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Efficiency of the Canadian secondary wood product manufacturing sector: Results from a national survey

The Forestry Chronicle
In this paper, data from a 2017 national survey of Canadian secondary wood manufacturers was used to measure the efficiency of the sector. Efficiency is measured using the Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) method. The results show the overall efficiency of
Lili Sun, Bryan E.C. Bogdanski, Linda Wong, Rico Chan   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development stages and dynamic of undisturbed oriental beech (Fagus orientalis Lipsky) stands in Kelardasht region (Iran) [PDF]

تحقیقات جنگل و صنوبر ایران, 2004
The temperate deciduous stands in northern Iran are considered as relict forests from Tertiary, which have not been influenced by glacials. The high biodiversity makes these forests more valuable, hence we can consider them as a unique gene reserve in ...
Bahram Delfan Abazari, Khosro Sagheb-Talebi, Manoochehr Namiranian   +2 more
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Porosity Engineering of MXene Architectures: Toward High‐Performance Aqueous Electrochemical Energy Storage

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review systematically summarizes recent advances in porosity engineering of MXenes, with a focused discussion on their structure‐governed energy storage properties. A critical analysis of structure–property relationships is presented across alkali‐ion batteries, multivalent‐ion batteries, and supercapacitors.
Shude Liu, Jieming Chen, Xue Peng, Huilin Zhang, Ling Kang, Ming Ma, Zhaoling Li, Yusuke Yamauchi, Bin Ding   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

2D Nanomaterials Toward Function‐Ready Superlubricity in Advanced Microsystems

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
A unified framework links structural and transformation superlubricity with microsystem functions and deployment requirements. Mechanisms, device architectures, integration strategies, AI‐guided discovery, and benchmarking protocols are connected to define function‐ready superlubricity in advanced microsystems.
Yushan Geng, Jun Yang, Yong Yang
wiley   +1 more source

Integrating fire-smart fuels management with bioenergy benefits remote and Indigenous communities in Canada

Communications Earth & Environment
The global urgency of more damaging wildfires calls for proactive solutions. Integrating fire-smart fuels management with bioenergy could reduce wildfire risk while providing feedstock for bioenergy.
Nicolas Mansuy, Jennifer Buss, Kelvin Hirsch, Luc Guindon, François-Nicolas Robinne, Yan Boulanger, Maude Lussier, Adrian Regos, Claudia Castillo Ayala, Marc-André Parisien   +9 more
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Viral Infection‐Inspired Autonomous Detection of Fusion‐Competent Viruses for Screening and Environmental Surveillance

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Inspired by viral entry mechanisms, the FUSION assay enables autonomous detection of respiratory viruses via membrane fusion–triggered CRISPR‐Cas13a activation. VEACON selectively fuses with fusion‐competent viruses, triggering fluorescence within confined vesicles.
Jae Chul Park, Yidam Song, Hyun‐Woo Choi, Jaeuk Sung, Harin Jin, WonSeok Gwak, Kirim Yoo, Soohwang Lee, Jongeon Park, Jeongmin Kim, Hye‐Jun Jo, Jahyun Koo, Youngdo Jeong, Kwan Hyi Lee, Seung‐Jung Kee, Hojun Kim   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Historical insect disturbance maps from 1985 onwards for Canadian forests derived using earth observation data

Scientific Data
Despite the major impact of insect outbreaks on the Canadian boreal forest and its significance in carbon monitoring, current monitoring efforts primarily rely on costly and subjective aerial survey interpretations.
Pauline Perbet, Luc Guindon, David L. P. Correia, Omid Reisi Gahrouei, Jean-François Côté, Martin Béland   +5 more
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Improving Indonesia's Forest and Land Governance: Using a Delphi Approach to Identify Efficacious Interventions [PDF]

, 2012
It is now recognized that addressing deforestation and forest and peatlands degradation and destruction in Indonesia requires improvements to land and forest governance. It is also accepted that further research is required into this large field of study

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Multifunctional Bio‐Based Packaging for Perishable Foods: Structural Design, Scalable Fabrication, and Versatile Applications

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
An overview of design principles and scalable fabrication strategies for multifunctional bio‐based packaging. Radiative cooling films, modified‐atmosphere films/membranes, active antimicrobial/antioxidant platforms, intelligent optical/electrochemical labels, and superhydrophobic surfaces are co‐engineered from material chemistry to mesoscale structure
Lei Zhang, Jiaqi Zhang, Mei Cui, Wei Qi, Renliang Huang, Rongxin Su, Kai Zhang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Metagenomic Analysis of the Composition of Microbial Consortia Involved in Spruce Degradation over Time in Białowieża Natural Forest. [PDF]

Biomolecules, 2023
Janusz G, Mazur A, Pawlik A, Kołodyńska D, Jaroszewicz B, Marzec-Grządziel A, Koper P.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source