Micronization of Low-Salinity Baltic Sea Blue Mussels: Enhancing Whole-Biomass Utilization and Nutritional Viability by Indrek Adler, Jonne Kotta, Kristel Vene

“…This study assessed the feasibility of whole-mussel micronization, focusing on its impact on particle size distribution, grittiness, and the potential separation of meat and shell fractions post-processing. The results demonstrated that micronization at 4000 rpm resulted in a fine powder (<63 µm), significantly reducing grittiness. …”
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Adsorption of Crystal Violet onto an Agricultural Waste Residue: Kinetics, Isotherm, Thermodynamics, and Mechanism of Adsorption by Ilyasse Loulidi, Fatima Boukhlifi, Mbarka Ouchabi, Abdelouahed Amar, Maria Jabri, Abderahim Kali, Salma Chraibi, Chaimaa Hadey, Faissal Aziz

“…In this study, we were interested in the elimination of crystal violet dye, from aqueous solutions, by adsorption on almond shell-based material, as a low-cost and ecofriendly adsorbent. …”
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A changing of the garden: evaluating the performance and ecosystem functionality of alternative oyster garden structures in residential waterways by Adrian Sakr, Logan D. Mazor, Eric C. Milbrandt, Joseph P. Morton, Andrew H. Altieri

“…We tested a total of five structures: (1) a conventional design made of drilled oyster shell on steel wire (shell structures); and four alternatives, (2) GROW concrete discs (disc structures); (3) jute fiber coated with calcium sulfoaluminate cement (jute structures); (4) BESE biodegradable plastic matrix panels (BESE matrix panel structures); and (5) BESE biodegradable plastic mesh bags filled with oyster cultch (bag structures). …”
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Behavioral Characteristics of Limnoperna fortunei under Different Light Conditions by MA Jun, TAO Ze-yi, WANG Ying-cai, WANG Zhang-peng, LI Tian-cui

“…[Results] The results of shell opening and adhesion behaviors of Limnoperna fortunei under different light intensities showed that with increasing light intensity, shell opening frequency and material exchange decreased. …”
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Fabrication and validation of an affordable DIY coaxial 3D extrusion bioprinter by M. Jergitsch, R. Soiunov, F. Selinger, M. Frauenlob, L. M. Delgado, S. Perez-Amodio, R. A. Perez, M. A. Mateos-Timoneda

“…The system was validated using a soft alginate-gelatin hydrogel core and a load-bearing methylcellulose-based (MC) hydrogel shell. Shape fidelity of the 3D printed structures was evaluated for core-shell extrusion ratio, coaxial nozzle configuration, and in-situ crosslinking of the hydrogel core. …”
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Technologies of using of powder materials in casting on consumable patterns by I. G. Sapchenko, S. G. Zhilin, O. N. Komarov

“…Using of powder materials in casting by investment patterns allowed to receive the porous extracting models with high thermal stability, quality of surface, to reduce considerably spoilage of shell forms and to produce founding from metal discards, what considerably reduces the cost of the output goods.…”
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Carboxylic ligands and their influence on the structural properties of PbTe quantum dots. by Svetlana Lyssenko, Michal Amar, Alina Sermiagin, Refael Minnes

“…We present a low-cost, straightforward, and tunable hot-injection method for synthesizing PbTe quantum dots (QDs). …”
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Study of the Thermal Properties of Raffia Bamboo Vinifera L. Arecaceae by E. Foadieng, P. K. Talla, G. B. Nkamgang, M. Fogue

“…In this study, the “Raffia Bamboo” is the stalk of a palm, made of a fragile marrow inside a thin shell, smooth and hard to protect the latter. In our region, this material is widely used to build all the low-cost traditional houses and furniture, to make granaries storage of dry products, to build chicken coops, to make decoration. …”
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Effects of Three Biochars as Adsorbents on Soils Adsorbing Ammonium Nitrogen in Biogas Slurry by Li-Li Wang, Jing Wu, Zhong-Jiang Wang, Wen-Zhe Li, Ke Zhang

“…Commercial activated carbon showed the best NH4+-N adsorption capacity in biogas slurry, followed by the nut shell carbon. The rice husk carbon was the worst. …”
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Impact of potential biodegradable substrates on aromatic/ornamental plant growth and development by Sagar Ruhal, Chanchal Kumari, Susmita Shukla

“…Keeping in view the importance of soil mixtures, our study aimed to find suitable, eco-friendly, and cost-effective soil substrates for better growth of aromatic plants. …”
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Decapsulating Brine Shrimp Eggs by Craig Watson, Roy Yanong

“… Brine shrimp eggs, essential for feeding small fish in hatcheries, require separation from their non-digestible shells and unhatched eggs post-hatching. This document explains the decapsulation process using chlorine removing the outer shell, simplifying separation and sterilizing the eggs. …”
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Guarded Hot Cylinder Apparatus for Characterization of Thermal Insulation Systems and Materials at Liquid Hydrogen Temperatures by Adam Swanger, David Creech, Casimir Van Doorne, Andrew Kelly

“…Recently, NASA and its partners CB&I and Shell began the development of a cryocooler-based calorimeter to characterize the thermal performance of insulations and other materials down to 20 K. …”
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Modification of accelerated thermal stabilization of polyacrylonitrile fibers by creating an oxygen concentration gradient in the production of carbon fiber by E. A. Trofimenko, T. V. Bukharkina, S. V. Verzhichinskaya

“…The work set out to modify the technology of accelerated thermal stabilization of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fibers used in the production of high-strength carbon fibers by reducing the formation of a heterophase core–shell structure to create an oxygen concentration gradient in heat treatment furnaces while maintaining a total thermal stabilization time of 30 min. …”
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Phased array optimizing characteristics in HIFU device by Qi Chen, Bin Xiong, Yazu Chen

“…For the high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) phased array frequency distribution pattern size and amount of the elements may affect the performance and cost of the HIFU device. In this paper an inner holed spherical shell with 96 transducer elements was designed basing on the Ebbini pseudo-inverse matrix and Penns bioheat equation. …”
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Decapsulating Brine Shrimp Eggs by Craig Watson, Roy Yanong

“… Brine shrimp eggs, essential for feeding small fish in hatcheries, require separation from their non-digestible shells and unhatched eggs post-hatching. This document explains the decapsulation process using chlorine removing the outer shell, simplifying separation and sterilizing the eggs. …”
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Comparative population dynamics of zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) populations in two similar closely adjacent warm-water Texas reservoirs by Jason L. Locklin, Josiah S. Moore, Robert F. McMahon

“…Rapid shell growth and maturation allowed initiation of spawning earlier than zebra mussel populations in cooler, higher latitudes. …”
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Improving Egg Quality in Tropical Environments: Assessing the Maize Meal Replacement by Wheat Bran and Soybean Oil in Laying Hen Diets by Mariana Novela, Abilio P. Changule, Igor I. S. Munguambe, Florentina D. Chilala, Leonel A. Joaquim, Eunice J. Chivale, Marcos Mabasso, Ramos J. Tseu, Filomena dos Anjos, Otília H. T. Tomo, Manuel Garcia‐Herreros, Custódio G. Bila

“…For the economic assessment, feeding costs, production cost per egg, production cost per dozen eggs, gross revenue, gross added value, profitability index, contribution margins and break‐even point were calculated. …”
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Preparation of sodium bicarbonate microcapsules by spray drying method as a novel foaming agent with alternative foaming temperature by Qing Zhuo, Yuan-yuan Li, Ren-qi Song, Ming-yang Zhao, Zhi-yuan Yang, Hang-yu Dong, Lin-li Tan, Qiong Long, Zhong-gui Xu, Ying-ru Li, Xiao-shan Yan

“…As a potential foaming agent, sodium bicarbonate (SB) has the advantages of environmental protection and low cost, but its low decomposition temperature can not meet the requirements of polyolefin foam materials. …”
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Influencing Factors on Oyster Recruitment and Performance Evaluation for Oyster Reef Restoration in Tianjin Coastal Zones by Yuxuan Zhao, Chen Yang, Bo Zhang, Yanping Li, Jianbo Tu, Fuxin Niu, Wenliang Kong, Zhiyun Wang, Xianhua Liu

“…Finally, we evaluated the effectiveness of different restoration methods by considering factors including reef construction costs, oyster settlement abundance, average daily shell growth rate, water purification potential, and reef subsidence. …”
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Optimization of biomass-fueled vertical corn drying: Efficiency, energy balance, and sustainability by Sukmawaty Sukmawaty, Syahrul Syahrul, Amuddin Amuddin, Sri Helmayana Rahmi, Ahmad Ibrahim Syahrul

“…These findings suggest that candlenut shells are a viable, sustainable alternative for efficient post-harvest thermal processing, particularly in rural agro-industrial settings.…”
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