Background: Currently, there is no scientific evidence regarding pain in the anesthetic block of the first toe according to the method of application. However, clinical evidence has highlighted the use of the carpule due to the low pain it causes dur...
Spring frosts were examined using 1981–2023 meteorological data from five weather stations located in areas with a significant share of agricultural crops, especially orchards. Days with frost were determined from air temperature data at 5 and...
Early spring frost is a major meteorological hazard during the Apple Flowering period. To improve frost event prediction, this study proposes a hybrid 1D-CNN-BiLSTM-Attention model, with its core novelty lying in the integrated dual attention mechani...
In order to advance the utilization rate of multi-source solid wastes in the Ningxia region of China, 16 groups of pavement base mixtures were designed with cement and fly ash (FA) as binders, steel slag (SS), silicon manganese slag (SMS), and recycl...
Due to the high water absorption of coal gangue aggregate, concrete prepared with a high content of this material exhibits a significantly reduced service life under freeze–thaw conditions. This study evaluates the frost resistance of gel-enhan...
At low temperatures, PMMA surfaces are prone to ice and frost formation, which presents a significant challenge for PMMA’s efficient application in cold environments due to the difficulty in physically removing the accumulated ice. Superhydroph...
Salvia hispanica L., commonly known as chia, is a plant-based alternative to seafood and is rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid, protein, fiber, and antioxidants. In the Northern Hemisphere, chia flowering is triggered by the fall equinox (12-h...
To address the demands for resource utilization of Yellow River sediment and the durability requirements of engineering materials in cold regions, this study systematically investigates the mechanisms affecting the frost resistance of slag-Yellow Riv...
The motivation of this work is to enhance the long-term frost resistance of circulating fluidized bed fly ash (CFA)-based multisolid waste cementitious material (CSM). In this research, CSM2 is prepared by 30 wt.% CFA, 20 wt.% blast furnace slag (BFS...
Alkali-activated-slag cementitious material (AASCM) is distinguished by minimal energy consumption, reduced pollution, and superior mechanical properties; however, it is prone to issues such as susceptibility to cracking and inadequate frost resistan...
Air-source heat pumps suffer from the formation of frost on their outdoor coils while operating under cold and humid conditions, and the resulting periodic defrost cycles interrupt the heat supply and degrade both thermal comfort and efficiency. This...
Novel hybrid binder concrete mixes with alkali-activated non-ferrous slag (NFS), either alone or in combination with blast furnace slag (BFS), as partial replacement of Portland cement, and containing 50% recycled aggregates, were successfully manufa...
We report the synthesis of poly(acrylamide-co-acrylic acid)/sodium carboxy methyl cellulose (PAMAA/CMC-Na) hydrogels, and subsequent fabrication of dual-network polymer hydrogels (PAMAA/CMC-Na/Fe) using as-prepared via the salt solution (FeCl3) immer...
The main assumption of eco-efficient High-Performance Concrete (HPC) design is the reduction of Portland cement clinker content without negatively affecting the composite’s mechanical and durability properties. In this paper, three low-clinker...
To promote the high-value utilization of industrial solid waste and enhance the durability of construction materials in cold regions, this study investigates an autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) system prepared primarily with fly ash and oil shale re...
The consumption of concrete is enormous during coal mine construction in the Xinjie Taigemiao mining area. During the concrete production process, the cleaning of concrete tank trucks and mixer equipment generates a large amount of waste sludge separ...
Walnuts are among the globally significant woody food and oil tree species. At high latitudes, they frequently experience late-frost damage, inducing low-temperature stress, which significantly affects walnut seedlings. The aim of this study was to i...
This study investigates photocatalytic cells based on cocatalyst-loaded SrTiO3:Al and nano-SiO2 as a porous binder, immobilized on frosted glass. Comprehensive analysis confirmed the successful incorporation of aluminum into SrTiO3, increasing oxygen...
In breeding winter malting barley, one recurring strategy is to cross a current preferred spring malting barley to a winter barley. This is because spring malting barleys have the greatest amalgamation of trait qualities desirable for malting and bre...
To address the environmental risks associated with large-scale stockpiling of red mud (RM) and coal gangue (CG) and the demand for their high-value utilization, this study proposes a ternary concrete system incorporating RM, fly ash (FA), and CG aggr...
In order to study the performance of a new cement-based grouting material under the coupling of freeze–thaw cycle and sulfate erosion, tests related to the performance of the new grouting material were designed and carried out to analyze the da...
The quality of glutinous rice flour (GRF) plays a critical role in determining the processing suitability of Tangyuan, a traditional Chinese glutinous rice-based food. This study systematically characterized the physicochemical, pasting, textural and...
Haberlea rhodopensis is a unique desiccation-tolerant angiosperm that also survives winter frost. As, upon freezing temperatures, H. rhodopensis desiccates, the taxon is proposed to survive low temperature stress using its desiccation tolerance mecha...
This research investigates an effective alkali (NaOH) treatment and fire-retardant coating to produce biocomposites from frost-retted hemp fiber and PLA. The fiber surface treatment with various NaOH concentrations was investigated throughout a range...
There has recently been an increased use of anti-freezing agents that are primarily composed of salt- and alkali-free calcium nitrite (Ca(NO2)2) and calcium nitrate (Ca(NO3)2) to promote the hydration reaction of concrete in cold weather concreting....
mRNA COVID-19 vaccines have been reported as protecting against COVID-19 and reducing its severity, and we have recognized post-vaccination symptoms recently. This research investigates the clinical trajectories of ocular disorders in a 51-year-old f...
Geopolymer concrete contains inorganic aluminosilicate polymer gels formed through the activation of industrial solid wastes. This study investigated the effects of fly ash (FA) and silica fume (SF) on the durability and microstructure of geopolymer...
Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) expansion in subalpine and alpine ecosystems is increasing due to climate change and reduced land management. This review examines bilberry traits, environmental responses, and ecosystem impacts. As a stress-tolerant...
The accumulation of chemical constituents of some medicinal plants, such as Paeonia ostii T. Hong et J. X. Zhang, Houpoëa officinalis (Rehder and E. H. Wilson) N. H. Xia and C. Y. Wu. and Atractylodes lancea (Thunb.) DC, can precipitate on the s...
Dredging projects associated with China’s expanding maritime transportation and waterway regulation produce substantial volumes of dredged soil each year. This dredged soil, characterized by poor engineering properties, cannot be directly used...
The construction industry needs durable low-carbon binders whose engineering behaviour is reproducible across precursors, yet published comparisons of alkali-activated mortars rarely place single, binary and ternary systems side by side under the sam...
Real-time, in situ soil diagnostics are increasingly relevant for precision agriculture, but their efficacy under varying field and climatic conditions remains underexplored. This study assesses the 2022/23 version of the Stenon FarmLab, a multi-sens...
Since ancient times, sea buckthorn (Hyppophae rhamnoides) (SBT) has been utilized as a medical plant for its ability to extract health-promoting compounds from its fruits, seeds, pulp, skin, bark, roots, and leaves. L-ascorbic acid is primarily found...
To characterize the material state and residual reactivity of long-service dam concrete, concrete cores extracted from the Lushui Reservoir Dam after more than 60 years of service were investigated. Their long-term macroscopic properties were evaluat...
Natural hydraulic lime (NHL) can be used as an inorganic cementitious material, as it exhibits low shrinkage, salt-alkali resistance, moderate strength, and good durability with cultural relics. There has been increasing interest in NHL, as it is con...
High-slump concrete is highly sensitive to vibration due to its low viscosity and weak cohesion, factors that critically influence its performance development and long-term durability. In practice, vehicle–bridge coupled vibrations during half-...
In order to address the challenges of resource utilization posed by construction waste, the substitution of natural aggregate (NA) with public fill (PF) contents was investigated for load reclamation and road grassroots applications. A comprehensive...
The intrinsic brittleness and poor crack resistance of OPC-based materials severely limit their service durability under complex environments. In this study, a composite latex polymer was fabricated via an ambient-temperature APS/STS redox initiation...
Frosts cause damage to plants in field crops and also trees, thus contributing to heavy economic losses in agriculture. One of the consequences of climate warming is the lengthening of the thermal growing season (AT > 5 °C) and acceleration of...
The appropriate selection of renovation plaster properties is essential for ensuring the durability and effectiveness of conservation works. This study focused on the design and characterization of cement-based renovation mortars modified with synthe...
The increased occurrence of extreme weather events due to climate change has heightened the need to develop support decision systems that can help farmers to mitigate losses in agriculture. Environmental hazards, such as frost, have a relevant econom...
Frost heave is an important factor affecting the safety and practicability of buildings in cold regions or artificial freezing engineering. In order to reduce frost heave, frost-susceptible silty clay was used in a one-dimensional frost heave testing...
Frost resistance is a very important durability criterion of concrete in the cold environment. To improve the frost resistance of concrete, carbon fiber was added into the concrete. Repeated soaking in water will accelerate the freeze-thaw damage of...
The production of high-performance fiber-reinforced cementitious composites (HPFRCCs) as a durable construction material using different types of fibers and nanomaterials critically relies on the synergic effects of the two materials as well as the c...
Studying the dynamic changes of extreme temperatures and associated large-scale atmospheric circulation is important for predicting the occurrence of extreme temperatures and reducing their adverse impact and damage. Based on the surface temperature...
As an important gelling material, cementitious materials are widely used in civil engineering construction. Currently, research on these materials is conducted using experimental and numerical image processing methods, which enable the observation an...
Previous studies on winter supplementation of growing cattle grazing stockpiled native Campos grasslands suggest that forage allowance (FA), herbage mass, and weather conditions before and during the supplementation period could all affect supplement...
To prevent frost damage in fruit trees, growers employ passive and active methods, and one of these second methods is the use of biostimulant compounds against abiotic stress. In this study, two trials were conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of...
In a climate-change context, the advancement of phenological stages may endanger viticultural areas in the event of a late frost. This study evaluated the potential of satellite-based remote sensing to assess the damage and the recovery time after a...
Spring frost poses a major threat to grape-producing regions, severely reducing grape yield and quality. Grafting rootstocks is an effective strategy for enhancing scion resistance to spring frost and mitigating damage. In this study, the two wine gr...
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