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Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Polypropylene Fiber-Reinforced Concretes Exposed to Low-Temperature Curing
Many major engineering projects have been building in cold regions, and concretes would be inevitably cured under low-temperature conditions. In this study, the influences of curing media (air, water, and 5% N...
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Bibliometric analysis on mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants: a systematic review and future prospect
Coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) are one of the most significant sources of mercury (Hg) emissions certified by the Minamata Convention, which has attracted much attention in recent years. In this study, we use...
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An improved transfer learning strategy for short-term cross-building energy prediction using data incremental
The available modelling data shortage issue makes it difficult to guarantee the performance of data-driven building energy prediction (BEP) models for both the newly built buildings and existing information-po...
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Effect of coal preparation on atmospheric emissions of trace elements and their cross-media environmental risk from Chinese coal-fired industrial boilers
Coal preparation, which aims to reduce ash and sulfur contents and increase the heating value of coal, is expected to play a significant role in removing toxic trace elements (TEs) before coal combustion. In t...
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Open AccessFear-of-intimacy-mediated zinc transport is required for Drosophila fat body endoreplication
Endoreplication is involved in the development and function of many organs, the pathologic process of several diseases. However, the metabolic underpinnings and regulation of endoreplication have yet to be wel...
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Open AccessRobust flexural performance and fracture behavior of TiO2 decorated densified bamboo as sustainable structural materials
High-performance, fast-growing natural materials with sustainable and functional features currently arouse significant attention. Here, facile processing, involving delignification, in situ hydrothermal synthe...
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A modelling method for large-scale open spaces orientated toward coordinated control of multiple air-terminal units
The temperature distribution is always assumed to be homogeneous in a traditional single-input-single-output (SISO) air conditioning control strategy. However, the airflow inside is more complicated and unpred...
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N6-Methyladenosine-modified lncRNA LINREP promotes Glioblastoma progression by recruiting the PTBP1/HuR complex
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is acknowledged as the most aggressive primary brain tumor in adults. It is typically characterized by the high heterogeneity which corresponds to extensive genetic mutations and ...
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Study on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Subjected to Sulfate Erosion
It is of great significance to overall evaluate the degree and process of sulfate erosion on concrete, especially for the fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC). This paper investigated the effect of steel fiber (SF)...
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Mercury distribution and emission reduction potentials of Chinese coal-fired industrial boilers
Coal-fired industrial boilers (CFIBs) are an important emission source of mercury. In this study, the mercury flow of the CFIBs in China, including mercury input and output (atmospheric mercury and mercury-con...
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Open AccessNoninvasive urinary protein signatures associated with colorectal cancer diagnosis and metastasis
Currently, imaging, fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) and serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) tests are not adequate for the early detection and evaluation of metastasis and recurrence in colorectal cancer (C...
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Open AccessRecent progress of quantum dots for energy storage applications
The environmental problems of global warming and fossil fuel depletion are increasingly severe, and the demand for energy conversion and storage is increasing. Ecological issues such as global warming and foss...
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Identification of a new mutant allele of ZmYSL2 that regulates kernel development and nutritional quality in maize
The discovery and characterization of the opaque endosperm gene provide ideas and resources for the production and application of maize. We found an o213 mutant whose phenotype was opaque and shrunken endosperm w...
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Two-dimensional quantum dots for biological applications
The two-dimensional quantum dots (2D-QDs) have been developed significantly in the past decades. The 2D-QDs could be used in bioimaging, biosensing, drug/gene delivery, and photodynamic/photothermal therapy. T...
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Oxiracetam Mediates Neuroprotection Through the Regulation of Microglia Under Hypoxia-Ischemia Neonatal Brain Injury in Mice
In neonatal hypoxic-ischemic brain damage (HIBD), in addition to damage caused by hypoxia and ischemia, over-activation of inflammation leads to further deterioration of the condition, thus greatly shortening ...
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Estimation of soil organic carbon losses and counter approaches from organic materials in black soils of northeastern China
The northeast plain of China is one of three extensive regions with black soil rich in organic matter in the northern hemisphere. The replacement of natural grassland with cropland has resulted in massive loss...
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Open AccessMultilevel regulation of RUVBL2 expression predicts poor prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second-most lethal cancer worldwide with a complex pathogenesis. RuvB-like 2 (RUVBL2) was previously found to contribute to hepatocarcinogenesis. However, its expression, ...
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Exploring the heavy air pollution in Bei**g in the fourth quarter of 2015: assessment of environmental benefits for red alerts
In recent years, Bei**g has experienced severe air pollution which has caused widespread public concern. Compared to the same period in 2014, the first three quarters of 2015 exhibited significantly improved ...
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Open AccessGenomic 5-mC contents in peripheral blood leukocytes were independent protective factors for coronary artery disease with a specific profile in different leukocyte subtypes
Alterations in DNA methylation are demonstrated in atherosclerosis pathogenesis. However, changing rules of global DNA methylation and hydroxymethylation in peripheral blood leukocytes (PBLs) and different blo...
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Service Bridge: Trans-Boundary Influence Evaluation Method of Internet
The Internet has penetrated into all aspects of human society and economic life, not only changing people’s daily life, but also having a profound impact on the business model of traditional industry. However,...
