Valorization of eggshell waste as sustainable mechanical reinforcement in biodegradable bio-packaging materials by Amel Gacem, Krishna Kumar Yadav, Zeba Tabassum, Kamal Y. Thajudeen, Mohammed Muqtader Ahmed, Rosalina Ariesta Laeliocattleya, Aniswatul Khamidah, Sri Satya Antarlina, Maha Awjan Alreshidi, F.M. Aldosari, Mosab Kaseem, Chirag Chopra, Atif Khurshid Wani, Tabarak Malik

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Utilization of Green Mussel (Perna viridis) as A Lead Metal Pollutant Adorbent in Batik Dye Waste by Savalda Rosca Pradipta, Juni Triastuti, Nina Nurmalia Dewi

“…Lead (Pb) from batik dyeing waste that is thrown into the environment can pollute the environment so it needs processing before being thrown into the environment. …”
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Zygoma Bone Shell Technique: A Proof‐of‐Concept Surgical Protocol in Human Cadaver for Bone Reconstruction After Zygomatic Implant Failure by Agliardi Enrico Luigi, Pozzi Alessandro, Gherlone Enrico

“…Results Zygoma Bone Shell technique was able to restore contours of zygomatic pyramid ridge. …”
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Investigating pyrolysis kinetics of lignocellulosic agro-waste (coconut shell) and plastics (PP & HDPE) through distributed activation energy model by Harsh V. Rambhia, Vikram S. Chatake, Aniruddha B. Pandit

“…This study addresses the critical need to manage plastic waste and explore alternative energy sources due to their intertwined impacts on environmental degradation and climate change. …”
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Time Domain Stress and Fatigue Life Evaluation for the Connector of a Floating Multi-Body in Waves by Total Beam and Local Shell Analyses by Byoung Wan Kim, Sa Young Hong, Kangsu Lee

“…The wave forces were calculated using the higher-order boundary element method (HOBEM), and the beams, shells, and mooring lines were analyzed using the finite element method(Ed note: Acronyms are not needed if used only once. …”
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Former food and cocoa bean shells in early-lactating cows on a herbage-based diet: effects on ruminal fermentation and blood metabolites by A.-M. Reiche, M. Tretola, L. Eggerschwiler, L. Pinotti, F. Dohme-Meier

“…Rising food security concerns are driving the livestock sector to explore alternatives to cereal grains, like by−products from the food industry, but their effect on animals needs to be studied. The study assessed the impact of replacing 55% cereal grains with former food products (FFP) on ruminal fermentation, ruminal methane production, and blood metabolites, with or without cocoa bean shell (CBS) supplementation. …”
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Characterization and release profile of sodium diclofenac halal hard shell capsules made from k-carrageenan and xanthan gum with sorbitol plasticizer by Tri Susanti, Siti Wafiroh, Esti Hendradi, Pratiwi Pudjiastuti

“…Halal hard shell capsules are importantly needed by Indonesian consumers, who are predominantly Muslim, to substitute mostly used and commercially available products made from non-halal ingredients such as gelatin. …”
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DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF AN IMPROVED MOTORIZED MAIZE SHELLER/THRESHING MACHINE by ADEWALE SEDARA, EMMANUEL ODEDIRAN, SETH MANUWA

“…It can be moved to where it’s needed this would encourage farmers to shell their maize grains on the farm. …”
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Cyclicity in ontogeny and age determination of Flexopecten glaber (Bivalvia, Pectinidae) in the Black Sea by Igor P. Bondarev

“…A correlation was found between the morphology of the surface of shell valves and the stages of the annual cycle of gonad development. …”
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Analysis of the Tools for Evaluating Embodied Energy Through Building Information Modeling Tools: A Case Study of a Single-Unit Shell Building by Andrzej Szymon Borkowski, Urszula Hajdukiewicz, Julia Herbich, Kalina Kostana, Anna Kubala

“…In this secondary study, a specific pre-designed shell building in the BIM environment was examined, and the embedded carbon footprint was calculated for it. …”
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Fabrication of hydrogel mini-capsules as carrier systems [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Gaia Petrucci, Stefano Palagi, Elisa Roberti, Francesco Bianciardi

“…Conventional drug administration often results in systemic action, thus needing high dosages and leading to potentially pronounced side effects. …”
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Fabrication of hydrogel mini-capsules as carrier systems [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 4 approved with reservations] by Gaia Petrucci, Stefano Palagi, Elisa Roberti, Francesco Bianciardi

“…Conventional drug administration often results in systemic action, thus needing high dosages and leading to potentially pronounced side effects. …”
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Groundnut shell carbon quantum dot magnetic iron oxide nanocomposite (GSCQD-FeFe2O4) for lead removal from water by Fredrick Saah, Garima Nagpal, Flomo Gbawoquiyq, Rashi Chaudhary

“…A novel adsorbent, GSCQD-FeFe2O4, combining groundnut shell-derived carbon quantum dots with magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles, was synthesized for efficient removal of Pb(II) from water. …”
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Core-shell Ni/SiO2@ZrO2 catalyst for highly selective CO2 conversion accompanied by enhancing reaction stability by Sha Cui, Zhe Wang, Honggang Zhao, Houxiang Sun, Qinhong Wei, Luhui Wang

“…Therefore, it was desperately needed to devise highly selective and stable catalyst. …”
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Ni3S2@MoO3@Co3O4@AMO/NF core–shell heterostructure for high performance alkaline overall water splitting by Jiabang Liang, Yu Liu, Zegao Wang, Yifan Jia, Zhao Ding, Liangjuan Gao

“…Abstract The urgent need for bi-functional high-performance non-noble metal-based catalysts for water splitting requires the integration of both oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) together, which not only increases the energy efficiency but also reduces fabrication cost. …”
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Extraction of fermentable sugars and phenolic compounds from Colombian cashew (Anacardium occidentale) nut shells using subcritical water technology: Response surface methodology a... by Luis J. Cruz-Reina, Jader Rodríguez-Cortina, Fabrice Vaillant, Israel Herrera-Orozco, Chiara Carazzone, Rocío Sierra

“…While promising, further studies are needed to fully understand the potential of SCWE when applied to cashew nut shells (CNS), which are rich in phenolic compounds, carbohydrates, and other natural substances. …”
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Failure of Metal-on-Metal Total Hip Arthroplasty: The First Reported Case from the Caribbean and the Need for a National Joint Registry by Marlon M Mencia, Pedro Pablo Hernandez Cruz

“…With over 1 million MoM articulations implanted worldwide, there is a need for close follow-up and surveillance of the at-risk population. …”
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Hierarchical Icephobic Surfaces with Enhanced Photothermal Performance for Sustainable Anti‐Icing by Lei Zhang, Yongle Feng, Xixin Cao, Yue Dong, Weihong Liu, Bing Li, Jing Li, Chonglei Hao

“…These drawbacks underscore the need for advanced, scalable solutions that are both efficient and environmentally responsible. …”
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Nano-chitosan Spray as a Preservative and Food Security of Fishery Products in The Middle of the Covid-19 Pandemic by Dion Saputra, Ferra Robiatul Ula, Ajeng Budiarahma Nur Fadhila, Yosi Yananda Sijabat, Abista Ahmad Romadoni, Seto Windarto

“…Nano-chitosan spray from crab shell waste has good antibacterial activity and preservative effectiveness. …”
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Revitalizing agriculture with the potential of cashew nutshell liquid: a comprehensive exploration and synergy with AI by Sneha Nayak, Roopa B. Hegde, Abhishek S. Rao, H. K. Sachidananda

“…Furthermore, cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) a by-product, from the cashew industry is underutilized resulting in its presence in effluent. …”
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