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Sustainable Enhancement of Mechanical and Wear Properties in Natural Fiber Composites: Integration of Bio-Waste Fillers and Taguchi Optimization for Bio Medical Applications

by Vasanthi S.M. Mandya Basavaraj N. Jani S. Arul S.J.

Biowaste

This study investigates the effect of teak wood dust (TWD) particles on the mechanical properties and erosion wear characteristics of Luffa acutangula fiber (LAF) reinforced phenol formaldehyde (PF) composites. Test samples were prepared with 20% LAF and varying TWD content (5%, 15%, and 25%). The...

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Prosopis julifera oil: optimization and biodiesel production

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Corresponding author: Shunmugasundaram M. et al. View all

Sustainable Energy

More strict environmental rules and pollution from fossil fuels necessitate cleaner fuels like biodiesel. Production of diesel automobiles has decreased in recent years due to a serious issue with air pollution caused by increased emissions of toxic gases. The most encouraging fuel currently is...

Prosopis Julifera Transesterification +2 more
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Water and wastewater

Impact of microplastic pollution on the ocean and marine animals: A comprehensive review

by Qin Y. Chen C. Tu Y. Wang F. Yang Y. Chen W.

Microplastics in the marine environment

This study aims to review the effects of microplastics (MPs) with and without adsorbed organic pollutants or heavy metals on marine animals and the associated risks. First, the sources, composition, migration, and distribution of MPs in the marine environment is presented. Second, the effects of the...

microplastics organic pollutants +4 more
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Effect and mechanism of perfluorooctanoic acid on extracellular polymeric substances of microorganisms during biological wastewater treatment

by Huang J. Zheng X. Zhang H. Luo T. Cao J. Lin M. Liu G. Shuai Z.

Water and wastewater reuse

Perfluorooctanoic acid is ubiquitous in wastewater, bioaccumulative and biotoxic, and interferes with biological wastewater treatment. Extracellular polymeric substances are important components of microbial cells. The effects of perfluorooctanoic acid (0 mg L -1, 0.1 mg L -1, 0.5 mg L -1, 1.0 mg L...

Biological wastewater treatment extracellular polymeric substances +3 more
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Climate change and air pollution

Optimization of Nozzle Hole Number for Dual Fuel Operation Using Biodiesel Blends: A Response Surface Methodology Approach

by Venkatesan S. Raghu P. Nagaraj M.

Sustainable Energy

Injector nozzle hole design is vital for enhancing sustainability by improving engine performance and reducing emissions. The study aims to investigate the impact of altering the number of nozzle holes (3, 4, and 5) on the performance of diesel, prosopis juliflora biodiesel (PJB20), and a blend of...

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Influence of the Injector Nozzle on Hydrogen-Powered Juliflora Biodiesel in HCCI Engines: A Surface Response Methodology Approach

by Subramanian V. Palani R. Meenakshisundaram Nagaraj N.

Sustainable Energy

Hydrogen is a possible future energy carrier due to its production potential from renewable resources and compatibility with existing diesel engines with minor changes in dual-fuel mode. Various studies have explored modifying engine structure, optimizing operating conditions, adjusting engine...

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Bioclimatic Analysis and Proposal of Bioclimatic Strategies for Buildings: Case Studies in Santo André, São Paulo, Brazil

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Corresponding author: Herlander Mata-Lima et al. View all

Climate change mitigation and adaptation

Santo André city is located in the region called ABC Paulista, in the southeast of the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo and it is an important city, considering its industrial and economic role. There are few attempts to develop projects that fit the local climate in order to save energy consumption...

Urban climate Building strategies +3 more
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DEPLOYING AND SENSING THE AIR QUALITY INDEX USING INTERNET OF THINGS AND SPARK MODEL

by Rajpradeesh T. Bathrinath S. Madeshwaren V. Dhanasekar M. Askar Hussain A.

Air Quality

Air is crucial for human survival and a healthy existence, but in modern metropolitan living, it has become a dangerous issue due to its high pollution levels. When weighed against all other businesses, the fireworks sector is extremely dangerous. Every year, air pollution affects many people...

Air pollution. Internet of Things Fireworks +3 more
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Solid waste management

Radioactivity and radon exhalation from cat litter – Is there an issue?

by Sarrou I. Varnava N. Ioannidis I. Pashalidis I.

General

The main component of clumping cat litter is usually bentonite, which besides potassium (including K-40) contains uranium radium, and may also exhalate radon. Ten different cat litter samples, which are commercially available in Cyprus and have been imported from various countries, have been...

Cat litter uranium and radium content +2 more
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