Development and Validation of a Coupled Hygro-Chemical and Thermal Transport Model in Concrete Using Parallel FEM by Okpin Na, Giyeol Lee

“…A multi-species hygro-chemo-thermo transport model was formulated based on the Nernst–Planck equation, incorporating electroneutrality, zero current conditions, and the coupled effects of moisture and temperature gradients. The model was numerically implemented using a parallel FE method with the Crank–Nicolson scheme, supported by domain decomposition and SPMD techniques for high computational efficiency. …”
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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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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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Numerical Investigation of the Low-Caloric Gas Burning Process in a Bottom Burner by Redko A., Redko I.

“…Thus coal methane is characterized of high humidity, coal dust and drip moisture, variable composition. Thus was effective burning of coal methane it is required the development of constructive and regime measures that ensure a stable and complete burning of gaseous fuels. …”
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Cold Atmospheric Gas Plasma Processing of Apple Slices by Maxim D. Sosnin, Ivan A. Shorstkii

“…The present research objective was to study the effect of low-temperature atmospheric gas plasma treatment on the drying efficiency of apple slices. …”
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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

“…To improve the efficiency of harvested quinoa seed wash processing, this study comparatively evaluated the effects of ultrasound-assisted hydration (UH) and conventional hydration (CH) on hydration dynamics, saponin mass transfer kinetics, and pericarp structural changes in quinoa seeds. …”
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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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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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Regulation behavior and mechanism of hydrophilic groups of dodecyl surfactants on wetting of gas-bearing coal by Jiwei YUE, Wenqi LI, Chen WANG, Biming SHI, Zhengjie SHANG, Xiaojing SHEN, Zhen LOU, Menghao ZHENG, Yongpeng LI, Yuehui LIANG, Yang LI

“…However, in coal seams with high gas content interferes with the wetting of coal by moisture, resulting in poor wetting effect of gas-bearing coal. …”
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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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LOW COEFFICIENT CAUSES AND MECHANISMS OF USING OXYGEN IN HUMAN LUNGS IN THE FAR NORTH by B. T. Velichkovsky

“…The results analysis of studying the adaptation mechanisms of the cardio-respiratory system to the extreme conditions of Far North are represented in this article, as well as the preventive measures which may reduce their unfavourable effects are suggested. 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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Potential role of nanostructured lipid carrier as cutting-edge approach for drug delivery of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs by Zahoor Ishrat, Singh Sukhbir, Sharma Neelam, Wani Shahid Nazir, Kishore Ladli

“…Nanocarriers have demonstrated significant importance as delivery systems because of their small size and unique properties and have shown numerous benefits, such as safeguarding the drug from environmental factors like moisture, physiological pH and enzymes. They also reduce dosage, prolong circulation time, improve intracellular permeation and enable targeted delivery by modifying the nanocarrier delivery mechanism, the dosage of drugs can be decreased, leading in a proportional drop in the occurrence of drug-related side effects. …”
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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

“…Among different CAF concentrations (1–5 mg/mL) and various chitosan coatings (0.1–1.0 mg/mL), n-LPs loaded with 4 mg/mL CAF (n-LPs-4) and coated with 0.4 mg/mL chitosan (n-CTs-0.4) exhibited the best physical properties, encapsulation efficiency (EE), and antioxidant activity. Under different storage conditions (4 °C, 25 °C, 70 °C, and freeze-thaw), freeze-thaw stress had the most detrimental effect on structural stability and unintended CAF release. …”
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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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CPFD Simulation of Operation Characteristics of a 10t/d Sludge and Biomass Co-incineration Fluidized Bed Reactor by REN Shaohui, YU Qiao, LIN Li, XIANG Jiatao, MA Lun, ZHANG Shihong

“…Biomass particle enlargement (1→5 cm) impaired diffusion-limited conversion (O₂↑48.75→56.79%; CO₂↓13.67→10.66%) and suppressed HCN oxidation (CNO↓0.29→0.14%), whereas sludge sizing variations exerted negligible S/N effects (ΔH₂S<0.05%). …”
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