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Corn cob lightweight concrete for non-structural applications [PDF]

, 2012
A lightweight concrete using granulated corn cob (without corn) as an aggregate is proposed in this research work. Taking into account that corn cob, after extracting the corn, is generally considered an agricultural waste, an interesting economic and ...
Cunha, V., Jacinto, C., Paiva, A., Pereira, H., Pereira, S., Pinto, J., Varum, H., Vieira, J., Vilela, P.   +8 more
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Future directions for the application of zero carbon concrete in civil engineering – A review

Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2022
The emission of CO2 from the construction and concrete industry poses a serious threat to human health and drastically impacts the environment. Therefore, there is an urge towards green or CO2 free concreting and construction by the United Nations by ...
Muhammad Wasim, Aref Abadel, B.H Abu Bakar, Ibrahim M.H. Alshaikh   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Development of binary and ternary binders made from industrial by-products for producing controlled low-strength materials

Journal of Materials Research and Technology
This study investigated the properties of controlled low-strength materials (CLSM) from industrial by-products, i.e., bottom ash (BA), calcium carbide residue (CR), and fly ash (FA) as binary (BA-CR and BA-FA mixtures) and ternary (BA-CR-FA mixture ...
Warayut Dokduea, Suraparb Keawsawasvong, Weerachart Tangchirapat, Chai Jaturapitakkul   +3 more
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Development of a Self-Regulating Solar Shading Actuator Based on the Thermal Shape Memory Effect

Actuators
In the field of adaptive building technologies, this research introduces the development of a self-regulating solar shading actuator that utilizes the thermal shape memory effect.
Mario Stelzmann, Felix Zakner, Iñaki Navarro de Sosa, Amir Nemati, Alexander Kahnt, Burkhard Maaß, Welf-Guntram Drossel   +6 more
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Improvement of hydration products for self-compacting concrete by using magnetized water

Fracture and Structural Integrity, 2022
Magnetized water (MW) is one of the most effective and economical ways to improve the properties of self-compacting concrete (SCC). Therefore, the aim of this study is to improve the fresh, mechanical, and microstructural properties of SCC using MW.
A.A. ELShami, Noura Essam, El-Shikh M. Yousry   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Sustainable Concrete for the 21st Century Concept of Strength through Durability [PDF]

, 2008
The world is passing through difficult and troubled times, and we live in a rapidly changing world. The construction industry is facing many challenges – global warming, climate change forces, and the capability to achieve sustainable development and ...
Swamy, R.N.
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Perspectives in educating molecular pathologists on liquid biopsy: Toward integrative, equitable, and decentralized precision oncology

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Liquid biopsy enables minimally invasive, real‐time molecular profiling through analysis of circulating biomarkers in biological fluids. This Perspective highlights the importance of training pathologists through integrative educational programs, such as the European Masters in Molecular Pathology, to ensure effective and equitable implementation of ...
Marius Ilié, Umberto Malapelle, Catherine Alix‐Panabières, Claus Lindbjerg Andersen, Sandra Chlebowski, Vivien Lake, Caroline Lacoux, Virginie Lespinet‐Fabre, Olivier Bordone, Simon Heeke, Christophe Bontoux, Ellen Heitzer, Klaus Pantel, Paul Hofman   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

New modification of the hestenes-stiefel with strong wolfe line search [PDF]

, 2021
. The method of the nonlinear conjugate gradient is widely used in solving large-scale unconstrained optimization since been proven in solving optimization problems without using large memory storage.
Basri, Srimazzura, Japri, Nur Athira, Mamat, Mustafa   +2 more
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Rethinking plastic waste: innovations in enzymatic breakdown of oil‐based polyesters and bioplastics

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
Plastic pollution remains a critical environmental challenge, and current mechanical and chemical recycling methods are insufficient to achieve a fully circular economy. This review highlights recent breakthroughs in the enzymatic depolymerization of both oil‐derived polyesters and bioplastics, including high‐throughput protein engineering, de novo ...
Elena Rosini, Nicolò Antonelli, Gianluca Molla   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source