Research advances of metal fluoride for energy conversion and storage by Runlin Zhang, Zijin Xu, Zeyu Hao, Zeshuo Meng, Xiufeng Hao, Hongwei Tian

“…Abstract In recent years, renewable energy sources, which aim to replace rapidly depleting fossil fuels, face challenges due to limited energy storage and conversion technologies. …”
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Enhancing Crop Nitrogen Efficiency: The Role of Mixed Nitrate and Ammonium Supply in Plant Growth and Development by Zhiqi Yang, Huifeng Yan, Haiwei Liu, Lan Yang, Guohua Mi, Peng Wang

“…Nitrogen fertilizers play a critical role in enhancing crop yields; however, excessive application has resulted in significant environmental challenges, including water contamination and increased greenhouse gas emissions. …”
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Uncertainty Impact on Aggregator Performance for Peak Shaving by Ismail Arafat, Eduardo Castillo Guerra, Julian Meng

“…A novel metric, the shared load capacity percentage, is introduced to provide insights for peak shaving optimization and broader demand response (DR) applications. …”
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Photosynthetic efficiency and chlorophyll fluorescence responses of Viola ignobilis Rupr. subjected to different biostimulants and two light intensities by Roshanak Ansari, Khodayar Hemmati, Sara Khorasaninejad, Nahid Niari Khamsi

“…Originality/Value: Optimizing light condition and combined use of PHs + SE biostimulants due to synergistic effects can improve crop yield and photosynthetic efficiency in violet, when no other sources of fertilizers are available.…”
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Study on ultrasonic-assisted deep eutectic solvent extraction process and in vitro antioxidant of Anchusa italica Retz. Flowers by Linyang Wang, Pin Chen, Ainiwaer Aikemu, Haiyan Zhang, Shuge Tian

“…The comprehensive evaluation value (CEV), derived from the total polyphenol content (TPC) and RA, was optimized under the aforementioned conditions, yielding a CEV of 222.452.The optimized extraction method presents a sustainable and efficient protocol for the isolation of bioactive compounds from natural sources, thereby underscoring the significance of this research in the field of natural product chemistry and ultrasonics Sonochemistry.…”
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Irrigation uniformity assessment with high-resolution aerial sensors by Moshe Meron, Moti Peres, Valerie Levin-Orlov, Gil Shoshani, Uri Marchaim, Assaf Chen

“…Irrigation uniformity is a key factor in optimizing water use efficiency and maximizing crop yields, particularly in semi-arid regions. …”
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Macronutrient-Based Predictive Modelling of Bioconversion Efficiency in Black Soldier Fly Larvae (<i>Hermetia illucens</i>) Through Artificial Substrates by Laurens Broeckx, Lotte Frooninckx, Siebe Berrens, Sarah Goossens, Carmen ter Heide, Ann Wuyts, Mariève Dallaire-Lamontagne, Sabine Van Miert

“…Validation with real-life substrates of varied protein content, including indigestible feather meal, affirmed the predictive model’s accuracy after accounting for protein source digestibility. This research underscores the importance of optimal hydration and macronutrient composition in enhancing BSFL growth and bioconversion efficiency.…”
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Anhydrous microwave synthesis as efficient method for obtaining model advanced glycation end-products by Agnieszka Bronowicka-Szydełko, Katarzyna Madziarska, Aleksandra Kuzan, Łukasz Lewandowski, Joanna Adamiec-Mroczek, Jadwiga Pietkiewicz, Maciej Tota, Maciej Ziomek, Wojciech Stach, Tymoteusz Trocha, Marcin Piersiak, Maciej Pachana, Zuzanna Galińska, Andrzej Korpacki, Olgierd Dróżdż, Janusz Matuszyk, Małgorzata Mitkiewicz, Andrzej Gamian, Kinga Gostomska-Pampuch

“…This study investigates the synthesis of medium crosslinked AGEs (the most optimal form of AGEs because of soluble in water, used in many assays as markers) and their biochemical properties.MethodsOne of model protein–myoglobin from horse heart muscle (MB) and a chosen respective glycation factor – D-melibiose (mel), acrolein (ACR), D-glucose (glc), 4-hydroksynonenal (4HNE), trans-2-nonenal (T2N), methylglyoxal (MGO) – were subjected to high temperature water synthesis (HTWS) and high temperature microwave synthesis in anhydrous conditions (HTMS). …”
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Selective photoelectrochemical synthesis of adipic acid using single-atom Ir decorated α-Fe2O3 photoanode by Shenghe Si, Yuyin Mao, Ying-Ao Liu, Jun Ma, Weiyi Jiang, En-Dian Zhao, Kepeng Song, Hefeng Cheng, Baibiao Huang, Dong Liu, Yujie Xiong

“…Herein, we develop a single-atom Ir decorated Ti-doped α-Fe2O3 photoanode for selective PEC synthesis of adipic acid from cyclohexanone using water as the oxygen source. The PEC system achieves 6.0 μmol cm–2 h–1 adipic acid production with ~60% Faradaic efficiency and ~88% selectivity. …”
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A Donor Registry: Genomic Analyses of Posidonia australis Seagrass Meadows Identifies Adaptive Genotypes for Future‐Proofing by Matt J. Nimbs, Tim M. Glasby, Elizabeth A. Sinclair, Daniel Swadling, Tom R. Davis, Melinda A. Coleman

“…The registry could be used as a first step to select source material for future‐proofing restoration projects. …”
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Multi-Objective Sensitivity Analysis of Hydraulic–Mechanical–Electrical Parameters for Hydropower System Transient Response by Yongjia Li, Yixuan Guo, Ming Li, Liuwei Lei, Huaming Hu, Diyi Chen, Ziwen Zhao, Beibei Xu

“…These findings provide a theoretical basis for optimizing the parameter selection in hydropower plants.…”
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Structure and Functional Properties of Proteins from Different Soybean Varieties as Affected by the 11S/7S Globulin Ratio by Yichen Hou, Lu Huang, Guangliang Xing, Xiaotian Yuan, Xiaoyan Zhang, Dongqing Dai, Xingxing Yuan, Xin Chen, Chenchen Xue

“…Soybean (<i>Glycine max</i> (L.) Merrill) is a key source of plant protein, with 7S and 11S globulins being the primary fractions. …”
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New food ingredient via acid-tolerant Rhizopus oligosporus growth by A. Massa, M. Baiget, L.J. Rothschild, E. Axpe, C. Carrero-Carralero

“…Researching sustainable food sources with a positive environmental impact is essential. …”
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Different forms of nitrogen uptake in tobacco promoted by the arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi by Yanlan Xie, Xiaohui Song, Yingang Lu, Xianfeng Hu, Shouhui Pan, Wei Xu, Yuan Xue

“…This mutualistic relationship facilitates enhanced acquisition of both macronutrients (particularly phosphorus and N) and water, thereby substantially decreasing agricultural dependence on synthetic fertilizer inputs. …”
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Effect of Waste Palm Oil Reclaiming Agent on Viscoelastic and Mechanical Properties of Hot-in-Place Recycled Mixture by Xuekai Gao, Fansheng Kong, Huailei Cheng, Yancong Zhang, Chenyang Xue, Zhiqiang Cheng

“…The results showed that the WPO has better low-temperature crack resistance compared with the PCO, and the optimal dosage is about 12% of the mass fraction of aged asphalt. …”
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Dietary Diversity and Its Associated Determinants Among Senegalese Adolescent Girls by Nafissatou Ba Lo, Jérémie B. Dupuis, Aminata Ndene Ndiaye, El Hadji Momar Thiam, Aminata Diop Ndoye, Mohamadou Sall, Sonia Blaney

“…Not having been sick in the past two weeks (Odds ratio (OR): 1.53, Confidence Interval (CI): 1.05–2.22), taking breakfast daily (OR: 1.89, CI: 1.23–2.93) and micronutrients (OR: 2.75, CI: 1.54–4.92), listening to the radio at least once a week (OR: 1.66, CI: 1.05–2.63), and living in a household with access to an improved source of water (OR: 4.13, CI: 2.28–7.49) were positively associated with adequate DD. …”
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Preliminary Study on Wave Energy Plants for the Leeward Islands of Cabo Verde by Wilson Madaleno Léger Monteiro, António José Nunes de Almeida Sarmento

“…However, AquaBuoy also demonstrated the most significant environmental impact, particularly on marine species in the water column. Overall, the Wave Dragon outperformed Pelamis in all evaluation parameters. …”
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Solar background radiation temperature calibration of a pure rotational Raman lidar by V. Jayaweera, R. J. Sica, G. Martucci, A. Haefele, A. Haefele

“…<p>Raman lidars are an important tool for measuring important atmospheric parameters including water vapour content and temperature in the troposphere and stratosphere. …”
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Effect of Biofloc Culture on the Daily Rhythmicity of the Activity and Expression of Digestive Enzymes in Tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus by María del Carmen Monroy-Dosta, Daniel Becerril-Cortés, Juan Pablo Lazo, Arturo Mena-López, Pilar Negrete-Redondo, Eliasid Nogueda-Torres, Carmen Navarro-Guillén, José Antonio Mata-Sotres

“…Biofloc technology (BFT) has recently attracted great attention due to minimal water exchange and reduced feed intake. This study aimed to recognize daily changes in the digestive physiology of Oreochromis niloticus between a traditional system and BFT. …”
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Applicability of Different Assimilation Algorithms in Crop Growth Model Simulation of Evapotranspiration by Jingshu Wang, Ping Li, Rutian Bi, Lishuai Xu, Peng He, Yingjie Zhao, Xuran Li

“…Remote sensing spatiotemporal fusion technology can provide abundant data source information for assimilating crop growth model data, enhancing crop growth monitoring, and providing theoretical support for crop irrigation management. …”
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