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Powering Europe Sustainably: A Discussion Paper on the Potential Role of Biomass in the EU [PDF]

, 2008
Argues for further development of wood-based biomass as a renewable energy source for use in combined heat and power plants as an integral part of EU energy policy.

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Full‐Spectrum Solar Harvesting and Desalination Enabled by Supra‐Nano Amorphous Ruthenium Dioxide – Mineral Composites

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A mineral‐based supra‐nano amorphous ruthenium dioxide composite (a‐Ru0.5‐AM) was designed, achieving 97% broadband solar absorption. Under one sun, it reaches 87.91 ± 0.32 °C with a distinct thermal buffering effect that favors thermal confinement.
Yunchen Long, Zhengyi Mao, Bowen Li, Xiujuan Hu, Xinxue Tang, Yuanchao Liu, Jia‐Hua Liu, Hongkun Li, Chong Wang, Hong Yue, Weihui Ou, Johnny Chung Yin Ho, Jian Lu, Yang Yang Li   +13 more
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Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of a Bio-Based Plasticizer for PVC: Epoxidized Acetylation Cardanol [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, 2019
A bio-based plasticizer, epoxidized acetylation cardanol, was synthesized from cardanol, which experienced acetylation reaction and epoxidation reaction.
Yufeng Ma, Puyou Jia, Lihon Hu, Guodong Feng, Meng Zhang, Yonghong Zhou   +5 more
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Pohjois-Savon kilpailukyky ja tulevaisuuden haasteet: Selvitys Pohjois-Savon liitolle [PDF]

, 2012
The turnover of the companies in North Savo in 2011 was nearly 10 billion euros, of which industry accounted for just under a third. The industrial structure of the region is not strong, but on the other hand it is not alarmingly thin either, because it ...
Hernesniemi, Hannu, Kulvik, Martti, Ylä-Anttila, Pekka   +2 more
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Maya Blue‐Inspired Hybrid Coating for Robust and Superhydrophilic Solar Evaporators Using Commercial Black Acrylic Paint

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This study demonstrates a Maya blue‐inspired hybrid solar evaporator using commercial black acrylic paint, achieving 98% solar‐thermal conversion efficiency and 2.39 kg m−2 h−1 water evaporation rate through a durable, hydrophilic organic–inorganic structure that enables scalable, cost‐effective desalination and wastewater purification.
Dao Thi Dung, Do Van Lam, Young Kim, Wonzee Jung, Kanghoon Yim, Seung‐Mo Lee   +5 more
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Allowable Bending Properties of Machine-Graded Korean Yellow Poplar Lumber

BioResources
This study was conducted to investigate the feasibility of using yellow poplar as a structural member by determining allowable bending properties. Full-size lumber was classified by machine grading and the knot diameter ratio on the wide surface of ...
Da-Bin Song, Kug-Bo Shim, Sang-Joon Lee, Keon-Ho Kim, Chul-Ki Kim   +4 more
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Lutein-Based pH and Photo Dual-Responsive Novel Liposomes Coated with Ce6 and PTX for Tumor Therapy

ACS Omega, 2023
Hong Shen, Changwei Zhang, Chengzhang Wang, Jianxin Jiang, Fengxia Tang, Chuan Li, Hua Yuan, Xiaoran Yang, Zhenkai Tong, Yi Huang   +9 more
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Seasonal and Regional Effects on the Yield and Bioactive Constituents of Torreya nucifera Essential Oils in South Korea

Plants
The essential oil of Torreya nucifera, a coniferous tree native to East Asia, has notable bioactive properties with potential industrial applications.
Chanjoo Park, Nahyun Kim, Mi-Jin Park
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Texas trade in forest products industry

Journal of Forest Business Research
Texas boasts abundant forest resources, providing substantial economic and ecological benefits statewide. This study examines the trends in forest product trade within Texas over the past two decades, focusing on key disruptions during this period. The analysis categorizes the forest products industry into two main markets: solid wood and paper and ...
Xufang Zhang, Aaron Stottlemyer
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Electroactive Liquid Crystal Elastomers as Soft Actuators

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Electroactive liquid crystal elastomers (eLCEs) can be actuated via electromechanical, electrochemical, or electrothermal effects. a) Electromechanical effects include Maxwell stress, electrostriction, and the electroclinic effect. b) Electrochemical effects arise from electrode redox reactions.
Yakui Deng, Min‐Hui Li
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