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The Role of Nitrous Oxide (“Laughing Gas”) in DUID Cases and Its Impact on Driving Fitness

Drug Testing and Analysis, EarlyView.
A total number of 39 cases of driving under the influence of nitrous oxide were investigated. Plasma concentrations of 0.22 to 17 mL/L (median:3.7 mL/L) were measured in blood samples withdrawn 38 to 144 min (median: 85 min) after control via Headspace‐GC–MS.
L. Lucuta, P. Stach, J. Hose, H. Andresen‐Streichert, M. Juebner   +4 more
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Carbon emission assessment of tunnel infrastructures: From construction to operation

Deep Underground Science and Engineering, EarlyView.
This study develops a lifecycle carbon accounting framework for tunnel infrastructures, covering design, construction, operation, maintenance, and dismantling. Applied to a subsea tunnel case, the framework reveals the carbon emission distribution among four typical tunnel types and highlights potential carbon offset methods for low‐carbon tunnel ...
Luyuan Long, Wout Broere, Xuehui Zhang, Tian Xia, Richard de Nijs   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Reinforcement learning‐enhanced adaptive sliding mode controller for underground articulated vehicles trajectory tracking

Deep Underground Science and Engineering, EarlyView.
RL‐SMC couples a reinforcement learning agent with a sliding mode controller, where the agent online‐modulates the sliding mode parameters according to the vehicle's tracking state. A curvature‐aware preview term is further embedded to shift control from reactive correction to proactive maneuvering, enabling the articulated vehicle to anticipate sharp ...
Haoqi Yan, Yi Ju, Boran Yang, Fei Ma, Jingliang Duan, Lifang Zheng   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Triboelectric–Electromagnetic Generator‐Enabled Hybrid Power Backpack for Self‐Powered Field Safety Management

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
A lightweight hybrid backpack integrating SC‐TENGs and R‐EMGs harvests biomechanical energy during walking. With a low activation speed of 3 km h−1 and a high specific power of 0.18 W kg−1, it enables self‐powered field safety management. The power backpack refers to an energy‐harvesting solution engineered to mitigate battery reliance in wearable ...
Jie Chen, Qiao Bi, Chao Zuo, Qian Qin, Zhihao Hu, Hengyu Guo, Qian Tang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synergising Climate and Clean Air Governance in the EU: A Multilevel Analysis of Policy Integration

Environmental Policy and Governance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Unlocking synergies while avoiding trade‐offs between climate and air pollution mitigation is key to policy effectiveness and cost‐efficiency. For maximum effect, these policies must be integrated not only horizontally within a governance level but also vertically across them.
Niklas Löther
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of the effects of microwave‐produced biodiesel blends on electric generator performance and emissions

Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView.
Abstract Biodiesels are emerging as alternatives to diesel fuel. However, to be a feasible solution, biodiesels must meet strict criteria including high efficiency and minimal environmental impact. The current study focuses on evaluating ethyl ester biodiesel and its blends with diesel fuel to assess their potential.
Ilham Yahya, Fakher Hamdi, Mehrez Gassoumi, Tommaso Giannoni, Andrea Nicolini, Hakan Serhad Soyhan, Ridha Ennetta   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effects of hybrid metal oxide nanoparticles on the tribological and emission attributes of algae‐derived biofuel in compression ignition engines

Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView.
Abstract The growing demand for sustainable fuels has accelerated the development of algae‐derived biodiesel for compression‐ignition engines. In this study, Chlorella vulgaris methyl ester (AME) exhibited physicochemical properties comparable to diesel and satisfied ASTM D6751 fuel quality requirements, making it suitable for blending.
T. Jayakumar, A. Kumaravadivel, I. Rahamathullah, J. Arunprasad   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Theta oscillations, epileptogenesis, and focal seizures in rodent models of mesial temporal lobe epilepsy

Epilepsia, EarlyView.
Abstract Theta oscillations (4–12 Hz) are a prominent network rhythm within hippocampal and parahippocampal structures. Driven by cholinergic and γ‐aminobutyric acidergic inputs originating from the medial septum, physiological theta gates network excitability to control spatial navigation, memory encoding, and sensorimotor integration during specific ...
Maxime Lévesque, Massimo Avoli
wiley   +1 more source

Seismic Performance of Reduced‐Strength Steel MRFs With SMA‐Based Superelastic Friction Dampers: An Experimental Investigation

Earthquake Engineering &Structural Dynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Shape memory alloys (SMAs) exhibit excellent self‐centering capability due to their stress‐induced phase transformation, making them highly suitable for applications in resilient infrastructure. This study investigates the seismic performance of reduced‐strength moment‐resisting frames (MRFs) equipped with SMA‐based superelastic friction ...
Faisal Nissar Malik, Liang Cao, James Ricles, Fei Shi, Chinmoy Kolay, Osman E. Ozbulut   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experimental Investigation and ANN‐Based Prediction of CI Engine Performance Fueled With Waste Plastic Oil–Diesel Blends Containing Al2O3 Nanoparticles

Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
Waste plastic oil–diesel blends enhanced with Al2O3 nanoparticles were experimentally evaluated in a compression ignition engine under varying injection timings and modeled using artificial neural networks (ANNs). The optimized WP20PD + 1000 ppm blend improved brake thermal efficiency and reduced fuel consumption, while ANN prediction achieved high ...
Dudekula Jamal Basha, Upendra Rajak, Abhishek Agarwal, Balram Yelamasetti, Manoj Panchal, Sudheer Kumar, Abhishek Dasore   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source