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A general theory of glacier surges

D. I. Benn, A. C. Fowler, I. Hewitt, H. Sevestre • Journal of Glaciology (2019)

We present the first general theory of glacier surging that includes both temperate and polythermal glacier surges, based on coupled mass and enthalpy budgets. Enthalpy (in the form of thermal energy and water) is gained at the glacier bed ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1017/jog.2019.62

Optimum calcination temperature for the synthesis of nanostructured alumina for energy storage heat management applications

Ehsan Poorshakoor, Mahdi Darab • Hydrogen, Fuel Cell & Energy Storage (2023)

Heat management for rechargeable energy systems such as lithium-ion batteries are of great performance and safety value. Optimization of solid additives to liquid cooling systems are a field of research for the advanced materials selection ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.22104/hfe.2024.6649.1282

Four-dimensional reconfigurable vascular tunneling machine of spatially programmed liquid crystal elastomers

Yi Li, Yuan Gao, Yifei Li, Naiyu Guan et al. • Nature Communications (2026)

Abstract Thrombosis in tortuous vessels causes blockages and pathological conditions. Current thrombolytics are inefficient, and mechanical thrombectomies lack adaptability, hindering thrombus clearance in complex geometries. Here, we propo...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-73495-1

Relaxed Eddy Accumulation Outperforms Monin‐Obukhov Flux Models Under Non‐Ideal Conditions

Einara Zahn, Elie Bou‐Zeid, Nelson Luís Dias • Geophysical Research Letters (2023)

Abstract The Monin‐Obukhov Similarity Theory (MOST) links turbulent statistics to surface fluxes through universal functions. Here, we investigate its performance over a large lake, where none of its assumptions (flat homogeneous surface) a...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1029/2023GL103099

Modeling Rare Species Distribution at the Edge: The Case for the Vulnerable Endemic Pyrenean Desman in France

M. Williams-Tripp, F. J. N. D'Amico, C. Pagé, A. Bertrand et al. • The Scientific World Journal (2012)

The endemic Pyrenean Desman (Galemys pyrenaicus) is an elusive, rare, and vulnerable species declining over its entire and narrow range (Spain, Portugal, France, and Andorra). The principal set of conservation measures in France is a 5-year...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1100/2012/612965

Using Wireless Sensor Networks to Achieve Intelligent Monitoring for High-Temperature Gas-Cooled Reactor

Jianghai Li, Jia Meng, Xiaojing Kang, Zhenhai Long et al. • Science and Technology of Nuclear Installations (2017)

High-temperature gas-cooled reactors (HTGR) can incorporate wireless sensor network (WSN) technology to improve safety and economic competitiveness. WSN has great potential in monitoring the equipment and processes within nuclear power plan...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1155/2017/3721578

Removal of Microcystin-LR by a Novel Native Effective Bacterial Community Designated as YFMCD4 Isolated from Lake Taihu

Fei Yang, Jian Guo, Feiyu Huang, Isaac Yaw Massey et al. • Toxins (2018)

Microcystin-LR (MC-LR) is the most toxic and frequently detected monocyclic heptapeptide hepatotoxin produced by cyanobacteria, which poses a great threat to the natural ecosystem and public health. It is very important to seek environment-...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/toxins10090363

Electrorefining behavior of a multicomponent copper alloy derived from waste printed circuit boards

Florentina Niculescu, Ion Pencea, Mirela Stănescu, Gheorghe Iacob et al. • Chemical Engineering Journal Advances (2026)

Efficient recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is a major priority for the circular economy and sustainable resource management. This study proposes and investigates an integrated mechanical, pyrometallurgical, and ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.ceja.2026.101418

Effect of Welding Heat Input on Microstructure and Low-Temperature Toughness of Laser-Arc Hybrid Welded Super-Duplex Stainless-Steel Joints

Shuaimou Zhang, Liangliang Bao, Junhao Sun • Metals (2026)

This paper studies the effect of welding heat input on microstructure and low-temperature toughness of laser-arc hybrid welded (LAHW) SAF2507 super-duplex stainless-steel (SDSS) joints. Heat input was adjusted from 0.204 to 0.407 kJ/mm by c...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/met16070787

Uncertainties in the effects of organic aerosol coatings on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon concentrations and their estimated health effects

S. Lou, S. Lou, S. Lou, M. Shrivastava et al. • Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics (2025)

We used the CAM5 model to examine how different particle-bound polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) degradation approaches affect the spatial distribution of benzo(a)pyrene (BaP). Three approaches were evaluated: NOA (no effect of OA coati...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.5194/acp-25-8163-2025

A Hybrid Power Plant Based on Renewables and Electrochemical Energy Storage and Generation Systems for Decentralized Electricity Supply of the Northern Territories

A.S. Grigoriev, V.V. Skorlygin, S.A. Grigoriev, D.A. Melnik et al. • International Journal of Electrochemical Science (2018)

The goal of this paper is to present hybrid power plant based on photovoltaic panels, wind turbine and electrochemical energy storage and generation systems for decentralized power supply of the customers located remotely in northern territ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.20964/2018.02.54

Dynamic simulation of a 4th generation district heating network with the presence of prosumers

T. Testasecca, P. Catrini, M. Beccali, A. Piacentino • Energy Conversion and Management: X (2023)

District Heating Network is identified as a promising technology for decarbonizing urban areas. Thanks to the surplus of heat available from distributed renewable energy plants, a typical heat consumer of the network could become an energy ...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.ecmx.2023.100480

Synthesis of zeolite P from sewage sludge ash

Latosińska Jolanta • E3S Web of Conferences (2019)

Sewage sludge is an example of waste considered as biomass. The utilization of sewage sludge is more often realized through combustion, which simultaneously constitutes the recovery of energy from a renewable source. However, the obtained a...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1051/e3sconf/201910802008

Effect of Solid/Liquid and Eutectic Front Velocities on Microstructure Evolution in Al-20%Cu Alloys

Alaaldeen Abdallah, András Roósz, Arnold Rónaföldi, Zsolt Veres • Crystals (2024)

During the solidification process, microstructures are affected by the experimental conditions, the thermophysical characteristics of the alloy, and the type of grain-refining particles. Unidirectional solidification experiments were perfor...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.3390/cryst14070638

Phase formations and microstructures of Ti20Zr15Hf15Ni35Cu15 high-entropy shape memory alloy under different aging conditions

Yen-Ting Chang, Ming-Hao Lee, Ming-Wen Chu, Chih-Hsuan Chen • Materials Today Advances (2022)

The microstructures and phase formations of Ti20Zr15Hf15Ni35Cu15 high entropy shape memory alloy (HESMA) under different aging conditions were investigated in this study. At aging temperatures below 500 °C, a large amount of the H-phase for...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1016/j.mtadv.2022.100223

The microwave-absorption properties and mechanism of phenyl silicone rubber/CIPs/graphene composites after thermal-aging in an elevated temperature

Xiao Yan, Jianhua Guo, Xinghua Jiang • Scientific Reports (2022)

Abstract Recently, the application and development of flexible microwave-absorption composites based on silicone rubber have gradually become a research hot spot. In this study, methyl vinyl phenyl silicone rubber (MPVQ)/carbonyl iron parti...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-08415-6

Effect of the Temperature and Oxidation Time on Some Physicochemical Characteristics of the Rice Bran Oil

Romică CREȚU, Liviu Cătălin ȘOLEA • The Annals of “Dunarea de Jos” University of Galati. Fascicle IX, Metallurgy and Materials Science (2022)

Due to their excellent characteristics, vegetable oils are successfully used in various formulations of organic lubricants. In this context, the advanced biodegradability and excellent lubricity performance of rice oil leads to its being co...

DOAJ Open Access (DOAJ) DOI: 10.35219/mms.2022.3.01