Greater Temperature Research Articles

A simple and cost-effective real-time PCR method using diluted and heat-treated whole blood lysate

Although DNA extraction is a crucial step before polymerase chain reaction (PCR), attempts to perform PCR without DNA isolation have been ongoing since the 1990s. While partial success has been achieved with direct conventional PCR, the DNA isolation step has remained indispensable for real-time PCR. Here, we developed a method that does not require complete DNA isolation by lysing EDTA-treated whole blood samples through the application of osmotic pressure and heat, followed by centrifugation to get a clear lysate. Blood samples were mixed with distilled water, incubated at 95 °C for 20 min before centrifugation at 14,000 rpm for 5 min. The resulting lysates were used as templates for real-time PCR. Real-time PCRs were performed under identical conditions with lysates and DNA samples using 9 different primer sets. Target genes were successfully amplified using 1:10 and 1:5 diluted blood lysates both at 60 °C and 61 °C. The PCR efficiency for ACTB and PIK3CA differed by 20% and 14%, respectively, between the DNA samples and blood lysates. We successfully amplified all selected genes using “GG-RT PCR”, greater temperature, greater speed method, without the need for additional enzymes or buffers. GG-RT PCR presents a cost effective option for applications such as SNP analysis and deletion detection if appropriate primer designs are made.

Enhancing photovoltaic panel efficiency with innovative cooling Technologies: An experimental approach

The increase in photovoltaic panel temperature brought on by solar radiation absorption lowers performance, power output, energy efficiency, and panel longevity (a rise in temperature of just one degree causes power drop of 0.41 %). In an effort to alleviate this problem, this thorough study multiple novel cooling strategies to enhance solar system efficiency, especially photovoltaic panels in Egyptian climates remote areas. The three main routines for photovoltaic panel cooling are contingent on the following techniques: (1) evaporative cooling using marble, (2) evaporative cooling using palm fibers with fan-assisted airflow, and (3) thermoelectric cooler modules. These materials that used in the studied system as coolants are characterized by, abundant local availability in nature and low cost, especially in Egypt. Every method has been designed with a control system. According to the study, starting the cooling process at the greatest temperature that is permitted—45 °C—produces the maximum energy output from photovoltaic panels while balancing the need for cooling and energy production. Using these cooling methods causes the average temperature to be lowered by 16, 11.62, and 9.8 degrees Celsius for thermoelectric, marble, and palm fiber cooling respectively while the voltage output is enhanced by 2.58, 0.94, and 0.7 V. The recorded values indicate 4.59 %, 3.95 %, 2.15 % increase in photovoltaic panel exit power and 25.29 %, 15.79 %, and 15.1 % increase in photovoltaic panel energy conversion efficiency when thermoelectric, marble, and palm fibers cooler modules are used, respectively. This study is a priceless resource for scholars looking to improve photovoltaic panel performance by executing efficient cooling strategies with annual costs 0.017, 0.02, 0.026, and 0.024 $/kWh and payback periods 1.69, 2.07, 2.71, and 2.48 years for reference panel, marble cooling panel, palm fiber cooling pane, and thermoelectric cooling panel respectively.

Investigating the effect of magnetic field and nanoparticles characteristics in the treatment of glioblastoma by magnetic hyperthermia method: An in silico study

This study investigated the use of magnetic fluid hyperthermia (MFH) for treating glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), a deadly and treatment-resistant tumor. It considers the effects of magnetic nanoparticle (MNP) (different sizes and materials), alternating magnetic field (AMF) characteristics (frequency and strength magnetic field), MFH duration, and injection number, using a realistic brain phantom, considering its blood circulation system, tumor, and healthy tissue properties. Results demonstrated that MFH is more sensitive to frequency, increasing frequency causing greater temperature and thermoablation than increasing strength magnetic field. The magnetic field strength can be increased at a fixed frequency to control temperature increase in mild hyperthermia treatment more reliably. The size of MNP significantly impacts temperature when exceeding 15.8 nm, while smaller particles do not significantly affect the temperature obtained. Also, the tumor's MNP concentration increases and uniformly disperses as the number of injection sites increases. The study examined the duration of hyperthermia treatment (30–60 min), it is important to optimize the duration to prevent irreparable damage in cases of temperature increase from 46 °C. In conclusion, to effectively manage the temperature generated and destruction of malignant tissue while minimizing damage to healthy tissue, multiple hyperthermia-related parameters must be adjusted simultaneously.

Effects of internal heat production and Joule heating on MHD conjugate mixed convection and entropy production inside a thermally non-homogeneous cooling system

The current investigation explores MHD combined free-forced convection and entropy generation within a square enclosure (e.g., a nuclear reactor heat removal system) incorporating resistive heating and interior heat production. The cavity features a centrally positioned rotating cylinder, with the leftmost edge kept at a greater temperature than the rightmost boundary. The upper and lower boundaries of the enclosure are thermally insulated throughout the analysis. The solid cylinder rotates clockwise or counterclockwise, generating an aiding or opposing flow configuration. The Galerkin finite element approach solves the two-dimensional Navier-Strokes and thermal energy equations. Four different cases are analyzed through numerical simulations within predetermined ranges of Grashof (103 ≤ Gr ≤ 105), Reynolds (31.623 ≤ Re ≤ 316.23), and Richardson (0.1 ≤ Ri ≤ 10) numbers to analyze conjugate laminar mixed convective flow. Besides, Hartmann (0 ≤ Ha ≤ 17.783) and Stuart (0 ≤ N ≤ 3.162) numbers are varied to address the change in the magnetic field’s intensity considering resistive heating. Finally, the volumetric internal heat production factor (0 ≤ Δ ≤ 3) is considered to account for internal heat generation. This study’s comprehensive quantitative findings encompass the system’s thermal performance, leading to significant conclusions in their respective cases. It is observed that elevating Ri while decreasing Ha or increasing both Ri and N leads to enhanced heat transfer and a reduced average fluid temperature. In contrast, during pure mixed convective flow, Nu rises with simultaneous increments in Gr and Re and decreases in N. Conversely, internal heat production results in lower heat transfer and notable increases in entropy generation and thermal performance criterion. Significantly, during pure mixed convection (Ri = 1) with an aiding flow configuration, the introduction of internal heat generation results in a 36.47 % degradation in heat transport at constant Gr, Re, and N. However, under identical conditions (fixed Gr, Re, and N) and Δ = 0, the aiding flow exhibits 26.91 % better thermal performance than the opposing flow.

OXIDATION CHARACTERISTICS OF THERMAL-SPRAYED COBALT-BASED SUPERALLOY COATINGS: A REVIEW

Superalloys go through cyclic oxidation which refers to the progression of reputed exposure of materials to alternating oxidizing and non-oxidizing environments at high temperatures. The oxidation behavior of cobalt-based superalloy coatings depends on several variables, including the environment, surface roughness, manufacturing conditions, & coating composition. Because of their higher temperatures and protective oxide layer, coatings with a greater cobalt concentration are more oxidation-resistant. The behavior of oxidation is influenced by surface roughness, where rough surfaces offer greater surface area to oxidation while smooth surfaces decrease interaction with the environment. The microstructure and porosity of the coating are further impacted by processing variables used in thermal spraying, including temperature, particles velocity, and spray distance. Adding reactive components to the coating composition, such as silicon and aluminum, and applying post-treatments like nitriding or sealing are two ways to increase oxidation resistance. A greater temperature and particle speed can lead to a denser with less porous covering, improving the oxidation process resistance. The two typically used heat spraying techniques are high-velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) and plasma spraying. To increase the resistance to oxidation of thermal spray cobalt-based superalloy coating, some strategies have been devised, such as inclusion of reactive materials, such as aluminum and silicon, which is the coating composition. These elements may establish an oxide layer protecting the coating’s appearance, preventing further oxidation.

The temporal variability of Io’s hotspots

We investigate the variability of the power emission of Io’s hotspots by using recent Juno/JIRAM infrared observations. The Jovian Infrared Auroral Mapper (JIRAM) is an imaging spectrometer which began observing Jupiter in August 2016. Although observing Jupiter’s moons is not its primary objective, JIRAM can use the frequent opportunities to observe Io (up to once per orbit) to gather infrared images and spectra of its surface. The present study uses the data acquired by JIRAM during the last 2 years, including the location and morphology of Io’s hotspots, and the temporal variability of the total output. A new photometric model for the hotspots and the dayside surface has been developed, which permits us to disentangle the temporal variability from the changes in the observation geometry. While the latitudinal dependence of the power output is not well constrained, low-latitude hotspots show a significantly more intense temporal variability and greater temperature.

Impacts of projected urban growth on simulated near-surface temperature in Mexico City Metropolitan Area: Implications for urban vulnerability

Urbanization impacts the surface temperature fields increasing the vulnerability of urban residents to heat exposure. Identifying vulnerable urban populations to extreme heat exposure is crucial to develop mitigation and adaptation strategies towards sustainability. We used an urban growth model (SLEUTH) to simulate emerging urban areas in Mexico City Metropolitan Area (MCMA) under a hypothetical land-use policy scenario projected to 2060 in which no restrictions were posed to urban growth. SLEUTH outputs were used in the numerical model Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) to quantify expected changes in near-surface temperature within the MCMA. We calculated and mapped heat exposure as differences in average (Tmean), maximum (Tmax) and minimum (Tmin) temperatures over the diurnal cycle between future and current land cover conditions. Population vulnerability to projected increases in heat exposure was determined using a set of socioeconomic indicators. SLEUTH simulations showed an urban area expansion of nearly 4,790 km2 by 2060. Overall, changes in Tmin were greater than changes observed for Tmax and Tmean. Tmean, Tmax and Tmin increases up to 0.6°C, 1.3°C and 2.6°C, respectively, were recorded for the MCMA with greatest temperature changes observed in the State of Mexico. Results suggested the presence of socioeconomic disparities in the projected spatial exposure of urban-induced heat in MCMA. We argue that our results could be used to inform and guide locally tailored actions aimed at reducing exposure and increasing population´s capacities to cope and adapt to future threats.

Mechanism insight of sorption of Er(III) and Nd(III) ions onto Aluminium barium tungstate synthesized via streamlined sol–gel technique: Time-transient study

Aluminium barium tungstate powder (ABT) was chemically synthesized via streamlined sol–gel technique and exploited as a sorbent material for sorption of erbium and neodymium ions from aqueous solutions under simulated conditions using batch technique. The pH influence, time and temperature factors have been studied. The sorption of neodymium ions was found to be marginally higher than that of erbium ions and the apparent sorption capacity has a progressive influence with temperature. Thermodynamic parameters such as Gibbs free energy change (ΔG◦), enthalpy change (ΔH◦) and entropy change (ΔS◦) were calculated. The negative ΔG◦ values declines with an increase in temperature value, demonstrating that the sorption reaction for both studied ions was spontaneous and more promising at greater temperature. The positive ΔH◦ values affirm that the nature of the sorption processes is endothermic. The comparison of different time transient models applied to the sorption data was assessed for the pseudo first-order (PFO), the pseudo second-order, (PSO) and homogeneous particle diffusion (HPD) models. The results revealed that both PSO and HPD models were found to best correlate the experimental sorption rate data and a monolayer model was adopted as the best suitable model to explore the sorption mechanism for both studied ions. The attained particle diffusion coefficients and rate constant values were acquired from the graphical illustration of the anticipated models. Activation energy change (Ea) and activation entropy change (ΔS±) were also calculated from the linearized Arrhenius model and indicated that the binding process between the sorbent and the studied ions occurred through chemisorption and the sorption of both ions onto synthetic sorbent took place through associative mechanism.

Effects of Laminaria japonica polysaccharide and coumaric acid on pasting, rheological, retrogradation and structural properties of corn starch

The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Laminaria japonica polysaccharide (LJP) and coumaric acid (CA) on pasting, rheological, retrogradation and structural properties of corn starch (CS). Rapid viscosity analysis (RVA) revealed that LJP significantly increased the peak viscosity, trough viscosity, final viscosity, and setback viscosity of CS gel (p < 0.05) in a concentration-dependent manner. The addition of LJP and CA simultaneously caused the pasting of CS to need a greater temperature (from 75.53 °C to 78.75 °C), suggesting that LJP and CA made CS pasting more difficult. Dynamic viscoelasticity measurements found that all gels exhibited typical characteristics of weak gel. When compared to CS gel, 4 % LJP increased the viscosity and fluidity of gel and the simultaneous addition of LJP and CA reduced the elasticity. The steady shear results showed that the all gels were pseudoplastic fluids with shear-thinning behavior. In the meanwhile, the addition of LJP and CA enhanced the pseudoplasticity of CS-LJP-CA gel and improved its shear thinning. Furthermore, thermodynamic results showed that 8 % LJP promoted the retrogradation of CS gel and 2.0 % CA delayed the retrogradation of CS gel. Notably, on the 7th day of retrogradation, 2.0 % CA significantly decreased the retrogradation rate of CS-LJP by 19.31 % as compared to CS + 8 % LJP. Microstructure observation revealed that LJP made the honeycomb network structure of CS gel partially collapsed, and the surface of CS-LJP gel developed venation. Nevertheless, the structure of CS-LJP gel was clearly enhanced by adding CA. FT-IR spectra demonstrated that the addition of LJP or CA to CS did not result in the formation of a new distinctive peak in the system, suggesting the absence of a new group. Moreover, LF-NMR findings showed that LJP and CA strengthened the gel structure of CS and enhanced its capacity to retain water. This study not only provided a new insight into using LJP and CA to regulate the gel properties of CS, but also provided scientific strategy for developing starchy foods.

Significance of nanoparticles shape for enhanced heat transfer over on elastic sheet

This study analyzes the impact that the shape of nanoparticles has on the rate at which heat is transferred over an elastic sheet, which is one of the most important aspects of thermal management. It addresses the pressing demand for effective heat dissipation and insulation in a variety of industries, including energy systems and electronic devices, among others. The importance of this work rests in the fact that it has the potential to make conventional methods of heat transmission obsolete. By gaining an understanding of how the morphologies of nanoparticles affect their thermal properties, we may pave the way for the development of novel materials and applications, which will ultimately result in increased energy efficiency and high-performance technology. The originality by arguing that the study fills a knowledge gap on how different nanoparticle shapes influence heat transport in elastic sheets. The importance of this property for applications such as electronics and materials research should be emphasized. Within the scope of this study, a nanofluid composed of copper and water is utilized to investigate the movement of heat between the stretching sheets. This objective is supported by the utilization of the Hamilton Crosser Model as a tool. Platelets, cylinders, and blocks are some of the shapes and sizes of the nanoparticles that are utilized in this process. A magnetic field is applied, which changes the thermal properties of the nanofluids that are being used in the process of exchanging heat between two objects. This makes the process go more quickly. A similarity transformation is used to convert the governing equations into a collection of ordinary differential equations (ODEs). By using the shooting method, the boundary value problem can be converted into an initial value problem. This is achievable since the shooting technique is a shooting method. After that, a numerical solution is found for this issue using the RK-4 method. We give visual data that demonstrates how the flow pattern and temperature profile change as a result of a variety of different causes. Plots are provided for both the Nusselt number and the skin friction coefficient. As the inquiry goes on and the values of the key parameters are changed, one thing that happens consistently across all forms of nanoparticles is an increase in the velocity profile. This is a pattern. In addition, the nanofluid that is formed of platelet-shaped nanoparticles (which has a bigger value of shape factor) is shown to have the greatest temperature. This finding demonstrates a clear association between temperature and shape factor.

Impact of nano crack and loading direction on the tensile features of FeCr alloy: a molecular dynamics analysis

The existence of cracks and variations in loading direction has invoked greater modifications in the material properties. In this work, the tensile features of cracked and non-cracked FeCr polycrystals have been analyzed under numerous temperatures (300 K, 500 K, 700 K, and 900 K) and loading directions (parallel and normal to the crack cross-sectional directions) through molecular dynamics and it is originated that temperature has raised a higher impact on the tensile features trailed by the existence of crack and loading directions, owing to the formation of larger kinetic energy (KE) amidst the atoms. The existence of crack offers a moderate impression on the tensile behavior followed by the loading direction, due to its dominant impact on the tensile behavior through greater stress concentrations. Additionally, it is stated that the greater temperature along with the existence of crack and loading along normal to the crack cross section offers greater reductions in the tensile features of FeCr polycrystal, owed to the interactive effect of larger KE and discontinuity among atoms. Furthermore, the shear strain and displacement contour map and materials feature also confirm a similar occurrence which leads to altering its material behavior.

Associations between violent crime inside and outside, air temperature, urban heat island magnitude and urban green space

There are more incidents of violence in summer and on hot days, a trend likely to be exacerbated by climate change. Urban areas experience additional temperature modulation due to the urban form, however, to date, no studies have considered the effect of the urban heat island (UHI) or green space with respect to the temperature–violence relationship. This study modelled the relationship between the number of daily violent crime incidents that occurred inside or outside between July 2013 and June 2018, and the average surface UHI or percentage greencover (including grasses, shrubs and trees) within each local government area in Greater Sydney, Australia. Panelised negative binomial time series regression models indicated that the violent crime rate was associated with higher surface UHI for crimes committed outside (p = 0.006) but not inside (p = 0.072). Greater percentage of all vegetation was associated with significantly lower rates of violent crime committed outside (p = 0.011) but was not associated with violent crimes committed inside (p = 0.430). More socio-economic disadvantage was associated with higher rates of violent crime committed inside (p = 0.002) but not outside (p = 0.145). Greater temperature was non-linearly associated with higher rates of violent crime committed both inside and outside (p < 0.001). The findings of this study are important because both violence and heat exposure are critical health issues and will be stressed by urbanisation and climate change. The expansion of green space and/or reduction in UHI may mitigate these effects.

Thirty Years of Climate and Land-Cover Change and its Effects on Tourism Resources in Valley of Flower National Park

This study investigates how the physical and scenic components of trekking in Vally of Flower National Park are affected by observed variations in rainfall, temperature, and land cover. The impact analysis is structured on a hazard-activity pairs method, which combines factors of environmental change (such as greater temperatures) with tourism activities (like trekking and sightseeing). The findings imply that warmer temperatures and less rain have decreased the chances of landslides, rock falls, and mountain sickness, and also enhanced the physical conditions for trekking. It is now possible to enjoy more flowers and greenery while witnessing fewer animals, waterfalls, and snow due to changes in land cover. In the short term, the melting snow may encourage “last chance tourism,” boosting travel, but over time, the disappearance of the snow and the destruction of the forest will probably lead to a decline in tourism. The research concludes that the most viable strategy for reducing losses is the efficient management of the attractions in the developing heathlands.

The effect of methionine supplementation on receiving beef steers following a lipopolysaccharide challenge.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of methionine supplementation prior to and during a lipopolysaccharide (LPS) challenge on the performance and inflammatory biomarkers of receiving beef steers. Steers (n = 65; 295.8 ± 46.5kg) were randomly assigned to 3 treatment groups: L0 = Control, receiving no supplement; L1 = 10g/hd/d rumen-protected methionine (MetaSmart, Adisseo USA Inc., Alpharetta, GA); and L2 = 20g/hd/d rumen-protected methionine and fed for 40 d at the West Texas A&M University Research Feedlot. On day 40, a subset of steers (n = 32; L0 = 10; L1 = 11; L2 = 11) were transported to the USDA Livestock Issues Research Unit, and on day 41 steers were weighed and fitted with indwelling rectal thermometers and jugular catheters. On day 42, steers were challenged i.v. with LPS (0.25 µg/kg BW). Blood samples were collected at -2, 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 18, 24, 36, and 48h relative to the LPS administration at 0h. Serum was isolated to determine serum chemistry and inflammatory marker concentrations. Whole blood was used for hematology analysis. There were no differences in DMI or ADG (P ≥ 0.75) during 35 d of supplementation. A treatment × time interaction (P = 0.01) occurred for rectal temperature, where L2 steers had the greatest temperature following the challenge (P ≤ 0.05) compared to L1 and L0 steers. There was a treatment × time interaction (P = 0.03) for the change in white blood cells where L0 steers had the greatest change compared to L1 and L2 steers at various timepoints. There was a treatment × time interaction (P = 0.02) for the change in tumor necrosis factor-α concentration, where there was a greater increase in concentration in L0 compared to L1 and L2 steers. Additionally, there was a treatment × time interaction (P < 0.01) for Macrophage Inflammatory Protein-1β (MIP-1β) concentrations, where concentrations were greater in L0 compared with L1 and L2 steers from 2 to 4h post-challenge. There was a treatment × time interaction for plasma total protein concentration (P < 0.01) where L0 steers had less plasma total protein compared with L1 and L2 steers, while L1 steers had less plasma total protein than L2 steers at -2h prior to LPS challenge. These data suggest that methionine supplementation may have an immunomodulatory effect in beef steers that may improve response to pathogens.

Large eddy simulation of combustion instabilities in a co-axial stratified model combustor under transient operating conditions

This work conducted large eddy simulation investigation on the effect of transient time and transient direction on the combustion instabilities in a co-axial stratified model combustor under transient operating conditions. Two transient times, which is greater than and less than the time delay, respectively, 0.1 s and 0.1 ms, were studied in different transient direction. The transient combustion process is analyzed by the global HRR, temperature, CH and CO. The time–frequency analysis of the pilot-stage and main-stage are carried out by FFT and SWT. The mode transition characteristics of the pilot-stage and main-stage are discussed based on the recurrence plots and Poincare plots. Finally, the bifurcations of the HRR and temperature caused by the transient time are analyzed. It was found that the shorter transient time is associated with larger oscillation amplitude of temperature, as well as the greater temperature and HRR gradient, and the maximum oscillation amplitude is larger. Furthermore, due to the shorter transient time in case ⅠⅡ-, the changing rate of heat release rate is approximately 725 J·m−3·s−2, which is significantly greater than the 72 J·m−3·s−2 in case ⅠⅡ+. In case ⅠⅡ-, the maximum CH is 2.0e-12, which is approximately 11 % higher than the maximum value in other cases. Different modes were observed in different transient time and transient direction. Longer transient time is associated with both a greater number of modes and frequency of mode transitions, and higher possibility of excitation oscillation occurring. Under a specific global average mixture fraction of 0.0345, two different flame shapes were observed in separate cases: a stratified flame and an M-shaped flame.

Magnetic fluid flow rate and thermal characteristics of hydraulic turbine spindle magnetic fluid seals

The flow and temperature properties of the magnetic fluid are the primary elements impacting the seal stability in the main shaft magnetic fluid seal of the turbine. This study investigated the eddy current and heat field of the magnetic fluid at the seal gap using a mix of numerical computation and experiment and came to the following conclusions: Under the pole tooth groove and the permanent magnet, the magnetic fluid creates symmetrical vortices in the clearance of the magnetic fluid seal device. Below the pole tooth, the magnetic fluid velocity is minimal and essentially constant. The pole shoe and spindle next to the air side of the magnetic fluid seal device have the lowest temperature, and the device’s core has the greatest temperature.

Associations between ambient temperature and pregnancy outcomes from three south Asian sites of the Global Network Maternal Newborn Health Registry: A retrospective cohort study.

Growing evidence suggests that environmental heat stress negatively influences fetal growth and pregnancy outcomes. However, few studies have examined the impact of heat stress on pregnancy outcomes in low-resource settings. We combined data from a large multi-country maternal-child health registry and meteorological data to assess the impacts of heat stress. Retrospective cohort study. Three sites based in south Asia as part of the Global Network for Women's and Children's Health research in India (Belagavi and Nagpur) and Pakistan (Thatta). Data from women enrolled between 2014 and 2020 in the Global Network's Maternal Newborn Health Registry (MNHR), a prospective, population-based registry of pregnancies, were used. A total of 126 273 pregnant women were included in this analysis. Daily maximal air temperatures (Tmax ) were acquired from local meteorological records. Associations between averages of daily maximal temperatures for each trimester and main outcomes were analysed using a modified Poisson regression approach. Incidence of stillbirth, preterm birth, low birthweight (<2500 g) or evidence of pregnancy hypertension or pre-eclampsia. In the overall cohort, risk of preterm birth was positively associated with greater temperature in the second trimester (relative risk [RR] 1.05, 95% CI 1.02-1.07, p = 0.0002). Among individual sites, the risk of preterm birth was greatest in Nagpur (RR 1.07, 95% CI 1.03-1.11, p = 0.0005) and associated with second-trimester temperature. The overall risk of low birthweight was associated with ambient temperature in second trimester (RR 1.02, 95% CI 1.01-1.04, p = 0.01). The risk for LBW was associated with first-trimester heat in Thatta and with second-trimester heat in Nagpur. Finally, the overall risk of gestational hypertensive disease was associated with greater temperature in the third trimester among all sites (RR 1.07, 95% CI 1.02-1.12, p = 0.005) and was particularly significant for Nagpur (RR 1.13, 95% CI 1.05-1.23, p = 0.002). These findings highlight the increased risk of detrimental obstetric and neonatal outcomes with greater temperature. In a multi-country, community-based study, greater risk of adverse outcomes was observed with increasing temperature. The study highlights the need for deeper understanding of covarying factors and intervention strategies, especially in regions where high temperatures are common.

Enhancing municipal solid waste efficiency through Refuse Derived Fuel pellets: Additive analysis, die retention time, and temperature impact

Nowadays, a significant amount of non-recyclable solid waste is buried, causing numerous environmental issues. In addition, today’s developing world has increased energy demand. The production of fuel from waste, also known as Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF), is the optimal solution for both issues mentioned. This study aims to produce usable RDF pellets from the residual waste of the Tehran Kahrizak waste center and examines the effect of variables including die temperature, retention time, and three additives with specified weight percentages (0.03% bentonite, 0.04% diatomite, and 0.03% zeolite) on pellets characteristics. The results indicated that temperature and retention time effects, and additives combination was significant at the 0.01% level for all factors. In general, greater temperatures and longer retention durations result in more reliable, higher-quality pellets, but they also cost more energy to create. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed that pellets containing zeolite contained the greatest number of adhesion bridges. Furthermore, the addition of zeolite and bentonite increased the pellet density. For volume expansion, the synergistic effects of temperature and retention time duration were substantial. The rate decreased by 22.5% after the addition of diatomaceous. The pellets made at 110 °C resisted more than 150 min in water. At high temperatures, pellets containing diatomite additive became brittle, whereas zeolite additive had the highest toughness at all temperatures. All additives were moisture absorbers that increased the pellets’ moisture content. Among the additives, bentonite is the most absorptive of moisture. Additionally, bentonite increased the amount of ash by 17.1% and decreased the amount of volatile matter, whereas diatomite induced ash reduction. The addition of zeolite increased the fixed carbon content. The thermal value of pellets made from bentonite increased by 39.5% due to agglomeration processing. All additives decreased the pellet manufacturing process’ energy consumption. Zeolite had the most significant effect. In addition, the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) method was used to select the optimal scenario in the current investigation. It was observed that zeolite and diatomite additives positively impacted the pellet, whereas bentonite had a negative effect.

How SST during Ice Age to the New Epoch, Last Interglacial to Holocene, and Miocene and Pliocene's affect the intensity of the Asian summer monsoon

Hypothesis from out group is: in warmer climates monsoons dry seasons were drier. Our group aim is to identify the locations that had greater temperatures in the past in order to predict the power of the monsoon in a warmer future. In order to comprehend how monsoons might impact a hot globe, we shall find the relationship between ocean surface temperature and monsoon strength. Essay mainly focus on three major factors of the past to explore the purpose: the historical period, the last interglacial and Holocene, and the Miocene Climatic optimum.

Application of a Salt-Resistant In Situ Cross-Linked Terpolymer Gel for the Daqing Oilfield.

Pubei Block, which is a subdivision of Daqing Oilfield, presents a challenging environment for conformance control due to its high temperature (average 80 °C) and salinity (13,451 mg/L), making it difficult for the polyacrylamide-based gel to maintain the necessary gel strength. To address this issue, this study aims to evaluate the feasibility of using a terpolymer in situ gel system that provides greater temperature and salinity resistance and pore adaptation. The terpolymer used here consists of acrylamide, acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid, and N,N'-dimethylacrylamide. We determined that a formula with a hydrolysis degree of 15.15%, a polymer concentration of 600 mg/L, and a polymer-cross-linker ratio of 2.8 yields the greatest gel strength. The hydrodynamic radius of the gel was found to be 0.39 μm, indicating no conflict with the pore and pore-throat sizes determined by the CT scan. In the core-scale evaluation, the gel treatment improved oil recovery by 19.88%, of which 9.23% was through gelant injection and 10.65% through post water injection. A pilot test began in 2019 and has continued for 36 months until now. Within this period, the oil recovery factor increased by 9.82%. The number is likely to keep going up until the water cut (so far 87.4%) reaches the economic limit.