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Evaluation of selected genotypes from the 1995 RRIM Hevea germplasm collection for resistance to Corynespora cassiicola
Hevea brasiliensis , or the Para rubber tree, is a major commercial source of natural rubber (NR). The rubber tree is susceptible to various fungal...
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Cement kiln dust-based geopolymer: Microstructural investigation and performances optimization through response surface methodology
Cement kiln dust (CKD), which consisted of mullite, quartz, fused silica, and calcite (49, 23, 11, and 10 mass%, respectively) was alkali-activated...
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Corrosion inhibition, long-term and adsorption mechanisms of humic acid on ADC12 aluminum alloy in oxalic acid solution
In order to inhibit the corrosion of ADC12 aluminum alloy caused oxalic acid in engine coolant, corrosion inhibitor technology is usually used...
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Optimization of current density of dye-sensitized solar cells by Cd substitution in the electron transport layer
This study addresses the growing need for energy worldwide and highlights the necessity of switching to sustainable options like dye-sensitized solar...
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A green biomass pretreatment using iron ion-catalyzed hydrogen peroxide for lignocellulose fermentation and biofuel production
The purpose of this work is to evaluate whether the iron ion-catalyzed hydrogen peroxide pretreatment (Fe-HP pretreatment) can be used as a more...
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Enhancing hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass through molecular modification of lytic polysaccharide monooxygenase from Aspergillus niger
Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenase (LPMO) of Auxiliary Activity 9 family has great potential for lignocellulose biomass degradation, and obtaining...
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Structure, stability, and dynamics of inclusion complexes formed from auranofin derivatives and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin
The inclusion compounds of auranofin (AF) and its iodide derivative (AF-I) with HP-β-CD were recently identified and characterized experimentally. In...
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Component gradually varied templates-derived carbons: effect of composition of template on their structure and supercapacitor performances
The composition and chemical properties of template could influence the morphology, texture and surface chemistry of the resultant carbon and their...
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Sol-gel synthesized CuO nanoparticles supported on reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite for sunlight-catalytic methylene blue degradation and nanofluid applications
The presence of organic dye contaminations has been a major concern in recent years. Metal oxides and their composite have created a huge interest in...
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Modification of fly ash cenospheres by 3-glycidyloxypropyl trimethoxysilane (GPTMS) for anticorrosive coating applications
The present work focused on the functionalization of fly ash cenospheres (FACs) by GPTMS for anticorrosive applications. FACs are an industrial waste...
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Effect of zinc phosphate pretreatment on micro-arc oxidation performance
The integration of micro-arc oxidation (MAO) film and chemical conversion (PCC) technology is a promising surface treatment for magnesium alloys. In...
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Exploring Multicomponent Phase Space to Discover New Materials
Multicomponent phase space has been shown to consist of an enormous number of materials with different compositions, the vast majority of which have...
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Effect of nano-silica on mechanical properties and microstructure of high-volume ground granulated blast furnace slag cement paste
Incorporating ground granulated blast furnace slag (GBS) as a supplementary cementitious material in cementitious materials can reduce the cement...
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Enhanced α → β phase transition of Ti–6Al–2Zr–1Mo–1V alloy by the electropulsing
Both the electropulsing-assisted treatment (EPAT) and traditional heat treatment (THT) were conducted to investigate the effect of the electropulsing...
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Editorial: The August 2024 cover paper
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Exploring the potential of multispectral imaging for wood species discrimination
The recent publication of the European Regulation on deforestation, linked to the import and export from the European Union (EU) of certain...
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Antibacterial sol-gel AgMnFe2O4 composite coatings added with degradable MgO
The AgMnFe 2 O 4 -MgO composite coatings with the Ag/(Mn+Fe) atomic ratio of 0, 0.3%, 1% and 3%, respectively were prepared by sol-gel method to improve...
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Influence of sintering temperature on structural, electrical, dielectric, and magnetic properties of magnesium ferrite (MgFe2O4) ceramics prepared using powder derived via Sol-Gel auto-combustion
Polycrystalline magnesium ferrite (MgFe 2 O 4 ) ceramics were prepared using as-prepared MgFe 2 O 4 powder derived via sol-gel auto combustion method, and...
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In-situ synthesis of Alx-Co-Cr-Ni high entropy alloys via twin-wire and arc additive manufacturing (T-WAAM): microstructure evolution and mechanical properties
A novel arc additive manufacturing process using cable-type welding wire (CWW) and ER1070 Al wire was used for the first time to successfully...
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Effect of the modification of Pinus Kraft pulp with aluminum sulfate in cementitious composites
The use of aluminum sulfate (AS) as a chemical treatment for plant fibers aims to protect them against the aggressions of the alkaline environment...
