Advances in the Use of Ionic Liquids as Smart Lubricants and Additives for Tribological Applications. [PDF]
Blahut J +5 more
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Sustainable levulinic acid production from inulin via hydrothermal conversion
Abstract This study investigates the hydrothermal conversion of inulin using potassium pyrosulfate to levulinic acid (LA). The Box–Behnken design approach was applied to optimize the conversion parameters and analyze the interactions influencing LA yield.
Gwi‐Taek Jeong
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Study on the failure mechanism and improvement measures of bearings in the full-ocean-depth ultra-high-pressure seawater pump. [PDF]
Chen Z +7 more
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ABSTRACT The shift towards sustainable food production is essential to address the urgent dual challenges of climate change and population growth, with agricultural cooperatives playing a vital role in this transformation. However, many cooperatives struggle to deliver the expected value to their members.
Ismail Badraoui +4 more
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Tribological Performance of Grease-Coated Rubber in High-Pressure Hydrogen Storage Applications. [PDF]
Ye S +6 more
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Electrothermal Strategies for Upcycling Commodity Plastics
Future development directions for electrothermal plastic upcycling. (1) Advanced catalyst design and in situ technology development; (2) AI‐assisted reaction process control and catalyst development; (3) Reactor scale‐up and optimization for real‐world plastic feedstock processing; and (4) Integration with renewable electricity and distributed energy ...
Zhe Wang +10 more
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Investigating the influence of astringent compounds on oral lubrication and the protective role of proline-rich proteins. [PDF]
Ammam I +9 more
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A Methodology to Integrate Closed‐Cycle Heat Pumps into Batch Distillation Columns
Batch distillation often cannot use vapor recompression due to contamination risks in food and pharma. This study proposes a design for integrating closed‐loop heat pumps using natural fluids. Results show significant energy savings, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional setups.
Philipp Dorn +5 more
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Hierarchical picot-fiber hydrogel coating with ultralow friction and high wear resistance. [PDF]
Sun W +7 more
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