Microplastics in the Environment: A Review Linking Pathways to Sustainable Separation Techniques by Lin Zeng, Long Li, Jueyan Xiao, Penghui Zhou, Xiaoxiang Han, Bohao Shen, Li Dai

“…Since the mid-20th century, the quantity of microplastics (MPs) has increased significantly, becoming a persistent environmental pollutant widely distributed in global water bodies, soils, and the atmosphere. While plastic materials have brought significant convenience to daily life, the MPs resulting from their degradation pose increasing threats to ecosystems and human health. …”
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Production method for electrospun chitosan-based membranes by D.I. Sánchez-Machado, J. López-Cervantes, K.L. Hernández-Ruiz, J.E. Yépiz-Muñóz, L.Z. Rodríguez-Anaya, J.R. González-Galaviz

“…In this work, the electrospinning conditions for the fabrication of membranes based on polymers extracted from natural sources such as chitosan and collagen were optimized (injection flow, injection volume, distance from the collector to the neddle, needle size and voltage). …”
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Physicochemical, anti-nutritional, and sensory characteristics of jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis L.) and velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens) tempe pretreated with different detoxificati... by Aniswatul Khamidah, Erliana Ginting, Indrie Ambarsari, Sri Satya Antarlina, Joko Susilo Utomo, Alit Pangestu, Ita Yustina, Heru Pitria Hastuti, Yessy Anna Pratiwi, Siti Dewi Indrasari, Nurmahmudi Ismail, Restu Hidayah, Gama Noor Oktaningrum

“…Jack Beans and Velvet Beans are good protein sources; therefore, they are prospective as tempe ingredients. …”
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Strategies for Improving Contact-Electro-Catalytic Efficiency: A Review by Meng-Nan Liu, Jin-Hua Liu, Lu-Yao Wang, Fang Yin, Gang Zheng, Ru Li, Jun Zhang, Yun-Ze Long

“…Unlike conventional approaches, CEC harnesses various forms of mechanical energy, including wind and water, along with other renewable sources, enabling reactions under natural conditions without reliance on specific energy inputs like light or electricity. …”
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GeoAI Dataset for Urbanized Area Segmentation from Landsat 8/9 Satellite Imagery and GEMS by Sung-Hyun Gong, Hyung-Sup Jung, Geun-Han Kim, Geun-Hyouk Han, Il-Hoon Choi, Jin-Sung Hong

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Development of a new method for preparing white flour dough using apple and pumpkin powder by O. V. Perfilova

“…The aim of the research was development of a method for preparing dough from wheat white flour using corn oil and 5% apple and pumpkin powders from marc of the production of direct pressing juice, which are sources of water-soluble antioxidants. The quality of bakery products was evaluated by specific volume, which was measured using the VolScan size gauge from Stable Micro Systems, and the hardness was measured using a TA-XT2 texture analyzer. …”
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Removal of reactive red 45 dye from aqueous solution using activated carbon developed from Catha edulis stem as a potential biosorbent by Tadele Mihret, Nigus Gabbiye, Bisratewongel Tegegne, Dessie Tibebe, Agegnehu Alemu

“…Abstract Textile dyes pose considerable environmental problems, as they often contain harmful chemicals that contaminate the soil and water sources. This study investigated the use of activated carbon made from Catha edulis stems, a waste product from leaf consumption, for the biosorption of reactive red 45 dye. …”
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Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Soluble and Insoluble Dietary Fibers in Whole Grains and Their Health Benefits by Pathumi Ariyarathna, Patryk Mizera, Jarosław Walkowiak, Krzysztof Dziedzic

“…Whole grains are rich sources of both soluble dietary fiber (SDF) and insoluble dietary fiber (IDF), contributing distinct physicochemical properties and playing vital roles in promoting human health. …”
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The emulsifying effect of biosurfactants produced by food spoilage organisms in Nigeria by Christianah O. Ogunmola, Olusimbo O. Aboaba

“…This result suggests that the isolates can be an asset and further work can exploit their optimal potential in industries.…”
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Study on Mercury Exposure and Different Approaches for the Management of Mercury Toxicity by Praveen Kumar Maddheshiya, Priyanka Bharti, Sarad Kumar Mishra, Kapil Gupta

“…Bioremediation techniques are being continuously developed and optimized to enhance their efficiency and applicability.…”
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Evaluating land capability using site assessment and land evaluation model in GIS in a watershed scale by Xuedi Zhai, Mingxuan Yi, Zhiyuan An, Kuan Li

“…SA considers non-soil related factors such as proximity to water sources, accessibility for agricultural machinery, and socio-economic considerations that affect agricultural productivity, while LE focuses on soil characteristics. …”
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Rheological Properties, Textural Properties and Storage Stability of Sauce Enriched with Pomace from Oxheart Tomatoes (<i>Lycopersicon esculentum</i>) by Dumitrița Flaiș, Mircea Oroian

“…The formulations were adjusted proportionally in terms of water and oil to maintain the desired consistency. …”
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Development of a high-density lead acetate-monoethylene glycol completion fluid for HPHT reservoirs by Ali Naghipour, Ehsan Khamehchi, Javad Mahdavi Kalatehno

“…A critical wettability shift from oil-wet to water-wet in sandstone formations was observed, suggesting potential oil recovery benefits. …”
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Cost-effective PV panel cleaning system controlled by raspberry PI using image processing by Uçkan Gökhan, Oğuzay Engin

“…Recently, automation systems for technology-equipped renewable energy sources have come to the fore. However, these are often complex and costly. …”
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Using MD simulation to evaluate the effects of working fluid, wall material, and wall layering of a nano-grooved flat plate heat pipe by Gholamreza Ahmadi, Mohammad Ameri, Ali Jahangiri

“…Monitoring and dissipating the heat generated by semiconductor-based components, including microprocessors, is necessary for their stability and optimal performance. The use of heat pipes (HPs) as passive instruments makes this possible without the need for any additional energy sources. …”
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A Geomechanical Modeling Method for Shale Oil Reservoir Cluster Well Area Based on GridSearchCV by HUANG Lei, QI Yin, CHEN Weihua, DU Xianfei, MA Bing, TANG Jizhou

“…In response to the challenges posed by the close proximity of Changqing shale oil well factory to water sources, forest sources, and other environmental protection zones, as well as the low efficiency and lack of geomechanical understanding in traditional well factory models, this study proposes and implements a new cluster well factory model (sectorial wells and conventional wells). …”
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A dumpsite-isolated Bacillus safensis Z1 with protease yield for potential industrial use by Zahra Abbass Farroukh, Jamilah Borjac, Dalia El Badan

“…Proteases, particularly those derived from microbial sources, have become indispensable in various industries due to their cost-effectiveness, versatility, and sustainability. …”
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Sustainable mobility with renewable hydrogen: a framework for refueling station design and optimisation using liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs) by Mradul Dhakar, Mengyu Wang, Ahmad Rafiee, Yun Liu, Igor Skryabin, Kaveh Khalilpour

“…This study conducts a detailed techno-economic analysis of a hydrogen refuelling station that features on-site production via water electrolysis, storage, and dispensing infrastructure. …”
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Characterization and performance of fly ash in the adsorption of nitrate and phosphate in aquatic environments by Renu Bala, Asha Singh, Dinesh Arora, Rajesh Dhankhar, Kiran Bala, Sunil Kumar Chhikara

“…Fly ash was treated with distilled water to neutralize it before being used as an adsorbent.  …”
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Exhaust manifold performance enhancement using nano fluids a design and CFD investigation for four stroke petrol engines by R. Ramesh Kumar, K. Karthik, P. V. Elumalai, Nambiraj Masilamani, A. Saikumar, Aschalew Cherie

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