Exploring the circular prospects of cashew nutshells and avocado seeds as potential adsorbents for onboard natural gas storage by Theresia J. Riwa, Silvia J. Mushi, Makungu M. Madirisha, Petro E. Mabeyo, Edgar C. Mapunda

“…During synthesis, adding phosphoric acid to AVS or CNS in a 1:1 ratio resulted in significantly larger surface areas and pore volumes in the produced ACs. X-ray diffraction analysis of the ACs produced from CNS or AVS with phosphoric acid added at a 1:1 ratio indicated a broad diffraction background and a predominantly amorphous structure. …”
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Production of High Purity Samarium Acetate for Use in Nuclear Area by Walter dos Reis Pedreira Filho, Carlos Alberto da Silva Queiroz

“…Molecular absorption spectrophotometry was used to monitor the samarium and sector field inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry was used to certify the purity of the samarium acetate. …”
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Effect of Cooling Rate on Material Properties in Homogenization Heat Treatment of 6060 Aluminum Alloy by Büşra Gedik, Miraç Alaf

“…An important alloy family utilized in the extrusion sector is the 6xxx series of aluminum alloys, which can also be aged through heat treatment. …”
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Polyaniline nano-material backed lens antenna for X-band LEO satellite transceivers by H. Abuklill, Khalid F. A. Hussein, A. A. Shaalan, Mohamed E. Nasr, A. M. Elshaer

“…Operating within the 9.75–10.25 GHz band, the antenna provides broad coverage over a working sector of approximately 126° × 126° in azimuth and elevation, with peak radiation directed at ± 63° from nadir. …”
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Ultrasonic Transmit Beam Steering Using Slitted Transducer Design by Yinuo Enoch Zhao, Zheng Jie Tan, Wei-Bin Ewe, Wai Siang Yeoh, Rahul Singaram Senthilkumar, Viet Phuong Bui, Daniel Ssu-Han Chen, Xing Haw Marvin Tan

“…To address this, a novel sector slitted transducer design was proposed, which enhances the acoustic pressure output while maintaining mechanical stability and reduces the sensitivity of the resonant frequency to residual stresses. …”
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Hydration of Reactive MgO as Partial Cement Replacement and Its Influence on the Macroperformance of Cementitious Mortars by T. Gonçalves, R. V. Silva, J. de Brito, J. M. Fernández, A. R. Esquinas

“…A recent quest for more sustainable cement-based construction materials has triggered the pursuit of technically viable alternatives of cement, making reactive magnesium oxide (MgO) one of the least known top contenders to reduce this sector’s environmental impact since it participates in the cement’s hydration reactions and presents enhanced carbon capture ability during its life cycle. …”
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Morphology and Composition of Brake Wear Particles Ameliorated by an Alumina Coating Approach by Ran Cai, Jingzeng Zhang, Xueyuan Nie

“…This alumina coating may provide the auto sector with a sustainable approach to overcome the brake dust emission problem, evidenced by less wear of the brake pads, minimal wear of the coated brake rotor, less MPUs, and a clean wheel rim on the coated brake corner.…”
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Experimental investigation on the spectral, mechanical, and thermal behaviors of thermoplastic starch and de-laminated talc-filled sustainable bio-nanocomposite of polypropylene by Goswami Rakesh, Khosla Anita, Alam Aftab, Varshney Pradeep K.

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Scanning Electron Microcopy Analysis after Electrical Discharge Machining of Advanced Ni-Based Alloy by Anand Pandey, Ashish Goyal, Ranjan Walia, Varun Jurwall

“…Motion-type EDM methods (when the tool electrode is moving) utilize capabilities to rotate the tool electrode or work material to manufacture grooves (applications included in the micro-electronics sector, aircraft engines, and diffraction gratings). …”
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Effect of Sugar Cane Bagasse Ash Incorporated as Viscosity Modifying Agent on Fresh, Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete by Usman Amjad, Muhammad Sarir, Diyar Khan, Inzimam Ul Haq, Muhammad Wajahat Ali Khawaja, Khalid Mahmood

“…The hydration and microstructure properties were evaluated by using X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and mercury intrusion porosimetry (MIP) to investigate SBA-based SCC. …”
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Assessing natural carbonation and service life prediction of supersulfated cement by Adrieli Brustolin, Caroline Angulski da Luz, Laura Silvestro, José Ilo Pereira Filho

“…The alterations induced by carbonation in the mineralogy of SSC were further examined by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). …”
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Multifactorial Analysis of Wood Deterioration in Ancient Egypt: A Case Study of Khufu’s Second Solar Boat by Shimaa Ibrahim, Paola Grenni, Lucia Mancini, Marco Voltolini, Hanan Mohamed Kamal Abdel-Fatah, Ahmed Refaat, Dina M. Atwa

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Herbicide-induced alterations in hemp fiber: A comparative analysis of strength and morphology by Sabreen Bashir, Maqsood A Siddiqui, Abdulaziz A Al-Khedhairy, Madhuri Girdhar, Tabarak Malik, Anil Kumar, Anand Mohan

“…Mechanical tests and X-Ray Diffraction revealed that low-concentration glyphosate weakened fiber’s tensile strength, whereas low-concentration metribuzin enhanced it. …”
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Utilizing Iron Ore Tailings for the Development of a Sustainable Alkali-Activated Binder by Fabiane Paschoal da Veiga, William Mateus Kubiaki Levandoski, Giovani Jordi Bruschi, Mariana Krogel, Maria Alice Piovesan, Deise Trevizan Pelissaro, Pedro Domingos Marques Prietto, Eduardo Pavan Korf

“…These findings confirm the viability of using IOTs in the development of durable, eco-friendly construction materials, offering a scalable and sustainable solution for the management of mining waste and promoting circular economy principles in the construction sector.…”
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Offshore wave climate of the Pará-Maranhão Basin, Amazonian continental shelf by João Luiz B. Carvalho, Inaiê M. Miranda, Eduardo V. Queiroz, Juliana S. Guerreiro, Henrique, P. Pereira, Susana S. Vinzon

“…To address this gap, this research provides a detailed assessment of the offshore wave climate of the North Brazilian Coast, particularly the Pará-Maranhão sector. This quantitative assessment allowed a comprehensive characterization of the wave climate in the region. …”
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Complexes of Cd(II) with Nicotinamide, Nitrate, and Oxalate as Mixed Ligands: Synthesis, Characterization, and Biological Activity by Laurențiu Pricop, Ioana Cristina Marinas, Anamaria Hanganu, Mihaela Ganciarov, Augustin M. Mădălan, Maria Olimpia Miclăuș

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Toxicity of copper oxide nanoparticles in barley: induction of oxidative stress, hormonal imbalance, and systemic resistances by Sarasadat Abbasirad, Ali Akbar Ghotbi-Ravandi

“…However, there has been growing concern about the potential adverse effects of nanoparticles in the agricultural sector and the environment. The present study aimed to investigate the detrimental effects of high (1000 mg L−1) concentrations of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) on barley seedlings. …”
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Adsorptive removal of lead, copper, and nickel using natural and activated Egyptian calcium bentonite clay by Mahmoud I. Eleraky, Taha M. A. Razek, Ibrahim W. Hasani, Yosri A. Fahim

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Experimental and statistical analysis of soil stabilization to avoid landfilling by Imed Benrebouh, Abdellah Douadi, Ilyas Hafhouf, Abdelghani Merdas, Abderrahim Meguellati, Giulia Del Serrone, Laura Moretti

“… Clayey soil is a moisture-sensitive material whose properties pose geo-environmental challenges in the construction sector. Soil stabilization through lime treatment offers advantages using local unsuitable soils without landfilling. …”
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Exploring Spent Coffee Grounds: Comprehensive Morphological Analysis and Chemical Characterization for Potential Uses by Robin Zuluaga, Catalina Gómez Hoyos, Jorge Velásquez-Cock, Lina Vélez-Acosta, Isabela Palacio Valencia, Javier Augusto Rodríguez Torres, Piedad Gañán Rojo

“…This approach supports effective waste management and advances resource sustainability practices in the agro-industrial sector.…”
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