Effect of pre-conditioning on the carbonation curing characteristics of belite-rich cement paste by Xuanru Wu, Geon Noh, Jeong Gook Jang

“…The results suggest that CO2 penetration alters the hydration mechanism of BRC paste and that pre-conditioning enhances both carbonation curing efficiency and overall physicochemical properties. Compared to untreated samples, pre-conditioned specimens exhibited higher compressive strength, primarily due to the removal of internal moisture, which increased the reactive surface area for CO2, facilitated its rapid diffusion, and promoted more uniform carbonation. …”
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Influence of temperature and mango pulp thickness on the performance of batch window refractance dryer by Samrawit Kasse Gebeyehu, Aynadis Molla Asemu, Abiy Solomon Haile, Messenbet Geremew Kassa

“…The study examined the dryer’s overall energy efficiency, as well as the drying kinetics and behavior of mango pulp, using thin-layer drying models and Fick’s law of diffusion. …”
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Enhancing the washing of harvested quinoa seeds with ultrasound-assisted hydration by Hongbin Bai, Yingsi Wu, Fei Liu, Dezheng Xuan, Xuan Zhao, Wenxue Dong

“…UH reduced the saponin content by 52 %–73 %, outperforming CH, which reduced it by 42 %–53 %. Fick’s diffusion model indicated that UH significantly increased the effective diffusion coefficient (Deff) of saponins and reduced the activation energy (Ea from 21.83 to 18.15 kJ/mol). …”
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Application of nano-pico geotechnics and nano-pico heritage spray techniques for restoring and protecting historical brick buildings by Reza Biabani, Hamed Niroumand, Maryam Afsharpour, Mona Khaksar

“…By reducing the number and size of pores and making the diffusion path more tortuous, the nanoparticle treatment can increase the water vapor diffusion resistance of the brick. …”
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Drying Process of Senna alata Medicinal Leave: Comparative Empirical and Artificial Neural Networks Modelling of Mass Transfer Kinetics with Energy Analysis by Abiola John Adeyi

“…SAL was dried at the selected drying factors (leaf form and microwave power); and moisture transport characteristics including moisture content, moisture ratio, effective moisture diffusivity, activation energy, energy consumption, specific energy consumption and energy efficiency were determined gravimetrically and empirically. …”
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Numerical Investigation of the Low-Caloric Gas Burning Process in a Bottom Burner by Redko A., Redko I.

“…In this article it is presented the results of computer simulation of a stationary turbulent diffusion flame in a restricted space in the process of burning natural gas and coal methane in a bottom burner. …”
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Cold Atmospheric Gas Plasma Processing of Apple Slices by Maxim D. Sosnin, Ivan A. Shorstkii

“…The experiment involved the parameters of drying kinetics and moisture diffusion. The quality of the apple slices was assessed by the total content of phenols and flavonoids, generalized antiradical activity, color characteristics, and the Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectrum. …”
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Evaluation of technological parameters of convective drying of pumpkin seeds with vibro-ozonation intensification of the process by I. Palamarchuk, M. Mushtruk, N. Mushtruk

“…This study aimed to enhance the driving force and, consequently, the efficiency of the dehumidification process for thermolabile plant raw materials by employing vibro-mechanical activation of seed material movement, increasing electro-osmotic pressure to improve moisture diffusion conditions, and achieving disinfection during processing. …”
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Application of foam-mat drying to produce field crab powder: Foaming process optimization, drying kinetics, and final product characterization by Nguyen Minh Thuy, Ngo Ngoc Nhut Minh, Nguyen Hoang Kha, Bui Thi Bich Thuy, Tran Ngoc Giau, Hong Van Hao, Vo Quang Minh, Ngo Van Tai

“…Temperature affects effective moisture diffusion coefficient according to the Arrhenius equation with an activation energy of 39.33 kJ/mol. …”
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The Effect of Gliding Arc Discharge Low-Temperature Plasma Pretreatment on Blueberry Drying by Pengpeng Yu, Wenhui Zhu, Yu Qiao, Xiaonan Yang, Lixin Ma, Yankai Cai, Jianrong Cai

“…Results demonstrate that plasma pretreatment significantly reduced drying time, with an 18 s treatment at 900 W reducing drying time by 31.25%. Moisture diffusion coefficients increased with both treatment duration and power. …”
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Edaphic and meteorological parameters as determinants of radon exhalation and its environmental implication in Peruvian agroecosystems by B. Pérez, L. C. Stieff, R. E. Ponce-Amanca, C. J. Guevara-Pillaca, D. Palacios

“…Third, gamma radiation measurements quantified radon progeny contributions ( $$2.82 \times 10^{-4} \pm 1.15 \times 10^{-5}$$ efficiency) for soil moisture detection. This integrated methodology advances understanding of agricultural radon dynamics, supporting improved radiological safety protocols and soil monitoring techniques.…”
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From Fresh to Dried: Evaluating Drying Kinetics of Sultana and Besni Grapes by Mehmet Başlar

“…The study evaluates the applicability of three drying models (Lewis, Page, and Henderson & Pabis) to the experimental data and concurrently determines the effective moisture diffusivity and activation energy of dried grapes at varying temperatures. …”
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Performance Evaluation of a Solar-Assisted Multistage Heat Pump Drying System Based on the Optimal Drying Conditions for <i>Solanum lycopersicum</i> L. by Yimin Tang, Xiaoqiong Li, Peng Xu, Junling Yang, Zhentao Zhang, Ruixiang Wang, Dandan Zhao, Ramadan Elgamal

“…In conclusion, the multi-stage solar-assisted heat pump drying system demonstrates superior performance in energy efficiency and sustainability compared to single-stage systems. …”
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LOW COEFFICIENT CAUSES AND MECHANISMS OF USING OXYGEN IN HUMAN LUNGS IN THE FAR NORTH by B. T. Velichkovsky

“…The cold and low content of water vapors in the atmosphere which are characteristic to the high latitudes and which may decrease in the gas metabolism efficiency in the respiratory organs and may be considered as the leading link of the respiratory organ changes are known to be the mainfactors of the natural environment which may influence on the functional state of the human organism. …”
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Cellulose hydrogel with in-situ confined nanopores for boosting moist-electric conversion by Xuejiao Lin, Shenming Tao, Jilong Mo, Xijun Wang, Yizhe Shao, Yingfan Hu, Changjing Qiu, Kaiyuan Shen, Chao Dang, Haisong Qi

“…We report the prototype of a moisture-stimulated negative air ion generator for efficient air purification. …”
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Influencing Factors of Hexavalent Chromium Speciation Transformation in Soil from a Northern China Chromium Slag Site by Shuai Zhu, Junru Chen, Yun Zhu, Baoke Zhang, Jing Jia, Meng Pan, Zhipeng Yang, Jianhua Cao, Yating Shen

“…Temperature variations (−20 °C to 30 °C) had minimal impact on Cr(VI) transformation in the 45-day experiment, while soil moisture (20–25%) indirectly facilitated Cr(VI) reduction by enhancing the reduction of agent diffusion and microbial activity, though its effect was weaker than chemical interventions. …”
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Exploring potential of tobramycin complexes for combating biofilms: In silico and In vitro studies by Vividha Dhapte-Pawar, Bhumika Kothe, Rama Bhadekar

“…The TOB-BC-(β-CD)-EDTA gel formulation was characterized for pH, viscosity, spreadability, % yield, moisture content, drug content, in-vitro drug diffusion, and antibacterial efficacy assay. …”
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Solar dryers: A review of mechanism, methods and critical analysis of transport models applicable in solar drying of product by Onyinyechi Nnamchi, Cyprian Tom, Godwin Akpan, Murphy Umunna, David Ubong, Mathew Ibeh, Adindu Linus–Chibuezeh, Leonard Akuwueke, Stephen Nnamchi, Augustine Ben, Macmanus Ndukwu

“…Additionally, the approach for Energy and exergy analysis of solar drying systems was explored, providing insights into energy utilization and efficiency. Finally, this review elucidates the complex transport phenomena governing solar drying, including moisture diffusion, heat and mass transfer, and airflow patterns. …”
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Stabilization of caffeine-loaded nanoliposomes via chitosan coating and spray drying for application in food products by Zahra Mehrabi-Khozani, Seid Mahdi Jafari, Khashayar Sarabandi, Atefe Rezaei, Yahya Maghsoudlou

“…Spray-drying of n-LPs-4 and n-CTs-0.4 resulted in particles with good production yield, physicochemical properties, moisture content, water activity, solubility, and color indices. …”
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How scale affects N2O emissions in heterogeneous fields of a diversified agricultural landscape by Isabel Zentgraf, Maire Holz, Oscar Rodrigo Monzón Díaz, Matthias Lück, Katja Kramp, Valerie Pusch, Kathrin Grahmann, Mathias Hoffmann

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