Photocatalytic upcycling of polylactic acid to alanine by sulfur vacancy-rich cadmium sulfide by Yue Wu, Phuc T. T. Nguyen, Sie Shing Wong, Minjun Feng, Peijie Han, Bingqing Yao, Qian He, Tze Chien Sum, Tianyong Zhang, Ning Yan

“…In this study, we present a visible-light-driven pathway for the conversion of polylactic acid (PLA) into alanine under mild conditions. This process is catalyzed by defect-engineered CdS nanocrystals synthesized at room temperature. …”
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Oxidation characteristics of Ti-6Al-4V machining scraps and their influence on microstructure and fracture behavior in recycled alloys by Zhang Keren, Tian Shuai, Zhang Yuzhe, He Junli, Zhang Nailu, Wang Lei, Zhang Xiaoyong

“…During the machining process of Ti-6Al-4V alloy, a significant amount of scraps are generated, which cannot be directly recycled and remelted for reuse. …”
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Sustainable and cost-effective metastable white cast iron powder for the degradation of textile dyes by Noor Tayyaba, Federico Scaglione, Ali Shaukat, Paola Rizzi

“…The white cast iron powder was obtained by ball-milling a rapidly solidified cast iron ribbon, exhibiting unique metastable properties and a large surface area. These metastable phases are particularly effective in providing electrons for the dye degradation of NN double bonds, thereby improving the catalytic process, and enhancing the overall bond degradation efficiency. …”
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A Case Study of Pavement Construction Materials for Wet-Freeze Regions: The Application of Waste Glass Aggregate and High-Content Rubber Modified Asphalt by Kai Xin, Meng Wu, Dongzhao Jin, Zhanping You

“…Pavement systems in wet-freeze regions are prone to cracking, rutting, and moisture damage, making it challenging to incorporate recycled materials into asphalt mixtures in a way that enhances sustainability while maintaining performance and constructability. This study investigates and demonstrates the combined benefits of using processed waste glass in a leveling course and high-content crumb rubber in a surface course, focusing on both laboratory and full-scale field assessments in a wet-freeze region of northern Michigan. …”
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Role of en-APTAS Membranes in Enhancing the NO₂ Gas-Sensing Characteristics of Carbon Nanotube/ZnO-Based Memristor Gas Sensors by Ibtisam Ahmad, Mohsin Ali, Hee-Dong Kim

“…Detecting NO₂ is therefore crucial for maintaining a healthy environment. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are promising materials for NO₂ gas sensors due to their excellent electronic properties and high adsorption energy for NO₂ molecules. …”
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A machine learning approach for significant utilization of high-ash Indian coals by metal chloride modification by Aparna Singh, Deepak Singh Panwar, Satish Kumar Maurya, Ajay Oraon, Sanjeev Srivastava, Md Irfanul Haque Siddiqui, Saurav Dixit, Choon Kit Chan, Chandrakant Sonawane

“…Nonetheless, the pyrolysis and “burn-out” reactions of High-ash coal impose fundamental limitations that hinder its efficient use and exacerbate environmental degradation. Coal pyrolysis processes is significantly influenced by numerous experimental factors, including the, chemical concentration, operating temperature, process time. …”
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Prediction of Weld Geometry in Laser Overlap Welding of Low-Carbon Galvanized Steel by Kamel Oussaid, Narges Omidi, Abderrazak El Ouafi, Noureddine Barka

“…Additionally, ANN significantly reduced computational time compared to FEM while maintaining high accuracy, making it a practical tool for real-time process optimization. …”
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RDSM: Underwater multi-AUV relay deployment and selection mechanism in 3D space by Yafei Liu, Na Liu, Hao Li, Yi Jiang, Junwu zhu

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Analysis of Box and Bored Pile Segment Planning In Tunnel Using Jacking Box Tunnel Method by Undayani Cita Sari, Maulidya Sadya, Sajiwo Haryanto, Muhrozi Muhrozi

“…The results show that with the planning of Culvert Box Segment 3 along 41.7 meters, the implementation of the Jacking Box Tunnel requires a work area as deep as 7.6 m from the original ground surface. In this study, there are 3 groups of bored piles used to hold the soil for working area and supporting the implementation of the jacking process based on the existing load conditions. …”
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Analysis Of Box And Bored Pile Segment Planning In Tunnel Using Jacking Box Tunnel Method by Sajiwo Siti Haryanto, Maulidya Nur Sadya, Muhrozi, Undayani Cita Sari

“…The results show that with the planning of Culvert Box Segment 3 along 41.7 meters, the implementation of the Jacking Box Tunnel requires a work area as deep as 7.6 m from the original ground surface. In this study, there are 3 groups of bored piles used to hold the soil for working area and supporting the implementation of the jacking process based on the existing load conditions. …”
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Utilize Data Augmentation and Flexi Corner Block for Road Damage Detection by Zhaohui Wu, Runjing Zhao, Xingliang Sun, Zhaojia Li

“…This process typically involves detecting irregularities on the road surface, such as cracks and potholes, from images. …”
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A study on the non-contact measurement of sunflower disk inclination and its application to accurate phenotypic analysis by Qiang Wang, Kaixuan Li, Zihao Gao, Xinyuan Wei, Yaoyu Li, Yangcheng Lv, Wuping Zhang

“…The results indicate that this method significantly improves measurement efficiency and operational convenience while maintaining accuracy. The system does not require contact with the plant, demonstrating good accuracy, adaptability, and practicality. …”
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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

“…The negative enthalpy change (ΔH° = − 43.178 kJ/mol) indicates that the adsorption process is exothermic. The reusability of the catalyst was also demonstrated, with the composite maintaining its high removal efficiency after multiple cycles. …”
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Mechanical Response of Pipeline Leakage to Existing Tunnel Structures: Insights from Numerical Modeling by Ruichuan Zhao, Linghui Li, Xiaofei Chen, Sulei Zhang

“…Pipeline leakage can induce ground surface settlements and structural responses in existing tunnels. …”
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Efficiency of Using the Auxiliary Boiler for Peak Power Generation by a Steam Turbine of NPP by V. A. Khrustalev, M. V. Garievskii

“…It is shown that in WWER nuclear power plants in Russia, auxiliary boilers are mainly used only until the normal operation after start-up whereas auxiliary boiler equipment is maintained in cold standby mode and does not participate in the generation process at power plants. …”
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Response of Water-Sediment Structure to Three-dimensional Baroclinic Effects in Yangtze River Estuary by ZHU Xian-bo, LU Chuan-teng, LUO Xiao-feng, ZHANG Gong-jin

“…In contrast, its influence on surface-layer flood velocity was relatively small or slightly weakening. …”
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Comment on “On the Use of the Term ‘Evapotranspiration’” by Miralles et al. (2020) by Sate Ahmad, Jennifer McElwain, Richard Nair, Laurence Gill

“…Abstract In their 2020 commentary, Miralles et al. suggest reconsidering the use of the term “evapotranspiration” in favor of retaining the traditional term “evaporation” to refer to the vaporization of water from all surfaces, including plants. Their critique is based on four points: (a) historical controversy, (b) perceived redundancy, (c) aggregation of multiple processes leading to complexity, and (d) inconsistency in term usage. …”
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Analytical methods for assessing the quality of sugarcane bagasse compost and improving the physicomechanical properties toward densification by Ehsan Sarlaki, Mohammad Hossein Kianmehr, Marzieh Ghorbani

“…Introduction: The stability and maturity indicators of composted biomasses are important to ensure the quality of the final product, maintain consumer confidence, and guarantee safe applicability in agricultural uses. …”
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YOLOv8 and point cloud fusion for enhanced road pothole detection and quantification by Junkui Zhong, Deyi Kong, Yuliang Wei, Bin Pan

“…The model processes a single image in 0.23 seconds. Furthermore, the error rates for perimeter, surface area, and depth detection are limited to within $$4\%$$ , $$5\%$$ , and $$4\%$$ , respectively.…”
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Approximation of the Profile of Gas Turbine Engine Blades by M. E. Soloviev, Y. N. Shuleva, S. L. Baldaev, L. Kh. Baldaev

“…Increasing the durability of gas turbine engine (GTE) blades is achieved through the use of special protective coatings on their surface. For the development of such coatings, the basic source information is the geometric profile of the blade section. …”
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