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absorption; behavior; collectors; computer software; energy efficiency; exergy; heat exchangers; models; power plants; pressure; research; solar energy
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... Present study aims to compare two solar powered trigeneration systems from energetic and exergetic viewpoints. Said systems are consists of three different sub-systems including solar energy (as a prime mover), Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC), and double-effect absorption chiller. In one of the proposed trigeneration systems Internal Heat Exchanger (IHE) has been used in the configuration of ORC (ORC- ...
... Silver nanoparticles are one of the most beneficial forms of heavy metals in nanotechnology applications. Due to its exceptional antimicrobial properties, low electrical and thermal resistance, and surface plasmon resonance, silver nanoparticles are used in a wide variety of products, including consumer goods, healthcare, catalysts, electronics, and analytical equipment. As the production and appl ...
... Chitosan was fabricated via gelation method using CaBr₂.xH₂O/methanol solution and was studied as a potential adsorbent (MCh) in adsorbing anionic synthetic dyes like Bromophenol blue (BB), Direct blue 6 (DB) and Congo red (CR) from single (one dye species at a time) and multi (having two dyes; binary and all three dyes; tertiary) adsorptive systems. Physico-chemical modifications of MCh surface p ...
ammonia; case studies; hydrogen; liquids; methane; models; natural gas; power generation; primary energy; supply chain; transportation; wind power; Texas
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... 21st century energy production, conversion, and delivery systems need to go through a transition to be less carbon-intensive while meeting an increasing energy demand. In a more and more interconnected world, energy systems of various sectors (e.g. power, fuels, chemicals, etc.) go through this transition via shifting the primary energy sources from carbon-intensive fossil-fuels to renewable and s ...
early selection; juveniles; leaf area; olives; seedlings; vigor
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... The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between two types of vigor and architectural parameters (quantitative and qualitative) and the duration of juvenile period in olive and to test the effectiveness of three different strategies for an early elimination of seedlings with long juvenile period. Architectural parameters were evaluated in 794 one-year-old olive seedlings, and fir ...
air; electricity costs; energy efficiency; equipment; liquefaction; liquids; storage technology; China
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... Air separation units (ASUs), as a single industrial equipment item, accounted for a considerable proportion (4.97%) of China’s national total power consumed. Therefore, combining with energy storage technology and implementing demand side management on ASUs can balance the demand on a power grid and bring economic benefits to various enterprises. Air liquefaction is a facet of air separation techn ...
... The degradation of tartrazine in the presence of cobalt activated Oxone® (potassium peroxymonosulfate) was investigated at different initial pH values. Aluminum pillared clay had the role of a support for catalytically active cobalt oxide species. The degradation of tartrazine and the formation of a mixture of degradation products were monitored using the Ultraviolet–Visible (UV–Vis) spectroscopy ...
... Performance of the forward osmosis (FO) process is limited due to the decline in water flux and increase in reverse salt flux. In this study, a novel Vertical Up-Flow Forward Osmosis (VUF-FO) reactor was designed and evaluated for eight different contacting patterns of feed and draw agent (DA). The best contacting pattern was compared with the basic H-shape reactor. Pulsating inlets were used for ...
amnesia; blood serum; fluoxetine; humans; lipids; mental depression; placebos; sleep disorders; traditional medicine
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... Kaixinsan (KXS) decoction, as an herbal formula, was used to treat the diseases, such as insomnia, amnesia, emotional disorders in ancient china. It has been demonstrated to be active in various animal models resembling human depression with multitarget effects. However, effective verification on the clinical application of KXS is still lacking. Supplements in this knowledge field are urgently nee ...
... Cotton gin trash (CGT), the waste generated from cotton ginning is a low-cost and abundant source of lignocellulosic material. Effective valorisation of CGT is beneficial from both economical and environmental perspectives. Earlier investigations and reviews on CGT were mostly based on the ethanol and bioenergy production, and soil amendment properties of CGT. However, due to the low yield in etha ...
... The circular economy indices are increasingly recognized as a useful tool to support the development of policies in providing information, reducing environmental pressures and impacts through a circular recycling process. The aim of the paper is to provide a complete overview of circular economy indices.Starting by 137 articles published from 2000 to 2019, the analysis surveys 61 indicators measur ...
chelation; clay; heavy metals; ion exchange; permeability; remediation
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... Soil flushing is one of the common in-situ remediation technologies, in which the permeability of the soil determines its feasibility. Batch extractions showed that deionized water extracted about 20% Cu and 30% Cd from a soil. Electrolytes of 100 mmol/l NaCl, 500 mmol/l NaCl, and 167 mmol/l CaCl₂ promoted the extractions to about 60% and 90%, respectively, with higher concentration and valence of ...
... The development of defective structure in MOFs can offer a novel approach to tailor the properties of MOFs-type adsorbent for better adsorption performance. In this study, the contribution of defective structure in UiO-66 to the adsorptive removal of pharmaceutical pollutants from aqueous solution was investigated. The results showed that the controlled defects in UiO-66 greatly affected adsorptio ...
biofuels; biomass; biopharmaceuticals; bioremediation; dietary supplements; energy; heavy metals; microalgae; pollution; population growth; sustainable technology; toxicity; wastes
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... Microalgae have drawn significant interest worldwide, owing to their enormous application potential in the green energy, biopharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries. Many studies have proved and stated the potential of microalgae in the area of biofuel which is economically effective and environmentally friendly. Besides the commercial value, the potential of microalgae in environmental protec ...
... Allium macrostemon Bunge. is an edible Chinese herb traditionally used for the treatment of thoracic pain, stenocardia, heart asthma and diarrhea. Although its biological potential has been extensively proven such as antioxidant activity, antiplatelet aggregation, vasodilation and antidepressant-like activity, there are no reports in the literature regarding its pharmacological analgesic activity. ...
cluster analysis; computer software; diffusion; dynamics; environment; environmental management; evolution; humans; industry; knowledge; literature; methodology; occupational health and safety; organizations; research
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... Occupational health and safety is one of the most important domains of research for industries and organisations because of its direct and indirect benefits. Safety performance is a crucial indicator of an organisation’s commitment and brand value and is perceived to be dependent on many predictors, such as safety culture, human factors, and employee behaviours. Environmental safety is another cru ...
... Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene, accompanied by aberrant extracellular matrix synthesis and muscle damage. ADAMTS1 metalloproteinase was reported increased in dystrophin-deficient mdx mouse. The aim of this study was to explore the role of ADAMTS1 in muscle function, fibrosis and damage, and respiratory function of mdx mice. 102 DMD patients and thei ...
... Increasing the durability of electrical and electronics products is key to reduce our worldwide material consumption and the related environmental footprint. A valuable strategy to achieve this goal is extending the useful lifetime of products by means of repair. Methods to assess and rate the repairability of products have been developed recently. In this study, two different assessment methods, ...
... High cost of sewer systems usually restricts the sewage collection in rural areas. Many rural areas take traditional sewer scheme whose private-secondary-main sewer diameter is 110–200-300 mm without hydraulic calculation and increased the total cost of sewers. The rational utilization of small diameter sewers might contribute to sewer cost reduction. In this study, rural sewer length and cost mod ...
... The aim of this study was to reveal the mechanism underlying the toxicity of TNT (trinitrotoluene), RDX (cyclotrimethylene trinitroamine), and HMX (cyclotetramethylene tetranitramine) explosives pollution in plants. Here, the effects of exposure to these three explosives were examined on chlorophyll fluorescence, antioxidant enzyme activity, and the metabolite spectrum in alfalfa (Medicago sativa) ...