Shear Strengthening of RC Deep Beams with Symmetrically or Asymmetrically Positioned Square Openings Using CFRP Composites and Steel Protective Frames by Hamid Karimizadeh, Abolfazl Arabzadeh, Mohammad Reza Eftekhar, Asghar Amani Dashlejeh

“…These members require to be strengthened since the openings reduce load-bearing capacity. This study utilizes carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites and steel protective frames (SPF) as strengthening configurations in reinforced concrete (RC) deep beams to improve the strength lost due to the square openings. …”
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Synthesis, Hirshfeld Surfaces and Characterization of Diethanolaminium 3,5-dinitrosalicylate single crystal for NLO application by B Shanmuga Priya, D. Rajan Babu

“…NMR studies detected the different Carbon and Hydrogen atoms in distinct chemical environments. …”
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Poly(1,5-Diaminonaphthalene)-Modified Screen-Printed Device for Electrochemical Lead Ion Sensing by Mai T. T. Nguyen, Huy L. Nguyen, Dung T. Nguyen

“…The poly(1,5-diaminonaphthalene) film prevents the deposition of Pb2+ into the surface defects of the bare carbon screen-printed electrode and possesses sensitivity to heavy metal ions thanks to amine and secondary amino groups on the polymer chain. …”
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Photocatalytic Treatment of Shower Water Using a Pilot Scale Reactor by Yash Boyjoo, Ming Ang, Vishnu Pareek

“…Up to 57% of total organic carbon (TOC) elimination was obtained after 6 hours of treatment (for 3.0 slurry initial pH, 0.07 gL−1 catalyst concentration, 1.8 Lmin−1 air flow rate, and 4.4 Lmin−1 slurry recirculation rate). …”
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Toward sustainable desalination: a patent analysis of technology-development trajectories by Kyungsun Lee, Wendy Jepson

“…While sustainable desalination efforts have primarily focused on improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions, less attention has been paid to other environmental impacts. …”
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Grain size distribution after similar and dissimilar gas tungsten arc welding of a ferritic stainless steel by Ranjbarnodeh E., Serajzadeh S., Kokabi A.H., Fischer A.

“…The results show that the similar joint produces wider HAZ and considerably larger grain size structure while in the dissimilar welds, the low carbon part acts as an effective heat sink and prevents the grain growth in the stainless steel side as well reduces the welding maximum temperature.…”
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Land Use Effects on Soil Quality Indicators: A Case Study of Abo-Wonsho Southern Ethiopia by Awdenegest Moges, Melku Dagnachew, Fantaw Yimer

“…Bulk density, soil organic carbon (SOC), and available potassium (K) varied significantly: , , and , respectively, with land use and soil depth, but other indicators showed no significant difference. …”
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Location Decision Analysis for a Two-Stage Optimization Model Based on Shapley Function by Lifeng Yang, Zhongwei Cheng, Baojie Zhang, Fengyun Ma

“…The promotion of electric vehicles and their charging facilities to achieve carbon emission reduction is a research hotspot in the field of transportation. …”
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Experimental Study on CFRP-Confined Circularized Concrete-Filled Square Steel Tube Short Columns by Yuchuan Wen, Zhongjun Hu, Anningjing Li, Quanheng Li, Xuepeng Li, Yan Xu

“…The main parameters under investigation were concrete strength, the thickness of arc cement mortar layer components (CAM), and the layers of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets. Test results indicated that the failure mode of CFRP-confined circularized CFSST (C-C-CFSST) columns was similar to that of CFRP-confined concrete columns. …”
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High Operating Voltage Supercapacitor Using PPy/AC Composite Electrode Based on Simple Dipping Method by Kyoungho Kim

“…In this study, we successfully demonstrated the high operating voltage (3.0 V) of a supercapacitor using a PPy/activated carbon (AC) composite electrode based on the chemical polymerization of the PPy by simple dipping. …”
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Optimizing Thermal Efficiency of Building Envelopes with Sustainable Composite Materials by Milind Deshmukh, Madhura Yadav

“…Additionally, these materials were analyzed under sustainability criteria, incorporating life cycle analysis and a carbon footprint assessment. This study identifies existing research gaps and offers recommendations for future research, creating structure for the development of sustainable insulation system.…”
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A New Adaptive Hungarian Mating Scheme in Genetic Algorithms by Chanju Jung, Yong-Hyuk Kim, Yourim Yoon, Byung-Ro Moon

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What Affects Bus Passengers’ Travel Time? A View from the Built Environment and Weather Condition by Xiaowei Li, Lanxin Shi, Haotian Li, Qian Liu, Jun Chen

“…The study findings provide valuable insights that can be utilized to optimize the bus network and develop low-carbon-oriented land-use planning.…”
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Optimization tool for small hydropower plant resource planning and development: A case study by Antans Sauhats, Hasan Huseyin Coban

“…In order to decrease carbon dioxide emissions, fight climate change, not being attached to fuel resources, and increase energy security while decreasing dependence on foreign countries, governments of many countries are increasing the share of renewable energy in electricity production and have taken actions to exploit their domestic resources, which is why renewable energy is an essential and important issue in today‘s world and also in the future it may continue to play a globally essential role. …”
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Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of S-Substituted Perhalo-2-nitrobuta-1,3-dienes as Novel Xanthine Oxidase, Tyrosinase, Elastase, and Neuraminidase Inhibitors by Nihal Onul, Onur Ertik, Neşe Mermer, Refiye Yanardag

“…S-substituted perhalo-2-nitrobuta-1,3-dienes 3a, b were synthesized by the reaction of polyhalo-2-nitrobuta-1,3-dienes 1a, b with allyl mercaptan. 1-(2,3-Dibromopropanethio)-4-bromo-1,3,4-trichloro-2-nitrobuta-1,3-diene 4 was obtained from the addition of bromine to S-substituted polyhalo-2-nitrobuta-1,3-diene 3b in carbon tetrachloride. Sulfoxides 5a, b, and 6 were obtained from the reaction of thiosubstituted polyhalonitrobutadienes 3a, b, and 4 with m-CPBA in CHCl3. …”
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Computational modeling of anodic current distribution and anode shape change in aluminium reduction cells by Xu Y., Li J., Zhang H., Lai Y.

“…In aluminium reduction cells, the profile of a new carbon anode changes with time before reaching a steady state shape, since the anode consumption rate, depending on the current density normal to anode surfaces, varies from one region to another. …”
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Characterization of Fly Ash Generated from Matla Power Station in Mpumalanga, South Africa by Olushola S. Ayanda, Olalekan S. Fatoki, Folahan A. Adekola, Bhekumusa J. Ximba

“…Surface area, particle size, ash and carbon contents, pH, and point of zero charge were also measured. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of a Biodegradable and Robust Film Using Gracilarialichenoides and Sargassumhorneri for Packaging Applications by Wan Young Cha, Chan Byon

“…Based on the aforementioned results, a prototype egg carton was successfully developed in accordance with ISO 534.…”
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Tribological and Corrosion Analysis of TiO2 and C–Based HVOF-Sprayed Hybrid Composite Coatings by Bhuwan Khare, null Yashpal, Ratnesh Kumar Sharma

“…In order to mitigate frictional loss, researchers have produced hybrid coating based on carbon through the utilization of the high-velocity oxygen fuel (HVOF) spray technique. …”
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Ensemble Weights-Based Geospatial Model for Optimal Allocation of Wind Turbines: A Case Study in Wasit, Iraq by Sachit Mourtadha Sarhan

“…Accurate spatial decision-making models are increasingly needed for wind energy planning as the globe rushes towards carbon-neutral energy. This research aims to improve existing decision-making approaches by proposing an ensemble weight-based model for mapping the spatial suitability of onshore wind systems. …”
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