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Open-cell bio-based polyurethane foams modified with biopolyols from non-edible oilseed radish oil
Intensive research is currently being carried out worldwide to replace fossil raw materials with renewable ones or waste based on chemical synthesis....
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Optimizing of a metal foam-assisted solar air heater performance: a thermo-hydraulic analysis of porous insert placement
A numerical assessment of the heat transfer efficacy of a solar air heater (SAH) was carried out. The SAH is supplied with a porous metal foam layer...
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SARS-CoV-2 removal with a polyurethane foam composite
The pandemic of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2 disease) has been causing unprecedented health and economic impacts, alerting the world to the importance of...
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Bamboo charcoal fused with polyurethane foam for efficiently removing organic solvents from wastewater: experimental and simulation
The development of a multifunctional oil adsorbing material which could effectively and quickly separate oily wastewater is one of the focuses in...
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The effect of nano- and microfillers on thermal properties of Polyurethane foam
Polyurethane is one of the polymers used in recent years for the production of thermal insulators. The aim of the present study was to optimize the...
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Low-density open-cell flexible polyolefin foams as efficient materials for oil absorption: influence of tortuosity on oil absorption
The devastating effects of oil spills on the ecosystems must be minimized by looking for effective solutions which offer a fast response to them....
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Physical Foam Stability of Loose Sandy-Clay: a Porosity Role in the Conditioned Soil
To prevent the collapse and settlement of fine granular soil during earth pressure balance (EPB) tunneling or tunneling balance machine (TBM)...
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1,3-Propanediol production from glycerol in polyurethane foam containing anaerobic reactors: performance and biomass cultivation and retention
The use of batch and upflow anaerobic reactors filled with polyurethane foam for pure glycerol fermentation was evaluated. The best reactor...
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Preparing porous Cu/Pd electrode on nickel foam using hydrogen bubbles dynamic template for high-efficiency and high-stability removal of nitrate from water
Electrochemical reduction is a promising technology to remove nitrate from water. The metallic composition and geometry of electrodes usually...
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Complex treatment of oily polluted waters by modified melamine foams: from colloidal emulsions to a free oil removal
This study deals with the efficient, low-cost, and scalable treatment of oily polluted waters including colloidal emulsions, oil-in-water mixtures,...
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Development and characterization of lignin-furan rigid foams by varying precursors and catalyst concentration
Foams from fossil fuel-based raw materials have been developed into crucial industrial products for a wide range of applications. However, they come...
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Chemical Suppression Technology of Open-Pit Mine Blasting Dust and Smoke
In this chapter, the mechanism of production and transportation of blasting dust is analyzed, and two dust suppressants, water-rich gelatin stemming...
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The fabricating methods, properties and engineering applications of foamed concrete with polyurethane: a review
Over the past few years, to satisfy the construction demands, targeted scientific research has been extensively conducted on the raw materials of...
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A scalable high-porosity wood for sound absorption and thermal insulation
The search for more-sustainable materials has motivated research on lightweight, porous structures for thermal insulation and noise reduction, such...
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Hybrid constructed wetlands integrated with microbial fuel cells and reactive bed filter for wastewater treatment and bioelectricity generation
The present study aimed to develop a pilot-scale integrated system composed of anaerobic biofilter (AF), a floating treatment wetland (FTW) unit, and...
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Polystyrene-degrading bacteria in the gut microbiome of marine benthic polychaetes support enhanced digestion of plastic fragments
Polystyrene foam, which is used as a buoyant material in mariculture, is a common constituent of marine plastic debris. Here, we conduct analyses on...
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Sustainable Reuse of Char Waste for Oil Spill Recovery Foams
The aim of this work is the employment of char waste in the synthesis of silicon foams for oil spill remediation and the comparison analysis with...
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Cleaner production of polyurethane (PU) foams through use of hydrodesulfurization (HDS) spent catalyst
Due to the increased population in the urbanized areas, considerable attention is being paid on the development of energy-efficient buildings. In...
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The Efficiency of Volcanic Tuff-Based Foamed Geopolymer for Heavy Metals Removal: A Parametric Study
In this study, natural volcanic tuff-based foamed geopolymer was synthesized, characterized, and evaluated for its efficiency to remove heavy metals...
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Emerging Nanoelectrocatalysts for the Oxidation of Ethanol in Alkaline Fuel Cells
The depletion of fossil fuel reserves accompanied by the overwhelming evidence of global warming has necessitated the shift from fossil-based fuels...