Clay Nanomaterials Sorbents for Cleaner Water: A Sustainable Application for the Mining Industry by María Molina-Fernández, Albert Santos Silva, Rodrigo Prado Feitosa, Edson C. Silva-Filho, Josy A. Osajima, Santiago Medina-Carrasco, María del Mar Orta Cuevas

“…This study evaluated the effectiveness of clay-based nanomaterials in the treatment of contaminated industrial wastewater from the mining sector. The materials tested included montmorillonite, high-loading expandable synthetic mica, and their organically functionalized forms (MMT, Mica-Na-4, C18-MMT, and C18-Mica-4). …”
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Enhancement of water absorption properties of potassium polyacrylate-based hydrogels in CaCl2-rich soils using potassium di- and tri-carboxylate salts by Al Khulaifi Rana Salem, Alqahtani Saad Mohammed, Saeed Waseem Sharaf, Sayagh Mohamed Moncef, Haidyrah Ahmed S., Al-Owais Ahmad Abdulaziz, Al-Wabel Mohammad I., Aouak Taieb

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Production of high-performance drilling fluid additive converting and valorization palm frond waste into a value-added derived Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) by Amani Abdelgadir Mohammed, Ahmed Abdelaziz Ibrahim Elrayah

“…By bridging the gap between agricultural waste management and industrial material requirements, this work contributes to waste valorisation, enhanced resource efficiency, and the potential for reduced operational expenditures within the oil and gas sector, where the development of sustainable and cost-effective alternatives to conventional, potentially toxic and non-biodegradable drilling fluid additives is necessitated.…”
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The Synthesis and Characterization of A New Composite Material Ca-Mg-NH₄-PO₄ Dolomite-Based for Effective Multinutrient Fertilizer in Plant Growth by Noni Aulia, Vica Brilliany Sanjaya, Ketut Sumada, Lilik Suprianti

“…The rapid expansion of Indonesia's agricultural sector has led to a surge in fertilizer demand. Dolomite lime shows potential as a promising alternative material to enhance fertilizer quality. …”
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Effects of post-processing on the microstructural evolution and mechanical behaviour of an additively manufactured AlSi10Mg alloy by R. Ramesh, Saurabh Gairola, R. Jayaganthan, M. Kamaraj

“…AlSi10Mg alloy finds critical applications in the automotive sector, such as in cylinder heads, engine blocks, and wheels. …”
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Efficient removal of Remazol Red dye from aqueous solution using magnetic nickel ferrite nanoparticles synthesized via aqueous reflux by Ahmed Anwar Hassan, Mohamed Eid M. Ali, Samir A. Abdel-Latif, Ibrahim W. Hasani, Yosri A. Fahim

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Development of Chrome-Doped Hydroxyapatite in a PVA Matrix Enriched with Amoxicillin for Biomedical Applications by Steluta Carmen Ciobanu, Daniela Predoi, Simona Liliana Iconaru, Krzysztof Rokosz, Steinar Raaen, Coralia Bleotu, Mihai Valentin Predoi

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Short- and Long-Term Mechanical and Durability Performance of Concrete with Copper Slag and Recycled Coarse Aggregate Under Magnesium Sulfate Attack by Yimmy Fernando Silva, Claudia Burbano-Garcia, Eduardo J. Rueda, Arturo Reyes-Román, Gerardo Araya-Letelier

“…Sustainability in the construction sector has become a fundamental objective for mitigating escalating environmental challenges; given that concrete is the most widely used man-made material, extending its service life is therefore critical. …”
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Robustic and hybrid cobalt doped BaFe12O19 hexaferrites for the photocatalytic degradation of Congo Red for wastewater treatment by Himanshi, Subbulakshmi Ganesan, Piyus Kumar Pathak, M.D. Ramesh, Jahangeer Ahmed, Suman, Ankit Verma, Chan Choon Kit, Natrayan Lakshmaiya, Rohit Jasrotia

“…Abstract The industrial sector faces a significant challenge in finding the highly effective and efficient treatments for harmful dye-based color effluents. …”
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Optimization of Reactive Black 5 Dye Removal onto Kaolin Filter Cake Activated Carbon Using Response Surface Methodology by Amdework Belay, Zemene Worku Negie, Esayas Alemayehu

“…Background: Industrialization consumes a significant amount of water, and the textile sector rapidly expands globally using vast quantities of water. …”
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Antibacterial activity of TiO2, CuO, and CuO/TiO2 nanomaterials and their potential application on construction surfaces by Z. Martínez-Corona, D. S. García-Zaleta, R. López-González, C. García-Mendoza, M. A. Alvarez-Lemus, C. Encarnacion-Gomez, S. A. Gómez-Cornelio

“…Abstract In the construction sector, diverse microorganisms have the ability to form biofilms on constructed surfaces affecting the health of the inhabitants. …”
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Experimental and theoretical study of size-dependent phase evolution in NaCl-KCl alloys by Sumeet Kumar, Shashank Shekhar Mishra, Niladri Naskar, Suman Sarkar, Sanjay Kashyap, Nirmal Kumar Katiyar, Manas Paliwal, Krishanu Biswas, C.S. Tiwary, Kamanio Chattopadhyay

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Evaluation of the antibacterial and antibiofilm effect of mycosynthesized silver and selenium nanoparticles and their synergistic effect with antibiotics on nosocomial bacteria by Nahed Fathallah Fahmy, Marwa Mahmoud Abdel-Kareem, Heba A. Ahmed, Mena Zarif Helmy, Ekram Abdel-Rahman Mahmoud

“…Abstract Background The healthcare sector faces a growing threat from the rise of highly resistant microorganisms, particularly Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (MDR P. aeruginosa). …”
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Experimental research on mechanical and impact properties of ceramsite prepared from secondary aluminum dross and municipal solid waste incineration ash by Wangze He, Yufei Yang, Xinghan Zhu, Jinzhong Yang, Yingjie Sun, Qifei Huang

“…Abstract With the growth of the industrial aluminum smelting sector, and the increasing proportion of incineration treatment in the field of waste management and disposal, there has been a corresponding increase in the production of secondary aluminum dross (SAD) and municipal solid waste incineration fly ash (MSWIFA) annually. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Hydroxyapatite Assisted by Microwave-Ultrasound from Eggshells for Use as a Carrier of Forchlorfenuron and In Silico and In Vitro Evaluation by Benjamín I. Romero-De La Rosa, Silvia P. Paredes-Carrera, Jorge A. Mendoza-Pérez, Dulce E. Nicolás-Álvarez, Vicente Garibay-Febles, Carlos A. Camacho-Olguin

“…These results suggest that HAP nanoparticles could facilitate the controlled delivery of FCF in the agricultural sector, promising to be an effective nanofertilizer.…”
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Potential of Nb₂O₅ as a Catalyst in Biodiesel Production: A Study with Different Feedstock by Helder de Lucena Pereira, Adriano Lima da Silva, Carlos Bruno Barreto Luna, Joyce Salviano Barros de Figueiredo, Simoni Margareti Plentz Meneghetti, Ana Cristina Figueiredo de Melo Costa

“…This study highlights the relevance of Nb₂O₅ in biodiesel synthesis, contributing to sustainable practices and technological advancement in the renewable energy sector.…”
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Evaluation of anti-vibriocidal, antioxidant properties and cytotoxicity of bio fabricated/green synthesized silver nanoparticles using Euphorbia hitra L. leaf extract by Abhinash Marukurti, Alavala Matta Reddy, Silpa Rani Medapalli, Phanindra Babu Kasi, P. Tirupathi Rao, Rohini Anupoju, D. Ramachandran, B. Mallikarjuna, Kommoju Sarojani, Pangi Vijaya Nirmala

“…The increasing focus on combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in aquaculture sector is driving innovations and better improvements to save billions of dollars globally. …”
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Synthesis of novel titania nanoparticles using corn silky hair fibres and their role in developing a smart restorative material in dentistry by Afsheen Mansoor, Emaan Mansoor, Ezza Mansoor, Efrah Mansoor, Atta Ullah Shah, Uzma Asjid, João Filipe Brochado Martins, Sami Ullah Khan, Paulo J. Palma

“…Objectives: The oral healthcare sector is witnessing a significant increase in the creation of eco-friendly biomaterials intended to inflict minimal damage to humans and the environment, primarily due to the inadequacies of conventional synthetic restorative materials which have a short shelf life and are prone to instability. …”
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Preparation, Physicochemical Properties and Stability of Anthocyanin Nanoliposomes Before and After Double-Layer Modification Using Synanthrin and Pea Protein Isolate by Lianlian Zhang, Aniya, Shengping Xing, Jing Li, Ying Liu, Chaozhi Li, Jianhang Zhu, Yan Li, Xiaoji Fu

“…Anthocyanins (ACNs), characterized by their polyhydroxy structures, exhibit high susceptibility to external environmental factors, which significantly limits their application in the food and industrial sectors. To enhance the stability of anthocyanins, anthocyanin nanoliposomes (ACN-NLs) were developed, with encapsulation efficiency, particle size and zeta potential serving as key evaluation parameters. …”
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Features of the mineralogical composition of technogenic soils of coal dumps in Kuzbass, Kemerovo Region, Russia by D. E. Kolpakova, I. S. Milentieva, L. K. Asyakina, N. V. Fotina, A. Yu. Prosekov

“…Study of the mineralogical composition of soils in coal dumps formed in sectors of the Kemerovo region for further remediation of posttechnogenic landscapes.Samples of technogenically disturbed soils of the Mokhov, Korchakol and Barzas dumps located on the territory of the Kemerovo region were studied. …”
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