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Combined impact of moisture and temperature on cellulose nanocrystal interface degradation by molecular dynamics simulation
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs), derived from abundant natural cellulose, possess exceptional properties including low weight, bioavailability, and high mechanical performance. During shear loading, CNCs exhibit...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Research on Visual Localization of Cutter Changing Robot in Unstructured Environments
Due to the non-closed-loop control of the cutter head and the uncertain environments of the excavation chamber, it is impossible to obtain the precise positioning of the cutter. Therefore, a robot cutter chang...
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Open AccessGraph-generative neural network for EEG-based epileptic seizure detection via discovery of dynamic brain functional connectivity
Dynamic complexity in brain functional connectivity has hindered the effective use of signal processing or machine learning methods to diagnose neurological disorders such as epilepsy. This paper proposed a ne...
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Open AccessRelapsed boyhood tibia polymicrobial osteomyelitis linked to dermatophytosis: a case report
Relapsed childhood polymicrobial osteomyelitis associated with dermatophytosis has not been reported in the literature.
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Chapter and Conference Paper
A Model for Predicting the Generation of Demolition Waste During the Urban Renewal Process
Demolition waste (DW) faces a significant challenge due to massive urban development and renovation activities. It is therefore imperative to accurately estimate and predict the generation of DW. However, the ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Applying Advanced Technologies in Construction and Demolition Waste Management: A Review
With the adverse impacts of construction and demolition (C&D) waste on society, environment and economics, the waste management issues brought by C&D activities have received extensive attention worldwide. Adv...
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Effects of acute salinity stress on the survival and prophenoloxidase system of Exopalaemon carinicauda
The ridgetail white prawn Exopalaemon carinicauda is a euryhaline shrimp species in the estuarine and coastal areas of China. In this study, survival rates, transcription levels of two prophenoloxidase system-rel...
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Characterization, functional analysis, and expression levels of three carbonic anhydrases in response to pH and saline–alkaline stresses in the ridgetail white prawn Exopalaemon carinicauda
Carbonate alkalinity, salinity, and pH are three important stress factors for aquatic animals in saline–alkaline water. Carbonic anhydrases (CAs) catalyze the reversible reaction of CO2 reported to play an import...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
An Investigation of Demolition Waste Management: Case of Shenzhen in China
A huge amount of demolition waste was produced during the Chinese urban renewal process. How to promote the material recycling rate and therefore to reduce the environmental impacts has been a significant chal...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Identification of Risk Factors Influencing the Implementation of Industrialized Building System in China
Industrialized building system (IBS) has been regarded as an effective residential building system globally in line with promoting sustainable construction, with its benefits including higher quality, lower co...
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Nanostructured SnO2 photoanode-based dye-sensitized solar cells
This review focuses on recent developments in the nanostructured SnO2 photoanodes for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) applications. Carefully designed and fabricated nanostructured SnO2 films are advantageous ...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
The Conceptual Model of the Design for Construction Waste Minimization Based on System Dynamics
Construction waste minimization has caused widespread concerns in research field worldwide. Many literature indicate that the architectural designer should conduct waste minimization design to reduce construct...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
A Multi-level Grey-Based Approach to Evaluating the Indicators for Sustainable Housing Development
It is urgent to disseminate the concept of sustainability development and put it into practice in housing development. However, because Mainland China has a larger population, building density, and less availa...
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Hierarchical plasmonic-metal/semiconductor micro/nanostructures: green synthesis and application in catalytic reduction of p-nitrophenol
Hierarchical micro/nano arrays can offer both the advantages of nano-sized building blocks and micro- or submicrometer-sized ordered arrays, therefore representing one kind of potential functional materials an...