Physiological and biochemical variations of naturally ripened mango (Mangifera Indica L.) with synthetic calcium carbide and ethylene [PDF]
Scientific ReportsTo meet the increasing consumer demands for fruits, the implementation of artificial ripening techniques using synthetic chemicals has become increasingly commonplace among less ethical fruit production companies in today’s global market.
Ashiq Hussain +14 more
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Study on carbonation behavior and carbon footprint of steel slag-calcium carbide slag-desulfurization gypsum composite system. [PDF]
Sci RepThe carbonation of steel slag (SS) can enhance its performance while capturing CO2. The synergistic effect of combining multi-solid waste materials improves SS’s carbon sequestration efficiency, thereby contributing to reduce carbon emissions. This study
Wang K +5 more
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Evaluation of calcium carbide residue and fly ash as sustainable binders for environmentally friendly loess soil stabilization [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe incorporation of waste materials into cementitious binders serves as a strategy to diminish waste volume and lower carbon emissions. This study presents an in-depth evaluation of calcium carbide residue and coal fly ash as alternative binders.
Phongthorn Julphunthong +5 more
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Sustainable CO2 utilization and calcium carbonate recovery from calcium carbide wastewater [PDF]
iScienceSummary: The hydration of calcium carbide for acetylene production generates calcium carbide residue (CCR), primarily as a calcium hydroxide slurry, often disposed of in ponds, increasing soil alkalinity and CCR wastewater.
Kamchai Nuithitikul +6 more
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Experimental Investigation on the Mass Diffusion Behaviors of Calcium Oxide and Carbon in the Solid-State Synthesis of Calcium Carbide by Microwave Heating [PDF]
Molecules, 2021 Microwave (MW) heating was proven to efficiently solid-synthesize calcium carbide at 1750 °C, which was about 400 °C lower than electric heating. This study focused on the investigation of the diffusion behaviors of graphite and calcium oxide during the ...
Miao Li +4 more
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Combining NIR spectroscopy with chemometrics for discriminating naturally ripened banana and calcium carbide ripened banana [PDF]
npj Science of FoodCalcium carbide is prohibited as a fruit ripening agent in many countries due to its harmful effects. Current methods for detecting calcium carbide in fruit involve time-consuming and destructive chemical analysis techniques, necessitating the need for ...
John‑Lewis Zinia Zaukuu +5 more
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Stabilization of Shield Muck Treated with Calcium Carbide Slag–Fly Ash
Buildings, 2023 Solidifying shield muck with calcium carbide slag and fly ash as curing agents was proposed as a highly efficient method for reusing waste shield muck.
Jinzhe Wang +3 more
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Research on Utilizable Calcium from Calcium Carbide Slag with Different Extractors and Its Effect on CO2 Mineralization. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)With the increasing accumulation of alkaline industrial solid waste, the mineralization of CO2 using alkaline industrial solid waste has broad application prospects.
Ma Y, Zhang X, Du Z, Hou H, Zheng Y.
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Disruptions in the female reproductive system on consumption of calcium carbide ripened fruit in mouse models [PDF]
Heliyon, 2019 This study investigated for the first time the outcome of ingestion of calcium carbide-ripened fruit on some female reproductive parameters. A set of unripe mature bananas ripened with calcium carbide (CCRB) and another set ripened via non-artificial ...
Enitome E. Bafor +4 more
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Fresh Pineapple Agronomy in the Republic of Benin: Recent Trends in Calcium Carbide Use and Producer Perceptions [PDF]
Plant-Environment InteractionsPineapple (Ananas comosus (L.) Merrill) is among the main fruits produced in West Africa. This is also the case for the Republic of Benin, where pineapple fruit is regarded as an important crop for numerous producers in the Southern part of the country ...
Nicodème Fassinou Hotegni +4 more
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