Biomass energy, as a reliable renewable energy source, has gained more and more attention. However, microstructure degradation and corrosion fatigue damage of heat pipes hinder its further application. In this paper, high temperature corrosion fatigu...
The aim of this paper is to investigate the aging mechanism of asphalt in the sea salt erosion environment from a rheological point of view. In order to simulate the real pavement aging process in the sea salt erosion environment, base asphalt and St...
The fatigue performance of a recently developed nickel superalloy disc was investigated at 700 °C in two environments: air and sulphur dioxide (SO2). Prior to testing, specimens were coated with various amounts of sodium sulphate (Na2SO4) and sod...
This study investigated the engineering properties of a rubber–bentonite mixture under different salt solution concentrations, mass ratios, and consolidation pressures. In addition, the effects of different solute ion concentrations on the comp...
To improve the utilization efficiency of iron tailings (IOT) and recycled coarse aggregate (RCA), the mechanical properties, erosion depth and other erosion characteristics of recycled aggregate concrete (RAC) with different IOT amounts were studied...
Wet–dry cycles are a key factor aggravating the durability degradation of foam concrete. To address this issue, this study prepared bentonite slurry–steel slag foam concrete (with steel slag and cement as main raw materials, and bentonite...
Waste tire disposal continues to pose a threat to the environment due to its non-biodegradable nature. Therefore, some means of managing waste tires include grinding them to crumb rubber (CR) sizes and using them as a partial replacement to fine aggr...
The crystalized mixed salts from the zero liquid discharge process are a hazardous threat to the environment. In this study, we developed a novel electrodialysis (SBMED) method by assembling the monovalent selective anion-exchange membrane (MSAEM) in...
In order to enhance the corrosion resistance of concrete to chloride salt, 5% NaCl solution was used to corrode ordinary concrete (OC) and rubber concrete (RC) with 5%, 10%, and 15% rubber content, respectively. By testing the compressive strength, m...
Detailed tests and characterizations were used to investigate the corrosion degradation behaviors of Ti6Al4V alloys in simulated marine environments. These alloys suffered from very slight pitting and a miniscule weight loss of 0.018 mg/cm2 during th...
In the coastal areas of southeastern China, high temperatures and humidity in the summer and microfreezing in the winter, as well as a high concentration of salt spray in the environment, seriously deteriorate the durability of asphalt mixtures. Ther...
Clays deposited in marine evaporite sequences are strongly altered, and the most important factor determining their transformation is brine concentration. An X-ray diffraction study of clay minerals associated with the Lower and Middle Miocene evapor...
Most of the current studies rely on simulated brine corrosion environments and lack long-term investigations into concrete corrosion damage evolution under actual corrosive conditions. In this paper, high-performance concrete (HPC) with various mix r...
Atmospheric corrosion in sand dust environments is driven by deposits that bear chloride, which sustain thin electrolyte layers on metal surfaces. We established a laboratory protocol to replicate this by extracting, formulating, and depositing a pre...
This research examines the simultaneous retrieval of surface soil moisture and salt concentrations using hyperspectral reflectance data in an arid environment. We conducted laboratory and outdoor field experiments in which we examined three key soil...
Soluble salts and clays are major intrinsic causes of degradation of porous cultural heritage materials. Identifying their presence and concentrations can allow environmental control to prevent decay before it is observed. Such control is often energ...
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is a new type of high-performance cement-based composite. It is widely used in important buildings, bridges, national defense construction, etc. because of its excellent mechanical properties and durability. Fre...
Aerosol hygroscopicity is a key aerosol property, influencing a number of other physical properties, and the impacts of PM pollution on the environment, climate change, and health. The present work aims to provide insight into the contribution of maj...
With global sustainable construction growth, fully recycled coarse aggregate concrete (RCAC)—eco-friendly for cutting construction waste and reducing natural aggregate over-exploitation—has poor durability in seasonally freezing saline-so...
Magnesium sulfate has been widely detected on the surface of Mars. The occurrence of magnesium sulfate and mixed cationic sulfates preserves clues regarding the sedimentary environment, hydrological processes, and climate history of ancient Mars. In...
Typical metal equipment in substations is exposed to high-temperature, high-humidity, and high-salt environments for a long time, and surface corrosion is a serious threat to operational safety. Traditional manual inspection is limited by the complex...
Interest in the possible use of EAN in electronic devices has increased in recent years. EAN can be used directly as an electrolyte, but its application could potentially be optimized by mixing with a metal salt such as Al(NO3)3. Although ionic liqui...
The traditional method of removing ice and snow on roads carries the risk of damaging roads and the environment. In this circumstance, the technology of salt-storage asphalt pavement has gradually attracted attention. However, snow-melting salts may...
To meet gas turbines’ growing demand for high-performance thermal barrier coatings (TBCs), this study addresses the limitations of traditional single-layer 8% Y2O3-stabilized ZrO2 (YSZ) coatings in high-temperature corrosive environments. Atmos...
Combining different materials into binary salts can significantly enhance the efficiency and stability of Thermochemical Energy Storage (TCES) systems. This study aimed to develop and characterise novel salt hydrate composite materials for TCES, focu...
Mixed matrix membranes have received ever-growing attention due to their high separation performance, taking the advantages of both porous fillers and polymer backbones. However, limitations still exist due to the instability of polymers in harsh env...
Building robust age–depth models to understand climatic and geologic histories from coastal sedimentary archives often requires composite chronologies consisting of multi-proxy age markers. Pollen chronohorizons derived from a known change in vegetat...
History aside, traditional mayonnaise faces a rising animal welfare concern dietary approach and remains dependent on cold environments throughout the supply chain due to food safety. Nowadays, consumers are able to find alternative formulas from veg...
Estimating the infection risks of indoor environments comprises the assessment of the behavior of virus-laden aerosols, i.e., their spreading, mixing, removal by air purifiers, etc. A promising experimental approach is based on using non-hazardous su...
Being inspired by nature, a series of experiments was carried out to deposit a calcium oxalate layer on the surface of the stone by the reaction between carbonate rock and oxalate salt. To increase the anti-dissolution properties of the calcium oxala...
Hydrotalcite, known as layered double hydroxides (LDHs), is a new type of admixture used to delay the corrosion of reinforcement. The aim of this study was to investigate the chloride ion diffusion behavior of C30 concrete with varying amounts of cal...
The water content of the upper layers of the surface of Mars is not yet quantified. Laboratory simulations are the only feasible way to investigate this in a controlled way on Earth, and then compare it with remote and in situ observations of spacecr...
Due to the low price and good comprehensive properties, FRP composite material has become a new type of civil application material in recent years. In this paper, Araldite® 2012 adhesive was used to bond basalt-fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP), an...
The use of chloride-based deicing salts, particularly sodium chloride (NaCl) and calcium chloride (CaCl2), is a common practice in cold regions for maintaining road safety during winter. However, the accumulation of salt residues in adjacent soils po...
This work presents the results of the exposure of soda-lime, potash-lime and mixed-alkali silicate glasses during ten and twenty months in different Portuguese monuments with historical stained-glass windows to characterize the influence of local env...
The world is now focusing on a sustainable environment and reducing the effects of global warming. One way to achieve such targets is to properly utilize waste and reduce greenhouse CO2 emissions. The cement industry is responsible for almost 10% of...
The high-temperature and hot corrosion behavior of Diamalloy 2002 coatings with a WC/Co–NiCrFeBSiC composite structure applied to a 316 L stainless steel surface using the atmospheric plasma spraying (APS) method was investigated. The coatings...
The trichothecene mycotoxin deoxynivalenol (DON) is a common contaminant of wheat, barley, and maize. New strategies are needed to reduce or eliminate DON in feed and food products. Microorganisms from plant and soil samples collected in Blacksburg,...
Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) has been widely utilised in strengthening and rehabilitating conventional normal concrete (NC) structures due to its exceptional mechanical properties and durability. However, in cold climates, the interfacial b...
To enhance the molten salt corrosion resistance of Ni200 alloy plasma arc welds, the welds were subjected to tensile deformation followed by heat treatment. The grain boundary character distribution (GBCD) was analyzed using electron backscatter diff...
Food waste is a common global threat to the environment, agriculture, and society. In the present study, we used 30% food waste, mixed with 70% bio-fertilizers, and evaluated their ability to affect the growth of Chinese cabbage. The experiment was c...
Graviera Naxos, a renowned cheese with Protected Designation of Origin status, is crafted from a blend of cow, goat, and sheep milk. This study focused on assessing the Sr isotopic and multi-elemental composition of both the processed cheese and its...
Determining the type and properties of saturated groundwater for complex sedimentary facies, as well as the various properties of these sedimentary facies, requires extensive geological, hydrogeological, and geophysical studies. Therefore, identifyin...
Developing efficient heterogeneous catalysts for cyclic olefins epoxidation is highly attractive for meeting the growing need for various cyclic epoxides. Herein, hierarchical TS-1 zeolite with relatively abundant mesopores and less amount of surface...
The heteroditopic molecule HacacMePz combines a Pearson hard acetylacetone donor site with a softer trimethylpyrazole and shows site selectivity towards the coinage metal cations. The coordination of the N donor function was achieved towards AgI and...
Seawater intrusion significantly affects the microbial communities within coastal aquifers. Investigating the spatial distribution of groundwater microbial communities in coastal regions is crucial for understanding seawater intrusion. The primary ob...
In the biodiverse Nakdong River estuary, the predominant seagrass and salt marsh species, Zostera japonica and Bolboschoenus planiculmis, are declining due to human and natural pressures. Our study investigated how environmental factors and co-existi...
Ni-Cr-Si-alloy-cladding layers with Si contents of 0 wt.%, 1 wt.%, 3 wt.% and 5 wt.% were prepared via a laser-cladding technique, and the effect of Si content on the high-temperature corrosion resistance of the Ni-20Cr-Si-alloy-cladding layers in Na...
Azo dyes impact the environment and deserve attention due to their widespread use in textile and tanning industries and challenging degradation. The high temperature, pH, and salinity used in these industries render industrial effluent decolorization...
We report an original method for directly fabricating gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) in a polymer matrix using a thermal treatment technique and theoretically and experimentally investigate their plasmonic properties. The polymeric-metallic nanocomposit...
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