FENGLIN BAI^1,2,#, BIANXIA BAI^1,2,#, TINGTING JIN^1,2, GUIPING ZHANG^1,2, JIAHONG REN^1,2,*

BIOCELL, Vol.47, No.3, pp. 647-656, 2023, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2023.024758 - 03 January 2023

Abstract Background: Serratia ureilytica DW2 is a highly efficient phosphate-solubilizing bacteria isolated from Codonopsis pilosula rhizosphere soil that can promote the growth of C. pilosula; nonetheless, until now, no validated reference genes from the genus Serratia have been reported that can be used for the normalization of quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT–qPCR) data. Methods: To screen stable reference genes of S. ureilytica DW2, the expression of its eight candidate reference genes (16S rRNA, ftsZ, ftsA, mreB, recA, slyD, thiC, and zipA) under different treatment conditions (pH, temperature, culture time, and salt content) was assayed by RT–qPCR. The expression stability of these genes was analyzed using… More >

Amr A. Munshi^*

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.45, No.3, pp. 2837-2852, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.033168 - 21 December 2022

Abstract Photovoltaic (PV) systems are electric power systems designed to supply usable solar power by means of photovoltaics, which is the conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials. PV systems have gained much attention and are a very attractive energy resource nowadays. The substantial advantage of PV systems is the usage of the most abundant and free energy from the sun. PV systems play an important role in reducing feeder losses, improving voltage profiles and providing ancillary services to local loads. However, large PV grid-connected systems may have a destructive impact on the stability of… More >

S. Jayaprakash^1,*, B. Gopi², Murugananth Gopal Raj³, S. Sujith⁴, S. Deepa⁵, S. Swapna⁶

Computer Systems Science and Engineering, Vol.45, No.3, pp. 2537-2551, 2023, DOI:10.32604/csse.2023.032038 - 21 December 2022

Abstract The introduction of several small and large-scale industries, malls, shopping complexes, and domestic applications has significantly increased energy consumption. The aim of the work is to simulate a technically viable and economically optimum hybrid power system for residential buildings. The proposed micro-grid model includes four power generators: solar power, wind power, Electricity Board (EB) source, and a Diesel Generator (DG) set, with solar and wind power performing as major sources and the EB supply and DG set serving as backup sources. The core issue in direct current to alternate current conversion is harmonics distortion, a… More >

Qahtan A. Hamad¹, Hanaa A. Al-Kaisy¹, Mohanad N. Al-Shroofy¹, Noor K. Faheed^2,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.11, No.4, pp. 1601-1612, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.023213 - 01 December 2022

Abstract This work aims to prepare chitosan (CS)-based coated layers, CS (10 wt% nanosilver/90 wt% CS, 10 wt% biotin/90 wt% CS, and 5 wt% nanosilver–5 wt% biotin)/90 wt% CS coatings are prepared, onto pure Ti substrate. The surface morphology of the novel CS composite coating was studied using field emission scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM), Fourier transforms infrared (FTIR) and wettability test. Results show that the addition of (biotin, nanosilver) 5 Vol.% improves the properties of composite materials. Using different particles’ scale size aid in improving the combinations in the alginate, producing a dual… More > Graphic Abstract

Lixian Wu^1,#, Yongquan Li^1,#, Qiaoguang Li², Jingxuan Li¹, Qinghua Lao¹, Yucheng Zhong¹, Hui Zhang^1,*, Xiu Hu^1,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.11, No.2, pp. 975-989, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2022.023547 - 22 September 2022

Abstract This study aimed to explore the anti-bacterial and anti-fungal activities of extracts from different parts of plants in the Zingiberaceae family. The inhibitory rate, minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of leaf and stem, and root and rhizome extracts from Alpinia katsumadai Hayata, Alpinia oxyphylla Miq × Alpinia henryi K. Schumann, Alpinia oblongifolia Hayata, Alpinia nigra (Gaertn.) Burtt, Amomum villosum Lour, Alpinia zerumbet (Pers.) Burtt. et Smith and Alpinia oxyphylla Miq were determined using the fungus cake method and double dilution method. The seven Zingiberaceae plants exhibited characteristic antibacterial activities against pathogenic bacteria and fungi. At a 1.5 mg mL⁻¹, A. zerumbet… More >

Haining Na^1,*, Juncheng Huang¹, Hongguang Xu², Fei Liu³, Liangke Xie¹, Baoqing Zhu³, Jiuchen Wang², Jin Zhu^1,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.11, No.2, pp. 491-503, 2023, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2023.024181 - 22 September 2022

Abstract PLA composites containing biomass fillers from the three herbaceous plants such as reed, wheat stalk, and coconut fiber with length and diameter at the scale of several millimeters were prepared without using additives. The reinforcement effect on the properties of PLA/biomass filler composites is investigated. The research results show that the PLA/biomass filler composites exhibit good stiffness, flexural strength, and impact toughness. Among the three kinds of biomass fillers, reed reinforced PLA composites show optimal mechanical properties. When filled with 40%–50% reed, the flexural moduli of the composites are over 7000 MPa. Flexural strength retains More > Graphic Abstract

Xiaolan Guo^1,2, Di Zhao², Jinbin Hu³, Delu Wang^2,*, Jianbin Wang¹, Muhammad Shakeel⁴

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.92, No.1, pp. 209-223, 2023, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2022.023050 - 06 September 2022

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To evaluate the effects of nitrogen (N) and irrigation coupling on the soil N distribution, plant N utilization, and fruit yield of rabbiteye blueberries (Vaccinium virgatum), a field experiment was designed using two factors (water and fertilizer application) with four levels of irrigation and three levels of fertilization, and a control. Under the different water and fertilizer combinations, N primarily accumulated in the leaves. Irrigation and N application within appropriate ranges (pure N ≤ 29 g/plant and irrigation volume ≤ 2.5 L/plant) significantly improved the blueberry fruit yield. Increases in water and N within these ranges

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Houneida Attia^1,2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.92, No.1, pp. 149-164, 2023, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2022.022363 - 06 September 2022

Abstract Pea is a seed legume. It is rich in cellulose fibre and protein. It is also a significant source of minerals and vitamins. In this paper, we set out to better characterize the physiological responses of Pisum sativum L. to the combined effects of NaCl, 100 mM and gibberellins (GA3). Our analysis revealed that NaCl caused a decrease in growth resulting in a reduction in root elongation, distribution and density, leaf number and leaf area, and a decrease in dry matter of roots and shoots. However, the contribution of GA3 in the salty environment induced an… More >

Anitha Govindhan^1,*, Karnam Anantha Sunitha², Sivanathan Kandhasamy³

Intelligent Automation & Soft Computing, Vol.35, No.1, pp. 351-365, 2023, DOI:10.32604/iasc.2023.026361 - 06 June 2022

Abstract This paper presents a Model-Based Design (MBD) approach for the design and control of a customized manipulator intended for drilling and positioning of dental implants accurately with minimal human intervention. While performing an intra-oral surgery for a prolonged duration within a limited oral cavity, the tremor of dentist's hand is inevitable. As a result, wielding the drilling tool and inserting the dental implants safely in accurate position and orientation is highly challenging even for experienced dentists. Therefore, we introduce a customized manipulator that is designed ergonomically by taking in to account the dental chair specifications… More >

Yiding Cao

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.19, pp. 1-16, 2022, DOI:10.5098/hmt.19.2

Abstract This paper introduces a novel air-water thermal power plant working at low temperatures and employing hot water as a heat-supply fluid to produce utility-scale power with high second-law efficiency. The air-water power plant uses both air and water as working fluids and employs a direct-contact mass and heat transfer packing to facilitate latent heat (in terms of vapor) and sensible heat transfer from the hot water to moist air for expansion in a gas turbine to produce power. A cycle analysis indicates that with a heat source temperature of around 100o C, the power plant… More >