Jia-Nan Ma^1,2,*, Yuan Liu¹, Jia-Hui Zhang², Qian Zhao², Ling Wang^1,*

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.42, No.4, pp. 909-927, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2025.071607 - 26 December 2025

Abstract MXene (Ti₃C₂Tx) is known for its excellent hydrophilicity, electrical conductivity, and dispersibility. It is a promising candidate for the fabrication of moisture-responsive actuators due to the strong interaction between MXene sheets and water molecules. Inspired by natural organisms, a variety of moisture-actuated soft robots have been successfully developed through the systematic integration of MXene-based actuators. This minireview summarizes recent advances in the preparation and applications of MXene-based moisture-responsive actuators. The hydrophilic properties of MXene, along with design principles, working mechanisms, current progress, and applications of MXene-based actuators, are discussed. The future prospects and developmental directions of More >

Farhat Abbas¹, Fahim Ullah Khan^1,2,*, Salem Al-Naemi³, Awni Al-Otoom¹, Ahmed T. Moustafa⁴, Khaled Shami¹

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.9, pp. 2911-2925, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.064239 - 30 September 2025

Abstract This study aimed to explore the relationship between Soil-Plant Analysis Development (SPAD) values and key environmental factors in cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) cultivation in a greenhouse. SPAD values, indicative of chlorophyll content, reflect plant health and productivity. The analysis revealed strong positive correlations between SPAD values and both indoor light intensity (ILI, r = 0.59, p < 0.001) and outdoor light intensity (OLI, r = 0.62, p < 0.001), suggesting that higher light intensities were associated with enhanced SPAD values. In contrast, significant negative correlations were found between SPAD values and soil temperature at 15–30 cm depth… More >

Uzair Abbas¹, Zahid Maqbool¹, Muhammad Adnan Shahid^1,2,*, Muhammad Safdar^1,2, Saif Ullah Khan^1,3

Revue Internationale de Géomatique, Vol.34, pp. 655-668, 2025, DOI:10.32604/rig.2025.064279 - 11 August 2025

Abstract This study was conducted to devise an integrated methodology for retrieval of surface soil moisture (SSM) using Landsat 8 TIRS data. For this purpose, Landsat 8 images of 15 May 2021 (pre-monsoon) and 20 November 2021 (post-monsoon) were processed for retrieval of soil moisture index (SMI) based on land surface temperature (LST). Moreover, field-based SM in the laboratory was also determined and correlated with satellite-based SMI. A moderate correlation between field-based SM and satellite-based SMI with R² = 0.60 was obtained. Based on this relationship, SSM maps of Tehsil Faisalabad Saddar for the pre-and post-monsoon seasons… More >

Martin Nyanzi Mawejje, Jon Pocock, Santiago Septien^*

Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.8, pp. 3177-3199, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.063898 - 24 July 2025

Abstract Onsite sanitation offers a sustainable alternative to centralized wastewater treatment; however, effective faecal sludge management is crucial for safe disposal and resource recovery. Among emerging treatment solutions, solar thermal drying holds significant promise to reduce sludge moisture content and enhance handling. Despite this potential, its application remains limited, with important knowledge gaps, particularly concerning the drying kinetics under different environmental and operational conditions. This study aims to fill these gaps by investigating the solar thermal drying behaviour of faecal sludge from ventilated improved pit latrines (VIPs) and urine-diverting dry toilets (UDs), with a specific focus… More >

Mariam Habouria¹, Sahbi Ouertani^1,*, Noura Ben Mansour², Soufien Azzouz¹, Mohamed Taher Elaieb³

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.23, No.1, pp. 345-360, 2025, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.057387 - 26 February 2025

Abstract The aim of this paper was to characterize through experiment the moisture and temperature kinetic behavior of Eucalyptus gomphocephala wood samples using microwave heating (MWH) in two scenarios: intermittently and continuously. The mechanical properties and surface appearance of the heated samples were also investigated. Continuous and intermittent microwave drying kinetic experiments were conducted at a frequency of 2.45 GHz using a microwave laboratory oven at 300, 500, and 1000 watts. Drying rate curves indicated three distinct phases of MWH. Increasing the microwave power with a shorter drying time led to rapid increases in internal temperature and… More >

Sejin Choi^1,2, Ho-Seok Lee^1,2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.93, No.10, pp. 2519-2534, 2024, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2024.058012 - 30 October 2024

Abstract Plants interact with a complex network of microorganisms, forming a dynamic holobiont that is crucial for their health, growth, and adaptation. This interconnected system is deeply influenced by environmental factors, which modulate the relationships within the plant microbiome. Key environmental drivers such as light, temperature, and moisture can alter the balance of these interactions, impacting plant immunity, resilience, and overall fitness. The traditional disease triangle model, which emphasizes plant-pathogen-environment interactions, is enhanced by incorporating the role of the microbiome, revealing how microbial communities contribute to disease outcomes. This review highlights the importance of shifting focus More >

Khaled Lotfy^1,2, A. M. S. Mahdy^3,*, Alaa A. El-Bary⁴, E. S. Elidy¹

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.141, No.1, pp. 107-126, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2024.053199 - 20 August 2024

Abstract In this research, we focus on the free-surface deformation of a one-dimensional elastic semiconductor medium as a function of magnetic field and moisture diffusivity. The problem aims to analyze the interconnection between plasma and moisture diffusivity processes, as well as thermo-elastic waves. The study examines the photo-thermoelasticity transport process while considering the impact of moisture diffusivity. By employing Laplace’s transformation technique, we derive the governing equations of the photo-thermo-elastic medium. These equations include the equations for carrier density, elastic waves, moisture transport, heat conduction, and constitutive relationships. Mechanical stresses, thermal conditions, and plasma boundary conditions More >

Long Yu, Dongdong Pang^*, Minmin She, Hongwei Qiu, Ping Cao, Xiongwei You

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.20, No.8, pp. 1823-1846, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2024.048093 - 06 August 2024

Abstract In this study, the motion of wet particles in the drying unit of a vertical powder dryer is investigated by using a Discrete element method (DEM) coupled with a liquid bridge force. In particular, by varying parameters such as the particle mass flow rates, the superficial gas velocities, and superficial gas temperatures, the influence of the moisture content on the flow behavior is examined. The results show that when the moisture content increases, the mean particle velocity decreases while the bed mean solid “holdup” and the mean residence time (MRT) of particles grow. It is More > Graphic Abstract

Mohammad Yaghoub Abdollahzadeh Jamalabadi^*

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.22, No.2, pp. 511-536, 2024, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2024.051004 - 20 May 2024

Abstract Heat and mass transport through evaporation or drying processes occur in many applications such as food processing, pharmaceutical products, solar-driven vapor generation, textile design, and electronic cigarettes. In this paper, the transport of water from a fresh potato considered as a wet porous media with laminar convective dry air fluid flow governed by Darcy’s law in two-dimensional is highlighted. Governing equations of mass conservation, momentum conservation, multiphase fluid flow in porous media, heat transfer, and transport of participating fluids and gases through evaporation from liquid to gaseous phase are solved simultaneously. In this model, the… More >

Huiqin Li, Mingzhi Zhang^*, Na Xiao, Haijian Yang

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.92, No.12, pp. 3211-3236, 2023, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2023.031003 - 28 December 2023

Abstract To determine suitable thresholds for deficit irrigation of winter wheat in the well-irrigated area of the Huang-Huai-Hai Plain, we investigated the effects of different deficit irrigation lower limits and quotas on the photosynthetic characteristics and grain yield of winter wheat. Four irrigation lower limits were set for initiating irrigation (i.e., light drought (LD, 50%, 55%, 60% and 50% of field holding capacity (FC) at the seedling-regreening, jointing, heading and filling-ripening stages, respectively), medium drought (MD, 40%, 50%, 55% and 45% of FC at the same stages, respectively), adequate moisture (CK1, 60%, 65%, 70% and 60%… More >