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Surface‐Engineered Solar‐Driven Interfacial Evaporation: Innovations and Challenges

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
This review summarizes the fundamental principles of solar‐driven evaporation and presents methodologies for evaluating key performance parameters. Particular attention is given to the design of surface‐engineered evaporators, especially those incorporating polyelectrolyte‐modified interfaces to enhance water activation.
Xiayun Huang, Jie Zhu, Dong Wu, Qichen Zhang, Zhihong Nie   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optimization study of the fouling build-up on a RO membrane for pretrated olive mill wastewater purification [PDF]

, 2017
Even though membranes are considered in many aspects a mature technology, a range of features are still in development and under investigation. Regarding this, the main handicap of this technology is inevitably membrane fouling.
Martínez-Férez, Antonio, Ochando-Pulido, Javier M., Stoller, Marco   +2 more
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Transparent, Sprayable Plastic Films for Luminescent Down‐Shifted‐Assisted Plant Growth

Advanced Materials Technologies, Volume 10, Issue 6, March 18, 2025.
Spreading the light: A modular approach to down‐shifting europium‐containing polyoxotitanium luminescent cages is developed, allowing their incorporation into sprayable plastic coatings on agricultural greenhouses for accelerated plant growth. Abstract The world's steadily growing population and global heating due to climate change are a threat to food
Rosa Müller, Bibian Okokhere‐Edeghoghon, Norbert J. Janowicz, Andrew D. Bond, Gabriele Kociok‐Kohn, Lynne M. Roxbee Cox, Diana Garzon, Toby W. Waine, Ian G. Truckell, Ewan Gage, Andrew J. Thompson, Dmitry Busko, Ian A. Howard, Monica S. Saavedra, Bryce S. Richards, Boris Breiner, Petra Cameron, Dominic S. Wright   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fault tolerant model predictive control of open channels [PDF]

, 2014
Automated control of water systems (irrigation canals, navigation canals, rivers etc.) relies on the measured data. The control action is calculated, in case of feedback controller, directly from the on-line measured data.
Blesa Izquierdo, Joaquim, Chuquet, Karine, Duviella, Eric, Horváth, Klaudia   +3 more
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CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE ENGINEERING PROTECTION OF THE LOWER KUBAN UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF IRRIGATION WATER INCREASING SHORTAGE DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE [PDF]

, 2022
I. A. Prikhodko, М А Бандурин, Viktor A. Volosukhin, A. A. Rudenko   +3 more
openalex   +1 more source

Life Cycle Assessment of Magnesium‐Impregnated Biochar Production and its Application for Nutrient Removal and Soil Improvement in Rice Cultivation

Advanced Sustainable Systems, EarlyView.
This study evaluates the environmental trade‐offs of different rice husk management strategies using a life cycle assessment (LCA) approach. It compares biochar production for water treatment and soil improvement with direct incineration for energy generation.
José Lugo‐Arias, Jose Villa‐Parejo, Guido Escorcia, Julia González‐Álvarez, Aymer Maturana, Sonia Aguirre‐Forero, Nelson Piraneque‐Gambasica, Carlos Barraza‐Heras   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Identifying Advantages and Disadvantages of Variable Rate Irrigation – An Updated Review [PDF]

, 2019
Variable rate irrigation (VRI) sprinklers on mechanical move irrigation systems (center pivot or lateral move) have been commercially available since 2004.
Andrade, Manuel A., Colaizzi, Paul D., Evett, Steve R., Heeren, Derek M., Lamm, Freddie R., LaRue, Jacob L., Marek, Thomas H., O’Shaughnessy, S. A.   +7 more
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Assessment of water management and cost–benefit of lifting water for new elevated reclaimed areas: a case study of El Nasr Canal, Egypt

Applied Water Science
In arid and semi-arid regions, water scarcity is a dominant problem where water insufficiency greatly hinders sustainable agricultural development. Another significant challenge is usage of pump stations for lifting irrigation water to elevated lands ...
Noha F. Abd El Azim, Hossam M. Moghazy, Noha H. Moghazy   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Engineering and Economic Impact of the Unit Area of Land on Development Farm Irrigation System. [PDF]

, 2022
S. Eid, Narmeen Morsy, A. Awwad
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Forage Crop Research in the Modern Age

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Forage crops are increasingly vital to sustainable agriculture, yet urgent demands for transformative innovations create unprecedented opportunities and challenges. This review synthesizes the latest advances in forage research, spotlighting cutting‐edge breeding technologies and their transformative potential.
Qikun Liu, Gai Huang, Zhiqiang Zhang, Zhelong Lin, Xian Deng, Xueming Dong, Zhipeng Liu, Zan Wang, Yingjun Zhang, Hai‐chun Jing, Kang Chong, Xiaofeng Cao   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source