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Aromatic Plants in Eurasian Blue Tit Nests: The ‘Nest [PDF]
, 2012 The ‘Nest Protection Hypothesis’ suggests that some birds add aromatic plants to their nests to repel or kill ectoparasites. This behavior has been described for several species, including the Eurasian Blue Tit (Cyanistes caeruleus).
Belo, A.D.F. +2 more
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Volatility persistence in crude oil markets [PDF]
Energy Policy, 2014 Financial market participants and policy-makers can benefit from a better understanding of how shocks can affect volatility over time. This study assesses the impact of structural changes and outliers on volatility persistence of three crude oil markets - Brent, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC ...
Charles, Amélie, Darné, Olivier
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.An alginate‐based biochar hydrogel (ABC‐hydrogel), derived from sewage sludge, is developed for simultaneous phosphate removal and agricultural reuse. It captures phosphorus from water and gradually releases it as fertilizer, enhancing lettuce growth.
Yu Zhang +4 more
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Antimicrobial, antioxidant activities and chemical composition of selected Thai spices [PDF]
Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST), 2010 Nine volatile oils and six methanol extracts from Ocimum americanum, O. basilicum, O. sanctum, Citrus hystrix,Alpinia galanga, Curcuma zedoaria, Kaempferia parviflora and Zingiber cassumunar were assessed for antimicrobial andantioxidant activities.
Juraithip Wungsintaweekul +4 more
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Tribological investigations of the piston assembly and liner of a gasoline engine [PDF]
, 2008 The automotive industry is being forced towards greater efficiency, increased engine power from smaller engines and lower environmental impact by both governmental legislation and public opinion.
Lee, P.M.
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This review describes the different surface engineering strategies for quantum dots that addresses the challenges associated with surface defects, highlighting their role in enhancing the performance of solar energy conversion technologies. Abstract Colloidal quantum dots (QDs) have garnered significant attention for their unique potential in clean ...
Kokilavani S., Gurpreet Singh Selopal
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Grasas y AceitesThis investigation aims to reveal the physico-chemical properties and volatile profiles of essential oils derived from chia seeds (Salvia hispanica L.) by employing both hydrodistillation (HDE) and microwave-assisted hydrodistillation (MAHDE) approaches.
B. Aydeniz, O. Guneser
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Foeniculum vulgare Essential Oils: Chemical Composition, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities [PDF]
, 2010 The essential oils from Foeniculum vulgare commercial aerial parts and fruits were isolated by hydrodistillation, with different distillation times (30 min, I h, 2 h and 3 h), and analyzed by GC and GC-MS. The antioxidant ability was estimated using four
Barroso, J. G. +6 more
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Biocontrol Ability and Action Mechanism of Starmerella bacillaris (Synonym Candida zemplinina) Isolated from Wine Musts against Gray Mold Disease Agent Botrytis cinerea on Grape and Their Effects on Alcoholic Fermentation [PDF]
, 2016 Gray mold is one of the most important diseases of grapevine in temperate climates. This plant pathogen affects plant growth and reduces wine quality. The use of yeasts as biocontrol agents to apply in the vineyard have been investigated in recent years ...
Bovo, Barbara +7 more
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Design and Applications of Multi‐Frequency Programmable Metamaterials for Adaptive Stealth
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This article provides a comprehensive overview of metamaterials, including their fundamental principles, properties, synthesis techniques, and applications in stealth, as well as their challenges and future prospects. It covers topics that are more advanced than those typically discussed in existing review articles, while still being closely connected ...
Jonathan Tersur Orasugh +4 more
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