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Smart epoxy coating modified with isophorone diisocyanate microcapsules and cerium organophosphate for multilevel corrosion protection of carbon steel
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2020 , Article)
This study investigates the corrosion resistance of steel plates coated with epoxy-based coatings modified with microcapsules loaded with isophorone diisocyanate and with pH-sensitive cerium tri(bis(2-ethylhexyl)phosphate ...
Ab Initio molecular dynamics of the dissolution of oilfield pyrite scale using borax
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2020 , Article)
Iron sulfide scales, particularly pyrite, form in oil and gas underground tubing and surface equipment thus blocking the flow of fluids and halting production. Therefore, the development of physicochemical processes for ...
Calix[4]arene-clicked clay through thiol-yne addition for the molecular recognition and removal of Cd(II) from wastewater
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Elsevier B.V.
, 2020 , Article)
A novel type of hybrid Clay/Calix[4]arene (denoted as B-S-Calix), was prepared through fast photo-induced radical-mediated thiol–yne addition between a thiolated clay and an alkynylated calix[4]arene. The photo-induced ...
Exploring the determinants of mobile health adoption by hospitals in China: Empirical study
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JMIR Publications
, 2020 , Article)
Background: Although mobile health (mHealth) has the potential to transform health care by delivering better outcomes at a much lower cost than traditional health care services, little is known about mHealth adoption by ...
Brain microstructural changes support cognitive deficits in HIV uninfected children born to HIV infected mothers
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Elsevier
, 2020 , Article)
IntroductionAntiretroviral therapy (ART) is considered the most effective way to prevent perinatal transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). However, there is little knowledge about the effect of ART on the brain ...
Development of pH-Controlled Aluminum-Based Polymeric Gel for Conformance Control in Sour Gas Reservoirs
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American Chemical Society
, 2020 , Article)
Excessive water production from natural gas reservoirs is a main challenge facing the industry nowadays. Polymeric gelants have been widely applied to seal the water production zones, leading to a more feasible production ...
Vertically oriented nanoporous block copolymer membranes for oil/water separation and filtration
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Royal Society of Chemistry
, 2020 , Article)
The separation of oil from water and filtration of aqueous solutions and dispersions are critical issues in the processing of waste and contaminated water treatment. Membrane-based technology has been proven as an effective ...
Experimental investigations of atmospheric water extraction device under different climatic conditions
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2020 , Article)
To help address this emergency, an atmospheric water extracting (AWE) device is developed and investigated as a part of present work. The AWE device is working on vapour compression refrigeration cycle. The air moisture ...
Eco-friendly foam biocomposites based on cellulose extracted from date palm leaves and low-density polyethylene
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Web Portal IOP
, 2020 , Article)
The design of composite materials using environmentally compatible materials and adopting sustainable preparation techniques is very necessary for a better environment. The present study is a step towards developing an ...
Land management to reconcile ecosystem services supply and demand mismatches—A case study in Shanghai municipality, China
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wiley
, 2020 , Article)
© 2020 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. City managers need to understand how land use and land cover (LULC) change in an urban landscape can affect future land degradation and conditions for ecosystem services (ESs) supply and ...