Effects of a large irrigation reservoir on aquatic and riparian plants: a history of survival and loss [PDF]
, 2019 Dammed rivers have unnatural stream flows, disrupted sediment dynamics, and rearranged geomorphologic settings. Consequently, fluvial biota experiences disturbed functioning in the novel ecosystems.
Aguiar, Francisca C. +3 more
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Hydrogel‐Based Functional Materials: Classifications, Properties, and Applications
Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.Conductive hydrogels have emerged as promising materials for smart wearable devices due to their outstanding flexibility, multifunctionality, and biocompatibility. This review systematically summarizes recent progress in their design strategies, focusing on monomer systems and conductive components, and highlights key multifunctional properties such as
Zeyu Zhang, Zao Cheng, Patrizio Raffa
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A Chemometry of Aldrovanda vesiculosa L. (Waterwheel, Droseraceae) Populations
Molecules, 2020 The genus Aldrovanda is a Palaeogene element containing a single extant species, Aldrovanda vesiculosa L. This aquatic carnivorous herb has a very wide range of distribution, natively covering four continents; however, it is a critically endangered ...
Bartosz J. Płachno +7 more
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Review of best management practices for aquatic vegetation control in stormwater ponds, wetlands, and lakes [PDF]
, 2013 Auckland Council (AC) is responsible for the development and operation of a stormwater network across the region to avert risks to citizens and the environment.
Champion, Paul +10 more
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Liquid Metal Sensors for Soft Robots
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This review thoroughly reviews liquid metal sensors in soft robots. Their unique material properties like high conductivity and good biocompatibility are analyzed. Working principles are classified, and applications in environmental perception, motion detection, and human—robot interaction are introduced.
Qi Zhang +7 more
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Design and Testing of a Fully Automatic Aquatic Plant Combing Machine for Crab Farming
MachinesTo meet the requirements of the crab growth environment regarding aquatic plant density and improve the efficiency of aquatic plant clearing, this paper shows the development process of a fully automatic aquatic plant combing machine for crab farming. It
Shijie Yuan +4 more
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Effects of pH on Growth of Salvinia molesta Mitchell [PDF]
, 2005 Growth of giant salvinia ( Salvinia molesta Mitchell) under different pH regimes was examined at the Lewisville Aquatic Ecosystem Research Facility (LAERF) in Lewisville, Texas.(PDF has 5 pages.
Dick, Gary O. +3 more
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Soft Robotic Snake with Tunable Undulatory Gait for Efficient Underwater Locomotion
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This study designs an underwater soft snake robot using 3D‐printed soft actuators, controlled by specific signals to generate sinusoidal undulation. Results show a positive correlation between speed and swing amplitude, with optimal performance at 2/3π phase offset, PLA tail, 1.2 voltage growth rate, and 6s undulation period achieving a maximum speed ...
Huichen Ma, Junjie Zhou, Raye Yeow
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Floating aquatic plants form groups faster through current [PDF]
, 2023 J. May, L. May
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Preliminary study of the aquatic macrophytes of selected fish ponds and reservoirs in Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria [PDF]
, 2003 A five months survey was conducted to identify the aquatic macrophytes in fishponds and reservoirs in Makurdi (Benue State, Nigeria) between August and December 1999.
Abe, O.M., Okayi, R.G.
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