Frost Resistance of Alkali-Activated Concrete with Different Compositions – Parametric Study by Bilek Vlastimil, Prochazka Lukas, Matyskova Katerina, Sucharda Oldrich

“…This paper focuses on the frost resistance of AAMs of different compositions – different amounts of activator and different ratios between alkali (R2O) and silicon oxide content. Sodium water glass was used as the activator and its silicate modulus was modified by the addition of KOH. …”
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Simulation-Based Multiobjective Optimization of Open-Pit Mine Haulage System: A Modified-NBI Method and Meta Modeling Approach by Milad Abolghasemian, Armin Ghane Kanafi, Maryam Daneshmand-Mehr

“…For this purpose, two objective functions of maximizing the amount of total extraction, which is the sum of the extraction of sulfide, oxide, low-grade ores, and waste in this mine, and minimizing the transport time of haulage according to the limitation of its storage capacity, transport equipment, and budget are considered. …”
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Mitigation of membrane fouling in dye wastewater using a ternary WO3/CNT/ZnO composite photocatalytic membrane by Chong Wei Tze, Ong Yit Thai

“…A ternary tungsten trioxide/carbon nanotube/zinc oxide (WO3/CNT/ZnO) composite photocatalyst was applied to form a ternary WO3/CNT/ZnO composite photocatalytic membrane via a wet processing technique. …”
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Spatiotemporal Pattern of Neuroinflammation After Impact-Acceleration Closed Head Injury in the Rat

“…We analyzed the spatiotemporal expression pattern of the proinflammatory key molecules: interleukin-1<mml:math alttext="$eta$"> <mml:mi>&#x03B2;</mml:mi> </mml:math>, interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-<mml:math alttext="$alpha$"> <mml:mi>&#x03B1;</mml:mi> </mml:math>, and inducible nitric oxide synthase in a rat closed head injury (CHI) paradigm. 51 rats were used for RT-PCR analysis after CHI, and 18 for immunocytochemistry. …”
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In Vivo Detection of c-MET Expression in a Rat Hepatocarcinogenesis Model Using Molecularly Targeted Magnetic Resonance Imaging by Rheal A. Towner, Nataliya Smith, Yasvir A. Tesiram, Andrew Abbott, Debbie Saunders, Rebecca Blindauer, Oana Herlea, Robert Silasi-Mansat, Florea Lupu

“…In this study, we used a choline-deficient l -amino acid (CDAA)-defined rat hepatocarcinogenesis model to visualize increased in vivo expression of the c-MET antigen in neoplastic lesion formation with the use of a super paramagnetic iron oxide (SPIO)–anti-c-MET molecularly targeted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent. …”
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Transforming ASEAN’s future: how clean energy and innovation can shape environmental progress by Jingjing Yang, Kwisik Min

“…While RE significantly reduces emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxide (N2O), the results show that environmental innovations like patents have a delayed but beneficial long-term influence on reducing emissions. …”
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Recovery of Strategic High-Value Fission Products from Spent Nuclear Fuel During Reprocessing by Holdsworth Alistair F., Eccles Harry, George Kathryn, Sharrad Clint A.

“…Current reprocessing technologies recover only the bulk U and Pu in SNF for further energy generation as MOX (mixed oxide) fuel, leaving behind a wide range of untapped, naturally scarce, high-demand, and -value fission product resources. …”
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LAJU OKSIDASI TITANIUM MURNI (CPTI GRADE TIPE 340) BERLAPIS HYDROXYAPATITE (HA) YANG DISINTER DALAM TUNGKU PERLAKUAN PANAS by Desmarita Leni, Gunawarman Gunawarman, Jon Affi, Yuli Yetri

“…This study is focused on the influence of the coating thickness of hidroxyapatite layer on the rate of oxidation. Pure titanium  coated by HA with thickness variation needs to be tested for oxidation resistance to determine the  coating effectiveness in reducing the rate of oxidation. …”
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Structural and Photoelectrochemical Properties of Cu-Doped CdS Thin Films Prepared by Ultrasonic Spray Pyrolysis by Rui Xie, Jinzhan Su, Mingtao Li, Liejin Guo

“…Cu-doped CdS thin films of variable doping levels have been deposited on indium tin oxide-coated glass substrate by simple and cost-effective ultrasonic spray pyrolysis. …”
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A Systematic Review on the Mechanical, Tribological, and Corrosion Properties of Al 7075 Metal Matrix Composites Fabricated through Stir Casting Process by M. Sambathkumar, R. Gukendran, T. Mohanraj, D. K. Karupannasamy, N. Natarajan, David Santosh Christopher

“…This study focuses on the tribological, mechanical, and corrosion properties of Al 7075 metal matrix composites (MMCs) reinforced with one or more particulates such as aluminium oxide (Al2O3), boron carbide (B4C), titanium carbide (TiC), silicon carbide (SiC), titanium dioxide (TiO2), and titanium diboride (TiB2). …”
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Arsenic Removal from Water Using Industrial By-Products by Branislava M. Lekić, Dana D. Marković, Vladana N. Rajaković-Ognjanović, Aleksandar R. Đukić, Ljubinka V. Rajaković

“…Removal of As(III) and As(V) from water was carried out with industrial by-products: residual from the groundwater treatment process, iron-manganese oxide coated sand (IMOCS), and blast furnace slag from steel production (BFS), both inexpensive and locally available. …”
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Antibacterial Effect of Black Pepper Petroleum Ether Extract against Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella typhimurium by Wenxue Chen, Hui Tang, Ningxin Jiang, Qiuping Zhong, Yueying Hu, Haiming Chen, Weijun Chen

“…The results showed that the BPPE had a strong antimicrobial activity against L. monocytogenes and S. typhimurium, and 2-methylene-4,8,8-trimethyl-4-vinyl-bicyclo[5.2.0]nonane (9.36%) and caryophyllene oxide (4.85%) were identified as the two primary components of BPPE. …”
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Fabrication of AChE/SnO2-cMWCNTs/Cu Nanocomposite-Based Sensor Electrode for Detection of Methyl Parathion in Water by Vikas Dhull

“…The work highlights inhibition-based Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) fabrication using composite nanomaterial comprising tin oxide nanoparticles (SnO2) and carboxylated multiwalled carbon nanotubes (cMWCNTs) for detection of pesticide methyl parathion (MP) in water samples. …”
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Insights into the localized corrosion initiation mechanisms of alloy 718 by Julia Botinha, Bodo Gehrmann, Helena Alves, Michael Rohwerder

“…Metallic and non-metallic precipitates are formed during the manufacturing process and each is known to interact with the matrix and the oxide protective film, but there is a lack of studies on the mechanisms that occur during the initiation of localized corrosion in this alloy. …”
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Effect of High Temperature Heating on Chemical Compounds in Magnesium Composite Materials by Rezza Ruzuqi, Eko Tavip Maryanto

“…The results indicate that magnesium composite materials undergo significant chemical compound alterations at high temperatures, including MgO (Magnesium Oxide Periclase), Al18Mg3Mn2, and the remaining Al elements. …”
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Comparison of Three Sample Preparation Procedures for the Quantification of L-Arginine, Asymmetric Dimethylarginine, and Symmetric Dimethylarginine in Human Plasma Using HPLC-FLD by Anne Marie Voigt Schou-Pedersen, Jens Lykkesfeldt

“…Increased asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) in human plasma has been associated with reduced generation of nitric oxide, leading to atherosclerotic diseases. ADMA may therefore be an important biomarker for cardiovascular disease. …”
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Utilizing slip conditions on transport phenomena of heat energy with dust and tiny nanoparticles over a wedge by Nazir Umar, Khan Umair, Almujibah Hamad, Gündoğdu Hami

“…A tri-hybrid nanofluid comprising silicon dioxide, copper, and aluminum oxide nanoparticles suspended in ethylene glycol, the base fluid, is incorporated into the analysis. …”
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Copper-Modified Activated Carbons as Adsorbents of NO under Ambient Conditions by Benoit Levasseur, Eugene Gonzalez-Lopez, Teresa J. Bandosz

“…Two different mechanisms are proposed to describe NO adsorption depending on the oxidation state of the copper particles. In the absence of reducing treatment, it is believed that NO is oxidized to NO 2 by copper oxide particles. …”
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Growth and Properties of ZnO:Al on Textured Glass for Thin Film Solar Cells by Marta Lluscà, Aldrin Antony, Joan Bertomeu

“…Two types of textures, a soft (texture E) and a rough texture (texture S), were achieved from the thermally evaporated and sputtered Al layers through AIT process. Aluminium-doped zinc oxide (AZO) layers of different thickness were deposited over both textures and over smooth glass. …”
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Targeting Endothelial Dysfunction in Vascular Complications Associated with Diabetes by Arpeeta Sharma, Pascal N. Bernatchez, Judy B. de Haan

“…In a diabetic milieu, endothelial dysfunction occurs as a result of attenuated production of endothelial derived nitric oxide (EDNO) and augmented levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS). …”
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