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2023-08-14
In this study, the microstructural evolution of Ag films with different amounts of (111)-oriented grains and coincident site lattice Σ3 (CSL-Σ3) twin boundaries after low-temperature direct bonding was demonstrated. The highly (111)-oriented surface grains provided the rapid surface diffusion paths and the special twin...
Low Temperature Diffusion Bonding of Si Chips Sputtered with High Density (111)-Ag Nanotwinned Films
10.1007/s11665-023-08534-9
2023-08-14
The Pacific white shrimp ( Litopenaeus vannamei ) is an economically important aquaculture species worldwide. Antioxidant immune performance is an important indicator of healthy growth and physiology of aquatic organisms. In this study, we compared the antioxidant capacity and immune response between a low salt toleran...
Comparison of antioxidant capacity and immune response between low salinity tolerant hybrid and normal variety of Pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei)
10.1007/s10499-023-01248-8
2023-08-13
Background The aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) is a transcription factor that plays a crucial role in regulating the immune system and maintaining skin barrier function. AhR signaling is pivotal in the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases such as atopic dermatitis (AD), and the absence of AhR ligands further contribut...
Bojungikgi-tang improves skin barrier function and immune response in atopic dermatitis mice fed a low aryl hydrocarbon receptor ligand diet
10.1186/s13020-023-00806-9
2023-08-12
Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) in pregnancy is associated with worse maternal and neonatal outcomes. There is limited available data describing the burden and outcomes of critically ill obstetric patients affected by SCD in low-income settings. Objectives We aimed to define SCD burden and impact on mortality in...
Impact and burden of sickle cell disease in critically ill obstetric patients in a high dependency unit in Sierra Leone—a registry based evaluation
10.1186/s12884-023-05888-9
2023-08-11
The MXene-boosted rapid gelling expedites the assembly of flexible thermocell arrays, overcoming the typical constraint of complicated device fabrication processes. The hydrogel electrolyte can sustain stable thermoelectrochemical performance under various challenging conditions, including large, repeated, and sustaine...
Swift Assembly of Adaptive Thermocell Arrays for Device-Level Healable and Energy-Autonomous Motion Sensors
10.1007/s40820-023-01170-x
2023-08-11
We consider the Laplace operator on a triangle, subject to attractive Robin boundary conditions. We prove that the equilateral triangle is a local maximiser of the lowest eigenvalue among all triangles of a given area provided that the negative boundary parameter is sufficiently small in absolute value, with the smalln...
Reverse Isoperimetric Inequality for the Lowest Robin Eigenvalue of a Triangle
10.1007/s00245-023-10033-1
2023-08-10
Abstract Waxy crude oil transported with a polymeric pour point depressant (PPD) is an effective technology to improve the economics and safety of pipeline transport. According to recent studies, nanoparticles grafted with traditional PPD molecules perform better than pure traditional polymers. Nanocomposites could act...
A Mini-Review of Nanocomposite Pour Point Depressants
10.1134/S0965544123050031
2023-08-10
In this paper, the microstructure and mechanical properties of a new type of low Ni duplex stainless steel after resistance spot welding were studied. The welding current has a great influence on the welding performance of resistance spot welding, so it is necessary to clarify the influence law and mechanism of welding...
Study on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of a New Type of Low Ni Duplex Stainless Steel Resistance Spot Welding
10.1007/s11665-023-08595-w
2023-08-09
The study presents multi-peak vertical structure of westward propagating quasi-two-day wave with wave-number 3 (W3) and its formation mechanisms in the mesosphere–lower thermosphere, using two decades of multi-satellite measurements, for the first time. W3 in austral summer shows a multi peak vertical structure, with t...
On the genesis of multi-peak vertical structure of quasi-two-day waves in the mesosphere–lower thermosphere
10.1186/s40623-023-01875-8
2023-08-07
The main objective of this in vivo study was to investigate the effect of different low-level laser therapy (LLLT) doses on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). In the present experimental study, a single dosage of estradiol valerate (EV) was administered to induce PCOS in female rats. After administration of the EV for i...
The effects of low-level laser therapy on polycystic ovarian syndrome in rats: three different dosages
10.1007/s10103-023-03847-6
2023-08-04
Low-temperature cracking is a prominent disease form of asphalt pavement, and the formation of early cracks mainly occurs at the interface of the mixture. In order to gain a deeper understanding of the microscopic interfacial behavior of asphalt mixtures cracking at low temperatures, an asphalt–aggregate interface mode...
Micro-structural Behavior and Macro-experimental Analysis of Asphalt Mixture Cracking at Low Temperature Based on Molecular Simulation
10.1007/s42947-023-00362-3
2023-08-04
This paper gives an overview of various factors that influences the performance of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) concrete. Among the various research related to ternary cements, this paper discusses the influential factors, based on the strength and durability aspects. The factors such as the type and purity of ...
A review on the factors influencing the performance of sustainable ternary cement composites
10.1007/s10668-023-03685-0
2023-08-04
Rare earth Gd 3+ -substituted BiFeO 3 nanoparticles’ chemical formula is Bi 1-x Gd x FeO 3 (BGF) (0, 0.01, 0.03, 0.05, 0.07, 0.1) multiferroic created using the citrate gel auto-combustion technique. The structural change from rhombohedral to orthorhombic is confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies, and a decrease ...
Rare Earth Gd3+-Substituted BiFeO3 Perovskite Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Structural, Optical, and Magnetic Properties
10.1007/s13538-023-01349-y
2023-08-04
Long-term storage of apples ( Malus x domestica , Borkh.) is increasingly taking place under Dynamic Controlled Atmosphere (DCA). The oxygen level is lowered to ≤ 1 kPa O 2 and the apples are stored just above the Lower Oxygen Limit (LOL). Low oxygen stress during controlled atmosphere storage can lead to fermentation ...
Recording of Low-Oxygen Stress Response Using Chlorophyll Fluorescence Kinetics in Apple Fruit
10.1007/s11947-023-03183-1
2023-08-03
Traffic-related air pollutants are especially prevalent in border cities with multiple ports of entry (POEs). Excessive emissions due to long delays of idling commercial and passenger vehicles at the POEs could exacerbate various types of respiratory health conditions for the POE users and workers. We conducted a 1-mon...
Measurements of traffic-related air pollution at a U.S.–Mexico port of entry and its impacts on nearby community
10.1007/s44274-023-00010-4
2023-08-03
In an abandoned sand pit near Ballendorf (Alb-Donau District, Baden-Württemberg), sediments of the Upper Marine Molasse (Lower Miocene) are present. In these sediments, 39 shark and ray species belonging to 29 genera were identified ( Aetobatus, Alopias, Araloselachus, Carcharhinus, Carcharias , Centrophorus, Chaenogal...
The shark and ray teeth of the Lower Miocene (Upper Marine Molasse) from Ballendorf, Baden-Württemberg, Southern Germany
10.1007/s12549-023-00582-2
2023-08-02
Low-grade heat recovery has received increasing attention as an essential contributor to improving overall energy utilization efficiency and facilitating the carbon neutrality commitment. Here, we developed a techno-economic analysis model of converting low-grade heat into electricity and hydrogen via the osmotic heat ...
Techno-economic analysis of converting low-grade heat into electricity and hydrogen
10.1007/s43979-023-00059-3
2023-08-01
For decades, the steel production industry has been one of the largest sources of CO 2 emissions, accounting for 7% of global CO 2 emissions, of which 70% is emitted in the iron-making process. Currently, the main low-carbon iron production route is hydrogen metallurgy, which uses renewable energy to generate electrici...
Research progress in the preparation of iron by electrochemical reduction route without CO2 emissions
10.1007/s10800-023-01870-7
2023-08-01
Presently, selective catalytic reduction (SCR), with either carbon monoxide, urea, hydrocarbons, hydrogen, or ammonia as a reductant, has become a nitrogen oxide (NO x ) removal technology (NO x conversion) of many catalytic companies and diesel engine exhaust gas. Although, there exists a serious threat of low-tempera...
Advancements in low-temperature NH3-SCR of NOx using Ba-based catalysts: a critical review of preparation, mechanisms, and challenges
10.1007/s11356-023-27703-w
2023-08-01
Hot stamping steels have become a crucial strategy for achieving lightweighting and enhancing crash safety in the automotive industry over the past two decades. However, the carbon emissions of the materials and their related stamping processes have been frequently overlooked. It is essential to consider these emission...
Low-Carbon-Emission Hot Stamping: A Review from the Perspectives of Steel Grade, Heating Process, and Part Design
10.1007/s42154-023-00242-3
2023-08-01
In the present analysis, low-velocity impact investigation of a hybrid CNT-fibernano composite twisted conical shell is carried out under varying moisture and thermal environment using finite element methodology. The impact is caused by a spherical impactor at the centre of the panel. The twisted conical shell made of ...
Low-Velocity Impact Response of Hybrid CNTs Reinforced Conical Shell Under Hygrothermal Conditions
10.1007/s12221-023-00262-0
2023-08-01
In this paper, the linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) fibers were used as the precursors to prepare low-cost carbon fibers (CFs) via ultraviolet crosslinking-vulcanized stabilization-carbonization processing. The spinning particles were obtained by mixing linear low-density polyethylene with photoinitiator 4-chlor...
Fabrication of liner low-density polyvinyl-based carbon fibers via ultraviolet irradiation-vulcanization crosslinking
10.1007/s00396-023-05110-4
2023-08-01
Sulfide electrolyte-based all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) are potential next generation energy storage technology due to the high ionic conductivity of sulfide electrolytes and potentially improved energy density and safety. However, the performance of ASSBs at/below subzero temperatures has not been explored systema...
Boosting the energy density of sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries at low temperatures by charging to high voltages up to 6 V
10.1007/s12274-023-5827-3
2023-08-01
Abstract The development of low-temperature sol–gel (solution) processes for the fabrication of crystalline metal oxide thin films has become a key objective in the emerging Flexible Electronics. To achieve this target, crystalline oxide films need to be deposited on flexible substrates, which have degradation temperat...
Low-temperature sol–gel methods for the integration of crystalline metal oxide thin films in flexible electronics
10.1007/s10971-023-06065-2
2023-08-01
Abstract The processes of degradation of the initial strength properties of polycrystalline structural alloys are considered under mechanisms that combine low-cycle fatigue and long-term strength of the material. From the point of view of mechanics of damaged medium (MDM) and fracture mechanics (FM), a mathematical mod...
Calculation of Life Characteristics for Structural Alloys under the Mutual Influence of Fatigue and Long-Term Strength
10.3103/S0025654423700152
2023-08-01
Environmental variation is the most crucial problem as it is causing food insecurity and negatively impacts food availability, utilization, assessment, and stability. Wheat is the largest and extensively cultivated staple food crop for fulfilling global food requirements. Abiotic stresses including salinity, heavy meta...
Molecular and genetic perspectives of cold tolerance in wheat
10.1007/s11033-023-08584-1
2023-08-01
The impact of water pollution has led to the search for cost-effective and environmentally friendly treatment processes to alleviate the associated environmental hazards. Adsorption is identified as an advanced treatment technology that offers simplicity and cheap alternatives to water treatment technologies when low-c...
Application of conventional and emerging low-cost adsorbents as sustainable materials for removal of contaminants from water
10.1007/s11356-023-28399-8
2023-08-01
Low-permittivity microwave dielectric ceramics could improve the transmission rate of devices. It is important to explore low-permittivity materials with excellent performances. In this paper, a low-permittivity microwave dielectric ceramic Na 2 Ba 6 Si 4 O 15 (NBSO) was prepared by a solid-state reaction method. NBSO ...
Effects of Sintering Behavior, Structure, Packing Fraction, and Bond Valence on the Microwave Dielectric Properties of Low-Permittivity Na2Ba6Si4O15 Ceramics
10.1007/s11664-023-10489-5
2023-08-01
The semi-dry flue gas desulfurization ash (SFGDA) is an industrial waste generated by the semi-dry desulfurization process, and its resources have been continuously attracted attention. Through the method of heat decomposition, the SFGDA decomposed into CaO and SO 2 has emerged as a prominent research topic. This paper...
Advances on resource utilization of semi-dry desulfurization ash by thermal decomposition: a high-efficiency and low-temperature method for large-scale processing
10.1007/s11356-023-28818-w
2023-08-01
The aim of this study was to synthesize a bio-based cured epoxy resin using acetone-soluble lignin, a low-molecular-weight lignin, obtained from steam-exploded wheat straw. Wheat straw, an agricultural waste, was steam-exploded at a steam pressure of 2.5 MPa (225 °C) for a steaming time of 5 min, following which it was...
Cured epoxy resin synthesized using acetone-soluble lignin and ligno-p-cresol obtained from steam-exploded wheat straw
10.1007/s13399-021-02032-5
2023-08-01
Phosphogypsum (PG), which has great environmental harm and restricts the sustainable development of phosphorus chemical industry, is a solid waste produced in phosphoric acid production. Thermal decomposition of PG is an extensive way to reutilization of resource, and the key point is to establish an appropriate decomp...
Low temperature and highly-efficient one-step decomposition of phosphogypsum via biochar by Fe3+/Co2+/Ni2+ unitary/ternary catalyst
10.1007/s11356-023-28754-9
2023-08-01
Increasing demand for manganese and rapid depletion of high-grade manganese ores grow attention to other resources. However, environmental impacts and techno-economic issues are the main challenges regarding manganese extraction from low-grade ores. This study investigated the environmental impacts of manganese recover...
Assessing the environmental footprints of the manganese recovery process from low-grade ore to synthesize manganese ferrite
10.1007/s10098-023-02488-1
2023-08-01
Mine tailings contain finer particles, crushed rocks, dugout-soil, water, and organic and inorganic metals or metalloids, including heavy metals and radionuclides, which are dumped as waste or non-economic by-products generated during mining and mineral processing. These abundant and untreated materials seriously threa...
Unlocking the potential of microbes: biocementation technology for mine tailings restoration — a comprehensive review
10.1007/s11356-023-28937-4
2023-08-01
The synthesis of δ-MnO 2 , δ-MnO 2 carbon dots nanocomposite, and Fe/Cu-doped δ-MnO 2 carbon dots nanocomposite has been successfully carried out through a stirring process at room temperature and 80 °C. The synthesized powder shows a low crystallization determined through XRD and TEM analysis. Furthermore, the carbon ...
Low-temperature synthesis of doped MnO2–carbon dots nanocomposite: an analysis of nanostructure and electrical properties
10.1007/s40243-023-00237-4
2023-08-01
The influence of low-temperature superplastic deformation on the structural-phase state and mechanical properties of ultrafine-grained titanium alloy VT22 has been studied at room temperature. It is shown that the tensile strain of alloy samples has an insignificant effect on their mechanical properties at strain rates...
Influence of Low-Temperature Superplastic Deformation on the Structural-Phase State and Mechanical Properties of the Ultrafine-Grained VT22 Alloy
10.1007/s11182-023-02951-y
2023-08-01
Abstract The results of experimental studies of solid lubricating coatings for space applications, in particular, one of the most effective coatings EONIT-3, are presented. The coefficients of friction of coatings and wear resistance at temperatures from minus 150 to plus 400°C in air and in vacuum 10 –6 mm Hg were stu...
Tribotechnical Characteristics of Solid Lubricating Coatings
10.3103/S1068366623040037
2023-08-01
Because of the increase in the transmission voltage levels, the demand for insulation reliability of power transformers has increasingly become critical. Cellulose insulating paper is the main insulating component of power transformers. To improve the insulation level of ultrahigh voltage transformers and reduce their ...
Research progress on low dielectric constant modification of cellulose insulating paper for power transformers
10.1007/s11705-022-2259-7
2023-08-01
Due to the high viscosity, rubber asphalt displays poor construction workability, which ultimately compromises the comfort and safety of pavement. In this study, specified control variates were used to study the effect of the waste engine oil (WEO) addition sequence on the properties of rubber asphalt while ensuring th...
Optimizing parameters for the preparation of low viscosity rubber asphalt incorporating waste engine oil using response surface methodology
10.1007/s11356-023-28383-2
2023-08-01
Acid dew point is the temperature at which the sulfuric acid vapor in flue gas begins to condense. Acid condensation can result in low-temperature corrosion that occurs on the convective heating surfaces. Low-temperature corrosion often leads to a disruption in the normal operation of heating surfaces, even failures, a...
Determination of Acid Dew Point Based on the Calculation of Thermodynamic Equilibrium of Chemical Reactions of the Sulfuric Acid Formation Given the Condensed State
10.1007/s41660-023-00328-9
2023-08-01
Ba 0.7 Sr 0.3 TiO 3 added with 1 mol% B 3+ and x mol% Mn 2+ (BSTBM) ceramics were synthesized using citrate combustion technique. An enhanced electrocaloric effect has been reported in BSTBM ceramic. The addition of B 3+ and Mn 2+ ions lowers the sintering temperature of BSTBM ceramics to 1200 °C. The ceramic sample wi...
Improved electrocaloric effect of Ba0.7Sr0.3TiO3 ceramics doped with B and Mn
10.1007/s10971-023-06135-5
2023-08-01
Abstract In this study, a novel mesoporous adsorption composite namely G-SMS/ZIF-67(C) was synthesized by coating the ZIF-67 doped with graphene oxide (GO) on the surface of spherical mesoporous silica (SMS) and finally modified by high-temperature calcination. Compared with activated carbon (AC), the synthesized adsor...
Dye Adsorption Study of ZIF-67 Mesoporous Composite with Strong Hydrophobic Effect in Low-Temperature Aqueous Environment
10.1134/S0036024423080174
2023-08-01
A garbage truck caught fire while in service. The fire investigation following the incident determined that the origin of the fire was in the front of the truck, in an area where a hydraulic tube had burst. This paper presents the metallurgical analysis which was conducted on the burst tube to determine whether the fai...
Metallurgical Analysis as a Tool in Fire Investigations: A Case Study
10.1007/s11668-023-01694-9
2023-08-01
A series of x Ce-MnO 2 ( x  = 0–1) catalysts were synthesized using ammonium oxalate as a precipitator via the redox precipitation method and hydrothermal synthesis method. The results indicate that 0.25Ce-MnO 2 exhibited the highest catalytic activity for toluene oxidation, with the T 99 of 240 °C. Characterization re...
Synthesis of xCe–MnO2 with three-dimensional ultra-thin nanosheet structure and its excellent low-temperature reducibility for toluene catalysis
10.1007/s11356-023-28715-2
2023-08-01
The present work aims to exploit the zero-cost inducer bread waste (BW) for the production of cold-adapted α-amylase (CA-AM21) by the hyperproducer marine psychrotolerant Glutamicibacter soli strain AM6 EMCCN 3074. Incubation temperature (20 °C), incubation time, BW, (NH 4 ) 2 SO 4 , and modified seawater-based minimal...
Bioconversion of bread waste by marine psychrotolerant Glutamicibacter soli strain AM6 to a value-added product: cold-adapted, salt-tolerant, and detergent-stable α-amylase (CA-AM21)
10.1007/s13399-022-02325-3
2023-08-01
The investigation of the ZCu 2+ (OH) − and Z 2 Cu 2+ ions modifications during NH 3 -SCR on Cu–CHA catalysts is a key aspect to clarify the still-debated low-T redox SCR mechanism. In previous works, the dry transient CO oxidation protocol has been employed to identify the generation of dinuclear Cu 2+ structures under...
Transient CO Oxidation as a Versatile Technique to Investigate Cu2+ Titration, Speciation and Sites Hydrolysis on Cu–CHA Catalysts: The Cu Loading Effect
10.1007/s11244-023-01813-8
2023-08-01
Abstract Water contamination is primarily caused by effluent from the textile sector. The highly toxic and non-biodegradable nature of pollutants in the effluent makes it challenging to remove these compounds, which therefore poses harm to the environment. An effective technology, biosorption, may be a viable method fo...
Investigation of Biosorption Properties of Water Hyacinth Root in Textile Effluent and Synthetic Wastewater Treatment
10.3103/S1063455X23040112
2023-08-01
Abstract The refractory metal carbides TiC, ZrC, HfC, NbC, and TaC have excellent physical, chemical, and mechanical properties as materials for ultra-high temperature ceramics. The most refractory of them are TaC and HfC, the melting temperatures of which approach 4000°C. The high hardness, strength, and wear resistan...
Method for Synthesizing a High-Entropy Carbide in an Ionic Melt
10.1134/S003602952308030X
2023-08-01
Abstract While the in situ return of corn straw can improve soil fertility and farmland ecology, additional bacterial agents are required in low-temperature areas of northern China to accelerate straw degradation. Moisture is an important factor affecting microbial activity; however, owing to a lack of bacterial agents...
Low-temperature corn straw-degrading bacterial agent and moisture effects on indigenous microbes
10.1007/s00253-023-12644-8
2023-08-01
Ceramic membranes are considered more effective for wastewater treatment applications than polymeric membranes because of their excellent resistance to thermal and chemical environments and possess high durability. To avoid the high cost of commercial ceramic membranes, recently, a significant improvement has been acco...
Evaluation of fuller's earth clay ceramic membrane in treating raw rubber-processing wastewater
10.1007/s42464-023-00212-8
2023-08-01
Rising demands for bioenergy and green products have led researchers to explore alternative, sustainable, and cost-effective feedstocks for biorefinery, among which perennial grasses adapted to marginal lands offer cost-effective and sustainable biomass to produce bioenergy and biochemicals without creating any competi...
Biorefinery potential of Typha domingensis biomass to produce bioenergy and biochemicals assessed through pyrolysis, thermogravimetry, and TG-FTIR-GCMS-based study
10.1007/s13399-021-01892-1
2023-08-01
In this study, polyvinyl butyral (PVB) was used as raw material, combined with electrospinning and microperforation process to prepare micro-/nanofiber membranes with excellent low-frequency sound absorption performance. To comprehensively explore the influence mechanisms of fiber diameter, multi-layer structure, and m...
Investigation on Low-Frequency Sound Absorption Properties of PVB Micro-/Nanofiber Membranes
10.1007/s12221-023-00263-z
2023-08-01
This study presents an absorption-area-based method for the measurement of gas flow velocity using diode laser absorption spectroscopy. In the proposed method, the gas flow velocity is determined using the area difference between the absorption lines. To verify the proposed method, flow velocity measurements are conduc...
Area-based velocimetry using TDLAS for low-speed flow
10.1007/s12206-023-0726-9
2023-08-01
A technology for duplex plasma treatment of the steel surface is proposed. At the first stage, it is proposed to carry out nitrocarburising at the cathode polarity of the treated sample to harden the surface layer. The composition and structure of nitrocarburised layers have been studied. It is shown that as a result o...
Improved Wear Resistance of Low Carbon Steel by Duplex Surface Treatment Combining Cathodic Plasma Electrolytic Nitrocarburising and Anodic Plasma Electrolytic Polishing
10.1007/s12666-023-02921-5
2023-08-01
This study investigates new technology for enhancing the sensitivity of low-mass dark matter detection by analyzing charge transport in a p-type germanium detector at 5.2 K. To achieve low-threshold detectors, precise calculations of the binding energies of dipole and cluster dipole states, as well as the cross section...
Development of Low-Threshold Detectors for Low-Mass Dark Matter Searches with a p-Type Germanium Detector Operated at Cryogenic Temperature
10.1007/s10909-023-02979-x
2023-08-01
Prunus mume , a woody perennial tree, is valued for its ornamental traits and has been cultivated for a long history. Low temperature is the main environmental factor restricting the distribution and affecting the growth of P. mume . In plants, some WRKY transcription factors have been reported to participate in regula...
A WRKY Transcription Factor PmWRKY57 from Prunus mume Improves Cold Tolerance in Arabidopsis thaliana
10.1007/s12033-022-00645-3
2023-08-01
Abstract— Energy-saving technologies are among the priority development lines of Russia’s power industry. In recovering the rejected heat from geothermal sources, especially those located in cold climatic zones in which there is no access to service cooling water resources, it is profitable to use organic coolants, e.g...
A Study of R113 Refrigerant Boiling Processes in a Horizontal Tube Bundle under High Heat Flux Conditions
10.1134/S0040601523080062
2023-08-01
Abstract The processes accompanying the formation of a contracted (columnar) high-current nanosecond electric discharge in subcentimeter gaps filled with nitrogen are numerically investigated in this work. The space between two flat electrodes is considered in the case when a potential difference of 25 kV is instantly ...
Numerical Study of Gas-Dynamic and Thermal Processes in a Pulsed Electric Discharge
10.1134/S0015462823601055
2023-08-01
An electrically heated mixer (EHM™) has been developed. It enables injecting urea-water solution in low temperature Diesel exhaust operations, such as in low-load cycles, real-driving-emissions (RDE), stop-and-go, city driving and local delivery cycles, enabling high efficiency (SCR) selective catalytic reduction of NO...
A Heated AdBlue/DEF Mixer for High Efficiency NOx Reduction in Low Temperature Drive Cycles, RDE and City Driving
10.1007/s11244-022-01714-2
2023-08-01
Abstract Extended arc discharges in open-air between graphite electrodes are examined. The main goal of the study is to obtain data on changes in the parameters of electric-arc plasma during the initiation and development of a discharge. High-speed video recording of the discharge gap is used, synchronized with current...
Study of the Initiation of Arc Discharges by Separating Initially Closed Electrodes
10.1134/S001546282360092X
2023-08-01
Abstract The authors describe the integrated studies into the influence exerted by nonequilibrium low-temperature plasma of dielectric barrier discharge in air under normal conditions and pressure on the acid-base, adsorption and flotation properties of natural iron sulfides (pyrite and arsenopyrite). The studies aimed...
The Low-Temperature Plasma Effect of Dielectric Barrier Discharge on Physicochemical and Process Properties of Natural Iron Sulfides
10.1134/S1062739123040129
2023-08-01
Two approaches based on gamma scattering technique (GST) and gamma transmission technique (GTT) have been devised and evaluated for measuring the density of polymers. The approach consists of combining Monte Carlo simulation and experimental data to determine the polymer density. The reliability of the proposed approac...
Combining Monte Carlo simulation and experimental data for determining the density of polymer materials in gamma scattering and gamma transmission measurements
10.1007/s10967-023-08968-4
2023-08-01
In this work, indigo carmine (IC) removal with corn cob (NCC) and KOH-treated (MCC) biomasses were studied. The removal efficiency (%R) was maximized by varying adsorbent dosages (D), initial concentrations ( C 0 ), and pHs. Therefore, D of 4 and 5 g L −1 at 50 mg L −1 of C 0 and pH 2 maximized % R for NCC (70%) and MC...
Corn cobs and KOH-treated biomasses for indigo carmine removal: kinetics and isotherms
10.1007/s42247-023-00526-8
2023-08-01
The mechanical properties and low-cycle fatigue behavior of the hot-rolled AA2195 Al-Li alloy taken along the longitudinal direction and transverse direction were investigated. The anisotropy ductility of the alloy with the short-term natural aging (T4-SN), long-term natural aging (T4-LN), and T6 artificial aging alloy...
Effect of Aging Precipitate on Ductility Anisotropy and Low Cycle Fatigue Behavior of AA2195 Al-Li Alloy
10.1007/s12540-022-01365-8
2023-08-01
Key message This study enriched the understanding of the mechanism of nitrogen tolerance and starvation of yellowhorn and provided a reference for the breeding of low-nitrogen tolerance germplasm in the future. Abstract Yellowhorn is a rare woody oil crop in China, which can survive in barren, drought, cold, and even s...
Transcriptomics analysis reveals Xanthoceras sorbifolia Bunge leaves’ adaptation strategy to low nitrogen
10.1007/s00468-023-02414-4
2023-08-01
A two-layer Fe–Cr–Al–Zr surface alloy has been synthesized on a zirconium substrate by magnetron sputtering and subsequent low-energy high-current electron-beam (LEHCEB) processing. The thicknesses of the top Fe 69 Cr 20 Al 11 (at.%) relatively large-grained (~1 μm) layer and the transition Fe–Zr–Cr–Al amorphous layer ...
Synthesis of the Fe–Cr–Al–Zr Surface Alloy with an Amorphous Transition Layer
10.1007/s11182-023-02955-8
2023-08-01
A series of Ag/Al 2 O 3 catalysts with different Ag loading in a range of 0.5–10 wt% was synthesized by incipient wetness impregnation. The obtained catalysts were characterized by XRD, SEM-EDX, TEM and UV-Visible spectroscopy. It was shown that at low Ag loading (0.5 and 1 wt% Ag) an isolated Ag + species predominate ...
Alumina-Supported Silver Catalyst for O3-Assisted Catalytic Abatement of CO: Effect of Ag Loading
10.1007/s11244-023-01806-7
2023-08-01
Abstract The structure of a low-pressure microwave discharge sustained by a standing surface electromagnetic wave (SEW) in a quartz tube filled with argon was studied. The standing wave was formed using a set of two flat metal mirrors, which formed an open SEW resonator. The plasma density profile and structure of the ...
Plasma Distribution in a Column of a Low-Pressure Microwave Discharge Sustained by a Standing Surface Wave
10.1134/S1063780X23600792
2023-08-01
The effect of thickness modifications of zinc oxide (ZnO) thin films and the impressions over the electrical and optical characteristics were analyzed. ZnO thin films were deposited by the sol–gel spin coating method. For measuring the thickness of the films, a surface profilometer was operated. By maintaining an unvar...
Thickness-Regulated Harmonious Effect on the Optical and Electrical Characteristics of ZnO Nano-Crystalline Thin Films for High Mobility Transparent Electrode
10.1007/s42341-023-00450-y
2023-08-01
Targeted biomonitoring studies quantifying the concentration of zeranols in biological matrices have focused on liquid chromatography interfaced to mass spectrometry (LC–MS). The MS platform for measurement, quadrupole, time-of-flight (ToF), ion trap, etc., is often chosen based on either sensitivity or selectivity. An...
A comparison of four liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry platforms for the analysis of zeranols in urine
10.1007/s00216-023-04791-8
2023-08-01
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different sweeteners on the physiochemical, minerals, bioactive, and microstructure of sand pear cubes was investigated under different blanching time (0, 2.5, and 5 min). Compared with the unblanched sample, blanching led to a significant increase in the water act...
Functionality enhancement of osmo-dried sand pear cubes using different sweeteners: quality, bioactive, textural, molecular, and structural characterization
10.1007/s11694-023-01894-9
2023-08-01
This study reports an efficient method for growing high-quality boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) via chemical vapor deposition of low-melting-point precursors—magnesium diboride (MgB 2 ), magnesium nitride (Mg 3 N 2 ), and diboron trioxide (B 2 O) at a growth temperature of 1000–1300 °C. The strong oxygen-capturing abil...
Growth of boron nitride nanotubes from magnesium-based catalysts
10.1007/s12274-023-5836-2
2023-08-01
Lanthanide doping is an effective strategy for modulating the emission of emitters. Herein, by changing the cluster composition to control the energy transfer pathway, the application potential of high-nuclearity lanthanide cluster (HLC) as white-light emitter has been confirmed for the first time. Specifically, by pre...
Spherical lanthanide nanoclusters toward white-light emission and cell membrane imaging
10.1007/s12274-023-5867-8
2023-08-01
Resistance spot welding was used to join AISI 316L stainless steel to DIN 33MnCrB5-2 low alloy steel using Ni powder interlayer and foil of ERNiCr-3 filler wire. Optical microscopy and SEM with EDS attachment analysis were used to study the microstructure. The mechanical properties of the joints were evaluated by tensi...
Characterization of AISI 316L Stainless Steel/Low Alloy Steel Resistance Spot Dissimilar Weld
10.1007/s13632-023-00990-y
2023-08-01
Abstract In order to study the corrosion dynamics of low carbon steel in neutral salt spray environment, the low carbon steel samples were carried out neutral salt spray corrosion test (SST). The corrosive behavior of low carbon steel was examined by scan electron microscopy, electrochemical impedance spectra, and pote...
Corrosion Dynamics of Low Carbon Steel in Salt Spray Environment
10.1134/S2070205123700636
2023-08-01
Abstract Complex interpretation of the distribution of δ 13 C and δ 18 О values in carbonates, as well as δ 34 S and 87 Sr/ 86 Sr values, in gypsum from the lower Eifelian Osveya horizon (Belarus) showed that significance of the diagenetic isotope signals is low and the isotope variations can be explained consistently ...
С, О, S, and Sr Isotopes in Rocks of the Lower Eifelian Osveya Horizon in Belarus
10.1134/S0024490223700165
2023-08-01
Exposure to greenness is increasingly linked to beneficial health outcomes, but the associations between greenness and the disease burden of lower respiratory infections (LRIs) are unclear. We used the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI) and the leaf area index (LAI) to measure greenness and incidence, death,...
Association of greenness with the disease burden of lower respiratory infections and mediation effects of air pollution and heat: a global ecological study
10.1007/s11356-023-28816-y
2023-08-01
In this work, the directional excitation of acoustic graphene plasmons (AGPs) are numerically studied using finite element methods. In our proposed hybrid graphene-metal structure under oblique incidences, not only are AGPs excited efficiently, but also they are unidirectional propagating along a graphene monolayer. Al...
Directional Excitation of Acoustic Graphene Plasmons Using Oblique Incidences
10.1007/s11468-023-01860-7
2023-08-01
Cosmic Ray Laboratory – TIFR, Ooty, India is operating the largest tracking muon telescope as a component of the GRAPES-3 (Gamma Ray Astronomy PeV EnergieS at phase – 3) experiment. The basic building blocks of the telescope are proportional counters (PRCs), a large number of which are fabricated in-house for the plann...
High-Performance and Low-Noise Front-End Electronics for GRAPES-3 Muon Telescope
10.1007/s10686-023-09898-5
2023-08-01
We have previously shown that histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibition and cranial radiotherapy (RT) independently improve molecular and behavioral Alzheimer’s disease (AD)-like phenotypes. In the present study, we investigate the synergistic potential of using both RT and HDACi as a low-dose combination therapy (LDCT) to...
Investigating the Synergistic Potential of Low-Dose HDAC3 Inhibition and Radiotherapy in Alzheimer’s Disease Models
10.1007/s12035-023-03373-0
2023-08-01
Abstract Glassy chalcogenides A V B VI obtained by solidification of high-temperature melts inherit the polymolecular nature of the melt. The influence of this circumstance on the optical properties of glasses is important for the fabrication of optical fibers and has not been adequately studied. Bulk samples of high-p...
Effect of the Stoichiometry of As2S3 on the Optical Transmission of Glass in the 5–8 µm Spectral Range
10.1134/S0012500823600578
2023-08-01
The need for precise orbit determination (POD) has grown significantly due to the increased amount of space-based activities taking place at an accelerating pace. Accurate POD positively contributes to achieving the requirements of Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite missions, including improved tracking, reliability and c...
Precise orbit determination of LEO satellites: a systematic review
10.1007/s10291-023-01520-7
2023-08-01
Electric vehicle (EV) on-board chargers (OBC) use high-frequency transformers for isolation between the grid power and the propulsion battery. Additionally, low voltage dc-to-dc converters (LDC) require high-frequency transformers for high step-down and electrical isolation. Although a high-frequency transformer is use...
Power conversion system integrating OBC and LDC using tapped transformers for weight, volume, and cost reductions in electric vehicles
10.1007/s43236-023-00654-8
2023-08-01
Abstract We have studied the geological structure, material composition of the ores, and the age of the Nizhny Birkachan volcanogenic gold–silver deposit discovered recently. The ore bodies consist of veins and vein-streak zones of adularia-carbonate-quartz composition; they lie in granodiorite porphyries with U‒Pb zir...
The Nizhny Birkachan Gold-Silver Epithermal Deposit, Omolon Massif, Northeast Russia: Geological Structure, Ore Mineralogy, and Age
10.1134/S0742046323700240
2023-08-01
Background The hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis is a neuroendocrine system involved in controlling stress responses in humans under physiological and pathological conditions; cortisol is the main hormone produced by the HPA axis. It is known that calorie restriction acts as a stressor and can lead to an increa...
Effects of very low-calorie ketogenic diet on hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis and renin–angiotensin–aldosterone system
10.1007/s40618-023-02068-6
2023-08-01
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered unprecedented scientific efforts worldwide and launched several initiatives to promote international cooperation. Because international scientific collaborations between high-income countries (HICs) and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are not always balanced, analyzing research ...
Leadership and international collaboration on COVID-19 research: reducing the North–South divide?
10.1007/s11192-023-04754-x
2023-08-01
As a repository of REE, the Paleoproterozoic phosphorite of the Aravalli Basin in India is explored time to time. Paleoproterozoic phosphorite deposits of the Sallopat sub-basin Banswara district of the Aravalli Supergroup show moderate REE concentrations much lower than that of average marine phosphorites. Different r...
Rare earth element signatures of Paleoproterozoic Sallopat phosphorites of Aravalli Basin, India: implications for diagenetic effects and depositional environment
10.1007/s11631-023-00612-y
2023-08-01
Abstract Some unmanned aerial vehicles, micro-air vehicles, and small-scale wind turbines operate at Reynolds number values less than $$5 \times 10^5$$ 5 × 10 5 based on chord length. However, there are limited data sets characterizing the airfoil performance at Reynolds number spanning $$2\times 10^4 \le Re_c \le 5\ti...
Aerodynamic behavior and flow visualization on canonical NACA airfoils at low Reynolds number
10.1007/s12650-023-00910-w
2023-08-01
The hypothesis about the hormetic effect of low-dose gamma applications (0, 10, 20, 30, 40 Gy- 60 Co) on common bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris  L.) cultivars (F16 and Öz Ayşe) grown under different drought stress conditions (−0.20 and −0.40 MPa) was evaluated by determining the proteinogenic amino acid profiles and morpholo...
Hormetic Response of Low Dose Gamma on Phaseolus Vulgaris L. Under Drought Stress: Proteinogenic Amino Acids Profile
10.1007/s10343-022-00769-1
2023-08-01
Abstract The tolerance range of water salinity reaches 0.09–9.3 and 0.008–6.0 g/L for the larvae of Chironomus balatonicus Devai, Wülker et Scholl, 1983 and Ch. plumosus L., 1758, respectively. In the tolerance range of salinity of the medium, the sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium concentrations in the body of ...
Content of Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium in the Body of Larvae of Sibling Species Chironomus balatonicus and Chironomus plumosus Depending on the Salinity of the Medium
10.1134/S1995082923040120
2023-08-01
Computer tomography (CT) has played an essential role in the field of medical diagnosis. Considering the potential risk of exposing patients to X-ray radiations, low-dose CT (LDCT) images have been widely applied in the medical imaging field. Since reducing the radiation dose may result in increased noise and artifacts...
Degradation Adaption Local-to-Global Transformer for Low-Dose CT Image Denoising
10.1007/s10278-023-00831-y
2023-08-01
Abstract It is possible to use low-potential wind energy for the efficient operation of a wind power plant and for increasing the Annual Energy Production for guaranteed power supply to facilities in remote rural areas with a shortage of wind power. Currently in the development of large wind power plants worldwide hydr...
Theoretical Analysis of the Operation of a Multi-Unit Wind Power Plant in Conditions of a Shortage of Wind Power
10.3103/S0003701X22601004
2023-08-01
Purpose of Review Small renal stones in the lower pole are often difficult to treat. The angle of the lower pole to the renal pelvis (lower pole angle) is a limiting factor to rendering the patient stone free. This review explores the definitions of the lower pole angle, the various treatment options available, and how...
Endourological Options for Small (< 2 cm) Lower Pole Stones — Does the Lower Pole Angle Matter?
10.1007/s11934-023-01161-w
2023-08-01
Key message Whereas Shumard oak seedlings are intolerant of dormant season flood, Nuttall oak seedlings are tolerant. Flooding more than 1–2 months beyond budbreak may have persistent negative impacts on Nuttall oaks. Abstract Since flooding in winter and spring is an integral part of bottomland hardwood ecosystems in ...
Resiliency of Nuttall oak but not Shumard oak to winter and spring flood: dormancy alone does not confer flood tolerance
10.1007/s00468-023-02411-7
2023-07-31
The potential of microfluidics for point-of-care diagnosis and personalized medicine has been drawing attention to this technology in biomedical fields. Low Temperature Co-Fired Ceramics (LTCC) is a promising material for the construction of microfluidic systems for point-of-care use since it has favorable inherent phy...
Synthesis of gold nanoparticles with different sizes and morphologies using a single LTCC-based microfluidic system for point-of-care use in personalized medicine
10.1007/s10404-023-02667-y
2023-07-31
The use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic bags leads to environmental pollution and waste residues caused by low recycling and slow degradation rates, which is inconsistent with the international mainstream concept of green development. One of the promising approaches is integrating plastic waste with abundant woody ...
Sustainable upcycling of plastic waste and wood fibers into high-performance laminated wood-polymer composite via one-step cell collapse and chemical bonding approach
10.1007/s42114-023-00723-3
2023-07-31
Background The role of pro-resolving mediators in inflammation is a new concern in research. The effect of low-dose aspirin on production of a special kind of these mediators named aspirin triggered lipoxin (ATL) has been studied on different tissues. This randomized clinical trial evaluated the effect of low-dose aspi...
The effect of low-dose aspirin on aspirin triggered lipoxin, interleukin 1 beta, and prostaglandin E2 levels in periapical fluid: a double-blind randomized clinical trial
10.1186/s12903-023-03243-0
2023-07-29
The results of viscosity measurements at moderate densities on the two gaseous mixtures carbon dioxide–nitrogen and ethane–methane including the pure gases between 253.15 K and 473.15 K, originally performed by Humberg et al. at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, using a rotating-cylinder viscometer between 0.1 MPa and 2...
Determination of the Binary Diffusion Coefficients and Interaction Viscosities of the Systems Carbon Dioxide–Nitrogen and Ethane–Methane in the Dilute Gas Phase from Accurate Experimental Viscosity Data Using the Kinetic Theory of Gases
10.1007/s10765-023-03233-y
2023-07-29
The inferior alveolar nerve can be damaged during dental procedures, leading to symptoms, such as tingling, numbness, and reduced quality of life. Recovery depends on factors such as medications, surgery, and photobiomodulation therapy. Photobiomodulation therapy has shown the potential to improve nerve function and re...
The effect of different treatment protocols with diode laser on regeneration in axonetmesis ınjuries of the ınferior alveolar nerve: an animal study
10.1007/s10103-023-03834-x
2023-07-28
Optimal root system architecture (RSA) is essential for vigorous growth and yield in crops. Plants have evolved adaptive mechanisms in response to low phosphorus (LP) stress, and one of those is changes in RSA. Here, more than five million single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) obtained from whole-genome re-sequencing ...
Genome-wide association study reveals candidate genes controlling root system architecture under low phosphorus supply at seedling stage in Brassica napus
10.1007/s11032-023-01411-2
2023-07-27
Propylene carbonate (PC)-based electrolytes have exhibited significant advantages in boosting the low-temperature discharging of graphite-based Li-ion batteries. However, it is still unclear whether they can improve the charging property and suppress lithium plating. Studying this topic is challenging due to the proble...
Boosting reversible charging of Li-ion batteries at low temperatures by a synergy of propylene carbonate-based electrolyte and defective graphite
10.1007/s12274-023-5968-4