The research and improvement of methods to be used for deformation measurements from space is a challenge. From the previous 20 years, time series Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) interferometry techniques have proved for their ability to provide milli...
A Fe-N conjugated organic polymer (SMP-Fr-Py) was prepared from ferrocene and pyrrole using a Scholl coupling reaction, which significantly improved the performance of Cr(VI) removal compared to the polymer (HCP-Fr-Py) prepared by adding the cross-li...
In this study, the nowcast models provided by the Python pySTEPS library were evaluated using radar derived rain rate data and the satellite product Split-Window Difference (SWD) based on GOES-16 data, focusing on central Mexico. Initially, we obtain...
The synthesis of a Co metal–organic framework assembled from 5,10,15,20-tetrakis((pyridin-4-yl)phenyl)porphyrin; TPhPyP) “Co-MTPhPyP” is reported. The TPhPyP ligand was synthesized via aldehyde condensation in 28% yield and characte...
This work reports the design of a novel plastic antibody for cystatin C (Cys-C), an acute kidney injury biomarker, and its application in point-of-care (PoC) testing. The synthetic antibody was obtained by tailoring a molecularly imprinted polymer (M...
Rapeseed press cake (RPC), the protein-rich residue from edible oil production, is currently underutilized and is primarily used as animal feed. This study aimed to investigate pressurized liquid extraction (PLE) for protein recovery from RPC using r...
Many Astragalus species exhibit seeds with physical dormancy (PY), but little is known about the ecological context of this dormancy. We focused on A. maritimus and A. verrucosus, two threatened Sardinian endemic species inside the subgenus Trimeniae...
Inflammation is a vital protective response in living systems and closely related to various diseases. As a member of the reactive oxygen species (ROS) family, peroxynitrite (ONOO−) is involved in the organism’s inflammatory process and c...
The objective of this research is the development of a copper-based optical sensor for the detection of ovarian cancer marker CA 125 synthesized using low-temperature plasma. Optical materials produced with metals show unique advantages due to their...
Stimulation of the skin and muscles in the field of acupuncture and moxibustion has been shown to increase local blood flow and metabolism or maintain the body in a sustained healthy state. However, little is known about cellular structural changes i...
In this work new rosamine–silica composites were prepared and their sensing ability towards different amines was assessed. Rice husk wastes were used as a biogenic silica source. Silica was extracted by thermal treatment, before rice husk ash a...
Eucommia ulmoides gum (EUG) is a natural polymer predominantly consisting of trans-1,4-polyisoprene. Due to its excellent crystallization efficiency and rubber-plastic duality, EUG finds applications in various fields, including medical equipment, na...
The ratio of monomeric units is one of the main characteristics of lignin, which affects the possibilities and strategies for further processing. Pyrolytic and thermal desorption decomposition of lignins followed by mass detection of macromolecule fr...
A detailed investigation of the hydrothermal crystallization of SAPO-34 in the presence of the novel 1-propylpyridinium hydroxide ([PrPy]OH) organic structural directing agent is presented. The synthesis conditions are systematically tuned to investi...
The study aimed at obtaining a precise view of the modification of heart rate variability (HRV) and respiratory rate with the help of “smart clothes” (the Hexoskin Smart Shirt, Hexoskin Smart Sensors & AI, Montreal, QC, Canada) during...
Sunflower press cake (SPC), a by-product of the edible oil industry, represents a promising source of plant-based protein. This study aimed to investigate and optimize protein recovery from SPC using conventional (CE) and advanced extraction techniqu...
Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS), a rubber-producing plant with excellent potential, emerges as a viable substitute for rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis). While natural rubber is a desirable material, conventional techniques for assessing rubber content hav...
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) represent important toxic compounds formed in meat products during processing. This study aims to analyze 22 PAHs by QuEChERS coupled with GC–MS/MS in canned minced chicken and pork during processing. Aft...
Heel marks (HMs) are a type of dirt stain consisting of polyester-based urethane rubber on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) floor surfaces. The rapid removal of HMs was achieved by using non-thermal atmospheric-pressure plasma technology. Mimetic HMs were pr...
Lignin valorization is a central objective of modern biorefinery research. This study investigates the catalytic depolymerization of two technical lignins, kraft lignin from beech hardwood and natron lignin from annual plants, via two complementary r...
A series of porphyrin-based ionic complexes were prepared through the reaction of two porphyrin precursors, 5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-(2-pyridyl)phenyl)porphyrin H2TPhPyP (1) and trans-dihydroxo [5,10,15,20-tetrakis(4-(2-pyridyl)phenyl)porphyrinato]tin(I...
In this study, a further investigation was carried out on the synthesis mechanism, optimal manufacturing conditions, and curing behavior of a sucrose-ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (SADP) adhesive. The results of 13C nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) s...
There is increasing interest in identifying drugs that can prevent or delay neurological complications following spinal cord injury, thus expanding the therapeutic window for other potential neuroprotective agents. In this context, manganese porphyri...
In this study, a novel analytical methodology based on disposable pipette extraction (DPX) was developed using an alternative extraction phase for the extraction/determination of six pharmaceutical compounds, including carbamazepine, diclofenac, napr...
Currently, the copper-mediated radiofluorination of aryl pinacol boronates (arylBPin) using the commercially available, air-stable Cu(OTf)2Py4 catalyst is one of the most efficient synthesis approaches, greatly facilitating access to a range of radio...
The simultaneous detection of multiple cancer biomarkers using microfluidic multiplexed immunosensors is gaining significant interest in the field of Point-of-Care diagnostics. This study highlights integrating surface-enhanced infrared Fourier trans...
Cellulose triacetate (CTA) was successfully synthesized from corn stover cellulose (CSC) in the presence of [PyPS]3PW12O40 (IL-POM). The effects of IL-POM contents, reaction temperature, and reaction time on the yield and degree of substitution of CT...
In previous research, sucrose and citric acid were used to synthesize an eco-friendly plywood adhesive. Herein, further research was performed to determine the optimal hot-pressing conditions and curing behavior of a sucrose-citric acid (SC) adhesive...
This work focuses on the changes in the chemical composition of wood caused by impregnation with fire retardants such as guanidine carbonate (GC), urea (U), diammonium phosphate (DAP) and their mixtures. The treated wood was tested using the oxygen i...
A sulphated tin ion-exchanged montmorillonite (SO42−/Sn-MMT) was successfully prepared by the ion exchange method of montmorillonite (MMT) with SnCl4, followed by the sulphation. This catalysis was applied as a solid acid catalyst for the heterogeneo...
Herein, this study has examined the influence of Zn2+ sources during a biogenic-mediated pathway to synthesize ZnO nanoparticles with highly desirable solar-responsive catalytic properties. Salts of nitrate, acetate and chloride have been utilized. T...
The preparation of bio-oil through biomass pyrolysis is promoted by different demineralization processes to remove alkali and alkaline earth metal elements (AAEMs). In this study, the hydrothermal pretreatment demineralization was optimized by the re...
This research presents an extensive comparative analysis of a selection of popular deep speaker embedding models, namely WavLM, TitaNet, ECAPA, and PyAnnote, applied in speaker verification tasks. The study employs a specially curated dataset, specif...
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The co-pyrolysis of oily sludge and walnut shell is a reliable method for solid waste treatment and waste recycling. In this paper, a thermogravimetric analysis was used to study the thermodynamics and synergy effect of oily sludge (OS) and walnut sh...
The textural, structural, morphological, and acidic properties of TiO2/Al-ZSM-12 zeolite synthesized viathe hydrothermal method and using methyltriethylammonium chloride as a template were studied in this study. The structure, size, and shape of the...
The [001]-oriented Pr3+ doped Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-0.30PbTiO3 (Pr-PMN-PT) thin films with a composition near the morphotropic phase boundary (MPB) were synthesized by a sol–gel method. The crystal structure was characterized using X-ray diffraction...
Protein phosphorylation can induce signal transduction to change sperm motility patterns during sperm capacitation. However, changes in the phosphorylation of sperm proteins in mice are still incompletely understood. Here, capacitation-related phosph...
To understand fumaric acid sludge (FAS) systematically and comprehensively and find out how to utilize it, we conducted a series of characterization analyses on FAS. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) Spectra shows that the main component of FAS is f...
This article aimed to incorporate the coordinated construction of classifiers to develop a model for predicting the pyrolysis of loose biomass. For the purposes of application, the ground form of pine cone was used to perform the thermogravimetric an...
Flame-retardant coatings and films are widely used to delay flame spread on interior finishing and wood-based materials; however, their fire effluent toxicity has not been sufficiently characterized, and direct comparisons between these product types...
In recent years, the research of flexible sensors has become a hot topic in the field of wearable technology, attracting the attention of many researchers. However, it is still a difficult challenge to prepare low-cost and high-performance flexible s...
Fast pyrolysis of five post-consumer plastic waste materials was studied using pyrolysis coupled with gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (Py-GC/MS) technique. Prescription medicine bottles, landfill liners, and one type of industrial plastic waste...
The textile industries need an alternative to cotton since its supply is unable to keep up with the growing global demand. The ramie (Boehmeria nivea (L.) Gaudich) fiber has a lot of potential as a renewable raw material but has low fire-resistance,...
To study the thermal decomposition behavior of 4,4′-azobis(1,2,4-triazole) (ATRZ), the non-isothermal thermal decomposition kinetics of ATRZ were studied using the thermogravimetric–differential scanning calorimetry (TG–DSC) method....
This study presents an automated industrial wastewater treatment system based on Siemens programmable logic controller (PLC) that optimizes reagent dosing, aeration, sedimentation, and sludge separation. The system uses accurate pH sensors, dosing pu...
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a key oxidant for green chemical processes, yet its catalytic utilization and activation efficiency remain limited by material instability and uncontrolled radical release. Here, we report a dual-functional, hollow conduct...
Urban mobility planning in smart cities requires sophisticated simulation tools, yet their complexity often creates a technical barrier for non-expert stakeholders. This paper presents a novel architecture that integrates generative artificial intell...
Phosphorescent iridium(III) complexes have been widely researched for the fabrication of efficient organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). In this work, three red Ir(III) complexes named Ir-1, Ir-2, and Ir-3, with Ir-S-C-S four-membered framework ring...
Living convenience, as a perceptual quality of life, is gradually playing an increasingly important role in the context of seeking livable cities. A high degree of living convenience positively affects urban vitality, livability, and daily physical a...
We have designed a real-world smart building energy fault detection (SBFD) system on a cloud-based Databricks workspace, a high-performance computing (HPC) environment for big-data-intensive applications powered by Apache Spark. By avoiding a Smart B...
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