Processes, Volume 12, Issue 7

With the advancement of the manufacturing industry, performing submerged arc welding subject to varying welding heat inputs has become essential. However, traditional thermodynamic models are insufficient for predicting the effect of welding heat inp...

The eEF2K, a member of the α-kinase family, plays a crucial role in cellular differentiation and the stability of the nervous system. The development of eEF2K inhibitors has proven to be significantly important in the treatment of diseases such as ca...

Radial wellbore fracturing is a promising technology for stimulating tight sandstone reservoirs. However, simultaneous fracturing of multiple radial wellbores often leads to unsuccessful treatments. This paper proposes a novel technology called multi...

As a key system in nuclear power plants, nuclear power systems contain high-temperature, high-pressure water media. A steam leak, if it occurs, can at minimum cause system functional loss and at worst lead to casualties. Therefore, it is urgent to ca...

Since the “13th Five-Year Plan”, the exploration of large-scale structural oil and gas reservoirs in the Bohai oilfield has become more complex, and the exploration of igneous oil and gas reservoirs has become the focus of current attenti...

Curl propensity is a critical-to-quality (CTQ) property of paper, as it causes severe problems during printing and other final conversion operations. The main papermaking factor causing the curl phenomenon is the existence of a fiber orientation (FO)...

Implantable and semi-implantable biosensors fabricated with biodegradable materials and nanomaterials have gained interest in the past few decades. Functionalized biodegradable materials and nanomaterials are usually employed to satisfy clinical and...

Mercury pollution is a serious public health problem. China’s extensive use and reliance on mercury has led to water pollution, particularly the presence of methylmercury in water. Estimating total mercury emissions from wastewater in China is...

The impact of COVID-19’s unexpected outbreak forced the scientific community to seek alternative treatment methods in order to overcome the hindrance of traditional medicine in terms of alleviating the symptoms of this virus. Erythromycin, whic...

The global demand for sustainable lamb production is increasing due to the need for high-quality meat with minimal environmental impact, making the choice of feeding systems crucial. This study investigates the effects of supplemented pasture feeding...

To comprehensively understand the influence of mining speed on gas emissions in goaf during coal seam extraction, enhance gas extraction efficiency in goaf, manage gas emissions at the working face, and ensure safety in the mining production process....

Container technology has gained a widespread application in cloud computing environments due to its low resource overhead and high flexibility. However, as the number of containers grows, it becomes increasingly challenging to achieve the rapid and c...

The combined effects of aqueous corrosion, stress factors, and seeded cracks on leakage in cast iron pipes have not been thoroughly examined due to the complexity and difficulty in predicting their interactions. This study seeks to address this gap b...

Background: The analysis of vitamins in baby food is a challenging task given the complexity of the food matrix, vitamin stability, and strict regulations of the European Union regarding permissible deviations from declared values. Vitamins in food e...

Tanneries generate copious amounts of potentially toxic sludge and effluent from the processing of skins and hides to leather. The effluent requires remediation before discharge to protect the receiving environment. A range of physicochemical methods...

In order to solve the cold-starting problem and improve the intake and exhaust pipe temperatures of diesel engines under cold-starting and low- and medium-speed conditions, this paper proposes a twice-open control method for a hydraulic variable valv...

Essential oils are emerging as alternatives to conventional pest control chemicals. Lippia graveolens Kunth (Mexican oregano) is a source of essential oils and during conventional extraction, the biomass generated is discarded as waste; however, repo...

The burden structure directly decides the distribution of gas flow inside a blast furnace (BF). Falling, stacking, and descending bulk materials are the three main processes for burden formation, among which the stacking process plays a decisive role...

Polymerized aluminum magnesium chloride (PAMC) flocculant was prepared from gangue as a raw material, and the effects of pH, the polymerization time, and the polymerization temperature on the performance of the PAMC were investigated by a one-factor...

In response to the poor reliability in identifying fault direction in distribution networks with Inverter Interfaced Distributed Generators (IIDGs), considering the control strategy of low-voltage ride-through, a fault direction criterion based on po...

The research presents a novel approach to develop high-strength functionally graded composite materials (FGCMs) by using recycled coconut shell ash (CSA) particles as reinforcement for a hypereutectic Al-Si alloy matrix. Using a centrifugal casting t...

This study explores a novel method of directly epoxidizing hexafluoropropene with molecular oxygen under gaseous conditions using a Cu/HZSM-5 catalytic system (Cu/HZ). An in-depth investigation was conducted on the catalytic performance of Cu-based c...

While selective catalytic reduction (SCR) has long been indispensable for nitrogen oxide (NO_x) removal, optimizing its performance remains a significant challenge. This study investigates the combined effects of structural and intake parameters on SC...

Given China’s ambition to realize carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutralization by 2060, hydrogen is gradually becoming the pivotal energy source for the needs of energy structure optimization and energy system transformation. Thus, hydrogen co...

Cheese quality is affected by seasonal variations. These variations can influence several aspects of cheese, including its flavor, texture, nutritional content, and overall sensory qualities. The aim of this study was to assess the performance of nea...

In the low-carbon era, photovoltaic power generation has emerged as a pivotal focal point. The inherent volatility of photovoltaic power generation poses a substantial challenge to the stability of the power grid, making accurate prediction imperativ...

Wireline formation testing is an important technique in the exploration and development of oil fields. Not only can real fluid samples be prepared from the formation directly obtained to know exactly whether the oil existed in the formation or not, b...

As a distinct type of reservoir, tuffaceous tight reservoirs have attracted much attention. However, previous studies on tuffaceous tight reservoirs formed in the burial diagenetic stage are few, particularly regarding the genesis of micropores, whic...

In the field test, we found that the failure depth of the goaf floor strata tends to be further because the periodic breaking and caving of the immediate roof, upper roof, and roof key stratum has dynamic stress disturbance effects on the floor. To f...

Despite the considerable advances that industrial manufacturing has undergone as a result of digitalization, the real-time monitoring of assembly processes continues to present a significant technical challenge. This article presents a solution to th...

The pectin methyl esterase gene from Populus trichocarpa (PtPME) was successfully cloned through PCR amplification and subsequently inserted into the expressing vector pMAL-c5e for successful expression in Escherichia coli BL21 (DE3). Initially, we d...

Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) plays a vital role in supporting neuronal survival, differentiation, and promoting synaptogenesis, thereby facilitating synaptic plasticity in the central nervous system. Administration of exogenous BDNF is a...

The scientific and reasonable maintenance strategy is critical to ensure the continuous operation of stationary equipment in the petrochemical industry; both risk-based inspection (RBI) and integrity operating windows (IOWs) are effective for station...

Recently, the “sweet spot” of a fractured reservoir, controlled by a strike-slip fault, has been found and become the favorable target for economic exploitation of deep (>4500 m) tight gas reservoirs in the Sichuan Basin, Southwestern...

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) has been recognized as one of the potential working fluids to operate power generation cycles, either in supercritical or transcritical configuration. However, a small concentration of some of the additives to CO₂ have shown prom...

This study presents an economic optimization model for determining the optimal insulation thickness for both thermal insulation and electric tracing pipelines. Using Life-Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis, optimization research was conducted under various wo...

The occurrence of tool chatter can have a detrimental impact on the quality of the workpiece. In order to improve surface quality, machining stability, and reduce tool wear cycles, it is essential to monitor the workpiece machining process in real ti...

Tight sandstone gas has become an important field of natural gas development in China. The tight sandstone gas resources of Yan’an gas field in Ordos Basin have made great progress. However, due to the complex gas–water relationship, its...

Liquid fuel production from biomass-derived molecules has received great attention due to the diminished fossil fuel reserves, growing energy demand, and the necessity of CO₂ emission reduction. The deoxygenation of oils and fatty acids is a promisin...

Our study explores the potential of a novel microwave plasma source for enhancing wound healing in BALB-C mouse models. Chronic wounds, particularly in diabetic individuals, present significant challenges due to impaired regenerative capacity. Cold A...

Principal Component Analysis (PCA) serves as a valuable tool for analyzing membrane processes, offering insights into complex datasets, identifying crucial factors influencing membrane performance, aiding in design and optimization, and facilitating...

A steam jet mill (SJM), which employs industrial waste heat steam as a gas source, is a widely utilized apparatus for the pulverization of fly ash. To achieve elevated single-machine grinding capacity, efficiency improvement research based on structu...

Tight sandstone is rich in micron- and nano-scale pores, making the two-phase flow of gas and water complex. Establishing reliable relative permeability and productivity models is an urgent issue. In this study, we first used a slip model to correct...

This research evaluated two methods of arginine encapsulation, melt emulsification and nanoprecipitation, using a lipid matrix of carnauba wax and commercial polymers (Eudragit^®) as a protective material. The ratios of wax–arginine were 1:1...

Currently, we are faced with the need to develop solution that are sustainable in terms of the energy and material resources used, which implies environmental sustainability [...]

The production of cellulosic sugars in lignocellulose biorefinery presents significant economic and environmental challenges due to the recalcitrant nature of biomass. The economic and facile production of renewable sugars with high yield and product...

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) air conditioning systems often use positive temperature coefficient (PTC) heaters to heat the passenger compartment. The heating process consumes a lot of energy in low-temperature environments, which seriously affects...

In recent years, the use of dry gas seal technology in high-end industrial applications has become increasingly widespread. Existing research has primarily focused on unidirectional grooves. This study introduces an innovative approach by incorporati...

Due to the extensive use of fossil fuels, energy conservation and sustainable transportation have become hot topics. Electric vehicles (EVs), renowned for their clean and eco-friendly attributes, have garnered considerable global attention and are pr...

The conventional PI control, which has been extensively employed in the high-performance control of linear induction motors, has the benefit of a straightforward concept, quick dynamic response, and simple control. Nevertheless, the linear induction...