Progress of research on aviation kerosene preparation using bioethanol by Pan LI, Yu ZHAO, Xingguo WU, Lulu ZHANG, Junhao HU, Wei CHEN, Jing BAI, Chun CHANG, Shuqi FANG

“…Transition metals combined with Mo2C catalysts can selectively break the C–O bonds in polyols and avoid C–C bond breakage. …”
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Mental toughness training circle (MTTC): what is its impact on the mental toughness, anxiety, and academic performance of college-level athletes and non-athletes? by Miftah Fariz Prima Putra, Sutoro Sutoro, Agus Zainuri, Gerdha Kristina Ivony Numberi, Dewi Nurhidayah, Akhmad Kadir

“…Results: The results of the study show that providing MTTC metal training has a significant effect on mental toughness (χ2 = 12.74; p < .001), anxiety (χ2 = 19.03; p < .001), and learning achievement (χ2 = 5.38; p < .05). …”
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Temperature and Cr-Co ratio on Production of Diethyl Ether from Ethanol Dehydration using Cr-Co/γ-Al2O3 Catalyst by Izza Aliyatul Muna, Firman Kurniawansyah, Mahfud Mahfud, Achmad Roesyadi

“…The running down of fossil fuels and rising environmental concerns, there is an increasing emphasis on identifying eco-friendly alternative energy sources. Diethyl ether (DEE) is considered one such additive fuel that can replace fossil fuels. …”
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CAN CLEAR ALIGNERS THERAPY ACHIEVE MAXILLARY EXPANSION IN PATIENTS WITH TRANSVERSE MALOCCLUSIONS? A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW by Ibraheem Bamaga

“…Background: Clear aligners have become a pivotal advancement in orthodontic treatment, offering a viable alternative to traditional metal braces. Despite the reported benefits of clear aligners such as being more hygienic and aesthetic, some orthodontists remain sceptical about the effectiveness of aligners in achieving treatment goals. …”
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Minerals in edible insects: A review of content and potential for sustainable sourcing by Mingxing Lu, Chenxu Zhu, Sergiy Smetana, Ming Zhao, Haibo Zhang, Fang Zhang, Yuzhou Du

“…In response to the rapid increase in world population and subsequent demands for food, edible insects represent an alternative food source for humans that is rich in proteins, amino acids and minerals. …”
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Copper Adsorption Using Hydroxyapatite Derived from Bovine Bone by Lingchang Kong, Xin Liu, Guocheng Lv, Tianming Liu, Peijun Zhang, Yuxin Li, Bin Chen, Libing Liao

“…Mining and smelting effluent have resulted in heavy metal-contaminated groundwater. Copper-polluted groundwater poses a severe threat to human health and the ecological environment. …”
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Biochar as a waste management strategy for cadmium contaminated cocoa pod husk residues by Diego Armando Pinzon-Nuñez, Carlos Alberto Adarme-Duran, Luz Vargas-Fiallo, Nelson Rodriguez-Lopez, Carlos Alberto Rios-Reyes

“…Hence, this study aims to provide a strategy for the management of cocoa pod husk waste when representing a pollution menace for cocoa plantations.Method Cocoa pod husks waste was subjected to composting and pyrolysis for decreasing the heavy metal content. Biochar and compost were characterized using SEM-EDS, and FTIR-ATR. …”
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Hydroxyapatite-based coatings on Mg and Ti-based implants: A detailed examination of various coating methodologies by M. Rafiei, H. Eivaz Mohammadloo, M. Khorasani, F. Kargaran, H.A. Khonakdar

“…Metallic implants have been considered as promising alternatives to traditional implants due to their biocompatibility and favorable biodegradability properties. …”
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Column Study for Adsorption of Copper and Cadmium Using Activated Carbon Derived from Sewage Sludge by Najib Al-mahbashi, S.R.M Kutty, A.H. Jagaba, Ahmed Al-Nini, Mujahid Ali, A.A.H. Saeed, A.A.S Ghaleb, Upaka Rathnayake

“…This study demonstrated that using sewage sludge-based activated carbon to remove heavy metals is an alternative, more cost-effective option to reach the objectives of sustainable development.…”
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Harnessing the Influence of Pressure and Nutrients on Biological CO₂ Methanation Using Response Surface Methodology and Artificial Neural Network—Genetic Algorithm Appro... by Alexandros Chatzis, Konstantinos N. Kontogiannopoulos, Nikolaos Dimitrakakis, Anastasios Zouboulis, Panagiotis G. Kougias

“…The biological methanation process has emerged as a promising alternative to thermo-catalytic methods due to its ability to operate under milder conditions. …”
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Phytochemical composition and antioxidant properties of Canarium odontophyllum (Sarawak Olive): A seasonal fruit from Borneo, East Malaysia by Gilbert Ringgit, Bo Eng Cheong, Muhammad Dawood Shah, Shafiquzzaman Siddiquee

“…Conclusion: The results indicate that C. odontophyllum shows a promising potential an alternative drug in pharmaceutical developments.…”
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A fault tolerant CSA in QCA technology for IoT devices by Saeid Seyedi, Hatam Abdoli

“…Quantum-dot Cellular Automata (QCA) has emerged as a promising alternative to conventional complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology due to its great potential in digital design at nanoscale levels on account of very low power consumption and very high processing speed. …”
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Hydrogen Storage Materials: Promising Materials for Kazakhstan’s Hydrogen Storage Industry by S. Abdimomyn, S. Malik, M. Skakov, Y. Koyanbayev, A. Miniyazov, F. Malchik

“…Solid-state materials offer a safer and more reliable alternative for hydrogen storage under various operating conditions. …”
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Cytoprotective Effect of Lygodium venustum Sw. (Lygodiaceae) against Mercurium Chloride Toxicity by Fernando G. Figueredo, Luciene F. Lima, Maria Flaviana B. Morais-Braga, Saulo R. Tintino, Pablo A. M. Farias, Edinardo F. F. Matias, José Galberto M. Costa, Irwin R. A. Menezes, Raimundo L. S. Pereira, Henrique D. M. Coutinho

“…Mercury is a very dangerous metal when humans come into contact with it, whether through the air or skin or by ingestion. …”
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Synthesis and application of zinc oxide nanoparticles in Pieris brassicae larvae as a possible pesticide effect by Isabella Martins Lourenço, Amedea Barozzi Seabra, Marcelo Lizama Vera, Nicolás Hoffmann, Olga Rubilar Araneda, Leonardo Bardehle Parra

“…Chemically synthesized metal nanoparticles, such as zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs), can find wide applications and success against different types of pests, such as larvae. …”
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Efficient hydrogen peroxide reduction in glutathione peroxidase cycle using cost-effective FeSe2 nanospheres by Saif Khan, Sundeep S. Bhagwath, Mohammad Rehan Ajmal, Intikhab A. Ansari, Mohtashim Lohani, Sanjaya Pavgada Raghunandana, Mohammad Luqman

“…This cost-effective and efficient alternative to natural or noble metal-based enzymes offers significant potential for applications in food preservation and other industries.…”
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General and simple salts-mediating approach enables superior magnesium plating/stripping properties by Ning Yuan, Jing Liu, Wenhao Sun, Min Wang, Changming Mao, Kun Chao, Zhenfang Zhou, Xiaosong Guo, Zhonghua Zhang, Guicun Li

“…Rechargeable Mg-metal batteries represent attractive alternatives to Li-ion/Li-metal counterparts owing to resource sustainability, cost and safety superiorities. …”
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Accelerating phase field simulations through a hybrid adaptive Fourier neural operator with U-net backbone by Christophe Bonneville, Nathan Bieberdorf, Arun Hegde, Mark Asta, Habib N. Najm, Laurent Capolungo, Cosmin Safta

“…Abstract Prolonged contact between a corrosive liquid and metal alloys can cause progressive dealloying. For one such process as liquid-metal dealloying (LMD), phase field models have been developed to understand the mechanisms leading to complex morphologies. …”
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Lubricity potentials of Azadirachta indica (neem) oil and Cyperus esculentus (tiger nut) oil extracts and their blends in machining of mild steel material by Ignatius Echezona Ekengwu, Ikechukwu Geoffrey Okoli, Obiora Clement Okafor, Obiora Nnaemeka Ezenwa, Joseph Chikodili Ogu

“…Friction amongst the cutting tool and workpiece in metal machining produces heat that reduces tool life and workpiece integrity. …”
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Solanum tuberosum Leaf Extract Templated Synthesis of Co3O4 Nanoparticles for Electrochemical Sensor and Antibacterial Applications by Eneyew Tilahun Bekele, H. C. Ananda Murthy, Dhanalakshmi Muniswamy, Yeshaneh Adimasu Lemenh, Minale Shegaw Shume, Gezahegn Tadesse Ayanie, Avvaru Praveen Kumar, C. R. Ravikumar, R. Balachandran, Arpita Roy

“…Green synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) is a viable alternative methodology because of cost-effective and availability of environmentally friendly templates for desired application, which has attracted the attention of researchers in recent years. …”
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