Reconstructing prehistoric lifeways using multi-Isotope analyses of human enamel, dentine, and bone from Legaire Sur, Spain. by Jacob I Griffith, Hannah F James, Javier Ordoño, Teresa Fernández-Crespo, Carina T Gerritzen, Christina Cheung, Rachèl Spros, Philippe Claeys, Steven Goderis, Barbara Veselka, Christophe Snoeck

“…This study analysed the carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and strontium isotope ratios of 18 individuals, in a multi-tissue sampling study (successional tooth enamel sampling, incremental dentine sampling, and bulk bone collagen sampling). …”
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Understanding the trade-off mechanisms of energy storage and cycle stability for hybrid electrochemical capacitors with redox additives by Jingyu Li, Bing-Ang Mei, Huihua Feng, Zhengxing Zuo, Rui Xiong

“…To do so, a 1-dimensional electrochemical model considering both electric double layer and redox actions is performed for carbon-based hybrid capacitors with electrolyte of 1 mol L−1 tetraethylammonium tetrafluoroborate/acetonitrile and redox additives hydroquinone. …”
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Review on recent advancements in the role of electrolytes and electrode materials on supercapacitor performances by Ashutosh Patel, Suresh Kumar Patel, R. S. Singh, R. P. Patel

“…Additionally, the paper delves into the impact of novel bio-based hybrid electrolytes, drawing upon literature data to outline the fabrication of various hybrid electrode materials incorporating conducting polymers like polyaniline and polypyrrole, as well as metal oxides, carbon compounds, and hybrid electrolytes such as ionic liquids, gel polymers, aqueous, and solid polymer electrolytes. …”
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Effect of Different Catalysts on Properties of Coal Tar Pitch Modified by Cinnamaldehyde by Wenjuan Zhang, Wenhong Tian, Shihua Song, Xianren Zeng, Peng Gao, Lili Mao, Tiehu Li

“…The results indicate the carbon yield of CMA-modified CTP with boric acid as catalyst (B7C10) is higher than that of CMA-modified CTP with p-toluene sulfonic acid as a catalyst (P7C10). …”
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CFD Analysis for Aerodynamic Performance Optimization of a Vertical Axis Helical Wind Turbine Using Rigid PVC by Outar Hamza, Ennadafy Hamza, Jammoukh Mustapha, El Khaili Mohamed

“…In addition, the adoption of bio-composite further reduced the overall carbon footprint of the blades, making them more environmentally friendly. …”
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Combustion Characteristics of Butane Porous Burner for Thermoelectric Power Generation by K. F. Mustafa, S. Abdullah, M. Z. Abdullah, K. Sopian

“…The surface temperature of a stacked-up porous media is considerably higher than the single layer. Carbon monoxide emission is independent for both porous media configurations, but moderate reduction was recorded for single layer porcelain at lean fuel-air equivalence ratio. …”
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Modeling and experiment of slag corrosion on the lightweight alumina refractory with static magnetic field facing green metallurgy by Huang A., Lian P., Fu L., Gu H., Zou Y.

“…The lightweight alumina based carbon free refractory is of importance for energy-saving, consumption reduction and high quality steel production, and the slag corrosion resistance is significant concerning its service life. …”
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Efficacy of vermicompost amended and bacterial diversity on plant growth and pathogen control by Raghda Zuhair, Abdel Naeim Al-Assiuty, Mohamed Khalil, Wesam Salama

“…Nitrogen content, organic carbon constituent and heavy metal concentration were evaluated.Results The results obtained showed that organic matter ranged between 27.6% to 35.2%, while, C/N ratio was2.9 to 5.5 in the amended vermicomposite. …”
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Thiophene-fused aromatic belts by Hiroki Shudo, Philipp Wiesener, Elena Kolodzeiski, Kiichi Mizukami, Daiki Imoto, Harry Mönig, Saeed Amirjalayer, Hirotoshi Sakamoto, Henning Klaasen, Bart Jan Ravoo, Nobuo Kimizuka, Akiko Yagi, Kenichiro Itami

“…Abstract Aromatic belts, ultrashort carbon nanotubes, and related structures, are emerging molecular entities in the fields of organic electronics and supramolecular chemistry owing to their structural rigidity, fully fused π-conjugation, and well-defined cavity. …”
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Selected Chemical Properties of Soybean Rhizosphere Soil as Influenced by Cropping Systems, Rhizobium Inoculation, and the Supply of Phosphorus and Potassium after Two Consecutive... by Daniel Nyoki, Patrick A. Ndakidemi

“…The results indicated that rhizosphere soil chemical properties such as pH, organic carbon (OC), and macro- and micronutrients (N, P, Ca, Mg, and Na and Fe, Cu, Mn, and Zn, resp.) were significantly increased in the Rhizobium inoculated soybean over the control. …”
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Organocatalytic Packed-Bed Reactors for the Enantioselective Flow Synthesis of Quaternary Isotetronic Acids by Direct Aldol Reactions of Pyruvates by Lorenzo Poletti, Carmela De Risi, Daniele Ragno, Graziano Di Carmine, Riccardo Tassoni, Alessandro Massi, Paolo Dambruoso

“…The utilization of the homogeneous (<i>S</i>)-2-pyrrolidine-tetrazole organocatalyst (Ley catalyst) in the self-condensation of ethyl pyruvate and cross-aldol reactions of ethyl pyruvate donor with non-enolizable pyruvate acceptors, namely the sterically hindered ethyl 3-methyl-2-oxobutyrate or the highly electrophilic methyl 3,3,3-trifluoropyruvate, is described as the key enantioselective step toward the synthesis of the corresponding biologically relevant isotetronic acids featuring a quaternary carbon functionalized with ester and alkyl groups. …”
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Effects of ozone and GAC on the removal of acetylsalicylic acid by Oussama Khemis, Gabriel Racovițeanu, Elena Vulpașu

“…The study was developed on two treatment processes (ozonation process (O3) and adsorption process with granular actif carbon) and two different flow rates (1.25 l/min with an EBCTof 6 min, 2.5 l/min with an EBCT of 3 min) applied in a large-scale drinking water treatment pilot. …”
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Effect of molybdenum addition on hardenability of chromium-boron steels used for press hardening applications by Deepa M., Sahoo G., Dhua S.K.

“…Two laboratory heats of low-Carbon low-alloy steels, one with boron and chromium additions and other with boron, chromium and molybdenum additions were made and cast into pencil ingots. …”
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Simulation the Arcitutural Charhacteristic Effect in Increasing the Cooling Needs of Tehran (Case Study: 12 & 22 Region) by reza borna, Nasrin Jafari, Farideh Asadian

“…If the architects take these ideas into account during the design process, the buildings will take on more responsibility for the environment and consequently reduce carbon dioxide emissions.…”
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Effect of Friction Coefficient in Friction Stir Welding of B4C Reinforced AA5083 Metal Matrix Composites and Use of Fuzzy Clustering Technique for Weld Strength Prediction by C. Devanathan, D. Elil Raja, Tushar Sonar, Mikhail Ivanov

“…By coating titanium nitride (TiN), aluminium chromium nitride (AlCrN), and diamond-like carbon (DLC) to a thickness of 4 microns, three FSW tools with square pin profiles were developed and the friction coefficients of 0.69, 0.32, and 0.2 were maintained. …”
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Offset or harmonious coexistence: untangling the interrelationship between green finance and rural revitalisation by Yi Gao, Xiang Hua, Boris Ivanovich Sokolov, Fangfei Zhao, Simin Shen

“…Examining the relationship and its dynamics between green finance and rural revitalisation is crucial for achieving an equitable, sustainable economy and low-carbon transition. This paper develops a comprehensive evaluation system for green finance and rural revitalisation, utilising data from 31 provinces in China from 2000 to 2020, and reveals the coordinated relationship and spatial characteristics. …”
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Practice and Exploration of Market-oriented Profit Models for Virtual Power Plants in Shanghai by LI Qing, DONG Yufang, LIU Ziteng, SHI Zhihao, WANG Xiang, FAN Shuai, HE Guangyu

“…Integrating a high proportion of renewable energy to achieve dual-carbon strategic goals has resulted in new challenges for the regulatory capability of power systems. …”
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MWCNT/SiO2 Hybrid Nano‐PCM for Ultrafast Solar Cookers: An Experimental Study by T. Sathish, Jayant Giri, R. Saravanan, Zafar Said, Moaz Al‐lehaibi

“…Specifically, multi‐walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and silicon oxide (SiO2) nanoparticles were incorporated into the PCM at a 2% concentration, with 1% each of MWCNT and SiO2. …”
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Soil Fertility Status as Influenced by Slope Gradient and Land Use Types in Southern Ethiopia by Kedir Merga, Gifole Gidago, Fanuel Laekemariam

“…The interaction effect of land use and slope was not significant (P>0.05) for most of the soil properties except for organic carbon (OC). Results of data analysis also showed that soil fertility was low under cultivated and eucalyptus lands coupled with the upper slope gradient. …”
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Energy transition narratives in the European Union by I. L. Prokhorenko

“…Today, there is a broad international consensus on the need to ensure carbon neutrality and, more broadly, to address global environmental issues. …”
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