Durability and Microstructure Properties of Concrete with Arabic Gum Biopolymer Admixture by Abdeliazim Mustafa Mohamed, Mohd Hanim Osman, Hichem Smaoui, Mohd Azreen Mohd Ariffin

“…X-ray fluorescence tests are performed on cement-AGB mix powder to determine its chemical composition. Carbonation depth in AGB concrete samples is estimated to assess durability. …”
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Design of asymmetric electrolytes for aqueous zinc batteries by Shengmei Chen, Chunyi Zhi

“…Abstract Aqueous Zn batteries are gaining increasing research attention in the energy storage area due to their intrinsic safety, potentially low cost and environmental friendliness; however, the zinc dendrite formation, zinc corrosion, passivation and the hydrogen evolution reaction induced by water at the anode side, and materials dissolution as well as intrinsic poor reaction kinetics at cathode side in aqueous systems, seriously shorten the cycling life and decrease energy density of batteries and greatly hinder their development. …”
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The possibility of using high-quality fused magnesia in the manufacture of crucibles for vacuum-induction melting by B. L. Krasnii, K. I. Ikonnikov, V. S. Anikanov, A. L. Galganova, M. A. Mikhailov

“…The effect of the CaO/SiO2 ratio on the corrosion and erosion resistance of products is considered. …”
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Load Carrying and Hydrostatic Performances of Innovative Encapsulated Anchorage System for Unbonded Single Strand by Min Sook Kim, Young Hak Lee

“…Static load test, load transfer test, and hydrostatic test of fabricated devices were carried out according to ETAG 013 to evaluate the proposed design. …”
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On the Recent Trends in Expansive Soil Stabilization Using Calcium-Based Stabilizer Materials (CSMs): A Comprehensive Review by Fazal E. Jalal, Yongfu Xu, Babak Jamhiri, Shazim Ali Memon

“…Calcium-based stabilizer materials (CSMs) exhibit pozzolanic properties which improve the properties of clayey soils by hydration, cation exchange, flocculation, pozzolanic reaction, and carbonation. In this comprehensive review, comprising over past three decades from 1990 to 2019, a mechanistic literature of expansive soil stabilization by incorporating CSMs is presented by reviewing 183 published research articles. …”
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Post-Surface Processing and Virtual Simulation Analysis of Ball-Punch Test on CP-Ti Material by Ananda Mohan Vemula, G. Chandra Mohan Reddy, M. Manzoor Hussain, Atul Kumar, Naresh Kumar, Haiter Lenin Allasi

“…It is due to the unique properties of the material with good strength and corrosion resistance. However, it is very challenging to handle Ti-based materials in manufacturing sectors without damaging the metallurgical quality. …”
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Effects of the Reaction Parameters and Light Hydrothermal Aging for Catalytic Combustion of Propane over Co-Mn-Ce Catalyst by Lili Lei, Miaomiao Jin, Chenrui Cui, Kai Li, Pan Wang

“…A composite oxides’ Co-Mn-Ce catalyst was synthesized by a coprecipitation method, and the experiment was carried out to study the effects of reaction parameters and light hydrothermal aging on propane combustion over the Co-Mn-Ce catalyst. …”
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Study of the Hydration Mechanism of Portland Cement with Raman Spectroscopy Applying CO2 Laser Radiation by D. Quiroz-Portillo, I. Rosales-Candelas, J. J. Soto-Bernal, R. González-Mota, G. V. Vázquez

“…The detected band of calcium carbonate, which is due to the incorporation of limestone during the grinding process, shows that it is responsible largely for the acceleration in the reactions during the hydration of the cement. …”
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ANALYSE DE LA RÉGÉNÉRATION SPONTANÉE DE LA VÉGÉTATION POST-INCENDIE DANS LA FORET DE DAR CHICHOU (CAP BON, TUNISIE NORD-ORIENTALE) by KHALED ABAZA

“…In addition to the almost total carbonization of the fauna and flora of the devastated area observed the day after the outbreak of the disaster, the study highlights a good natural regeneration of vegetation, in particular broadleaf trees and secondary vegetation, but according to very varied rhythms and aspects.…”
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The Florida Natural Resources Leadership Institute by Paul Monaghan, Emily Ott, Carol Lippincott, Ondine Wells, Jessica Ireland, Jon Dain, Bruce Delaney, Roy Carriker

“…This revised 4-page fact sheet was written by Paul Monaghan, Emily Ott, Carol Lippincott, Ondine Wells, Jessica Ireland, Jon Dain, Bruce Delaney, and Roy Carriker, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, December 2014. …”
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Suspected Spontaneous Aqueous Humor Misdirection Syndrome in a Boston Terrier by Ashley E. Zibura, Michael G. Davidson, Hans D. Westermeyer

“…The patient was successfully managed with topical carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (CAIs) and apraclonidine for eight months until progressive ulcerative keratitis necessitated enucleation of the affected globe. …”
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Long-Term Performance and Deicing Effect of Sustained-Release Snow Melting Asphalt Mixture by Jian Zhou, Jing Li, Guoqiang Liu, Tao Yang, Yongli Zhao

“…To accelerate snow and ice melting, traditional chloride-based salts are spreaded on asphalt pavement surface, causing serious environmental pollution and infrastructure corrosion. For sustained-release snow melting asphalt mixture, the snow melting agent of Mafilon is directly added to asphalt mixture by replacing partial mineral powder to develop a new type of functional asphalt mixture. …”
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A Robust Control Method for Lateral Stability Control of In-Wheel Motored Electric Vehicle Based on Sideslip Angle Observer by Yaxiong Wang, Feng Kang, Taipeng Wang, Hongbin Ren

“…Numerical simulation is carried out in Matlab/Simulink-Carsim cosimulation environment to demonstrate the effectiveness of the designed robust control algorithm for lateral stability control of in-wheel motored vehicle.…”
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A Review of Additives on (Co-)Stabilization of Phosphorus and Heavy Metals during Thermal Processing of Sewage Sludge by LI Haofei, QIN Yuhong, DU Yujia, LI Wanyao

“…[Methods] The migration and transformation laws of phosphorus and heavy metals in thermal processes such as incineration, pyrolysis, gasification, and hydrothermal carbonization are summarized, and the impact mechanisms of calcium-, magnesium-, and chloride-based additives on the stabilization of phosphorus and heavy metals are generalized. …”
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Laboratory Measurement and Interpretation of the Changes of Physical Properties after Heat Treatment in Tight Porous Media by Yili Kang, Mingjun Chen, Lijun You, Xiangchen Li

“…Permeability begins to increase dramatically if treatment temperature exceeds the threshold value of thermal fracturing, which is 600~700°C, 500~600°C, 300~500°C, and 300~400°C for shale, mudstone, tight sandstone, and tight carbonate rock, respectively. Comprehensive analyses indicate that the mechanisms of heat treatment on tight porous media include evaporation and dehydration of water, change of mineral structure, generation of microfracture, and network connectivity. …”
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Evaluation of Contaminated Water Treatment on the Durability of Steel Piles by Hussein Kareem Sultan, Hussein Yousif Aziz, Baydaa Hussain Maula, Ali A. Hasan, Wadhah A. Hatem

“…This produced water (PW) corrodes the steel piles in the infrastructure of bridges, which shortens their service life. …”
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Investigative didactic-methodological work coordinating socio-medical inter-subjects. by Marta Luján Hernández, Sara Hernández Malpica, Mirtha A. Hernández López, Lino Ortiz Santiesteban, Irma Pasarón Pérez, Pedro Hernández Sánchez

“…Documentary observation was carried out by means of the analysis of the content technique of different programs. …”
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Ecosystem changes after Early Cretaceous seawater intrusion into the proto-South Atlantic Ocean by Jian Ma, Leonardo F. Cury, Anelize M. B. Rumbelsperger, Heidi L. Albrecht, Erwin W. Adams, Joachim E. Amthor, Xingqian Cui, Antoine Crémière, Kei Sato, Kristin D. Bergmann, Roger E. Summons

“…To address this, we conducted a high-resolution sedimentological and geochemical study through a core in the Campos Basin that encompasses the key lithologic switch from lacustrine carbonate to marine evaporite settings. Steroid lipid biomarkers, derived from pelagophyte marine algae, make a striking appearance in concert with a pronounced negative shift of 87Sr/86Sr ratios and coincident with the appearance of anhydrite. …”
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Technology Review of Modern Gas Turbine Inlet Filtration Systems by Melissa Wilcox, Rainer Kurz, Klaus Brun

“…The filtration system protects the gas turbine from harmful debris in the ambient air, which can lead to issues such as FOD, erosion, fouling, and corrosion. These issues if not addressed will result in a shorter operational life and reduced performance of the gas turbine. …”
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The Roles of Porous Coral Sands in Initial Enrichment of Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria by Qing Guo, Zao-he Wu, Ming-liang Qian, Binhe Gu

“…Additions of potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KH2PO4) or sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) to the media became unnecessary when coral sands were used, but the addition of KH2PO4 was needed when the molar nitrogen to phosphorus (N:P) ratio reached 10 in the enrichment media using calcium carbonate (CaCO3) powder as a calcium source.…”
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