Optimization of Coating Process Parameters by Analysis of Target Powder Thickness and Regression Modeling by Tomislav Šolić, Dejan Marić, Ivan Peko, Ivan Samardžić

“…In this experiment, three types of base material (carbon steel, aluminum and galvanized steel) were coated by applying different combinations of operating parameters. …”
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Unusual Ventilatory Response to Exercise in Patient with Arnold-Chiari Type 1 Malformation after Posterior Fossa Decompression by Keely Smith, Ana M. Gomez-Rubio, Tomika S. Harris, Lauren E. Brooks, Ricardo A. Mosquera

“…Cardiopulmonary testing revealed blunting of the ventilatory response to the rise in carbon dioxide (CO2) resulting in failure of the parallel correlation between increased CO2 levels and ventilation; the expected vertical relationship between PETCO2 and minute ventilation during exercise was replaced with an almost horizontal relationship. …”
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Is the Occurrence or Reversal of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Associated with Long-Term Helicobacter pylori Infection among Chinese Adults? A Cohort Study by Xia-Xia Zhao, Rui-Ling Wang, Ming-Hao Liu, Xiao-jun Huang

“…People were assessed for H. pylori infection diagnosis as detected by the carbon-13 urea breath test; they were also assessed for NAFLD diagnosis by ultrasound. …”
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Synthesis of MgAl2O4: Sm3+ Nanophosphor and Its Photoluminescence, Electrochemical Sensing, and Photocatalytic Studies by S. N. Manjula, M. Chandrasekhar, M. R. Anil Kumar, Mir Waqas Alam, C. R. Ravikumar, H. C. Ananda Murthy, N. Basavaraju, H. Nagabhushana

“…The experiment showed 97.46% dye decolorization, respectively, after 120 min irradiation. Using the carbon paste electrode in the cyclic voltammetry (CV) technique, lead was detected in 0.1N HCl solution (MCPE). …”
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Preparation of Graphene Nanosilver Composites for 3D Printing Technology by Xiujuan Liang, Haixu Ji

“…At present, graphene in two-dimensional carbon nanomaterials is a material with excellent properties. …”
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Densification of ceria-based barrier layer for solid oxide cells at lower sintering temperatures: A review by Shiyi Wu, Wenyi Yan, Na Ni, Lei Zhu, Zhen Huang

“…Solid oxide cells (SOCs), including solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs), hold great potential for commercial viability because of their high heat utilization, reduced carbon emissions, high efficiency, and fuel flexibility. …”
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Fit for the Future: An Assessment of the Sustainability Parameters of Liquid Dairy Product Packaging in the DACH Region and the Implications of Upcoming Regulatory Changes by Michelle Klein, Charlotte Neumair, Mattia Primoceri, Manfred Tacker, Silvia Apprich

“…In this context, a comprehensive sustainability assessment for liquid dairy product packaging, including beverage cartons, bottles and to-go cups, in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) was conducted. …”
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On the Evidence of Dynamical Dark Energy by Qing Gao, Zhiqian Peng, Shengqing Gao, Yungui Gong

“…To elucidate the robustness of the baryon acoustic oscillation (BAO) data measured by the dark energy spectroscopic instrument (DESI) in capturing the dynamical behavior of dark energy, we assess the model dependence of the evidence for dynamical dark energy inferred from the DESI BAO data. …”
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Russia and the West: Clash of energy interests through the lens of realist and liberal approaches by Yu. V. Borovsky

“…The policy of energy transition, implemented by Western countries to lower their carbon dependence, fits particularly well the logic of the realist approach, although potential tensions between Russia and the West in that regard have not yet fully materialized.…”
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Harnessing technological innovation and renewable energy and their impact on environmental pollution in G-20 countries by Siwei Han, Dong Peng, Yuanyuan Guo, Muhammad Umar Aslam, Runguo Xu

“…Abstract Climate change and environmental degradation are critical global challenges, and the G-20 nations play a pivotal role in addressing these issues due to their substantial contributions to global GDP and carbon emissions. Transitioning toward renewable energy sources is imperative for mitigating CO2 emissions and achieving sustainable development. …”
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Investigating the sigma formation in homogenization treatment of the 309L stainless cast billet by Hung-Yang Chu, Min-Chang Wu, Ren-Kae Shiue, Sheng-Yuan Cheng

“…309L is a low-carbon (0.03 wt% max) and high-alloy austenitic stainless steel, which is particularly valued for the welding filler wire application. …”
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Physicochemical Properties and Surface Charge Characteristics of Arid Soils in Southeastern Iran by A. H. Moghimi, J. Hamdan, J. Shamshuddin, A. W. Samsuri, A. Abtahi

“…The point of zero charge (pH0) values are low (2.85–3.35) in all soils mostly affected by organic carbon (OC) and free iron oxide (Fed). pH0 has a significant negative correlation with pH under field conditions (r=−0.45∗, P<0.05). …”
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Effect of the Fe Nanoparticles Generated by Pulsed Plasma in Liquid in the Catalyzed Ozone Removal of Phenolphthalein by O. Olea-Mejia, M. Fernández-Mondragón, C. Barrera-Díaz, A. Cabral-Prieto

“…Finally, the total mineralization of phenolphthalein was obtained by total organic carbon (TOC) determinations. It is shown that when using only ozone, we obtained a percentage of mineralization of 49% and 96% when using the highest concentration of Fe nanoparticles.…”
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The Synergy of Nanosilica and Zinc Diethyl Hypophosphite Influences the Flame Retardancy and Foaming Performance of Poly(Ethylene Terephthalate) by Jiaxin Zheng, Congxiao Wang, Yuyin Zhao, Menghao Guo, Yadong He, Chunling Xin

“…The role of nano-SiO2 on the flame retardancy of PET was mainly to increase compactness and strength of the carbon layer, which could block combustible gas produced by the pyrolysis of PET and resist dripping behavior. …”
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The Effects of Rape Residue Mulching on Net Global Warming Potential and Greenhouse Gas Intensity from No-Tillage Paddy Fields by Zhi-Sheng Zhang, Cou-Gui Cao, Li-Jin Guo, Cheng-Fang Li

“…Residue mulching treatments showed significantly more organic carbon (C) density for the 0–20 cm soil layer at harvesting than no residue treatment. …”
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Coupling Solvent Extraction Units to Cyclic Adsorption Units by Mariana Busto, Enrique Eduardo Tarifa, Carlos Román Vera

“…One example, deacidification of plant oil with alcohol, was studied in detail using separate experiments for measuring process parameters and simulation for predicting performance at different conditions. An activated carbon adsorbent was regenerated by thermal swing, making cyclic operation possible. …”
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Monotonic and cyclic compressive performance of self-monitoring MWCNT/PA12 cellular composites manufactured by selective laser sintering by Muhammad Umar Azam, S Kumar, Andreas Schiffer

“…Hexagonal honeycomb structures (HHSs) with relative densities of 20 %, 30 %, and 40 % were 3D printed from a ball-milled nanocomposite powder of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and polyamide 12 (PA12) with 0.3 wt.% MWCNTs. …”
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Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Bamboo Fiber–Reinforced PLA Polymer Composites: A Critical Study by K. Nirmal Kumar, P. Dinesh Babu, Raviteja Surakasi, P. Manoj Kumar, P. Ashokkumar, Rashid Khan, Adel Alfozan, Dawit Tafesse Gebreyohannes

“…Natural fiber-based polymer matrix composites offer weight loss, reduction in cost and carbon dioxide emission, and recyclability. In addition, natural fiber composites have a minimal impact on the environment in regards to global warming, health, and pollution. …”
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Geochemical Characteristics and Productivity Response of Produced Water from Coalbed Methane Wells in the Yuwang Block, Eastern Yunnan, China by Mingyang Du, Xiaojuan Yao, Shasha Zhang, He Zhou, Caifang Wu, Junlong Zhao

“…The geochemical characteristics and productivity responses of water produced from six CBM wells in the Yuwang block, eastern Yunnan, were analyzed using data of conventional ions, hydrogen and oxygen isotopes, and dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC). The results showed that the produced water type of well L-3 is mainly Na-HCO3, while those from the other five wells are Na-Cl-HCO3. …”
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Leaf size indices and structure of the peat swamp forest by L.G. Aribal, J.G. Bonggay, E.S. Fernando

“…Peter G.Wilson and J.T.Waterh.The LSI were correlated against the variables of the peat physico-chemical properties (such as bulk density, acrotelm thickness, peat depth, total organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, pH); water (pH, ammonium, nitrate, phosphate); and leaf tissue elements (nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium).  …”
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