Thermomechanical and physicochemical investigation of Raw clay bricks derived from Nomayo clay and palm shell powder lignocellulosic material by Hamka Hamka Adolphe Claudel, Olembe Roland Yves, Djomi Rolland, Ngohe Ekam Paul Salomon, Touani Chualeu Parfait, Biyeme Florent, Tchotang Theodore

“…The aim was to assess the influence of lignocellulosic palm kernel shell powder on the physical and mechanical properties of unfired clay bricks, with a view to proposing a sustainable, lightweight, low-cost construction solution. …”
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Manganese-coated granular oyster shells: a novel approach for heavy metal removal from urban stormwater runoff by Quynh Thi Phuong Tran, Trung Thanh Nguyen, Oanh Nguyen Song Dao, Chia-Yu Lin, Po-Hsun Lin

“…Fixed-bed column studies demonstrated over 90% removal efficiency for Pb(II) and Cu(II) over eight days, confirming MnOx@GOS as an effective adsorbent. With abundant oyster shell waste and a simple synthesis process, MnOx@GOS has great potential for cost-effective, large-scale use in low impact development (LID) systems such as bioretention cells and permeable pavements. …”
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Development of hazelnut shell-derived biochar to support a bifunctional MoCo electrocatalyst for HER/OER in alkaline medium by Jaime Ñanculeo, Teresa Andreu, Ignasi Sirés, Andrés Ramírez, Mara Cea, Benjamín Nahuelcura, Gerson Valenzuela, Karla Garrido-Miranda, María Eugenia González

“…Abstract Hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), the two concurrent reactions for the electrolytic production of green H2, require low-cost and sustainable electrocatalysts for their scale-up, as for example non-noble metals and carbonaceous structures with high surface area. …”
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Core-Shell Magnetic Nanocarriers: Fe3O4-Hydroxyapatite/Polysuccinimide Hybrids for Enhanced Oral Bioavailability of Fluorouracil by Zhang W, Wang Q, Zhai F, Fan X, Meng F, Shen G, Zhu Y, Cao J, Yu F

“…The system offers uniform particle size, a simple preparation process, and a cost-effective method for targeted drug delivery. …”
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Revealing the potential of functionalized FeS2 composites as efficient photocatalysts for improved removal of cationic and anionic dyes by Vahid Mohammadbeigi, Ebrahim Allahkarami, Amirreza Azadmehr

“…These findings underscore pyrite's potential as a cost-effective, efficient adsorbent for wastewater treatment, with surface functionalization offering a strategic avenue to tailor affinity for target pollutants, prioritizing adsorption over photocatalytic approaches.…”
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Development and performance evaluation of a solar powered groundnut sheller by Vinod Choudhary, Gajendra Singh, Rajendra Machavaram

“…A solar powered groundnut sheller was developed and evaluated for shelling the groundnut pods with diminished environmental pollution and cost of shelling. …”
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Immobilisation and bioavailability of toxic metals in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) cultivated in contaminated soil amended with peanut and sheanut shells biochar by Abudu Ballu Duwiejuah, Abdul-Halim Abubakari, Albert Kojo Quainoo

“…Abstract Low-cost and eco-friendly techniques are required to restore or reclaim metal contaminated land or industry areas. …”
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Effective removal of dyes from aqueous systems by waste-derived carbon adsorbent: physicochemical characterization and adsorption studies by Ali Ender Kuyucu, Ahmet Selçuk, Yunus Önal, İhsan Alacabey, Kadir Erol

“…Abstract Due to their cost-effectiveness and high surface area, activated carbons are commonly used for the adsorption of dyes from aqueous solutions. …”
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Fabrication of hydrogel mini-capsules as carrier systems [version 3; peer review: 1 approved, 4 approved with reservations] by Gaia Petrucci, Stefano Palagi, Elisa Roberti, Francesco Bianciardi

“…In this study, we present a cost-effective method for fabricating core-shell structures without the use of organic solvents, surfactants, or extreme pH conditions. …”
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Construction of Hierarchical CuCo2O4-Ni(OH)2 Core-Shell Nanowire Arrays for High-Performance Pseudocapacitors by Ilham Azmy*, Jun Wang

“…The hierarchical CuCo2O4-Ni(OH)2 core-shell nanowire arrays on Ni foam were fabricated using facile and cost-effective two-step hydrothermal synthesis. …”
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Attapulgite/oyster shell composite reduces cadmium and lead bioavailability in acidic agricultural soils through synergistic adsorption and pH regulation by Hongyan Zhu, Yangping Wen, Qingyin Shang, Xinyu Chen, Yuzhen Huang, Peiyue Liu, Chengcheng Wang, Xiuxia Yang

“…This study presents the development of a cost-effective dual-functional adsorbent, the attapulgite-oyster shell (ATP–OS) composite, engineered for the simultaneous removal of co-contaminated Cd(II) and Pb(II) ions. …”
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Insights into Stability and Selective Agglomeration in Binary Mixtures of Colloids: A Study on Gold Nanoparticles and Ultra-Small Quantum Dots by Azita Rezvani, Alexander Kichigin, Benjamin Apeleo Zubiri, Erdmann Spiecker, Doris Segets

“…Building on these insights, we applied selective agglomeration to separate a complex colloidal system consisting of InP/ZnS core–shell QDs and ZnS byproducts, a critical challenge in QD synthesis that is particularly relevant for post-processing of samples that originate from large-scale flow synthesis. …”
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Analytical justifications of constructive parameters of bionic colters for vertical soil treatment by E. Aliiev, H. Tesliuk

“…Bionic coulters imitate natural forms and functions, which help reduce energy costs for soil tillage. The aim of the research was to justify the design and structural parameters of turbo discs (coulters) for vertical tillage based on the principles of bionic reverse engineering. …”
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Sustainable development of chitosan-gelatin composite films for food packaging using crude chitosan extracted from American lobster (Homarus americanus) shell waste by Abhinav Jain, Beth Mason, Marianne Su-Ling Brooks

“…In particular, the applicability of crude chitosan extracted from waste lobster shells (without additional purification steps) as a cost-effective and sustainable feedstock is highlighted, offering an eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastic food packaging.…”
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Electrochemically Engineered Mesoporous Sn-Oxide Rods for Anode Materials in Lithium-Ion Batteries by Woo-Jin Lee, Yu-Jeong Min, Heon-Cheol Shin

“…Electrochemical characterization revealed that the core-shell anode performance for LIBs varied with the Sn-oxide shell’s microstructure. …”
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Zein-Gum Arabic Loaded with Dihydromyricetin: Preparation and Analysis of Nanoparticles by Dawei CHANG, Jiayi CAO, Na REN, Huxuan WANG, Yujiao SUN, Wen SHEN, Sendi SARA

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Ni3S2@MoO3@Co3O4@AMO/NF core–shell heterostructure for high performance alkaline overall water splitting by Jiabang Liang, Yu Liu, Zegao Wang, Yifan Jia, Zhao Ding, Liangjuan Gao

“…Abstract The urgent need for bi-functional high-performance non-noble metal-based catalysts for water splitting requires the integration of both oxygen evolution reaction (OER) and hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) together, which not only increases the energy efficiency but also reduces fabrication cost. However, most non-noble metal-based catalysts for OER are not stable under alkaline conditions, while HER shows poor kinetic performance under alkaline conditions, which prevents the water splitting from scale-up applications. …”
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Bio-sorption for tannery effluent treatment using eggshell wastes; kinetics, isotherm and thermodynamic study by El-Sayed R.E. Hassan, Merit Rostom, Fatma E. Farghaly, M.A. Abdel Khalek

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Anticancer and antibacterial activity of the cellulose nanocrystals modified by cyclodextrin and loaded by propolis by Maryam Akhondi, Zahra Sotoudehnia Korrani, Maryam Mohammad-Sadeghipour, Reza Bahramabadi, Maryam Mohamadi

“…Abstract Nanocrystals have great potential as improved drug carriers due to their low cost, high biodegradability, and biocompatibility. …”
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I figli della Bomba. Figure della corporeità post-atomica nella cultura visuale giapponese by Giuseppe Previtali

“…In this context, the role played by technology is fundamental, as the three proposed models of post-atomic body will try to specify. The protected body, for example, implies a positive conception of the technological element, which becomes a sort of protective shell (as demonstrated by several robotic anime such as Mazinga Z, Mobile Suit Gundam and Evangelion). …”