Viability of flax particles to develop cellular construction materials: Physico-mechanical characterisation by Mohamed Hamadou-Ali, Amar Benazzouk, Haikel Ben Hamed

“…The material produced containing different volumes of flax particles (0V (control mortar), 1V, and 2V) was lightened by creating a porous structure in the matrix through a chemical reaction between aluminium powder and free lime. A study conducted on hardened material properties has indicated a significant reduction in sample unit weight, thereby resulting in a level of compressive strength compatible with a load-bearing wall. …”
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Metal Casting Furnace Design Development Using Computer Simulation by Ramadhan Wahyu Irianto, Yanuar R.A. Pradana, Suprayitno Suprayitno

“…Furthermore, the comparison test from the old and new furnace designs to melt 2.5 kg of aluminium at 680 ºC with the old furnace took approximately 30 minutes and 33 minutes with the new furnace. …”
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Analysis of Phenolic and Flavonoid Content, α-Amylase Inhibitory and Free Radical Scavenging Activities of Some Medicinal Plants by Lalit Kala Pandey, Khaga Raj Sharma

“…The phenolic content was estimated by using Folin–Ciocalteu’s phenol reagent and the flavonoid was estimated by the aluminium chloride colorimetric method. The 1,1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) free radical scavenging assay was used to evaluate the antioxidant potential. …”
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Influence of Proton Irradiation on Thin Films of AZO and ITO Transparent Conductive Oxides—Simulation of Space Environment by Katarzyna Ungeheuer, Janusz Rybak, Amelia E. Bocirnea, Denis A. Pikulski, Aurelian C. Galca, Konstanty W. Marszalek

“…This study examines the effects of high-energy proton irradiation (226.5 MeV) on thin films of aluminium-doped zinc oxide (AZO) and indium tin oxide (ITO). …”
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Gate-to-gate life cycle assessment of lithium-ion battery recycling pre-treatment by Anna Pražanová, Michael Fridrich, Jan Weinzettel, Vaclav Knap

“…A notable finding is the significance of secondary material recovery, particularly metals such as copper and aluminium, as these materials can substitute for primary raw materials, thereby minimizing resource use and reducing emissions. …”
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Finite Element Analysis of Temperature Distribution and Stress Behavior of Squeeze Pressure Composites by P. Gurusamy, T. Sathish, V. Mohanavel, Alagar Karthick, M. Ravichandran, Omaima Nasif, Saleh Alfarraj, Velu Manikandan, S. Prasath

“…Aluminium-reinforced composites play a vital role in the engineering industry because of their better strength and stiffness. …”
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Antioxidant Properties of Lemuni Leaves (Vitex trifolia var. purpurea) in Different Concentrations of Ethanol-Water Solvent Extraction by Wei Wen Goh, Sharmin Sultana, Azrina Azlan

“…The antioxidant properties of Lemuni leaves were evaluated by Folin-Ciocalteu assay, aluminium chloride calorimetric method while 2,2’-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay and 2,2-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) assay were used to measure the antioxidant activities of the extracts. …”
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Properties of Whey-Protein-Coated Films and Laminates as Novel Recyclable Food Packaging Materials with Excellent Barrier Properties by Markus Schmid, Kerstin Dallmann, Elodie Bugnicourt, Dario Cordoni, Florian Wild, Andrea Lazzeri, Klaus Noller

“…Currently available polymers and/or biopolymer films are mostly used in combination with barrier materials derived from oil based plastics or aluminium to enhance their low barrier properties. …”
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Mechanical performance of hybrid double- and step-lap joints in primary metallic aircraft structures: An experimental and numerical approach by Amir Ekladious, John Wang, Nabil Chowdhury, Wing Kong Chiu

“…Aerospace-grade 7075-T6 aluminium alloy was used for the adherends, with film adhesives and fasteners arranged in typical airframe patterns. …”
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Performance evaluation of HMA using recycled brick powder as filler with Superpave aggregate gradation by Tamiru Habte, Getachew Kebede, Agon Elmer, Anteneh Geremew

“…Chemical analysis of the RBP indicated that silicon dioxide, aluminium oxide, and iron oxide collectively constituted 62,68; 14,74 and 9,16 %, respectively, of its composition satisfying the minimum requirements for natural pozzolan materials. …”
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Optimization of WEDM process parameters for machining hybrid composites (LM6/B4C/Fly Ash) by Jayavelu Udaya Prakash, Charles Sarala Rubi, Sunder Jebarose Juliyana, Sachin Salunkhe, Sachin Salunkhe, H. B. Özerkan, Lenka Cepova

“…IntroductionWire-electric discharge machining (WEDM) possesses multiple benefits over traditional production approaches; it allows for the precise processing of complex and rigid particulate-reinforced composite materials. Aluminium alloys have found widespread applications in surgical components, shipbuilding, aircraft, automobiles, and inhaling gas cylinders for scuba diving, due to its good strength, and light weight properties.MethodsThe main aim of this investigation is to optimize different process variables for LM6/B4C/Fly ash particle reinforced hybrid composites using WEDM to attain performance metrics such as maximum material removal rate (MRR) and minimal surface roughness (SR). …”
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Analysis and Water Quality Control of Alternative Sources in Bangolan, Northwest Cameroon by Nchofua Festus Biosengazeh, Njoyim Estella Buleng Tamungang, Mofor Nelson Alakeh, Mvondo-ze Antoine david

“…Major ions analysed fell within the WHO guideline values except iron and aluminium, whose values fell above guideline values in both seasons due to the nature of the soils. …”
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Physicochemical, Surface and Catalytic Properties of CoO/AlO as Influenced by CeO or VO Doping by H.G. El-Shobaky

“…A pure Co 3 O 4 /Al 2 O 3 sample was prepared by the wet impregnation method using finely powdered aluminium hydroxide and cobalt nitrate dissolved in the least amount of distilled water. …”
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A Case of Fish Sausage Anaphylaxis Induced by Epicutaneous Sensitization to Carmine Contained in Eyeshadows: The Effect of Chelation on Carmine Allergy by Maiko Yamaura, Yuriko Iwahashi, Eri Hashimoto, Jun Miura, Yuri Murayama, Sachiko Koshikawa, Naoko Inomata

“…Carmine is an aluminium and/or calcium-chelated complex form of carminic acid (CA), which is derived from the Dactylopius coccus extract (cochineal), and is globally used as a red-colourant in foods and cosmetics. …”
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Mechanism and Optimized Process Conditions of Forming One-Dimensional ZnO Nanorods with Al-Doping by Electrodeposition Method by Jianlin Chen, Yu Zhang, Wei Qiu, Shu Chen, Chang Liu, Zhuoyin Peng, Jian Chen

“…Here, we report a self-assembling electrochemical approach for preparing Al-doped ZnO nanorod arrays (NRAs) as light-trapping electrodes from a mixed aqueous solution of zinc nitrate and aluminium nitrate. The mechanism and optimized process conditions of forming one-dimensional ZnO nanorods with Al-doping were systematically investigated. …”
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Glazed Pottery Throughout the Middle and Modern Ages in Northern Spain by Ainhoa Alonso-Olazabal, Juan Antonio Quirós Castillo, Maria Cruz Zuluaga, Luis Ángel Ortega

“…Similarly, calcium-rich clays were used to produce dark green transparent glazes, while clays and slips aluminium–rich were used to produce light green and light honey glazes. …”
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Utilization of bauxite residue as fine aggregate for the development of structural concrete: An approach towards sustainable construction materials by Gali Kusumanjali, S. Tejas, Amit Chatterjee, Dinakar Pasla

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Integration of fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag into palm oil fuel ash based geopolymer concrete: a review by Ying Yi Tan, Hanizam Awang, Noor Haida Mohd Kaus

“…A notable result of the review is that the inclusion of aluminium oxide and iron (III) oxide in FA improves the chloride binding capability, resulting to a dense microstructure with high strength. …”

Corrosion Sensor Development for Condition-Based Maintenance of Aircraft by Gino Rinaldi, Trisha Huber, Heather McIntosh, Les Lebrun, Heping Ding, John Weber

“…It is being developed primarily for monitoring environmental and material factors for the purpose of providing a means to more accurately assess the structural integrity of aerospace aluminium alloys through fusion of multiparameter sensor data. …”
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The ability of layered double hydroxides for nitrate absorption and desorption in crop and fallow rotation by M. Mohammadi, A. Mohammadi Torkashvand, P. Biparva, M. Esfandiari

“…<strong>BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: </strong>This study aims down to evaluate the ability of chloride magnesium- aluminium- layered double hydroxides (4:1) for nitrate adsorption from the soil solution in successive cropping periods.…”
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