Decades ago ferrihydrite and allophane were considered amorphous with no X-ray patterns. But now with modern techniques, Can we characterize these minerals (substances) well?
Most biochars have alkaline pH (above 8). That could be explained by Ca, Mg, K oxides released during the charring process (pyrolysis). Yet, some biochars have acidic pH (less than 6). What may be...
05 June 2018 2,324 5 View
Soil acidity is often characterized by high Al/Mn and low Ca/Mg. Dolomite or calcite (i.e., agricultural lime) can be used to mix with the surface soil and correct its acidity. But for tree crops,...
04 May 2018 2,136 0 View
It has been reported that biochars can retain anions, such as nitrate and phosphate. Specific adsorption could explain P retention, but positive charge must be present to electrostatically retain...
01 February 2018 6,146 1 View
It is understood that PCA can be used to combine/reduce rather large numbers of related variables into a few independent (orthogonal) factors for statistical analysis and interpretation. Yet, are...
07 August 2017 2,424 1 View
I need to sterilize about 100 kg soil for a greenhouse experiment. Knowing that methyl bromide has been banned and sodium azide or toluene is not appropriate (because I want to study N and C), is...
04 May 2016 326 2 View
We know that biochars have several properties from tiny pores that can retain water and protect microorganisms to surface functional groups (e.g., COOH, OH, C=O, etc) that can retain plant...
04 May 2016 4,806 4 View
Since different biochars have different properties, what kind of biochars should be used as a soil amendment for nutrient-poor, acidic tropical soils? The goal is to improve soil productivity and...
04 May 2016 669 4 View
Biochars are thought of as 'inert' carbon materials, yet their reported CEC are relative high (over 20 centimole of charge per kg). Are these values correct? or the methods of measurement are not...
09 October 2015 2,068 6 View
Eutrophication is a serious problem in many water ways from China to the US gulf coast. It is believed to be caused by high P and N from erosion and run-off. Are there any good ways to control it?
04 May 2015 5,857 2 View
h-index is sometimes listed as a measure of research/citation (quality). How meaningful is it? and what is the expected h-index of a newly-hired assistant professor?
02 March 2015 4,473 7 View
Hi, I am after the reference below, my library says it cannot obtain a copy either locally or internationally, any help appreciated! Chris Wang ZM, Heshka S, Wielopolski L, Pi-Sunyer FX, Pierson...
03 March 2021 6,193 1 View
i am try to classify the x-ray images. During classification , can i block unwanted images (except x-ray image).
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I looking for ferro calcium production process
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Hello everyone. Given microstructure image belongs to a 12% ledeburitic cold work tool steel (annealed and tempered). The sample was etched with picral (100 mL ethanol and 4 g picric acid). I...
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It is oftentimes said to be a distinctive metallographic trait that differentiates a fully austenitic and a fully felly ferritic steel without etching that might distinguish between two. Why...
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I have tried every combination of parameter changes and after that i have a poor chi square value. I can't get it lower any further. I know there have been a lot of discussion about Rietveld...
26 February 2021 8,480 3 View
I am working on TiO2 composite material and the results of XRD have a lot of small/junk peaks and while I apply a smooth filter in Origin then the other characteristics peaks disappear so anyone...
26 February 2021 8,183 3 View
I had a crystal hit in a well with 0.1M HEPEs pH 7.5, 10%(w/v) PEG 4000, and 20%(w/v) isopropanol. Why is isopropanol in w/v here if it's just solvent? How do I recreate this well condition?
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