Closure Combined with a Myocutaneous Flap in the Management of Osteomyelitis in a Dog by Jeremy L. Shomper, Julia V. Coutin, Otto I. Lanz

“…Two years prior to presentation, the patient sustained a left tibial fracture, which was repaired with an intramedullary (IM) pin and two cerclage wires. …”
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Balancing nutrition for successful reproduction in ruminants by Yitong Ding, Xinyue Liu, Yueming Guan, Zimu Li, Mengcheng Luo, Duanqin Wu, Lan Ye, Liu Guo, Leli Wang, Yongjuan Guan

“…Abstract Proper nutrition is essential for sustaining optimal reproductive function in both humans and ruminants. …”
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Entrepreneurial university: a study at the Federal University of Fronteira Su by Rivaldo de Almeida Arruda, Humberto Tonani Tosta, Kelly Cristina Benetti Tonani Tosta

“…Theoretical Framework: Entrepreneurial education initiatives, especially in Brazilian federal universities, need to be reviewed to bring not only regional economic development but also sustainable social development. Method: This article is characterized as a case study that employs a qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory approach, along with a literature review and field research. …”
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Physiological Evaluation of Childcare-Associated Muscle Load on the Neck and Shoulder Region in Japanese Women by Saori Yoshinaga, Takuma Kiyokawa, Eriko Kuramoto, Hiroe Kinoshita, Seiji Nemoto

“…Repetitive dakko movements likely induced sustained muscle tonus in the trapezius, which may be a factor related to shoulder stiffness.…”
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A Novel Process for Oleacein Production from Olive Leaves Using Freeze Drying Methodology by Christina Koutra, Efi Routsi, Panagiotis Stathopoulos, Eleftherios Kalpoutzakis, Marina Humbert, Olivier Maubert, Alexios-Leandros Skaltsounis

“…This process eliminates the need for extensive post-extraction transformations, providing a cost-effective, scalable, and sustainable approach to oleacein production. The proposed methodology aligns with circular economy principles and holds substantial potential for applications in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and functional food industries.…”
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Dynamic mechanism and evolutionary game analysis of sports industry service transformation by Yihao Li, Xiaoyong Kou, Zhujun Li, Shaoyong Ye

“…Abstract Service transformation plays a pivotal role in achieving the sustainable development of the sports industry. This study originates from the interactive relationships among sports enterprises, consumers, and regulatory authorities, proposing a logical framework for the service transformation of the sports industry. …”
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Improved anti-corrosion performance of epoxy coatings based on pH-sensitive gels loaded with inhibitors by Bo Fang, Xinyue Zhang, Hongliang Liu, Fangchao Zhao, Yuzhu Li, Xiaotong Zeng, Zhenliang Feng, Wenzuo Li, Jie Liu

“…Following the 181d immersion test, the TBP/EP coatings sustained an impedance value of 2.36 × 107 Ω cm2. In contrast, the impedance value of the epoxy coatings decreased to 6.86 × 104 Ω cm2. …”
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An immunoregulation PLGA/Chitosan aligned nanofibers with polydopamine coupling basic fibroblast growth factor and ROS scavenging for peripheral nerve regeneration by Xiaokun Chen, Jihai Xu, Feng Qin, Ziyuan Yang, Xueyuan Li, Miao Yu, Ming Li, Yanhua Wang, Wang Xin

“…The bFGF growth factor attached to the PDA coating facilitated sustained release, enhancing Schwann cell functionality and stimulating neurite outgrowth. …”
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PERFORMANCE BUDGETING IN THE SOUTH-EAST EUROPE COUNTRIES: A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON PRESENT STATE AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES by Meldina Kokorović Jukan, Elman Nadžaković

“…In this research, the focus is on answering questions about presence and elements of national performance framework, UN Sustainable Development Goals, performance budgeting framework and characteristics, and authority for the design and implementation of performance budgeting system. …”
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Boosted Efficiency of Fe2O3 for Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction via Engineering Fe−O−Ti Bonding by Jingyi Wu, Wei Wang, Xudan Chen, Qiquan Luo, Changzeng Yan, Zhen Jiao, Yuehui Li

“…Abstract Visible light‐driven photocatalytic CO2 reduction (CO2RR) offers a sustainable and promising solution to environmental and energy challenges. …”
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Dynamic Interactions of Urban Land Use Efficiency, Industrial Structure, and Carbon Emissions Intensity in Chinese Cities: A Panel Vector Autoregression (PVAR) Approach by Guihong Yang, Xuxi Wang, Li Peng, Xinyue Zhang

“…These research results can provide theoretical and policy support for promoting the coordination of resources, the economy, and the environment, and for achieving the promotion of urban high-quality green and sustainable development.…”
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Load recognition method based on convolutional neural network and attention mechanism by ZHAO Yitao, LI Zhao, LIU Xinglong, LUO Zhao, WANG Gang, SHEN Xin

“…Non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM) of residential houses is an important research content of the user demand side of smart grids, and the energy consumption analysis and power consumption management of residential loads are key steps in achieving energy conservation, emission reduction, and sustainable development. Aiming at the problems of poor recognition performance of traditional algorithms and difficulty in adapting to the current complex electricity environment, a NILM load recognition method integrating convolutional neural network (CNN)-self-attention mechanism is proposed from the optimization idea of enhancing the feature extraction performance of classification algorithms. …”
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Growth Performance and Nutrient Uptake of Oil Palm Seedling in Prenursery Stage as Influenced by Oil Palm Waste Compost in Growing Media by A. B. Rosenani, R. Rovica, P. M. Cheah, C. T. Lim

“…The use of composted oil palm wastes in the oil palm nursery as an organic component of growing medium for oil palm seedlings seems promising in sustainable oil palm seedling production. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of six oil palm waste compost rates (0, 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100%) on the growth performance of oil palm seedling and nutrient uptake in the prenursery stage (0–3 months). …”
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Mine Waste-Based Next Generation Bricks: A Case Study of Iron Ore Tailings, Red Mudand GGBS Utilization in Bricks by M. Beulah, M. R. Sudhir, Mothi Krishna Mohan, G. Gayathri, Deekshith Jain

“…Utilization of mine wastes as a building material in the construction industry surmises to environmental and sustainable concepts in civil engineering.The potential environmental threat posed by mining wastes, as well as a growing societal awareness of the need to effectively treat mining wastes, has elevated the subject importance.The present research proposes a method of producing bricks that is both cost effective and environmentally benign. …”
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