Search Results - "Reusability"

A novel hydrogel adsorbent, HG-cl-poly(MAA), was synthesized by grafting methacrylic acid onto Hing gum via free radical polymerization under vacuum. Various parameters, such as initiator, monomer, pH, pressure, temperature, and crosslinker concentration, were systematically optimized to maximize ad...

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The wide availability of sensor data stored in multiple formats makes it difficult to reuse in other applications. We consider the problem of extracting sensor data from unstructured and semi-structured texts using Large Language Models. With careful prompt crafting, we have been able to establish a...

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Tannery shaving dust (TSD) is one of the tannery wastes, poses significant concerns due to its availability and carcinogenic properties. This study has focused on utilizing this waste as adsorbent for heavy metals (HMs) treatment in wastewater. By crosslinking polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with activated...

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Healthcare data quality is a critical factor in clinical decision-making, diagnostic accuracy, and the overall efficacy of healthcare systems. This study addresses key challenges such as missing values and anomalies in healthcare datasets, which can result in misdiagnoses and inefficient resource us...

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Domain-specific programming languages such as P4 enable flexible and high-performance packet processing for programming network data planes. However, many P4 programs remain monolithic, limiting the development of modular and reusable protocols and libraries. Introducing modularity to P4 has proven...

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This study used widely available waste biomass, corn cob (CC), to remove Pb ions from aqueous solutions. A two-step conversion of this material was carried out to improve its adsorption characteristics. Firstly, CC was prepared by hydrothermal carbonization; afterward, the obtained hydrochar was dop...

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The photocatalytic TiO2 has been regarded as a promising catalyst of nonbiodegradable organic pollutants in wastewater. Resolving some issues of agglomeration, recoverability, and poor efficiency, an inorganic TiO2‐based catalyst has been constructed by a template method, which picks out bamboo fibe...

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In this study, a three-dimensional HKUST-1 metal-organic framework (MOF) was synthesized via a solvothermal method under optimized conditions (110 °C for 4 h), achieving high crystallinity and a yield of 75 %. The material was characterized using XRD, FESEM, FTIR, TG, and BET analysis, revealing a s...

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Model-based system engineering (MBSE) with reusable mechanisms can serve as an effective way for complex system architecture design. Stakeholder needs should be satisfied while product and architecture design need to be consistent with user requirements in all stages during the whole product lifecyc...

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Barium nanoparticles (BaNPs), cobalt nanoparticles (CoNPs), and hybrid barium-cobalt nanocomposites (BaCoNCs) were synthesized using an eco-friendly green technique with Anacardium occidentale leaf extract for sequestration of methylene blue (MB) dye and lead (Pb(II)) ions from industrial wastewater...

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Separating suspended titanium dioxide (TiO2) from the reaction medium presents a considerable challenge in conventional photocatalysis, often resulting in higher treatment costs. However, employing TiO2 immobilized on a support can effectively mitigate this problem. This study aims to use a catalyti...

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This is a piece of novel work to apply magnetic nanoparticle to remove heavy metal ion including cadmium and copper. According to the great properties of this nanoadsorbent such as high selectivity and great adsorption-desorption life cycle, this approach has a potential to be applied in water and w...

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Objective: This study compared the mechanical and optical characteristics of the Storz Flex-XC1 single-use ureteroscope and the Storz Flex-XC reusable flexible ureteroscope. The mechanical parameters comprised the upward/downward deflection, loop diameter, and irrigation flow rate. The optical para...

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Objective: This study compared the mechanical and optical characteristics of the Storz Flex-XC1 single-use ureteroscope and the Storz Flex-XC reusable flexible ureteroscope. The mechanical parameters comprised the upward/downward deflection, loop diameter, and irrigation flow rate. The optical para...

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To successfully prepare cellulose hydrogels through a dissolution–regeneration process, 60 wt% LiBr aqueous solution was used as a green solvent. Carboxyl groups were precisely introduced onto the surface of the cellulose hydrogels through a TEMPO-mediated oxidation reaction, while the three-dimensi...

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Quick moisture absorbency is a requirement of textiles for a wide range of applications, such as sports and work wear, medical and personal care use, agricultural applications, and seating furniture. On the textile level, the absorbency speed depends on the fiber, yarn, and fabric properties and str...

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Reusable packaging offers a promising solution to reducing plastic waste and promoting the sustainable and cleaner use of plastic materials. However, most plastic packaging is designed for single use and may lack the durability required to withstand repeated use under demanding conditions. In this s...

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For Controller Area Network(CAN) controller with asynchronous interface, a randomized and reusable function verification platform based on Universal Verification Methodology(UVM) is designed and implemented. The platform is built using object-oriented UVM classes. The code is more reusable and the d...

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