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Simultaneous Improvement of Surface Wettability and UV Resistance of Wood with Lignin-Based Treatments
(MDPI, 2023-08-15)
Recent advancements in wood modification aim to enhance the inherent qualities of this versatile biological material, which includes renewability, ease of processing, and thermal insulation. This study focuses on evaluating ...
Study of Micro-Samples from the Open-Air Rock Art Site of Cueva de la Vieja (Alpera, Albacete, Spain) for Assessing the Performance of a Desalination Treatment
(MDPI, 2023-08-03)
In this work, some micro-samples belonging to the open-air rock art site of Cueva de la Vieja (Alpera, Albacete, Spain) were analysed. These samples were collected after and before a desalination treatment was carried out, ...
Setting up In2O3-ZrO2/SAPO-34 Catalyst for Improving Olefin Production via Hydrogenation of CO2/CO Mixtures
(MDPI, 2023-07-14)
The adequate configuration and the effect of the reduction was studied for the In2O3-ZrO2/SAPO-34 catalyst with the aim of improving its performance (activity and selectivity in the pseudo-steady state) for the hydrogenation ...
Phosphatidic Acid Stimulates Lung Cancer Cell Migration through Interaction with the LPA1 Receptor and Subsequent Activation of MAP Kinases and STAT3
(MDPI, 2023-06-23)
Phosphatidic acid (PA) is a key bioactive glycerophospholipid that is implicated in the regulation of vital cell functions such as cell growth, differentiation, and migration, and is involved in a variety of pathologic ...
Synthesis and Characterization of a New Series of Bis(allylic-α-aminophosphonates) under Mild Reaction Conditions
(MDPI, 2023-06-09)
Several bis(α-aminophosphonates) have been conveniently prepared in good yields using a straightforward multicomponent Kabachnik–Fields reaction between ethane 1,2-diamine or propane 1,3-diamine, diethylphosphite and ...
Stochastic Coordinated Management of Electrical–Gas–Thermal Networks in Flexible Energy Hubs Considering Day-Ahead Energy and Ancillary Markets
(MDPI, 2023-07-07)
This paper presents an optimal operation framework for electrical, gas, and thermal networks in the presence of energy hubs (EHs), so that EHs can benefit from day-ahead ancillary and energy markets. Therefore, to consider ...
Sustainable Alternatives for the Development of Thermoset Composites with Low Environmental Impact
(MDPI, 2023-07-04)
The current concerns of both society and the materials industries about the environmental impact of thermoset composites, as well as new legislation, have led the scientific sector to search for more sustainable alternatives ...
Quality Assurance of Potential Radioanalytical Methods for 14C in Environmental Samples
(MDPI, 2023-06-09)
Today, the measurement of 14C in environmental samples is of particular interest, as it enables the assessment of the impact caused by nuclear activities and the fossil fuel industry on the environment. In order to assure ...
Urban Green Infrastructure Accessibility: Investigating Environmental Justice in a European and Global Green Capital
(MDPI, 2023-08-02)
Access to green spaces offers numerous benefits to citizens and is key to achieving environmental justice. This article explores accessibility to green infrastructure (GI) in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain, the European and Global ...
Ultrasound and Eco-Detergents for Sustainable Cleaning
(MDPI, 2023-07-12)
Green chemistry faces a major challenge imposed by the Sustainable Development Goals (6, 14 and 15) defined in the 2030 Agenda. In the case of cleaning products (detergents), the challenges often become a paradox: even if ...