Unveiling the potential of a tri-seed synthesis approach: synthesis of zinc nanoparticles with enhanced antimicrobial properties by Aliyu Shehu, Oluwole Okunola Joshua, Uduma A. Uduma

“…Abstract Using a Taguchi factorial design that considered five factors (Temperature, pH, Reaction time, Precursor concentration, Agitation) at four levels, the synthesis and optimization of zinc nanoparticles (ZnNPs) were successfully carried out. …”
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Study on the performance of open countercurrent heat source tower under low temperature and high humidity environment by Shuangying Yang, Peng Liu, Dinggao Xiao, Yuan Li, Yaxin Yang, Yongfa Wang

“…Abstract This study aims to investigate the efficient operation characteristics and energy-saving effects of the heat source tower heat pump system in low temperature and high humidity environments. …”
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Predicting the compressive strength of concrete incorporating waste powders exposed to elevated temperatures utilizing machine learning by Islam N. Fathy, Hany A. Dahish, Mohammed K. Alkharisi, Alaa A. Mahmoud, Hala Emad Elden Fouad

“…The SHAP analysis, Individual Conditional Expectation (ICE), and Partial Dependence Plots (PDP) revealed that GWP and MWP positively influence the compressive strength, while the temperature exerts the most negative influence on predicting the compressive strength. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT INFLUENCE ON THE EFFICIENCY OF THE INITIATORS APPLICATION IN THE GASOLINE RAW MATERIAL PYROLYSIS by I. Gainullin, Y. Rudneva

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Removal of phenol using Fe2O3/mordenite composite as an efficient adsorbent by Ahmed M. Rashad, Sayed K. Attia, Mohamed Mohamady Ghobashy, Asmaa E. Elsayed, Doaa I. Osman

“…Abstract This study synthesized a Fe2O3/mordenite composite characterized by different methods (XRD,SEM, HRTEM, X-ray fluorescence and surface area). The removal efficiency of phenol using the Fe2O3/mordenite composite was investigated under various experimental conditions, such as temperature, pH, initial phenol concentration, and catalyst dosage. …”
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Impact of Multiple Factors on Temperature Distribution and Output Performance in Dusty Photovoltaic Modules: Implications for Sustainable Solar Energy by Weiping Zhao, Shuai Hu, Zhiguang Dong

“…This highlights a significant factor impacting long-term performance and resource utilization efficiency. Dusty module temperature exhibits a positive correlation with irradiance and ambient temperature, while displaying a negative correlation with wind speed and dust accumulation. …”
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Mitigating low-temperature stress in alfalfa by postponing phosphorus application and remodeling of antioxidant activities and carbon-nitrogen metabolism by Hui Xu, Liying Xu, Muhammad Ahmad Hassan

“…This experimental study evaluated the effects of optimizing phosphorus application on the antioxidant properties and carbon-nitrogen metabolism physiology of alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.) under LT stress, aiming to provide a reference for efficient stress-resistant alfalfa production. In this study, the LT tolerant cultivar ‘Caoyuan’ (CY) and LT sensitive cultivar ‘Xinmu’ (XM) were used as plant materials, and the physiological changes of alfalfa plants under natural temperature (NT) and LT were compared under traditional phosphorus application (R1) and postponing phosphorus application (R2) treatments. …”
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High‐Temperature Driven Recrystallization for Stable Dopant‐Free α‐FAPbI3 Perovskite Solar Cells by Lingbo Xiao, Xiaoli Xu, Jie Zhao, Chen Wang, Zheng Lu, Lutao Li, Liang He, Yu Chen, Guifu Zou

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Experimental investigation of energy conversion efficiency using nanofluids in mini-channel heat exchanger by Murat Ünverdi, Hasan Küçük

“…These methods must also increase energy conversion efficiency (ECE) between required pumping power (PP) and transferred thermal power (TP). …”
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Acclimation of Ecophysiological and Agronomic Traits to Increasing Growth Temperature in Three Cowpea Genotypes Grown in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka by Imanthi Wijayaraja, Malika Piyarathne, Thilakshi Alahakoon, Udeni Devasinghe, Lasantha Weerasinghe, Dushan Kumarathunge, Dharmasiri Dissanayake, Chaminda Egodawatta, Nalaka Geekiyanage

“…The future of food crop production is uncertain due to the negative effects of global warming. Cowpea is grown in warm environments including in Sri Lanka, where less is known about the potential acclimation of ecophysiological and agronomic traits to increasing temperatures. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Amide-Containing Polyimide Films with Enhanced Tribopositivity for Triboelectric Nanogenerators to Harvest Energy at Elevated Temperatures by Zhen Pan, Shunqi Yuan, Yan Zhang, Xi Ren, Zhibin He, Zhenzhong Wang, Shujun Han, Yuexin Qi, Haifeng Yu, Jingang Liu

“…Notably, these devices also demonstrate the capability to efficiently generate electricity even under elevated temperature conditions. …”
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High Stubble Height Enhances Ratoon Rice Yield by Optimizing Light–Temperature Resource Utilization and Photothermal Quotient by Yin Zhang, Tian Sheng, Liyan Shang, Beiyou Zhang, Long Jin, Fangfang Hou, Matthew Tom Harrison, Liying Huang, Zhaoqiang Jin, Xiaohai Tian, Ke Liu, Shijie Shi, Yunbo Zhang, Dayong Li

“…Ratoon rice is a sustainable planting model, and its yield is closely linked to the light and temperature use efficiency. The photothermal quotient (PQ), a key parameter for evaluating the light and temperature use efficiency, significantly influences ratoon rice yield. …”
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Investigation of the optimum calcination temperature for water treatment plant sludge to develop a sustainable alkali activated concrete by Jasmin Osama Abdelhalim, Ismail Amer, Ibrahim Abdel Latif, Ihab Fawzy, Sayed Ismail, Mohamed A. Khalaf

“…Fifteen specimens of WTPS powder were used to investigate the optimum calcination temperature and duration by applying different temperatures ranging from 500 °C to 800 °C for various exposure durations of 30, 60 and 90 min. …”
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Zn-Al layered double hydroxide nanoparticles for efficient removal of food dyes from wastewater by Rasheed M.A.Q. Jamhour, Ashraf M. Al-Msiedeen, Renad Z. Al-Sharaydeh, Mohannad R. Jamhour, Abdelmnim M. Altweiq

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Prediction and optimization of gas turbine secondary air system cooling efficiency based on deep learning by Yulong Yao, Bo Hu, Chuan Wang, Jiawei Fan

“…Response-surface modeling then showed that increasing mass flow strongly enhances Nusselt number, while rotor temperature exerts a modest negative influence. To avoid unrealistically large mass-flow solutions, a penalty term was added to the objective, guiding the optimizer toward low secondary-air mass flows that still maximize cooling. …”
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Stability and elastic anisotropy of the β′ and γ'' phases in Mg-Gd-Ag alloys at finite temperatures by first principles calculations by Zhenyu Xiao, Shiwei Xu, Weiying Huang, Chen Jin, Zhanhong Lin

“…Moreover, the α/γ''/α phase shows lower elastic anisotropy than β′ phase, maintaining superior elastic modulus across all directions and temperatures. Specifically, the shear modulus mismatch between the β′ phase and the α-Mg matrix is lower and even becomes negative in some directions, making it less efficient in shear strengthening. …”
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Energy efficiency of different modes of motor-car rolling stock operation on partially electrified routes by Kirill M. Popov

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Effects of Soursop flowers (Annona muricata L.) extract on chemical changes of refined palm olein stored at frying temperature by Tonfack Djikeng Fabrice, Womeni Hilaire Macaire, Bala Krishna Marrapu, Mallampalli Sri Lakshmi Karuna, Rachapudi Badari Narayana Prasad, Linder Michel

“…Generally, palm olein samples containing the natural extract have exhibited the lowest rate of oxidation, and were efficient in limiting the destruction of unsaturated fatty acids in oil at frying temperature. …”
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Cation‐Anchoring‐Induced Efficient n‐Type Thermo‐Electric Ionogel with Ultra‐High Thermopower by Wenchao Zhen, Chengshuai Lu, Duo Li, Guangfan Meng, Hongqin Wang, Yifei Jiang, Jiang Lou, Wenjia Han

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Highly efficient batch adsorption of anionic dye in wastewater using nanocomposite: Experimental and theoretical studies by Fatiha Bessaha, Gania Bessaha, Assia Benhouria, Bahia Benalioua, Fatima Bendahma, Fatima Boucif, Nouria Mahrez, Samira Ziane, Ali Çoruh, Amine Khelifa

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