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Concise review on naturally derived flame-retardants for cotton fabrics
The domestic and industrial utilization of cotton fiber is largely restricted primarily due to its highly flammable nature. Although halogen-based...
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Synthesis and characterization of β-spodumene by a new sol–gel route assisted by whey protein
Spodumene (LiAlSi 2 O 6 ) has gained attention due to its versatile applications, which include ionizing radiation dosimetry, observed in either...
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Thermal energy storage performance of liquid polyethylene glycol in core–shell polycarbonate and reduced graphene oxide fibers
Thermal energy storage is a promising, sustainable solution for challenging energy management issues. We deploy the fabrication of the reduced...
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Coaxial electrospinning of Au@silicate/poly(vinyl alcohol) core/shell composite nanofibers with non-covalently immobilized gold nanoparticles for preparing flexible, freestanding, and highly sensitive SERS substrates amenable to large-scale fabrication
As substrates for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), novel core/shell composite nanofiber films were prepared by coaxial electrospinning....
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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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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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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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Stakeholders’ participation in decreasing wildfire risk in the context of natural resource management in the Podpoľanie region of Slovakia
Key MessageAs the number and extent of wildfires are increasing due to climate change and human impacts, the demand for effective risk reduction...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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Development of an amphiphilic PLA Sponge by Solvent-Induced Phase Inversion: Effect of a bacterial Cellulose-g-Poly(methylmethacrylate) additive
Surface-modified bacterial cellulose, namely, BC-g-PMMA fiber, was synthesized by graft polymerization. The BC-g-PMMA fiber was employed as a surface...
