Dissecting the structure-compaction-performance relationship of thin-film composite polyamide membranes with different structure features by Zhao, Yali, Lai, Gwo Sung, Chong, Jeng Yi, Wang, Rong

“…The densified skin layer and collapsed macro-voids within the loose substrate resulted in a ∼40% decrease in the overall height of the PA layer and a 65% decline in substrate surface porosity, respectively, which are identified as the reasons for the reducing water permeability. Notably, the water-salt selectivity of this particular membrane was seriously deteriorated after compaction due to the presence of subtle defects in the PA layer caused by the drastic deformation of the loose substrate. …”
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Fabrication of high-performance thin-film composite and nanochannel-enabled next-generation membranes for water desalination by Lim, Yu Jie

“…At the heart of SWRO is the membrane unit, which comprises semi-permeable membranes capable of separating salts from water. Because of the high pressure needed to pressurize the feed water against the membrane, the power consumption by the high-pressure pumps is the highest in an SWRO process. …”
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Encapsulation of host-derived probiotics using functional polysaccharides by Wong, Liqi

“…Regarding the encapsulation process, various parameters, such as the polysaccharides concentration, the flow rate, and the temperature of the salt solution, were optimized for the ionic gelation process. …”
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Highly crystalline, pure ZSM-5 from K2CO3-treated mud and its catalytic activity in biodiesel production by Hartati, Hartati, A’yuni, Qurrota, Fitri, Medya Ayunda, Izzah, Adiba Naila, Novitalina, Melinda Intan, Firda, Putri Bintang Dea, Nufus, Tazkiyatun, Prasetyoko, Didik, Harmami, Harmami, Hasliza Bahruji, Shahrul Nizam Ahmad

“…Unlike conventional alkali treatment, we used the reflux method to extract the silica-alumina from the VM. K2CO3 alkali salt was utilized as the extractor, activator, and structure-directing agent. …”
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Recent use of AB mix nutrients for urban farming in Malaysia: a mini review by Sanusi, Nur Dinie Syahirah, Ros, Fadhlina Che, Demon, Siti Zulaikha Ngah, Ismail, Ismayadi, Hamadneh, Imad

“…It possesses the advantage of providing a quick and high yield of agricultural products, along with a rapid response to signs of nutrient deficiency in plants due to the readily available nutrient-rich salts. However, extensive use of fertilizers led to significant environmental pollution in addition to the increase in agricultural productivity that we have today. …”
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Market surveillance of porcine DNA detection in commercial food products in Sibu, Sarawak by Yong, S.P. A., Sajali, N., Desa, M. N. M., Koh, C. C., Sani, M., Wong, S. C., Lani, M. N., Wasoh, H., Abubakar, S.

“…The present work focused on assessing the DNA extraction efficiency of salt method as compared to the DNeasy mericon Food Kit to detect porcine DNA via quantitative PCR (qPCR), and comparing these qPCR findings with the food product labelling. …”
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Double Diffusion, Shear Instabilities, and Heat Impacts of a Pacific Summer Water Intrusion in the Beaufort Sea by Fine, Elizabeth C., MacKinnon, Jennifer A., Alford, Matthew H., Middleton, Leo, Taylor, John, Mickett, John B., Cole, Sylvia T., Couto, Nicole, Boyer, Arnaud Le, Peacock, Thomas

“…Pacific Summer Water eddies and intrusions transport heat and salt from boundary regions into the western Arctic basin. …”
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Molecular characterization of microbial interactions with labile dissolved organic matter by Halloran, Kathryn H.

“…However, these measurements are challenging due to low metabolite concentrations, high ambient salt concentrations, and the complexity of labile DOM. …”
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Synthesis and reactivity of electron-deficient phosphorus(III) compounds by Dordevic, Nemanja

“…Synthetic methodology for generation of di- and tricationic phosphenium salts is based on exceptional electron-donating properties of carbone ligands. …”
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Enantioselective epoxidation of protected allylic and homoallylic amines via chiral cationic ion-pairing catalysis by Chin, Kek Foo

“…Recently, a chiral sp2- hybridized guanidinium salt, bisguanidinium developed by our group has been demonstrated to form ion pairs with several metallic anions for highly enantioselective dihydroxylation, oxohydroxylation, sulfoxidation or with silicates for alkylation. …”
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Geotechnical and micro-structural behaviour of chemically stabilized tropical residual soil by Latifi, Nima

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Synthesis of polymeric materials derived from abundant natural feedstocks using non-toxic heavy metals by Navickaite, G

“…Their versatile reactivity was studied in salt-metathesis reactions, yielding both “ate” and neutral compounds. …”

Development of superhydrophobic ceramic membrane decorated with flake-like structure by two-step synthesis for seawater desalination by membrane distillation by Omar, Najib Meftah Almukhtar, Othman, Mohd. Hafiz Dzarfan, Tai, Zhong Sheng, Puteh, Mohd. Hafiz, Wong, Keng Yinn, Tan, Huiyi, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan, Ooi, Boon Seng, Nomura, Mikihiro, Iwamoto, Yuji

“…Despite the presence of organic contaminants and various salts, this superhydrophobic HFM, prepared using a two-step technique, exhibited higher contact angles, rejection rates, and permeate flux than other superhydrophobic HFMs reported in the literature due to its superior superhydrophobic and antiwetting properties. …”

Evaporation and crystallisation of saline droplet with surfactant on smooth surfaces by Wong, Dennis Kin Wai

“…While numerous studies have investigated the impact of surfactants on liquid droplets, very little research has been conducted on surfactants with opposing charges mixed with salt solutions. This project aims to examine the evaporative dynamics and crystallisation patterns of surfactant saline solutions. …”
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Electrode modification by diazonium chemistry : studies on the effect of steric bulk on film thickness, and modified activated carbon cloths for energy storage by Subrata, Arnold

“…GC–TMA), using the precursor to the diazonium salt, 2,3,5,6-tetramethyl-p-phenylenediamine (TMPD). …”
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Understanding the justifications for food policies through political theory: a method for public policy analysis by Thomas, O

“…These include: the vending machine ban in schools in France; the front-of-pack labelling law in Chile; the various taxes and tariffs on sugar in a number of Pacific Island countries; the sugar-related information campaigns in New York City; and finally, the new restrictions on the placement of high-in fat, salt and sugar foods in supermarkets in the UK. Following the development of a revised method of <em>engaged philosophy</em>, I analysed these different case studies through the political theories of Perfectionism, Liberalism and Communitarianism. …”

Introduction - Oxford Energy Forum – Issue, 98

“…</p> <p>Since the pre-salt discoveries in Brazil – which are underway to reach their first production milestone – were first announced in 2007, a new wave of diverse potential opportunities has emerged. …”

Production risk and technical efficiency of Thai Koi (Anabas testudineus Bloch) farming in some selected areas of Bangladesh by Sarker, Md. Al Amin

“…The estimated risk functions showed that the zeolite and pesticide are risk-reducing, while labor, feed, fingerlings and salt appeared to be riskincreasing inputs. Results of the inefficiency model indicated that labor and pond area significantly reduced the TIE. …”
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Using density dependent approach for simulation and control of seawater intrusion into coastal aquifers by Saad Nusari, Mohammed Saleh

“…Multiple datasets were generated from the collected data on salt concentration distribution in the aquifer model and the measurement of transmitted freshwater inflow through the aquifer physical model. …”
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Characterization of exopolysaccharides from probiotic Lactobacillus strains isolated from traditional Malaysian foods by Suliman, Eilaf Suliman Khalil

“…The preliminary selection carried out optically by screening the strains’ resistance to low pH 2.0 and bile salts 0.3% as well as ability to produce EPS, and a total of 13 isolates were accordingly selected. …”
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