Research on gradient aging behaviors of asphalt and decay characteristics of its properties under complex UV radiation conditions based on component diffusion and aging kinetics theory. [PDF]
PLoS OneTo gain a more comprehensive understanding of UV aging process of base asphalt and SBS polymer modified asphalt, the gradient aging behaviors of asphalt and decay characteristics of their properties under different UV radiation conditions were ...
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Nutlin-3 Loaded Ethosomes and Transethosomes to Prevent UV-Associated Skin Damage. [PDF]
Life (Basel)The skin’s protective mechanisms, in some cases, are not able to counteract the destructive effects induced by UV radiations, resulting in dermatological diseases, as well as skin aging.
Esposito E +11 more
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Soil bacterial community structure, metabolic adaptations and their functional interactions to abiotic factors in Antarctica [PDF]
Polish Polar Research, 2021 Antarctica features one of the most ancient, largest glacier reserves and the most pristine environment left on the earth. However, in last few decade disturbances due to industrialization and release of greenhouse gases have led to serious consequences ...
Kunal Jani +4 more
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UV-B Radiations and Secondary Metabolites
Turkish Journal of Agriculture: Food Science and Technology, 2020 Ultraviolet-B (UV-B: 280 to 320 nm) radiations have appeared to be detrimental to plants, due to their damaging effects on proteins, lipids, membranes and DNA. UV-B radiations are a significant regulator of plants’ secondary metabolites.
İlkay Yavaş +3 more
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Experimental Analysis of the Physical Degradation of Polymers The Case of Polymethyl Methacrylate
Fracture and Structural Integrity, 2020 Polymers are known to be sensitive to aging; their lifetime can be predicted through experimental tests. This paper displays an experimental study on the long-term performance of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) exposed to solar (UV) radiations and ...
Kaddouri Afaf +3 more
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Climate Change Enhanced Carotenoid Pro-Vitamin A Levels of Selected Plantain Cultivars
Plants, 2020 Diet diversification and the exploitation of traditional, micronutrient-rich germplasm of staple crops are generally regarded as sustainable and low-cost approaches to increase the micronutrient intake of resource-poor people.
Beloved Mensah Dzomeku +4 more
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Investigation of epoxy composites for outdoor insulation under accelerated ultraviolet exposure
Materials Research Express, 2021 Epoxy and its composites have shown remarkable properties to be used for outdoor high voltage insulation applications. However, outdoor environment that contains UV-A radiations deteriorates the organic structure of epoxy-based insulators. To analyze the
Safi Ullah Butt +7 more
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Nuclear Engineering and Technology, 2023 Barium Bismuth Oxide Borate (BBOB) has been synthesized for the first time using solution combustion technique. SEM analysis reveal flower shape of the nanoparticles.
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Nanomaterials, 2021 A series of metal-free UV/near infrared (NIR)-shielding coatings are successfully fabricated by shielded cathodic arc plasma evaporation (CAPE) and substrate-biased RF magnetron sputtering processes.
Chih-Hao Liang, Ying-Jung Chen
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Light signaling and plant responses to blue and UV radiations – Perspectives for applications in horticulture [PDF]
, 2016 Ultra-violet (UV) and blue radiations are perceived by plants through several photoreceptors. They regulate a large range of processes throughout plant life.
J. Gentilhomme-Le Gourrierec +5 more
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