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The interacting effects of precipitation and microhabitat on non‐native seed predation are contingent on temporal dynamics

Oikos, EarlyView.
Understanding how different drivers of global change interact to shape ecological processes remains a major challenge in ecology. Climate change is reshuffling the interactions that structure communities, with major implications for biological invasions.
Mariana C. Chiuffo, Agostina Torres, Mauro N. Tammone, Martin A. Nuñez, Mariano A. Rodriguez‐Cabal   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of Cost‐Effective and Highly Transparent Melamine Formaldehyde Resin Modified With Sodium Chloride for Enhancing Glossiness and Abrasion Resistance of Melamine Impregnated Paper

Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
An eco‐friendly melamine‐formaldehyde was produced by the addition of sodium chloride as a modifier. Modified MF resin improved surface gloss and abrasion resistance of decorative paper and decreased the formaldehyde emission. Curing time of the MF resin decreased with the addition of sodium chloride.
Saeed Kamrani, Antonio Pizzi, Peyman Ahmadi, Nadir Ayrilmis, Ali Dorieh, Adam Sikora, Štěpán Hýsek, Kateřina Hájková, Meysam Mehdinia   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Acid Sulfite Pulping of Hemp: Effects of Processing Conditions on Lyocell Pulp Quality

Journal of Polymer Science, EarlyView.
Industrial hemp is emerging as a promising renewable source for next‐generation textile fibers. This study evaluates whether acid sulfite pulping can produce hemp‐based dissolving pulp suitable for lyocell manufacturing. While the process is historically linked to increased cellulose accessibility, it did not achieve the low lignin content and ...
Lelia Lawson, Bernardo A. Souto, Wade Chute, Patricia I. Dolez   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

“Cold Tropics”: Permafrost Existence and Thickness on Eastern Nevado Coropuna (Southern Peruvian Andes) Revealed by Ground‐Penetrating Radar and Geoelectrical Soundings

Permafrost and Periglacial Processes, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The existence of permafrost was explored at tropical latitude on Nevado Coropuna (southern Peruvian Andes) using a combination of ground‐penetrating radar (GPR) and vertical electrical sounding (VES) in order to strengthen the mutual validation of data processing and interpretation.
Velnia Chacca, Ramón Pellitero, Adriano Ribolini, José Úbeda, Luis Mariano del Río, Ricardo Vila, Oscar Vilca   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Indoor Human Thermal Comfort Optimal Control with Desiccant Wheel Cooling System

, 2014
Human thermal comfort is an important concern in the energy management of commercial buildings. Human thermal comfort research focuses mostly on the temperature control or the humidity control while based on human thermal comfort index control is ignored.
Wang, Nan, Xia, Xiaohua
core   +1 more source

Cross‐Linking Mass Spectrometry of the Antimicrobial Peptides Magainin 2 and PGLa Reveals Heterodimerization in Micellar Medium

Rapid Communications in Mass Spectrometry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Rationale In this study, we applied cross‐linking mass spectrometry (XL‐MS) to characterize the oligomeric states of a PGLa/magainin 2 mixture and gain insight into the heterodimerization previously suggested in the literature. Both peptides have shown a synergistic enhancement of activity when tested in antimicrobial assays; however, the ...
Emilie Hirschler, Elise Glattard, Nicolas Arnaud, Johana Chicher, Philippe Hammann, Emmanuelle Leize‐Wagner, Burkhard Bechinger, Noelle Potier   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The potential role of trans-critical CO₂ heat pumps within a solar cooling system for building services: The hybridised system energy analysis by a dynamic simulation model. [PDF]

Renew Energy, 2021
Lo Basso G, de Santoli L, Paiolo R, Losi C.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Exploring the Use and Impact of Composite Materials in Robotics: A Systematic Review

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Lightweight and high‐strength materials are important in robotics, as structural design impacts efficiency, payload capacity, and energy consumption. Composite materials, with their superior stiffness‐to‐weight ratios and multifunctional properties, offer clear advantages over conventional metals and polymers.
Doglas Negri, Gabriela Wessling Oening, Felipe Augusto Carvalho de Faria, Sarah Maria Schroeder, Ricardo De Medeiros   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Automated Lawn Maintenance: An Agronomic and Operational Review of Turf Health, Biodiversity, and Field Performance

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Grass mowing is one of the most resource‐consuming activities in green maintenance, whether in private areas such as home gardens or in public spaces like urban parks. In recent years, concerns related to climate change, human health, and sustainability have become increasingly prominent in green maintenance, leading manufacturers and industry
Andrea Palladini, Lorenzo Guerrini, Marco Fontanelli, Lucia Bortolini   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Performance analysis and optimization of two-stage desiccant wheel cooling systems in low-latitude island with hot and humid climate

Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
In low-latitude islands characterized by extreme humidity and heat, effective dehumidification and cooling are essential for indoor environmental comfort.
Yingya Chen, Zelin Chen, Yongxiang Liang, Lei Li, Zhiwei Wang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source