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Research progress of microbial reinforcement technology
Shuiwen dizhi gongcheng dizhiBiological reinforcement is a new branch that has developed in the field of engineering geology in recent years, among which, the microbially induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP) reinforcement technology is an effective method.
Nan WANG +5 more
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Plant phenology and seasonal nitrogen availability in Arctic snowbed communities [PDF]
, 2006 Thesis (M.S.) University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2006This study was part of the International Tundra Experiment (ITEX) and examined the effects of increased winter snow depth and decreased growing season length on the phenology of four arctic plant species (
Borner, Andrew P.
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Prospect and importance of green mulching on the soil status of tropical tasar plantation fields in India [PDF]
, 2011 The soils of tropical tasar plantation fields in general are sloppy and are primarily deficient of nutrition due to top soil erosion and constant leaf productivity exploitation to rear tasar silk insect, Antheraea mylitta Drury.
Ramkumar -, Rangareddygari Manohar Reddy
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The Promise of Solid Lubricants for a Sustainable Future
Advanced Materials, EarlyView.Lubricants are vital for technology, saving energy and resources. The industry seeks sustainable solutions beyond fossil fuels. Solid lubricants offer extremely low friction and reduce environmental impact, especially in harsh conditions. Can these solids truly replace liquid lubricants, or are they limited to extreme applications?
Philipp G. Grützmacher +7 more
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Effects of daytime and nighttime warming on soil microbial diversity
GeodermaThe global temperature is continuously rising, and the impacts of nighttime warming (NW) and daytime warming (DW) on ecosystems have drawn widespread attention.
Panpan Zhao +8 more
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Gradients of Aliveness and Engineering: A Taxonomy of Fungal Engineered Living Materials
Advanced Materials, EarlyView.This paper explores the potential of fungal engineered living materials (ELMs), examining fungal biology and growth mechanisms, which underpin their development. It presents a classification framework based on aliveness, scaffold composition, and engineering degree. Unique properties such as self‐healing, biosensing, and bioremediation are highlighted,
Elise Elsacker +5 more
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Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles in Biomedicine: Advances and Prospects
Advanced Materials, EarlyView.Mesoporous silica nanoparticles offer unique properties like high surface area, tunable pores, and functionalization. They excel in drug delivery, tissue engineering, and stimuli‐responsive therapies, enabling targeted and controlled treatments. With roles in cancer therapy and diagnostics, their clinical translation requires addressing challenges in ...
Miguel Manzano, María Vallet‐Regí
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Geochemistry and Provenance of Loess on the Miaodao Islands, China
AtmosphereLoess deposits are widely distributed across the globe and provide detailed records of climatic changes since the Quaternary period. Their geochemical element characteristics are important indicators of paleoenvironmental evolution and provenance ...
Yunfeng Zhang +10 more
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Nitrogen Turnover on Organic and Conventional Mixed Farms [PDF]
, 1995 Separate focus on crop fertilization or feeding practices inadequately describes nitrogen (N) loss from mixed dairy farms because of (1) interaction between animal and crop production and between the production system and the manager, and (2 ...
Halberg, Niels +2 more
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Sustainable Liquid Metal Composites for Soft Electronics and E‐Waste Reduction
Advanced Materials, EarlyView.Liquid metal (LM) composites embody recyclability, repairability, renewability, and resilience (4R), offering a sustainable route for soft electronics. With exceptional conductivity, stretchability, and eco‐friendly recovery, these systems enable closed‐loop lifecycles and reduce e‐waste.
Abdollah Hajalilou +2 more
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