A systematic study of the gamma irradiation effects on single wall carbon nanotube (SWCNT) structure was conducted. Nanotubes were exposed to different doses of gamma irradiation in three media. Irradiation was carried out ...

The base mix refractory concrete is corundum-based, containing corundum as refractory aggregate and CAC as hydraulic binder, with a spinel as an additive. The authors investigated the dehydration reactions which occur from ...

Freshwater bodies receive high levels of different toxicants. Since fish are typically situated at the top of aquatic food chains, they have a good potential to be used as indicators of water pollution. Assessment of the ...

Relative air humidity is important microclimate parameter of each livestock building. Increased air humidity affects the indoor air quality and, consequently, the animal and workers health. Among others, ventilation rate ...

A better understanding of the seed ecology can be helpful for prediction of the potential of weed species to spread, for prediction of their invasiveness, and for development of more effective weed management strategies. ...

In this study, the feasibility of using fly ash to manufacture high-temperature mortars was investigated. The investigation was set to define preliminary characteristics of new types of mortars based on ordinary and/or ...

Main conclusion Potato eukaryotic elongation factor 1A comprises multiple isoforms, some of which are heat-inducible or heat-upregulated and might be important in alleviating adverse effects of heat stress on plant ...

Agricultural production in greenhouse represents the most intensive form of agricultural production. This is a very complex production system that needs to be well maintained and with great attention. The aim of this paper ...

Several different methods for production of liposomes incorporating resveratrol were investigated and compared from the aspect of size distribution, surface charge, entrapment efficiency, phase behavior and stability. Thin ...