Production and characterization of eco-cement using eggshell powder and water hyacinth ash by Heri Septya Kusuma, Aurelio Muhammad Saleemah Agung, Najla Anira Putri, Muhamad Shifu, Nafisa Illiyanasafa, Bernadeta Ayu Widyaningrum, Andrew Nosakhare Amenaghawon, Handoko Darmokoesoemo

“…The XRF analysis revealed that all samples contained a high CaO content (>70 %) and sufficient SiO2 levels to ensure pozzolanic activity. …”
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The Effect of Molten Salt Composition on Carbon Structure: Preparation of High Value-Added Nano-Carbon Materials by Electrolysis of Carbon Dioxide by Yi Cheng, Liangxing Li, Lirong Xue, Jiahang Wu, Jingsong Wang, Xilin Huang, Chunfa Liao

“…This study focuses on investigating the influence of molten salt composition on the structure of CO₂ direct electroreduction carbon products in chloride molten salt systems. Using CaO as a CO₂ absorber, the adsorption principle of CO₂ in LiCl-CaCl₂, LiCl-CaCl₂-NaCl and LiCl-CaCl₂-KCl molten salts was discussed, and the reasons for the different morphologies and structures of carbon products were analyzed, and it was found that the electrolytic efficiency of the whole process exceeded 85%. …”
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β-Tricalcium Phosphate Interferes with the Assessment of Crystallinity in Burned Skeletal Remains by Giampaolo Piga, Ana Amarante, Calil Makhoul, Eugénia Cunha, Assumpció Malgosa, Stefano Enzo, David Gonçalves

“…In addition to bioapatite, the following mineralogical phases were found in the bone: β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) (Ca3(PO4)2), lime (CaO), portlandite (Ca(OH)2), calcite (CaCO3), and buchwaldite (NaCaPO4). …”
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Adsorption and Desorption Characteristics and Purification of Isoflavones from Crude Soybean Extract Using Macroporous Resins by Thi Ngoc Thu Tran, Xuan Vung Bui, Nguyen Thi Truc Loan, Nguyen Huu Thuan Anh, Truong Dang Le, Thi Minh Hanh Truong

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Professional and personal experiences of workplace violence among Italian mental health nurses: A qualitative study by Ilenia Piras, Igor Portoghese, Massimo Tusconi, Federica Minafra, Mariangela Lecca, Giampaolo Piras, Paolo Contu, Maura Galletta

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Impact of Effective Out Sourcing on Procurement Contract Performance: A Case Study of Kisoro District Local Government. by Ndayisenga, Jack

“…A targeted population of 55 respondents was considered for the study. These included 1 CAO, 2 Procurement officers, 2 personnel officers, 2 accounting officers, and 55 clients. …”
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Characterization of the Liquid Fuel Produced from Catalytic Depolymerization of Polymeric Waste Using Batch Reactor by O. L. Rominiyi, M. A. Akintunde, E. I Bello, L. Lajide, O. M. Ikumapayi, O. T. Laseinde and B. A. Adaramola

“…Each component of the waste samples was depolymerized in a batch reactor without the use of a catalyst and with the addition of 10 g of activated carbon (AC) and calcium oxide (CaO) as catalysts. The liquid fuels which were produced between the temperature range of 219 and 232 were blended with standard fuel. …”
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Performance of sulfur/steel slag composite matrix in removing nitrate from surface water with low-carbon content by PENG Xianchun, ZHENG Lili, LU Haoran, WANG Zhefeng, ZHU Zheng, LIANG Wenyan

“…The results showed that steel slag contained abundant alkaline substances such as Ca(OH)2, CaCO3, CaO, MgO, Ca2SiO4, Ca3SiO5, and RO phase. The sulfur/steel slag system had stronger denitrification performance compared to the sulfur/limestone system. …”
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Influence of Alkali Metal Oxide Slag Aggregating Agent on the Performance of Magnesium Desulfurization Slags by Wufeng JIANG, Liang TIAN, Suju HAO, He BO, Tengfei MA, Yuzhu ZHANG

“…The liquidus diagram of CaO-SiO2-Al2O3-MgO(FeO) desulfurization slag was drawn by FactSage software, and the phase composition of desulfurization slag and the influence of desulfurization slag composition on the liquid phase area were analyzed, and the sensitivity of desulfurization slag to temperature was reduced, which is conducive to slag removal. …”
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Preliminary characterization and evaluation of local concrete sludges for use as supplementary cementitious materials by Ashfaque Ahmed Jhatial, Iveta Nováková, Eirik Gjerløw, Christian John Engelsen

“…The Rankin Classification of analyzed CS indicates a prevalent hydraulic nature, with most CS exhibiting CaO/SiO2 ratios greater than 2.0, thus suggesting potential for hydraulic applications. …”
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Strength Prediction of Geopolymer Concrete With Wide-Ranged Binders and Properties Using Artificial Neural Network by Md Merajul Islam, Md Al-Mamun Provath, G. M. Sadiqul Islam, Md Tariqul Islam

“…Thirteen input parameters, including three major geopolymer binder’s oxide compositions (viz, SiO2, CaO, and Al2O3), are considered to generalize the model across various binder types. …”
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Microwave-intensified esterification of high-free fatty acid feedstock into biodiesel using waste chicken eggshells as a heterogeneous catalyst by Juliati Br Tarigan, Anzelina F. Barus, Nabilah T. Simamora, Ribka S. Tarigan, Sabarmin Perangin-angin, Junedi Ginting, Eko K. Sitepu, Y.H. Taufiq-Yap

“…The catalytic stability of calcined waste chicken eggshells revealed that the weight of CaO was decreased after the first cycle. However, the biodiesel conversion was above 80 % after five times usage.…”
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Research and development of Cordyceps in Taiwan by Ching-Peng Chiu, Tsong-Long Hwang, You Chan, Mohamed El-Shazly, Tung-Ying Wu, I-Wen Lo, Yu-Ming Hsu, Kuei-Hung Lai, Ming-Feng Hou, Shyng-Shiou Yuan, Fang-Rong Chang, Yang-Chang Wu

“…Cordyceps, also called DongChongXiaCao in Chinese, Yartsa Gunbu (Tibetan), means winter worm-summer grass. …”
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VALIDADE CONCORRENTE E REPRODUTIBILIDADE: TESTE-RETESTE DO QUESTIONÁRIO DE BAECKE MODIFICADO PARA IDOSOS by Giovana Zarpellon Mazo, Jorge Mota, Tânia Bertoldo Benedetti, Mauro Virgilio Gomes de Barros

“…O percentual de concordância (teste-reteste) foi de 60% na classifica­ção em três níveis de AF (mais ativos, moderadamente ativos e menos ativos) e de 80% na classificação em dois níveis de AF (menos ativos e mais ativos). …”
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Role of Financial Management in Influencing the Performance of Kabale District Local Government. by Ahwera, Ruth

“…A targeted population of 59 respondents was considered for the study. These included the CAO, CFO, accounting Officer, staff of Kabale District Local Government, and customers. …”
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Microscopic analysis of carbonated steel slag and its impact on properties of cementitious materials by Yaocheng Wang, Xiong Xie, Xin Wang, Yingwu Zhou, Baojian Zhan, Feng Xing, Hongzhi Cui

“…The carbonation treatment decreases contents of f-CaO and C2S in SS, yield CaCO3 and SiO2 gel; surface roughness is increased, leading to an elevated water requirement of normal consistency, extended setting times and higher rheological yield stress; resolves retarding effect of SS on cement early hydration. …”
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Preparation of High Strength Ceramic Materials from Titanium-bearing Blast Furnace Slags by Shuqin LI, Shaoguang HUA, Xiangmei LI, Dejian PEI, Daya WANG

“…In order to explore the large-scale and high-value application of titanium-containing blast furnace slags in the ceramic field, through the design based on CaO-SiO2-MgO(15%)-Al2O3 phase diagram, and the analysis of the physical properties, phase composition and microstructure of the prepared samples, the preparation of high-strength ceramic materials with titanium-containing blast furnace slag was realized. …”
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The effect of electroslag remelting on the cleanliness of CrNiMoWMnV ultrahigh-strength steels by Ali M., Porter D., Kömi J., Heikkinen E.P., Eissa M., El Faramawy H., Mattar T.

“…The cleanliness of ultrahigh-strength steels (UHSSs) without and with electroslag remelting (ESR) using a slag with the composition of 70% CaF2, 15% Al2O3, and 15% CaO was studied. Three experimental heats of UHSSs with different chemical compositions were designed, melted in an induction furnace, and refined using ESR. …”
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Periplanta americana extract regulates the Th17/Treg cell balance via Notch1 in ulcerative colitis by Yanqiu Zheng, Yanqiu Zheng, Huibiao Li, Shiyu Qi, Fan Xiao, Jinbin Song, Shiyin Liu, Xinlin Chen, Yanwu Li, Muyuan Chen

“…BackgroundPeriplanta americana extract (PAE), a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) from Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, has been used to treat ulcerative colitis (UC), various types of wounds and ulcers, infantile malnutrition, palpitation, asthma, and so on. …”
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The effects of wind farm wakes on freezing sea spray in the mid-Atlantic offshore wind energy areas by D. Rosencrans, D. Rosencrans, J. K. Lundquist, J. K. Lundquist, J. K. Lundquist, M. Optis, M. Optis, N. Bodini

“…During the 2019–2020 winter season, CAOs lasted a total duration of 202 h. While not all freezing sea spray events occurred during CAOs over the 21-year period, all CAO events had FSS present. …”
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