The utilization of enzyme-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (EICP) to consolidate aeolian sand has received significant attention in recent years. However, urease activity is directly affected by temperature, which varies greatly from day to ni...
In the field of space gravitational wave detection, high-precision temperature measurement with a resolution at the micro-Kelvin level in the milli-Hertz frequency range is required to mitigate the interference caused by temperature fluctuations arou...
Multiple mRNA isoforms are often generated during processing such as alternative splicing of precursor mRNAs (pre-mRNA), resulting in a diversity of generated proteins. Alternative splicing is an essential mechanism for the functional complexity of e...
This study investigates the corrosion damage mechanisms of Ti2AlNb-based alloys under high temperature, salt spray and coupled high temperature-salt spray conditions. This alloy was analysed in detail from macroscopic to microscopic by means of micro...
Through alternative splicing (AS) processes, eukaryotic genes can generate a variety of transcription isoforms that lower the expression levels of the normal transcripts or result in diversity in the genes’ activities. Then, AS plays a signific...
In the rice growing area of Kenya’s highlands, the development of a water-saving rice cultivation system is a key strategy because the shortage of irrigation water is a frequently occurring problem. The purpose of this study was to investigate the ef...
High-temperature superconductor (HTS) bulks have demonstrated extremely intriguing potential for industrial and commercial applications due to their capability to trap significantly larger magnetic fields than conventional permanent magnets. The magn...
With the rapid advancement of space-based laser weapon technologies, on-orbit safety of spacecraft such as satellites is confronted with severe laser threats. To meet the demands for film system optimization and reliability improvement of thin films...
This paper investigates the influence of an alternating multi-layered design on the material loss factor and effective temperature range of free/constrained-damping butyl rubber, and then proposes a new method of designing materials with high damping...
This paper experimentally analyzes the critical current degradation and AC (alternating current) losses of second-generation (2G) high-temperature superconductor (HTS) tape during the impregnation process. Two impregnation materials were utilized: Ga...
In hot and humid regions, urban underground utility tunnels are susceptible to high temperature and humidity due to moist inlet air, cable heat dissipation, and limited ventilation jointly affecting the internal environment. To address this issue, an...
A comparison between commercial cellulose evaporative cooling pad and pads manufactured with three alternative materials was made for environmental conditions typical of tropical countries. Wind tunnel tests were carried out to compute the convective...
Lianas are an important component of tropical forests, and may reach their highest densities in disturbed areas. However, information on seed and germination characteristics is scarce. Twenty Amazon liana species were screened for their germination c...
Alternating current preheating (ACP) of lithium-ion batteries has the advantage of a high heating rate while inhibiting lithium plating. Two strategies based on terminal voltage control and full battery impedance control were proposed to simplify the...
Globally, the spatial distribution of vegetation is governed primarily by climatological factors (rainfall and temperature, seasonality, and inter-annual variability). The local distribution of vegetation, however, depends on local edaphic conditions...
We suggest an alternative to conventional coating methods for accident-tolerant fuel (ATF) cladding. A Zircaloy-4 tube was inserted into metal tubes of different materials and the inserted tubes were subjected to physical force at room temperature. T...
Nanotechnology provides an effective way to upgrade the thermophysical characteristics of dielectric oils and creates optimal transformer design. The properties of insulation materials have a significant effect on the optimal transformer design. Este...
Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-PbTiO3 single crystals (PMN-PT SCs) are widely utilized in high-performance piezoelectric devices due to their exceptional piezoelectric properties. Among the various post-processing techniques for domain engineering in PMN-PT SCs, a...
In this study, the tensile fracture morphology of a 5083 aluminum alloy sheet prepared by alternate ring-groove pressing torsion and torsional flattening at room temperature (ARPT-TF-R) under different numbers of torsional flattening passes was analy...
C4F7N is considered the most promising alternative to SF6 due to its higher liquefaction temperature, and it is generally mixed with buffering gases such as CO2 in engineering applications. This paper establishes a two-dimensional axisymmetric nozzle...
The influence of alternating current (AC) field on the pack boriding process for medium carbon steel was investigated through characterization of microstructure, phase composition, microhardness, and corrosion resistance of the boride layer and its m...
Although Telenomus remus, a promising parasitoid of Spodoptera frugiperda, had been successfully reared on the eggs of Corcyra cephalonica in some countries, reports from China have argued that it is infeasible. Notably, studies from China have indic...
Timely flowering is a determinative trait for many economically valuable species in the Dendrobium genus of the Orchidaceae family, some of which are used for ornamental and medicinal purposes. D. nobile, a representative species of nobile-type Dendr...
In recent years, the scientific and industrial interest regarding alternative technologies for transmission cables has increased. These conductors should efficiently transmit significant amounts of power between grid nodes, which are expected to be p...
Horticultural reliance on non-renewable peat faces critical sustainability challenges. Low-temperature biochar (LTB) presents a promising alternative, offering higher biochar yields and lower energy inputs compared to conventional high-temperature bi...
The electrical characterization ofa La0.9Sr0.1MnO3 compound sintered at 800, 1000 and 1200 °C was investigated by means of the impedance-spectroscopy technique. As the results, the experimental conductivity spectra were explained in terms of the...
Environmental concerns over automotive exhaust emissions and consumer demand for higher fuel efficiency have led to the development of low-temperature combustion concepts. The reactivity-controlled compression ignition (RCCI) engine is one among them...
The diversity of mating systems in fish is unparalleled among vertebrates. This variability is shaped by a long evolutionary history associated with differences in selection pressures and plasticity within species. However, there is also significant...
Ferrochrome (FeCr) is the main source of virgin chromium (Cr) units used in modern-day chromium (Cr) containing alloys. The vast majority of produced Cr is used during the production of stainless steel, which owes its corrosion resistance mainly to t...
The proposed restriction of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) covers over 10,000 different substances. The affected materials also include PFAS-related fluoropolymers such as polytetrafluoroethylene (P...
Superconductor technology has recently attracted increasing attention in power-generation- and electrical-propulsion-related domains, as it provides a solution to the limited power density seen by the core component, electrical machines. Superconduct...
This study investigates the mechanisms and performance of oxygen-reduced air flooding (ORAF) and oxygen-reduced air gravity drainage (ORAGF) through laboratory experiments on crude oil and cores from the Kunbei Oilfield. PVT experiments show that inj...
Temperature is one of the critical factors affecting the physiological functions of fish. With ongoing global warming, changes in water temperature have a profound impact on fish species. Alternative splicing, being a significant mechanism for gene e...
A set of seed dormancy traits is included in this Special Issue. Thus, DELAY OF GERMINATION1 (DOG1) is reviewed in depth. Binding of DOG1 to Protein Phosphatase 2C ABSCISIC ACID (PP2C ABA) Hypersensitive Germination (AHG1) and heme are independent pr...
Moored near-bottom current velocity and water temperature measurements were performed during a period of 194 days (from October 2022 through April 2023) with a 15-min sampling rate at two locations on the shelf of the Kazakhstan sector of the Caspian...
The study of weed germination can improve knowledge on their seasonal dynamics in fields and facilitate the design of ecologically sustainable management. An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of a range of constant and alternate tempera...
As sessile organisms, plants have evolved complex mechanisms to rapidly respond to ever-changing ambient temperatures. Temperature response in plants is modulated by a multilayer regulatory network, including transcriptional and post-transcriptional...
Physiological dormancy in wild cardoon (Cynara cardunculus var. sylvestris) can be terminated by achenes exposure to alternating temperatures, likely with the participation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Cyanide is a natural compound that mediates...
The production of electronic waste due to technological development, economic growth and increasing population has been rising fast, pushing for solutions before the environmental pressure achieves unprecedented levels. Recently, it was observed that...
This Note aims at clarifying the alternative mechanisms of carbon formation from gases at temperatures above 550 °C. Both the growth of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) by a hybrid route, and of graphene layers deposition by a pyrolytic route are analyzed...
To address the problems of easy cracking and the difficulty in balancing construction schedule and structural quality in the construction of ultra-long concrete slabs, this paper takes the ultra-long floor slab project of an inpatient building in the...
Based on measured data from a shale gas well, this study develops a wellbore temperature cycle model and a temperature–pressure coupled finite element model to evaluate cement sheath stress during multi-stage fracturing. Dynamic temperature and...
The association among environmental cues, ethylene response, ABA signaling, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) homeostasis in the process of seed dormancy release is nowadays well-established in many species. Alternating temperatures are recognized as...
One of the most important areas of green chemistry is the application of environmentally friendly solvents in catalysis and synthesis. Conventional organic solvents pose a threat to the environment due to the volatility, highly flammability, toxicity...
Quenching and partitioning (Q&P) steels show a good balance between strength and ductility due to a special heat treatment that allows to adjust a microstructure of martensite with a fraction of stabilized retained austenite. The final heat treat...
The high-temperature performance of asphalt mastic is a critical factor influencing the resistance of asphalt mixtures to permanent deformation. Despite the importance of this material phase, no standardized test exists for evaluating asphalt mastic...
This study investigates the feasibility of recycling waste oil shale as an alternative material into asphalt pavements in Jilin province, China. The high- and low-temperature properties of asphalt materials play important roles for asphalt pavements...
The Abrolhos Magmatic Province (AMP), situated along the southeastern Brazilian passive margin, comprises a Paleocene–Eocene transitional basalt series of alkaline affinity. Despite the lack of mineral chemistry and thermobarometric estimates,...
In this study the properties of plywood manufactured from densified and non-densified veneer sheets and alternate layers of such veneers with and without densification using low amount of adhesive as a function of densification temperature and wood s...
Temperature is a critical environmental signal in the regulation of plant growth and development. The temperature signal varies across a daily 24 h period, between seasons and stochastically depending on local environmental events. Extracting importa...
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