The authors looked at the ability to use graphite from pencils in anodes of lithium-anode batteries.
Read More...Incorporating graphite from pencils as a component of lithium-ion batteries
The authors looked at the ability to use graphite from pencils in anodes of lithium-anode batteries.
Read More...Investigating intertidal sediment sorting and median particle diameter variation on an eroding beach face
The authors looked at beach nourishment (a way to combat erosion on coasts) and resulting grain size distribution. Their work is important to understand the dynamics of erosion and it's relation to wave action and the implications this has for efforts to mitigate coastal erosion.
Read More...Risk-adjusted return measures for selecting optimal mutual fund investment portfolios
The authors looked at different combinations of risk-adjusted return measures to determine which combination would provide an optimal return for investors. They found that different combinations performed better dependent on investment timeframe.
Read More...Development of novel biodegradable bioplastics for packaging film using mango peels
Here the authors explored the development of biodegradable bioplastic films derived from mango peels as a sustainable solution to plastic pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from fruit waste. They optimized the film's mechanical properties and water resistance through adjusting processing conditions and incorporating plasticizers and a hydrophobic coating, ultimately demonstrating its potential as a bacteriostatic and biodegradable alternative to conventional plastic food wrap.
Read More...Optimized biochemical depolymerization of plastics from surgical face masks
The authors combine chemical, enzymatic, and microbial-based methods to optimize degradation of plastics within a surgical facemask.
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pH-dependent drug interactions with acid reducing agents
Some cancer treatments lose efficacy when combined with treatments for excessive stomach acid, due to the changes in the stomach environment caused by the stomach acid treatments. Lin and Lin investigate information on oral cancer drugs to see what information is available on interactions of these drugs.
Read More...Identifying shark species using an AlexNet CNN model
The challenge of accurately identifying shark species is crucial for biodiversity monitoring but is often hindered by time-consuming and labor-intensive manual methods. To address this, SharkNet, a CNN model based on AlexNet, achieved 93% accuracy in classifying shark species using a limited dataset of 1,400 images across 14 species. SharkNet offers a more efficient and reliable solution for marine biologists and conservationists in species identification and environmental monitoring.
Read More...Parental exposure of cannabinoids THC and CBD reduces reproductive rates in Drosophila melanogaster
The authors looked at whether CBD and THC would decrease reproductive rates in a Drosophila melanogaster model. They found that CBD had a greater impact on reducing hatching rates than THC, and that THC resulted in unexpected mortalities.
Read More...Adults’ attitudes toward non-alcoholic beer purchases and consumption by children and adolescents
Consumption of non-alcoholic beverages, like non-alcoholic beer, is growing in popularity in the United States. These beverages raise important societal questions, such as whether minors should be allowed to purchase or consume non-alcoholic beer. An and An investigate this issue by surveying adults to see if they support minors purchasing and consuming non-alcoholic beer.
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