Exploring the Dual Nature of Olive Husk: Fiber/Aggregate in Lightweight Bio-Concrete for Enhanced Hygrothermal, Mechanical, and Microstructural Properties by Halima Belhadad, Nadir Bellel, Ana Bras

“…Thermal performance metrics included conductivity, specific heat capacity, diffusivity, effusivity, time lag, and predicted energy savings. …”
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Thermal properties and non-bonded interactions in human PMP2 variants: A molecular dynamics study by Prabin Aryal, Jhulan Powrel

“…Also, the estimated value of thermal diffusivity indicated that the mutant was slightly more efficient at conducting heat than the wild-type protein; the thermal diffusivity of both proteins was much lower than that of water. …”
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Formation and Characterization of Xylitol-Modified Glycidyl Methacrylate-<i>co</i>-Ethyl Methacrylate Matrices for Controlled Release of Antimicrobial Compounds by Adam Chyzy, Przemysław Gnatowski, Edyta Piłat, Maciej Sienkiewicz, Katarzyna Wozniak, Marta Wojnicka, Krzysztof Brzezinski, Marta E. Plonska-Brzezinska

“…The hydrogels with the APIs efficiently inhibit bacteria growth with low doses of drugs, and our findings are statistically significant, confirmed with ANOVA analysis at <i>p</i> = 0.05. …”
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Comparative analysis of the diagnostyc value of CT and MRI in the assessment of peritoneal carcinomatosis in ovarian cancer by Yu. A. Soloveva, N. A. Rubtsova, E. G. Novikova, D. O. Kabanov, S. A. Skugarev

“…In 75 (100 %) patients, mmMRI was performed using a standard protocol; in 39 (52 %) cases, the standard mmMRI protocol was modified and supplemented with the collection of diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) data in the coronary plane, with a common coverage area of all floors of the abdominal cavity, including the pelvis. …”
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Effects of CVOCs on Low-Temperature Adsorption of Elemental Mercury by Adsorbents by Qinyuan HONG, Xiangling CAI, Guanqun GAO, Haomiao XU, Zan QU, Naiqiang YAN

“…Kinetic analyses indicated that the adsorption process of Hg0 across different adsorbent materials conformed to a pseudo-first-order kinetic model (R2>0.99), highlighting the dominant role of external diffusion. The presence of chlorobenzene further enhanced the chemisorption of Hg0 by HCl/AC and Mn2O3. …”
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Advances in research on lithium in coal-bearing strata and its isotopes by Yun ZHANG, Yingchun WEI, Daiyong CAO, Xin LI, Liangliang JIN, Bo DONG, Xin WANG

“…., 6Li and 7Li) exhibit significant fractionation effects due to their differences in the diffusion rate and relative mass, establishing them as critical geochemical tracers. …”
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Numerical Simulation of Grab Dredging on Flow Field and Sdiment Suspension Pattern in Construction Area by LONG Rui, JIN Zhong-wu, Tomoaki NAKAMURA, Yonghwan CHO, Norimi MIZUTANI

“…In the baseline scenario, rapid descent leads to high flow velocities at the bed surface and the formation of vortices that promote sediment resuspension and diffusion. In contrast, cases involving velocity reduction prior to bed contact exhibit a marked decrease in sediment disturbance. …”
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Characterization of a blaKPC-3-carrying plasmid in a clinical isolate of Klebsiella pneumoniae belonging to the emerging successful clone ST147 by Esther Recacha, Mercedes Delgado-Valverde, Marina R. Pulido, Elena Pérez-Nadales, Patricia Pérez-Palacios, Inés Portillo-Calderón, Juan Manuel Sánchez-Calvo, Irene Gracia-Ahufinger, Álvaro Pascual

“…ABSTRACT Klebsiella pneumoniae ST147 has emerged as a successful clone able to efficiently disseminate a number of carbapenemases, including blaKPC. …”
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Distinctive asymmetric bowl-like nanoparticles: Synthesis, properties and applications by Xin Fang, Yani Wang, Yuchao Lyu, Lishuang Ma, Xinmei Liu, Jianye Fu

“…Their half opening structure with a large pore cavity allows for efficient cargo loading, easy diffusivity for guest molecules, photothermal agent, batteries, microwave absorption and other properties. …”
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Radiative recombination model for BiSeI microcrystals: unveiling deep defects through photoluminescence by Marc Dolcet Sadurni, Jüri Krustok, Kristi Timmo, Valdek Mikli, Rokas Kondrotas, Maarja Grossberg-Kuusk, Marit Kauk-Kuusik

“…Their electronic configuration (ns ^2 ), particularly for Bi- and Sb-based compounds, can be a key factor in efficient carrier transport and defect tolerance, similarly, to Pb-perovskites. …”
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Facile one-pot synthesis of photoresponsive Cu1.8S and CuInS2 nanostructures aided by Cu-pyrimidylthiolate molecular precursor by Suraj Peerappa Yadav, Adish Tyagi, Alpa Y. Shah, Deepak Tyagi, Sanjay Kumar, Gourab Karmakar, Rohit Singh Chauhan, Afsar Ali Siddiki

“…This study focuses on the synthesis and structural characterization of an air-stable hexanuclear Cu-pyrimidylthiolate cluster complex which serves as an efficient single-source precursor for the preparation of Cu1.8S nanocrystals. …”
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Synthesis and Photocatalytic Activity of Mo-Doped TiO2 Nanoparticles by Ji-guo Huang, Xue-ting Guo, Bo Wang, Lin-yang Li, Mei-xia Zhao, Li-li Dong, Xing-juan Liu, Yu-ting Huang

“…Mo doping was shown to be an efficient method for degradation of methylene blue under visible light, especially under solar light. …”
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Investigation of a Multiflow Ejector Equipped with Variable-Length Links for Thrust Vector Control Using Euler’s Methodology by Yuri A. Sazonov, Mikhail A. Mokhov, Anton V. Bondarenko, Victoria V. Voronova, Khoren A. Tumanyan, Egor I. Konyushkov

“…The coordinated operation of multiple jet devices enhances the efficiency of technological processes and thrust vector control systems, enabling the resolution of various practical challenges. …”
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Simulation of Solar Energetic Particle Events Originated from Coronal Mass Ejection Shocks with a Data-driven Physics-based Transport Model by Lei Cheng, Ming Zhang, Ryun Young Kwon, David Lario

“…The model includes an SEP source term aligned with the theory of diffusive shock acceleration by the CME-driven shock. …”
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Simplified approach in karst aquifer characterization by using discharge variability, storage capacity, and void development: A preliminary study in the tropical karst region by Tjahyo Nugroho Adji, M. Asyroful Mujib, Eko Haryono, Hendy Fatchurohman, Afid Nur Kholis

“…Furthermore, this study hypothesizes that the developed karst structure with a large catchment area possibly possesses G3 aquifer type stemming from extensive diffuse void (epikarst zone) continuously recharging the spring.…”
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Comparing and combining methods that enhance liquid–gas mass transfer in a batch reactor: Ultrasonic degassing, aeration by gas bubbling, and liquid agitation by W. Ludwig Kuhn, Jean-Yves Hihn, Bjørn Winther Solemslie, Ole Gunnar Dahlhaug

“…The influence of the acoustic frequency and power, the gas diffuser porosity and flow rate, and the flow direction and velocity within the reactor were the parameters investigated for the respective method. …”
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Enhanced CO₂ Capture Using TiO₂ Nanoparticle-Functionalized Solvent: A Study on Absorption Experiments by Alice Chillè, Nicola Verdone, Mattia Micciancio, Giorgio Vilardi

“…In contrast, higher or lower concentrations negatively impacted efficiency due to poor dispersion or nanoparticle agglomeration. …”
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Improving diesel engine performance with hydrogen-fumigated soapnut biodiesel by Christopher Selvam D, Yuvarajan Devarajan, Aditya Kishore Dash, Shivendu Saxena, Beemkumar Nagappan, Vinod Kumar Singh, Prabhukumar Sellamuthu

“…Notwithstanding its ecological advantages, SFB is accompanied by increased emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and a reduction in engine efficiency. This investigation examines the ramifications of hydrogen fumigation on the combustion efficiency and emission characteristics of a single-cylinder compression ignition (CI) engine operating on SFB. …”
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Automated vacuum drying kinetics, thermodynamics, and economic analysis of sage leaves by Nabil Eldesokey Mansour, Khaled A. Metwally, Aml Abubakr Tantawy, Ahmed Elbeltagi, Ali Salem, Ahmed Z. Dewidar, Abdelaziz M. Okasha, Moustapha Eid Moustapha, Abdallah Elshawadfy Elwakeel

“…Results showed that increasing temperature and decreasing pressure significantly improved drying efficiency, reducing the process time to just 90 min while achieving a drying rate of 22.34 kg water/kg dry matter/h and an effective moisture diffusivity of 6.716 × 10⁻⁹ m²/s under optimal conditions (60 °C and − 10 kPa). …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Sol–Gel-Derived Ni-Doped TiO₂ Photocatalyst for Rapid Visible Light-Driven Mineralization of Paracetamol by Nicola Morante, Katia Monzillo, Vincenzo Vaiano, Zukhra C. Kadirova, Diana Sannino

“…The catalysts were characterized through Raman spectroscopy, UV–Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV–Vis DRS), and surface area measurements. …”
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