Water quality in a run-off canal system in an industrial area was evaluated for a range of physical and chemical properties comprising trace metals (including mercury (Hg), chromium (Cr), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), salinity, pH, turbidity, total dissolved solids, total suspended solids, chemical oxygen demand (COD), and dissolved oxygen). High concentrations of potassium (K) (1.260-2.345 mg/l) ...

oxidative coupling of methane has been studied over (mn+a+w)/sio2 catalysts in a continuous–flow microreactor, where a represents an alkali ion of li, na, k or cs having different weight percents. the main aim of this study is to find the role of alkali ions in interaction between mn and w species with sio2 to make a proper structure for catalyzing oxidative coupling of methane (ocm) reaction. ...

The changes in cell surface properties associated with alkali stress can significantly disrupt cell metabolism and structures, preventing effective interactions between bacterial cells and their environment. Listeria monocytogenes is known to display an adaptive response to alkali stress that enhances its capacity to more effectively survive subsequent severe alkali challenge. In this study, we...

Ground granulated blast furnace slag (ggbs), can reduce the alkali load in concrete, despite its relatively high alkali content. Most research has been devoted to the efficacy of slag with an alkali content of less than 1.0% and this is reflected in guidance documents. A comparative assessment was made of the effect, if any, of the alkali level of ggbs on potential alkali-silica reactivity. Exp...