The valorisation of combustion residues offers a sustainable route to support sustained development of biomass power plants. This study investigates the synthesis of Ca-enhanced porous carbons from biomass combustion residues sourced from Drax Power Station (UK) and post-consumer chicken eggshells.&#x...

Deploying deep learning-based speech enhancement in wearable hearing aids is challenging due to strict constraints on latency and real-time processing. Conventional models are often computationally intensive and unsuitable for resource-limited edge devices. To address this, we propose a lightweight an...

As a relatively new type of eco-friendly material, magnesium oxysulfate (MOS) cement offers a sustainable alternative to Portland cement. However, its poor water resistance poses a significant challenge to its wider applications. White carbon black (FS) predominantly consists of SiO₂ and exh...

The increasing generation of wood ash (WA) from biomass combustion presents both an environmental challenge and an opportunity for sustainable resource utilization. This review provides a comprehensive assessment of recent advances in the valorization of WA for the development of sustainable ...

Objectives: To investigate how two major ciprofloxacin metabolites, 2-oxo ciprofloxacin (M3) and N-formyl ciprofloxacin (M4), influence the resistance profiles and biofilm characteristics of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (PAO1) and Staphylococcus aureus (ATCC 25923). Methods: Both metabolites were synthe...

The role of the bystander is not one that is easily understood in the anti-bullying literature. Roles within the unofficial hierarchy of the schoolyard and playground overlap considerably, and each role has its own social dynamic that brings with it a shifting behavioral landscape&...

The expansion of hybrid and remote work arrangements continues to reshape contemporary work, yet the experiences of early-career professionals within these contexts remain underexplored. Drawing on semi-structured interviews with 16 early-career professionals working across remote and physical settings, th...

Bamboo biocomposites hold significant potential for applications in the construction, automotive, and logistics sectors. However, their widespread adoption is hindered by inherently weak interfacial bonding, primarily due to the poor surface wettability and unfavorable surface characteristics of natural ba...

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