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Petroleum hydrocarbons in fresh waters: a preliminary desk study and bibliography [PDF]
, 1980 A literature survey was carried out into the effects of petroleum hydrocarbons in freshwater, from the toxicity, biodegradability and concentration aspects.
Horne, J.E.M. +3 more
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Pak Biawak, a necrobot, embodies an unusual fusion of biology and robotics. Designed to repurpose natural structures after death, it challenges conventional boundaries between nature and engineering. Its movements are precise yet unsettling, raising questions about sustainability, ethics, and the untapped potential of biointegrated machines.
Leo Foulds +2 more
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Biodegradation: the best solution to the world problem of discarded polymers
Bioresources and BioprocessingThe widespread use of polymers has made our lives increasingly convenient by offering a more convenient and dependable material. However, the challenge of efficiently decomposing these materials has resulted in a surge of polymer waste, posing ...
Jun Wu +6 more
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Microwave-enhanced synthesis of biodegradable multifunctional chitosan hydrogels for wastewater treatment [PDF]
, 2017 Chitosan, a derivative of chitin, is a biodegradable polymer known of its favorable properties, applicable in medicine and industry. Commonly obtained chitosan hydrogels are of various swelling capacity, and may bind only anions losing their ...
Janus, Łukasz +3 more
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Durability of Soft Pneumatic Actuators: A Review and Benchmarking Protocol
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Lack of durability is a key challenge hindering the broad scale adoption of soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs) in automation industries. This review provides a comprehensive overview of existing research on SPA durability, introduces a standardized durability benchmarking protocol to consolidate the testing of SPAs, and outlines promising directions for ...
Dickson Chiu Yu Wong +2 more
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Comparison of the efficiency of sodium nitrate and superphosphate as nutrients in the bioremediation of petroleum hydrocarbon polluted water [PDF]
, 2011 The effect of Aspergillus Niger stimulated with 0.2M sodium nitrate and 0.2M single superphosphate fertilizer (nutrients) was investigated in this study. The ambient temperature averaged 29oC all through the 25 days of the research.
Anawe, Paul Apeye Lucky +3 more
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From Lab to Landscape: Environmental Biohybrid Robotics for Ecological Futures
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This Perspective explores environmental biohybrid robotics, integrating living tissues, microorganisms, and insects for operation in real‐world ecosystems. It traces the leap from laboratory experiments to forests, wetlands, and urban environments and discusses key challenges, development pathways, and opportunities for ecological monitoring and ...
Miriam Filippi
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Bacterial biodegradation of synthetic plastics: a review
Bulletin of the National Research CentreBackground Plastics are synthetic polymers that are reluctant to degradation. Therefore, their unlimited use has caused environmental problems. The reuse, reduce, and recycle methodology can solve these problems. However, this method is not efficient for
Yousef Sefidi Heris
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Universitas ScientiarumLow-density polyethylene (LDPE) is a widely used polymer due to its chemical resistance, highflexibility, and mechanical properties. However, its low degradation rate, coupled with its low lifespanand widespread accumulation, poses significant ...
Daniela Garcia Moreno +2 more
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Micro‐ and nanorobots for targeted thrombolysis. This perspective elaborates on the clinical indication of blood clot disorders and current limitations for treatment. As a novel, alternative solution, micro‐ and nanorobots can be used to treat and break down thrombi.
Joshua M. Mesfin +3 more
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