Near-infrared light-driven asymmetric photolytic reduction of ketone using inorganic-enzyme hybrid biocatalyst

Effective photolytic regeneration of the NAD(P)H cofactor in enzymatic reductions is an important and elusive goal in biocatalysis. It can, in principle, be achieved using a near-infrared light (NIR) driven artificial photosynthesis system employing H₂O as the sacrificial reductant. To this end we utilized TiO₂/reduced...

Naturally effective inhibition of microbial corrosion on carbon steel by beneficial biofilm in the South China Sea

Microbially influenced corrosion (MIC) of metals exerts a negative effect on the marine environment and causes a great loss of marine facilities. Corrosion prevention in an eco-friendly and sustainable way is a difficult problem to address, especially in the marine environment. In this work, Nocardiopsis dassonville, a corrosive bacteria...

Size effect on compressive strength of foamed concrete: Experimental and numerical studies

This study investigates the size effect on the compressive strength of foamed concrete at the mesoscale level combining X-ray computed tomography (X-CT) and a discrete lattice model. Image segmentation techniques and X-CT were employed to obtain virtual specimens comprising hydrated cement paste and air voids. The lineal-path function and...

Multi Physics Simulation of Wafer Bonding with Nano Copper Paste

The significance of wafer bonding is fundamental to the progression of electronic systems. Common fabrication techniques for Cu pillars play a crucial role in establishing resilient and efficient interconnects within semiconductor devices. It is imperative to explore the potential of nano-copper as an alternative material to overcome limitations...

Stretchable strain sensor based on HfSe₂/LIG composite with high sensitivity and good linearity within a wide range

Flexible strain sensors based on nanomaterials have sparked a lot of interest in the field of wearable smart electronics. Laser induced graphene (LIG) based sensors in particular stand out due to their straightforward fabrication procedure, three-dimensional porous structures, and exceptional electromechanical capabilities. Recent studies...

High-Performance Flexible Strain Sensor Fabricated Using Laser Transmission Pyrolysis

In recent years, metal crack-based stretchable flexible strain sensors have attracted significant attention in wearable device applications due to their extremely high sensitivity. However, the tradeoff between sensitivity and detection range has been an intractable dilemma, severely limiting their practical applications. Herein, we propose a...

Fast-responsive capsule based on two soluble components for self-healing concrete

Due to low activity or long mineralization time, traditional mineral agents for self-healing concrete generally need a long time to achieve a desired repair efficiency. Inspired by epoxy resin AB glue which can consolidate in a short time when mixing the two components together, a novel type of fast-responsive capsules based on two soluble...

Estimating loss of life caused by dam breaches based on the simulation of floods routing and evacuation potential of population at risk

Dam breaches often have catastrophic consequences in downstream areas. Hydrodynamic factors and the evacuation potential of the population at risk (PAR) have significant impacts on the loss of life (LOL) caused by dam breaches. However, the existing comprehensive evaluation models have not conducted in-depth research on the evacuation...

Assembly of Core/Shell Nanospheres of Amorphous Hemin/Acetone-Derived Carbonized Polymer with Graphene Nanosheets for Room-Temperature NO Sensing

Implementing parts per billion-level nitric oxide (NO) sensing at room temperature (RT) is still in extreme demand for monitoring inflammatory respiratory diseases. Herein, we have prepared a kind of core-shell structural Hemin-based nanospheres (Abbr.: Hemin-nanospheres, defined as HNSs) with the core of amorphous Hemin and the shell of...

New innovations in pavement materials and engineering: A review on pavement engineering research 2021

Sustainable and resilient pavement infrastructure is critical for current economic and environmental challenges. In the past 10 years, the pavement infrastructure strongly supports the rapid development of the global social economy. New theories, new methods, new technologies and new materials related to pavement engineering are emerging....

Hard or soft flood adaptation? Advantages of a hybrid strategy for Shanghai

Flood risk is expected to increase in coastal cities, particularly in Asian megacities such as Shanghai. This paper presents an integrated modeling framework to simulate changes in the flood risk in Shanghai and provide a cost-benefit analysis of multiple adaptation strategies used to reduce risk. The results show that the potential flood...

Mechanical performance characterization of lignin-modified asphalt mixture

Lignin, as a bio-based waste, has been utilized in the asphalt industry due to various advantages. This study aimed to investigate the effects of two lignin products (lignin powder and lignin fiber) on the mechanical properties of asphalt mixtures. The raveling, rutting, thermal and fatigue cracking resistance, and moisture susceptibility of...

Hypericin: Source, Determination, Separation, and Properties

Hypericin is a naturally occurring compound synthesized by certain species of the genus Hypericum, with various pharmacological effects. It is used as a natural photosensitizing agent with great potential in photodynamic therapy. This review discusses the latest results about the biosynthetic pathways and chemical synthetic routes to obtain...

Is “Morphodynamic Equilibrium” an oxymoron?

Morphodynamic equilibrium is a widely adopted yet elusive concept in the field of geomorphology of coasts, rivers and estuaries. Based on the Exner equation, an expression of mass conservation of sediment, we distinguish three types of equilibrium defined as static and dynamic, of which two different types exist. Other expressions such as...

Metagenomic insights into the bio-functionality of 21 anaerobic biogas reactors (abstract)

Study on mechanism for water pricing

Water resources contribute greatly to human well being, both directly and indirectly. Water resources are irreplaceable natural resources, and are limited. However, due to a growing population and related economic development, the water demand from urban, industry and agriculture has increased dramatically. Water shortage has become one of the...