The Effect of Interaction between Nanofillers and Epoxy on Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Nanocomposites: Theoretical Prediction and Experimental Analysis by S. Khostavan, M. Fazli, M. Ghorbanzadeh Ahangari, Y. Rostamiyan

“…In this paper, we first investigated interaction between carbon nanotube (CNT) and montmorillonite clay (MMT) absorbing on epoxy surface in a theoretical study based on the density functional theory (DFT) calculations. …”
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Enhancing Compressed Earth Block Performance: Effects of Gelatinized Starch and Fiber Reinforcement on Mechanical Properties by Gabo Cyprien Bailly, Yassine El Mendili, Athanas Konin, Eliane Khoury

“…Cement stabilization, though providing the highest strength with a factor of 7, poses greater environmental challenges due to its high energy consumption and carbon emissions. In contrast, starch and natural fibers offer promising, eco-friendly alternatives that enhance CEB performance while reducing environmental impact. …”
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Optimizing the Locations and Sizes of Solar Assisted Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in an Urban Area by Dong Ji, Mingsong Lv, Jiayu Yang, Wang Yi

“…With the wide-spread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), introducing solar energy in building EV charging stations is promising as it can reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality. The main challenges are how to decide where to build solar assisted charging stations in a city and how to size the charging stations, as the decision is affected by a broad range of factors, such as construction cost, solar energy fluctuation, and user requirements. …”
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Temperature-induced flexibility of graphene sheet facilitates RNA duplex unzipping: A molecular dynamics study by Maksym V. Karachevtsev, Victor A. Karachevtsev

“…Molecular dynamics simulations demonstrated that duplex (rA)15:(rU)15 adsorbed on the flexible graphene sheet in a water environment unzipped at room temperature much faster than on graphene with fixed carbon atoms. Duplex unzipping begins with the terminated base pairs located in the tail of the duplex adsorbed on graphene. …”
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Performance and emission characteristics of Mahua oil biodiesel in low heat rejection diesel engines with retarded injection timing by Ratchagaraja Dhairiyasamy, Deepika Gabiriel

“…Emission analysis revealed a reduction in carbon monoxide (CO) and unburnt hydrocarbons (UBHC) by 20.35 % and 12.28 %, respectively. …”
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Rural vs. Urban: How Urbanicity Shapes Electric Vehicle Charging Behavior in Rhode Island by Tim Jonas, Oluwatosin Okele, Gretchen A. Macht

“…A ubiquitous network of charging stations is vital to facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and the achievement of a low-carbon transportation system. Currently, the availability of EV infrastructure differs significantly between communities as planning procedures are not necessarily equitable. …”
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Energy Management Strategy for a Hybrid Power System for Ocean Engineering Vessels Based on an Improved Particle Swarm Optimisation Algorithm by Liu Kai, Zeng Xiangming, Yan Guohua

“…The maritime industry, a major contributor to carbon emissions, is under increasing environmental pressure due to global climate change. …”
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Blue photoluminescence from active carboxyl adatoms on nanoporous anodic alumina films by Sam Yeon Cho, Kangmo Yeo, Jin Woo Kim, Jin Ho Kwak, Deok-Yong Cho, Jae Hyuck Jang, Sukmin Jeong, Yong Chan Choi, Sang Don Bu

“…The results show that the concentration of carboxylates at the nPAA surface is highly correlated with the blue colorization and manifest that unpaired electrons in carbon (derived from the carboxylates) bridging two aluminum atoms at surface can play as an active source of the blue colorization. …”
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Gerris spinolae Lethierry and Severin (Hemiptera: Gerridae) and Brachydeutera longipes Hendel (Diptera: Ephydridae): Two Effective Insect Bioindicators to Monitor Pollution in Some... by Arijit Pal, Devashish Chandra Sinha, Neelkamal Rastogi

“…The abundance patterns of two insects, Gerris spinolae and Brachydeutera longipes, were found to be affected by abiotic aquatic factors including free carbon dioxide, dissolved oxygen, BOD, and phosphate concentrations prevailing in four tropical freshwater ponds, three of which being anthropogenically stressed. …”
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Hexavalent Chromium Removal by a Paecilomyces sp. Fungal Strain Isolated from Environment by Juan F. Cárdenas-González, Ismael Acosta-Rodríguez

“…When it was incubated in minimal medium with glucose, another inexpensive commercial carbon source like unrefined and brown sugar or glycerol, in the presence of 50 mg/L of Cr (VI), the strain caused complete disappearance of Cr (VI), with the concomitant production of Cr (III) in the growth medium after 7 days of incubation, at 28∘C, pH 4.0, 100 rpm, and an inoculum of 38 mg of dry weight. …”
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Synergy Between Smallholder Palm Oil Replanting Policies and Green Energy Initiatives: A Study of Impacts and Policies in Indonesia by Mayarni Mayarni, Heriyanto Meyzi, Nasution Mimin Sundari, Arumbinang Mohammad Hazyar

“…The findings show that integrating PSR and green energy initiatives can enhance land productivity, reduce carbon emissions, and improve peatland management. …”
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New Functional Possibilities of Fire Detectors for Residential and Industrial Rooms by V. O. Kitikov, E. V. Ternov, A. V. Danilenko, N. I. Mukhurov, S. V. Denisyuk

“…The use of gas sensors that respond to hazardous gases in the environment significantly reduces the risk of death due to carbon monoxide poisoning.…”
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Citric Acid Promotes the Mobilization of Phosphorus under the Lower Concentration of Low Molecular Weight Organic Acids in Acidic Forest Soil by He Zhu, Haijian Bing, Yanhong Wu

“…The results showed that LMWOAs, as carbon sources for microorganisms, mobilize Po more effectively than glucose. …”
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Renewable energy transition and climate finance nexus in sub-Saharan Africa by Anthony Amoah, Benjamin Amoah, Edmund Kwablah, Rexford Kweku Asiama

“…From a policy perspective, this study underscores the importance of SSA countries strategically advancing toward a zero-carbon economy to attract greater climate-related investments and foster a sustainable future.…”
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Mechanical Behaviors of Friction Stir Spot Welded Joints of Dissimilar Ferrous Alloys under Opening-Dominant Combined Loads by Md. Abu Mowazzem Hossain, Md. Tariqul Hasan, Sung-Tae Hong, Michael Miles, Hoon-Hwe Cho, Heung Nam Han

“…Mechanical properties and failure behaviors of friction stir spot welded (FSSW) joints of two dissimilar ferrous alloys, cold-rolled carbon steel (SPCC) and 409L stainless steel (SUS 409L), are investigated under opening-dominant combined loads. …”
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СONSTRUCTION AND THE ALGORITHM OPERATION OF THE LASER COMBINED FIRE DETECTOR by A. I. Kitsak, A. P. Lushchyk, D. L. Esipovich, V. N. Konon, I. V. Kavalchyk, O. A. Protasevich, I. B. Tretyak

“…The decision of the current objective is carried out using the proposed optical scheme of the dual-channel devices of smoke detection (for control of the radiation intensities scattered by smoke particles and passed through the smoke).The design and algorithm of the combined fire detector comprising a dual-channel laser device of smoke detection and carbon monoxide detector is developed.The results of the made detector tests indicate about its increased in comparison with the conventional single-channel point smoke fire detector sensitivity to various types of fumes and detection rate of fires. …”
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Analysis on the Characteristics of Water Pollution Caused by Underground Mining and Research Progress of Treatment Technology by Xinfeng Wang, Yuhao Gao, Xiaojun Jiang, Qiao Zhang, Wengang Liu

“…At present, China vigorously advocates coal revolution, implements low-carbon economy, and carries out clean production of energy development and utilization. …”
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Plasma Spraying and Characterization of Tungsten Carbide-Cobalt Coatings by the Water-Stabilized System WSP by Pavel Ctibor, Micheala Kašparová, Jeremy Bellin, Emmanuel Le Guen, František Zahálka

“…Experiments with variable feeding distances and spray distances were carried out. Thinner coatings were deposited on carbon steel substrates and thicker coatings on stainless steel substrates to compare different cooling conditions. …”
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Grassland changes and the role of elevation: A global perspective by Yuxin Zhang, Juying Sun, Yafeng Lu, Zhou Shu

“…Grasslands cover approximately 40 % of the Earth's land area and provide essential ecosystem services, such as carbon sequestration and biodiversity support. However, global climate change and human activities have significantly altered grassland dynamics, manifesting as ''greening'' and ''browning'' trends in different regions. …”
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El carguero transnacional: continuidad cultural de una comunidad michoacana by Sergio M. Martínez, Luis Urrieta Jr.

“…Concretamente, esta etnografía enfocada examina el sistema de cargos desde una óptica transnacional. Se subraya la experiencia de una familia que, aún cuando viven en Estados Unidos, desempeña la labor que llamamos de Cargueros transnacionales. …”
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