The sandwich-insulated concrete block is one of the innovative building units developed to enhance thermal insulation in buildings. However, there are still some drawbacks that hinder the optimum utilization of these types of insulating blocks. There...
Asphalt pavements are designed to resist weathering and road traffic while guaranteeing safe and comfortable driving conditions at low cost and with minimal environmental impact [...]
Environmental factors, including weather and soil conditions, can affect the competitive effects of weeds on crops. This work aimed at a comparison of the competitive abilities of winter wheat toward bentgrass (Apera spica-venti (L.) P. Beauv) with s...
This paper presents a prediction method and mathematical model based on experimental results for the change in pore structure of cement-based materials due to environmental conditions. It focuses on frost damage risk to cement-based materials such as...
Corrosion protection technologies based on waterborne paints have become increasingly popular as steel structure protection, which implies the need to determine relevant assessment methods considering the conditions of use and product-specific charac...
Epidemiology of Fusarium Head Blight (FHB) of spring barley is relatively little understood. In a five-year study, we assessed quantitative resistance to FHB in an assortment of 17 spring barley genotypes in the field in southern Germany. To this end...
Climate change and the variable extreme weather conditions that today’s agricultural producers are dealing with represent some of the most important issues in food production. Nowadays, weather patterns are increasingly unpredictable, character...
High-density polyethylene (HDPE) waste poses a significant environmental challenge due to its non-biodegradable nature and the vast quantities generated annually. However, conventional recycling methods are energy-intensive and often yield low-qualit...
Red beds are widely distributed in various regions of China. Adapting measures to adjust to local conditions and using nearby materials to ecologically protect slopes, mines, and other engineering projects are methods advocated by environmental prote...
Different types of polymeric materials are used as footbeds in shoes. Environmental degradation behavior of polymeric footbed materials is an important parameter for understanding materials’ environmental footprint. Most of the previous studies...
Wood in outdoor applications is exposed to various environmental factors that cause weathering. Weathering is important, primarily from an aesthetic standpoint and predominantly in wooden claddings. However, not all parts of claddings are equally exp...
The emergence and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are driven by complex, interconnected mechanisms involving microbial communities, environmental factors, and human activities, with climate change playing a pivotal and accelerating ro...
Insecticide resistance surveillance systems for vector-borne diseases are crucial for early detection of resistance and the implementation of evidence-based resistance management strategies. While insecticide susceptibility bioassays are typically co...
Competitive ability of cereals against segetal weeds depends among other things, on soil properties and the weather. Concerning cornflower (Centaurea cyanus L.), this issue is poorly recognized, as there are no reports on the impact of environmental...
An in situ estimation of the thermal properties of bio-sourced building wall insulation components is of critical importance in improving both the energy efficiency of buildings and the development of construction materials with a smaller environment...
Earthen architecture, by its nature, is a fragile because it has a poor resistance toward the action of weathering, which has also increased in recent years through the effects of climate change. The presence of interesting examples of earthen brick...
Rising sea levels are mainly due to increases in environmental temperatures that are causing ice to melt. The weathering of geomaterials is mainly due to the increase in the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. This research addresses...
Stripe rust is a severe disease affecting wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) production in the United States Southeast region, necessitating the identification of resistant sources. The study was conducted at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, and u...
The present study investigates changes occurring in the material composition and properties of the South Yakutian carbonate soils during cryogenesis. The nature of the transformations of certain limestone varieties composing the surfaces of rock mass...
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple cereal crop worldwide, but its productivity is significantly affected by extreme weather conditions such as drought and heat stress. Plant growth, physiological processes, and yield potential are all affected by these...
This study investigates the effects of compost and vermicompost derived from sewage sludge and moulded pulp on wheat yield, nutrient uptake, photosynthetic activity, and drought resistance. Optimal weather conditions in March facilitated timely wheat...
Climate change disrupts food production in many regions of the world. The accompanying extreme weather events, such as droughts, floods, heat waves, and cold snaps, pose threats to crops. The concentration of carbon dioxide also increases in the atmo...
Phytophthora sojae is a pathogen of major agricultural importance, responsible for Phytophthora root rot (PRR) in soybean crops, which can cause significant yield losses each year. The severity of the disease depends on the soybean cultivar, its grow...
The development of sustainable infrastructure is essential to address the challenges of climate change and reduce CO2 emissions. The use of alternative materials, such as agro-industrial ashes and silica fume, emerges as a promising option to enhance...
A high density polyethylene (HDPE) uniaxial geogrid was exhumed after twenty years of service in a sanitary landfill, and its properties were examined. A geogrid installed in a landfill is exposed to mechanical and chemical factors (e.g., a wide pH r...
The common bean is an important legume valued for its protein-rich seeds and its ability to fix nitrogen, making it a key element of crop rotation. In conventional agriculture, the emphasis is on uniformity and genetic purity to optimize crop perform...
Cultivated maize (Zea mays L.) is the oldest and one of the most important crop species in the world. Changing climatic conditions in recent years, warm weather, expansion of acreage and intensification of maize cultivation have resulted in an increa...
Lime plaster has historically been a key material in the preservation of architectural heritage in Peru; however, its availability has been restricted by state regulations that limit its production and commercialization. This study evaluates the perf...
Global climate change has a negative impact on tomato production all around the world. This leads to annual losses of this crop due to disease and extreme weather conditions by 12–30%. To increase the supply of vegetables and expand the range of geno...
In order to achieve hydrophobic properties in textiles, per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are often used. These chemicals represent a class of synthetic compounds that have found wide application in numerous industries because of their adva...
Giant goldenrod (Solidago gigantea Aiton) is one of the most invasive plant species occurring in Europe. Since little is known about the molecular mechanisms contributing to its invasiveness, we examined the natural dynamics of the content of rhizome...
This research examined the mechanical, physical, thermal, and durability properties of plastic-based composites made from MSW, namely ultra-high-temperature (UHT) cartons, plastic bags, aluminum foil, and foil bags under both unweathered and accelera...
The widespread use of plastics has caused severe environmental pollution, driving interest in biodegradable alternatives like polylactic acid (PLA). However, incomplete degradation of biodegradable plastics under natural conditions may generate micro...
The pavement structure during the colder seasons (winter) or in regions located above sea level is commonly affected and deteriorated by many environmental factors. Two prominent factors are water and frost (weather) or road salt (maintenance). Accor...
Weathering steel (WS) is widely used in bridge construction due to its high corrosion resistance, durability, and low maintenance requirements. This paper reviews the performance of WS bridges in Canadian climates, focusing on the formation of protec...
Photochemical degradation plays an important role in the attenuation of many recalcitrant pollutants in surface freshwaters. Photoinduced transformation kinetics are strongly affected by environmental conditions, where sunlight irradiance plays the m...
Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench is an increasingly important crop grown in many countries as a food source due to its excellent nutritional value, drought and pest resistance, and gluten-free properties. In this study, the bioactive profiles and antioxid...
Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz is one of the oldest oilseed crops in Europe. Over the last twenty years, it has reemerged as a very promising alternative oilseed crop. Camelina has broad environmental adaptability, a wide range of resistances to pests a...
A coating system integrating three distinct chemistries was developed to protect materials used in monuments and construction. Initial curing is achieved using a UV-initiated thiol-ene reaction to form a non-impressionable/non-sticky surface. Second,...
The Quantum Marine Predator Algorithm (QMPA) presents a groundbreaking solution to the inherent limitations of conventional Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) techniques in photovoltaic systems. These limitations, such as sluggish response times and...
Thermal insulation materials used in power and industrial systems must maintain high performance under extreme environmental conditions. Among such materials, aerogel and basalt fiber are widely applied due to their low thermal conductivity and ease...
To investigate the corrosion resistance of 60Si2MnA spring steel coated with Zn-Al in a domestic atmospheric environment containing harmful salts, the corrosion environmental factors (temperature, humidity, deposited salts, and pH) were obtained thro...
Riemerella anatipestifer (R. anatipestifer, RA) is a globally distributed pathogen responsible for duck serositis, an acute multisystemic disease whose infection leads to substantial economic impacts in duck production. There is currently no specific...
Dealing with waste materials, particularly hazardous waste, is a serious problem. Disposal areas keep growing, and the costs incurred are high. Disposing of such waste reduces negative environmental impacts and offers considerable financial savings....
This paper presents the results of a study of the mineralogical and chemical composition of zinc and lead metallurgical slags. These slags contain numerous elements, including toxic metals, which form conglomerates or multiphase intergrowths. The pha...
Common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench) is a robust plant with high resistance to different environmental constraints. It contains high levels of calcium oxalate (CaOx) druse crystals, although their role remains obscure. The objective was to...
The escalating climate change and extreme weather conditions have highlighted the limitations of conventional textiles in body temperature regulation Phase-change thermoregulatory fibers can maintain constant temperature when environmental conditions...
Car wash wastewaters (CWW) bring growing environmental challenges due to the increasing number of vehicles worldwide and they require novel, optimized and sustainable treatment methods. They are highly heterogenous, typically containing complex mixtu...
The audible noise (AN) of DC transmission lines is a crucial factor affecting environmental assessment and electromagnetic design. In recent years, the public has paid increasing attention to the audible noise after the emergence of the HVDC techniqu...
Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has had a big impact on the manufacturing world through its low cost, material recyclability, and fabrication of intricate geometries with a high resolution. Three-dimensionally printed polymer structures in ae...
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