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Theoretical investigations of the potential application of PVA-mixed-valent tunnel structured manganese oxide nano-composite in continuous simultaneous removal of multi-contaminants from aqueous waste stream
The potential use of PVA-mixed-valent tunnel structured manganese oxide nano-composite in the removal of multi-contaminants form aqueous solutions...
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Laboratory investigation on inhibition of polyvinyl alcohol used for wireline coring drilling
To address the problems of wall collapse, cuttings slurrying, and scaling on the inner wall of the drill pipe, which often occur in small-diameter...
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Development of Fe3O4/polyvinylalcohol-nanocomposite hydrogel by chemical and irradiation approaches for Sb(III) sorption from acidic medium
Elimination of hazardous and toxic material from the ecological systems is one of the green sustainability goals for climate protection. In this...
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Flexural performance of strengthened reinforced concrete beams with DFRCC layer
DFRCC, also known as ductile fiber-reinforced cement composite, was developed as a means to enhance the strength of cement structures. This...
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Optimization of anionic dye removal using cross-linked chitosan composite as eco-friendly bio-adsorbent
The environmental impact of wastewater discharged from the textile dyeing industry has a significant challenge and influence on aquatic ecosystems...
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The effect of polyvinyl alcohol solution with a high degree of alcoholysis on the expansion and cracking behaviour of quicklime-treated soil in earthen sites
Earthen sites with historical, scientific, social, cultural, and artistic values can be destroyed by weathering. Chemical consolidation is an...
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Investigation of different polymeric membranes for removal of phenol from aqueous environment using pervaporation technique
The removal of phenolic compounds from the water was of great importance due to their high toxicity. In this study, the separation of phenol from an...
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Fabrication of PVA polymer films with improved antibacterial activity by fine-tuning via organic acids for food packaging applications
In this study, organic acids were used as cross-linker with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films prepared by a solution-casting method for food packing...
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Preparation and Properties of Sepiolite-Based 3D Flame-Retardant Aerogel
Sepiolite-based composites have great potential for application as flame-retardant and thermal-insulation material but their application and...
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Effect of stone slurry powder waste and low-cost fibers on strength, electrical resistivity, permeability, and ecological performance of engineered cementitious composite
Engineered cementitious composite (ECC) is a quite popular product that exhibits outstanding ductility and durability. The availability and expensive...
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The Deswelling of IPN Hydrogel Tablets by Lattice Boltzmann Method
The deswelling of cylindrical copolymeric and interpenetrating-polymer-network (IPN) hydrogel tablets was simulated by employing the lattice...
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Durability properties of treated coconut shell-used concrete for sustainability
The absorption capacity of coconut shell (CS) aggregates is 20–25% absorption due to their inherent porosity. Hence, if CS is treated, there are...
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Enhanced Biodegradation of High-Salinity and Low-Temperature Crude-Oil Wastewater by Immobilized Crude-Oil Biodegrading Microbiota
High salt and low temperature are the bottlenecks for the remove of oil contaminants by enriched crude-oil degrading microbiota in Liaohe Estuarine...
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Comparative assessment of modified bentonites as retardation barrier: adsorption performance and characterization
Modified bentonites for the anti-seepage system have been attracting global attention. At the same time, the performances of modified bentonite...
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Protection of carbon steel surface in extreme environment using polymer mixture: effects of time, inhibitor concentration, mixing ratio and synergy
Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) were mixed in the varying ratios of 1:1 and 1:3 respectively and used to formulate...
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Synthesis and characterization of an innovative sodium alginate/flaxseed gum green hydrogel for forward osmosis desalination
Recently, fresh water resources have been limited globally. Thus, desalination has been the most recommended solution to overcome this issue. Forward...
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Modification of graphene oxide with imidazolium-based ionic liquid for significant sorption of La(III) and Pr(III) from aqueous solutions
A straightforward ferrocyanide immobilization on the surface of graphene oxide (GO) was conducted for rapid and efficient adsorption capacity for...
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A Comparison Between Bayesian and Ordinary Kriging Based on Validation Criteria: Application to Radiological Characterisation
In decommissioning projects of nuclear facilities, radiological characterisation aims to estimate the quantity and spatial distribution of different...
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Flexural performance of GGBS-based EGC layered reinforced cement concrete and geopolymer concrete beams: a retrofit perspective
An innovation that transforms the brittle nature of the concrete to behave almost like a metal with 100% eco-friendly binding materials is called as...
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Microplastics in the seawater of the Beibu Gulf, the northern South China Sea: occurrence, sources, and ecological risk
In this study, the occurrence, sources, and ecological risk of microplastics (>60 µm) in the surface and bottom seawater were investigated in the...