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Sequential Enzymatic Bioprocessing of Protein-Rich Unhairing–Liming and Lime-Fleshing Tannery Wastewater for the Production of Amino Acid-Based Plant Biostimulants

Molecules
The recovery of bioactive compounds from industrial wastewaters is a key strategy for improving resource efficiency and reducing the environmental impact of high-load effluents.
Henoc Pérez-Aguilar, Víctor M. Serrano-Martínez, Carlos Ruzafa-Silvestre, Alberto Vico, María Dolores Romero-Sánchez   +4 more
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The footwear experiences of people with gout: a qualitative study

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2019
Background Footwear is an important concern for people with gout, who often describe difficulty finding suitable footwear. Previous studies have identified footwear as a major concern for people with gout.
Mike Frecklington, Anita Williams, Nicola Dalbeth, Peter McNair, Peter Gow, Keith Rome   +5 more
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Concentration‐Dependent Lamellar Organization and Structure–Property Relationships in Melt‐Processed EVA/Cloisite 20A Nanocomposites

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
Cloisite 20A content tunes the structural and mechanical response of melt‐processed ethylene‐vinyl acetate (EVA) nanocomposites. Expanded basal spacings at 5.0 and 7.5 wt% clay are consistent with polymer‐chain intercalation within ordered clay domains.
R. S. Victor, J. C. A. Queiroz, A. D. Oliveira, E. M. Araújo, V. S. S. Sobrinho, T. H. C. Costa, M. S. Libório, A. M. D. Leite   +7 more
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Diol Chain‐Length Effects in Adipate and Succinate Polyesters for Thermoplastic Polyurethanes

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, EarlyView.
This study examines 20 aliphatic polyesters as soft segments for thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPU), synthesized from adipic or succinic acid and diols (C2, C3, C4, C5, and C6). A pronounced odd‐even effect shows that even diols crystallize, while odd diols remain amorphous.
Dario Brand, Stephanie Duettmann, Kevin Marschner, Apolline Limouzin, Brigitte Voit   +4 more
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Longitudinal bending stiffness of marathon shoes alters ground reaction force frequency dynamics in elite runners

Scientific Reports
Marathon running requires advanced shoe technology. Longitudinal Bending Stiffness (LBS) enhances propulsion efficiency and alters biomechanics, but its impact on Ground Reaction Force frequency characteristics and muscle tuning mechanisms is ...
Tianqi Lin, Guirong Cai, Kuang Li, Hailiang Yang, Yuhui Cai   +4 more
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The pelvis doesn't walk by itself: Wider pelves reduce the cost of walking over unstable surfaces

The Anatomical Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Walking over variable and/or unstable terrain is a key aspect of daily life and was crucial to the evolution of bipedalism. The ability to find gait solutions that maintained stability over uneven terrain for the least increase in metabolic cost was likely a hallmark of locomotor effectiveness in early humans, in particular acting as an ...
Cara Wall‐Scheffler, Taylor Morscheck, Katelyn McCollor   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Microbial Degradation of Chromium-Tanned Leather During Thermophilic Composting: A Multi-Scale Analysis of Microbial Communities and Structural Disruption

Biology
Inefficient chromium (III)–collagen cross-linking during leather tanning generates solid waste and effluents containing residual chromium, raising environmental and health concerns.
Manuela Bonilla-Espadas, Irene Lifante-Martinez, Mónica Camacho, Elena Orgilés-Calpena, Francisca Arán-Aís, Marcelo Bertazzo, María-José Bonete   +6 more
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How to Navigate Disrupted Business Models in the 21st Century: At the Crossroads of the Circular Economy and the Industry 4.0 Transition

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Our planet faces a critical crisis, with pollution, resource depletion and biodiversity loss surpassing sustainable limits. Businesses must address these challenges, with the circular economy and Industry 4.0 offering transformative potential through closed‐loop systems, regenerative solutions and advanced technologies.
Agnes Toth‐Peter, Rui Torres de Oliveira, Shane Mathews, Leonie Barner   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of an Integrated Robotic Workcell for Automated Bonding in Footwear Manufacturing

IEEE Access
Traditional manufacturing industries are currently immersed in an automation process, integrating new techniques and tools, driven by the demands from producers to improve the manufacturing process as well as the working conditions of employees.
Jose-Francisco Gomez-Hernandez, Jose-Maria Gutierrez-Hernandez, Antonio Jimeno-Morenilla, Jose-Luis Sanchez-Romero, Maria-Dolores Fabregat-Periago   +4 more
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Leveraging Reverse Engineering for CSCM Practices: Demystifying the Roles of Compositional Capability and Cooperative Orientation Under Humane Orientation and Competition Intensity

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Circular supply chain management (CSCM) practices are seen as a solution for addressing society's many significant environmental challenges. Although existing studies recognise the importance of reverse engineering in combating poverty, there is limited knowledge about its effectiveness in shaping CSCM practices to address climate change and ...
Yaw Agyabeng‐Mensah, Charles Baah, Ebenezer Afum   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source