The dissolved organic matter (DOM) with high mobility and reactivity plays a crucial role in soil. In this study, the characteristics and phytotoxicity of DOM released from the hydrochars prepared from different feedstocks (cow manure, corn stalk and Myriophyllum aquaticum) under three...

In the past decades, genetic algorithms (GA), particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithms, and BOX algorithms have been used in natural gas liquefaction process optimization. Since all three methods can find a solution for a given objective function but adopt different strategies and...

The mixed refrigerant (MR) process is the preferred choice for most LNG plants. However, due to the complexity of refrigerant components and parameters, and their interaction, the MR process must be optimized to take full advantage of its efficiency. The optimization of processes has received...

A growing body of research has started to examine how individuals from different countries may differ in their use of ethically questionable tactics during business negotiations. Whereas prior research focused on the main effect of the national culture or nationality of the negotiator, we add a...

Al2O3-cBN ceramics with different amounts of hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) solid lubricant were synthesized under high pressure. The correlation between thermodynamic condition, cBN/hBN addition and mechanical properties of Al2O3-cBN-hBN composites were analyzed. Friction and wear tests were...