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Proceedings Article
Optimization for China’s Industrial Investment Allocation
Zibo Nie
This study investigates the optimization of industrial investment allocation in China, addressing the challenges of over-concentration in certain sectors and inefficiencies in resource distribution. A multi-objective optimization model is proposed using Sequential Least Squares Quadratic Programming...
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Research on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence Development on the Innovation Efficiency of Enterprises
Jia Liu, Jingyao Li, Shuwei Wang
As a universal technology, artificial intelligence has a strong technology spillover effect, which can improve production efficiency, promote enterprise innovation and optimize factor allocation. Drawing upon the data pertaining to A-share listed companies in China from the period of 2017 to 2023, this...
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Research and Practice on Distributed Decentralized Medical Document Storage System
Liang Bing-jin, Tu Rui-wei, Lin Yan-jun
In response to the security and stability issues of medical documents in large hospitals, this article designs a distributed decentralized medical document storage system based on IPFS to solve the problems of network congestion, vulnerability to virus attacks, poor security and confidentiality, and...
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Confirmatory Factor Analysis of CSR Construct: Indonesian MSMEs Context
Puji Handayati, Agus Hermawan, Sulis Rochayatun, Ratnawati, Mohd. Rizal Palil
Every firm will have to deal with complexity, change, and the same intense commercial rivalry that big businesses confront as well as small, medium, and large businesses (MSMEs). Through the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, external stakeholders (both public and private) must provide support...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission in the permafrost regions of western Mongolia: case area in the Munkhkhairkhan mountain
Batzorig Batbold, Saruulzaya Adiya, Tsogt-Erdene Gansukh
Permafrost thaws accelerate the rates of carbon released by the soil into the atmosphere and cause significant positive climate-change feedback. We selected Munkhkhairkhan mountain as the study area. The main purpose of this study is to estimate GHG emissions and to calculate the emission factor (EF)...
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A Study on Green Start-Up Prospects in India - Fostering a Greener Future in Entrepreneurship
S. P. Deepeka, S. Balamurali, Heet Dagli
India’s start-up ecosystem has seen incredible growth in recent years, positioning the country as one of the world’s most promising destinations for entrepreneurial endeavours. This study explores emerging start-up opportunities in India with a focus on fostering a sustainable and environmentally conscious...
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Mapping the Blockchain’s Decentralized Finance Characteristics
Gede Natha Wijaya Kusuma, Andry Alamsyah, Dian Puteri Ramadhani
The integration of blockchain technology, particularly through Decentralized Finance (DeFi), has transformed the financial industry. As of January 2023, the DeFi crypto market had reached a market capitalization of $46.21 billion, serving a user base of 6,686,500. DeFi surpasses Traditional Finance (TradFi)...
Series: Advances in Physics Research
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Investigation of Diurnal and Seasonal variation of Radio Refractivity and Field Strength over Ogbomoso, South Western Nigeria
K. O. Suleman, A. S. Olawuyi, O. Joseph, O. L. Ogunmola, G. A. Alagbe, S. O. Azeez, S. B. Suleiman, A. L. Adegbaye, K. Ahmed, L. A. Sunmonu
This study examined diurnal and seasonal variability in secondary weather parameters- refractivity, refractivity gradient, k-factor, and field strength- over Ogbomoso, Nigeria. Results showed significant diurnal variations, with maximum refractivity of 375 N-units and k-factor of 1.48 in the early hours,...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System with Dragonfly Optimization: An Advanced Control Solution for Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers
P. Karunakaran, S. Prakash
This study introduces a sophisticated control method for Shell and Tube Heat Exchangers (STHEs) by combining an Internal Model Control (IMC) with Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) models enhanced by the Dragonfly Algorithm. This innovative technique utilizes ANFIS for both the forward and...
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The Effect of Brand Image, Ad Creativity, Credibility of Celebrity Endorsers and Communication Media on the Effectiveness of Advertising Telkomsel Products
Agnes Dwita Susilawati, Faiz Irsyad Prasetyo, M. Andi Budiyanto, Deddy Prihadi, Panji Ade Purwanto
The objective of this research is to determine: 1) To determine the impact of brand image on the efficacy of advertising. 2) Determine the relationship between advertising originality and advertising effectiveness. Determine the impact of celebrity endorser credibility on the advertisement efficacy....
Proceedings Article
Impact of E-Commerce on Supply Chain Management (SCM) of Start-Ups
P. Vanishree Sah, N. N. S. S. S. Adithya, D. Indira, G. Padmavathy, E. Madhavi
SCM entails overcoming obstacles to increase shareholder value and profitability. Long demand planning cycles, unpredictable production schedules, excess inventory throughout the long order-to-delivery lead times, SC (supply chain), and supplier visibility issues all necessitate greater management attention....
Proceedings Article
Consumer Preferences in Purchasing Decisions for Mandar Coconut Cooking Oil in Majene Regency, West Sulawesi Province, Indonesia
S. Musafir, Suryani Dewi, Ikawati Karim, Nurmaranti Alim
Mandar coconut oil is derived from the West Sulawesi Province. Mandar coconut oil, especially mandar cuisine, embodies the indigenous knowledge of the community. Despite challenging market conditions characterized by low conventional sales, inadequate packaging, insufficient labeling and branding, and...
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
P.062 ADIPONECTIN GENE POLYMORPHISM -276G>T CONTRIBUTES TO ARTERIAL STIFFNESS IN ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION
S. Zhou, J. Feely, P. Jerrard-Dunne, J. Spiers, A. Mahmud
Pages: 67 - 67
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
1.2 ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN INDICATORS OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE AND PULSE WAVE ANALYSIS AND VELOCITY: A COMPARISON OF DEVICES
Elizabeth Ellins, Lucy Lennon, Olia Papacosta, Goya Wannamethee, Peter Whincup, Julian Halcox
Pages: 67 - 67
Background: Both the Sphygmocor (S) and Vicorder (V) devices can be used for Pulse Wave Analysis (PWA) and Velocity (PWV). We investigated if there were differences in the associations between markers of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and PWA and PWV variables as assessed by the two devices.
Methods:...
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
P42 24-HOUR CENTRAL BLOOD PRESSURE IS MORE STRONGLY ASSOCIATED TO TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE THAN BRACHIAL BLOOD PRESSURE: FIRST RESULTS OF THE VASOTENS REGISTRY
Stefano Omboni, Igor N. Posokhov, Gianfranco Parati, Vitaliy S. Barkan, Ernesto Cardona Muñoz, Elena A. Grigoricheva, Irina E. Minyukhina, Maria Lorenza Muiesan, Giuseppe Mulè, Iana A. Orlova, Telmo Pereira
Pages: 67 - 68
Objective: In the present analysis of the VASOTENS study [1] baseline data, we checked whether organ damage of hypertension (TOD) i) is better associated with 24-hour central than peripheral BP and ii) is related to ambulatory arterial stiffness, estimated by pulse wave velocity (PWV) and augmentation...
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
P.061 A HAPLOTYPE AT THE MMP-9 LOCUS IS ASSOCIATED WITH HIGHER BLOOD PRESSURE AND GREATER ARTERIAL STIFFNESS IN PATIENTS WITH ESSENTIAL HYPERTENSION
A. Mahmud, S. Zhou, P. Jerrard-Dunne, J. Spiers, J. Feely
Pages: 67 - 67
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
1.1 PROMOTION OF ARTERIAL STIFFNESS BY CHILDHOOD CANCER AND ITS CHARACTERISTICS IN ADULT LONG-TERM SURVIVORS
Natalie Arnold, Hiltrud Merzenich, Arthur Wingerter, Andreas Schluz, Astrid Schneider, Jürgen H. Prochaska, Sebastian Göbel, Marie-Astrid Neu, Nicole Henninger, Marina Panova-Noeva, Susan Eckerle, Claudia Spix, Irene Schidtmann, Karl J. Lackner, Manfred E. Beutel, Norbert Pfeiffer, Thomas Münzel, Jörg Faber, Philipp S. Wild
Pages: 67 - 67
Background: Vascular alterations induced by antineoplastic treatment might be considered as a possible underlying mechanism of increased cardiovascular (CV) sequelae in childhood cancer survivors (CCS). Therefore, we thought to evaluate the changes in arterial stiffness (AS) among long-term CCS compared...
Proceedings Article
Implementation of Mathematical Equation for Calculating Alumina Extraction from Bauxite Tailing Digestion
Saini Hu
Research on bauxite digesting using pressurized reactor at a capacity of 86,66 kg of feed/batch had been conducted. Bauxite with -150 mesh of particle size is reacted with 42,15 kg of caustic soda with concentration of 433,49 g/l at the temperature of 140oC for 1.0 to 2.5 hours using steam as heating...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Research on Design and Development of Mobile Serious Game under Mobile Learning Environment
Husheng Pan, Chenjie Guo, Junfu Yu, Yuehua Chen
Mobile learning based on cellphone has become more and more popular among modern learners. Serious games not only create rich learning environments for learners, but also stimulate learners' interest in learning. This paper presents the design strategies of mobile serious games, including character design...
Proceedings Article
Immunoassays of Methionine Adenosyltransferase Activity, S-adenosylmethione and Their Applications
Xiu-Juan Hao, Hui-Jun Li, Min Zhou
To understand how S-adenosylmethione (SAM) fluctuates in normal and cancerous liver cells, we developed novel methods for measuring methionine adenosyltransferase (MAT) activity and SAM. This method integrated MAT-catalyzed reaction and immunoassay that specifically and quantifies product SAM. IHC, IF...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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The Hyperbolic Method Algorithm for the Optimal Determination of Coordinates and the Evaluation of the Potential Accuracy with Which They Are Measured
Vladimir P. Dubykin, Konstantin S. Kalashnikov, Boris V. Matveev, Oleg V. Chernoyarov
We present the analytical relations and the order of their introduction in the hyperbolic method algorithm designed for the generation of the optimal estimates of the radio sources coordinates and for the evaluation of the potential accuracy with which they are measured in the time-difference of arrival...
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Research on the Characteristics of Work, Job Fit and Job Satisfaction of Enterprise Employees
TSENG, TSUI-YUAN
Nobel laureate Pissarides (2017) mentioned that the issue of low wages is not unique to Taiwan, But the trend in all countries of the world. Taiwan's labor market, five-day work week, low salary, youth unemployment, AI replaces work, etc., are full of incomprehensible questions. In this depressed market,...
Proceedings Article
Analysis of Financial Distress Altman Z-Core Method and Springate S-Core Method in PT Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk
Kasir
This study aims to predict, analyze and determine the level of potential bankruptcy and improve its financial performance based on the results of a discriminant analysis using the Altman Z-Score and Springate S-Score methods at PT. Krakatau Steel (Persero) Tbk for the period 2015 - 2019. The research...
Proceedings Article
English Teachers’ Perception on Using Google Classroom
S Rini Septa Angraini, Jufrizal, Zul Amri
Online learning has become an alternative for schools and any other education programs, since the unexpected situation due to the pandemic. Various online tools are provided for this virtual learning. One of the most popular tools used by the teachers is Google Classroom. This research was aimed to determine...
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Research on Post Evaluation Index System of Applied Science and Technology Projects Based on AHP
Wensheng Yang, Wanxin Gao
With the country's vigorous implementation of the innovation-driven strategy, the role of science and technology projects in promoting my country's technological innovation and progress has gradually become significant. To this end, this article will build a post-evaluation index system for...
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Research on the Quality Enhancement of Community Home-Based Elderly Care Services: Dimensional Differences and Realistic Approaches
Jingkun Ye
Community home-based elderly care services, which are family-based, community-based and supplemented by institutions, have become the optimal path to alleviate the pressure of ageing, and are the focus of China's socialised elderly care system, with the quality of services directly affecting the...
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Design and Application of Online Teaching Platform for Ideological and Political Education in Colleges and Universities Based on PHP
Jianzhen Yin
The fundamental task of higher education is to cultivate people by virtue, among which virtue should be the primary task. College students’ thoughts are still in the development stage, and they need correct thoughts as guidance. Accordingly, this paper constructs an online teaching platform for ideological...
Proceedings Article
Effectiveness of Sequmil (School of Quran for Pregnant Women) Education Program as a Coping Strategy for Mental Health Disorders of Pregnant Women
Iiv Hayyu Chahyaya, Elly Naila Fauziah, Anna Malia
Pregnant women are vulnerable to mental health problems due to changes at various stages that affect their mental health. The preliminary study was conducted on 36 respondents and showed that 29 (80.6%) respondents experienced mental health disorders in pregnancy. This study aims to determine the effectiveness...
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Firm Value, Financial Performance, and Corporate Social Responsibility in the Indonesian Banking Industry
Siti Rochmah Ika, Nurhidayati, Joko Purwanto Nugroho, Ari Kuncara Widagdo
This research aims to examine whether a company's financial performance and corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting affect the value of the banking firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX). This study uses 33 banks as a sample for three-year periods from 2016 to 2018, resulting...
Proceedings Article
Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) of Chocolate Beverage in Nglanggeran, Patuk District, Gunung Kidul Regency, Yogyakarta Special Province
Felix David Aritonang, Mochammad Maksum, Wahyu Supartono
Cacao (Theobroma cacao) is one of agricultural commodities in Indonesia and mostly consumed as instant beverages. Some problems in the chocolate beverage production chain existed, such as the low quality of cocoa beans, the lack of knowledge of production technology and the absence of the basic price...
Proceedings Article
Paddy Supply Response to Climate Change and Prices Dynamics in West Kalimantan, Indonesia
Wanti Fitrianti
Climate change and land conversion adversely affected paddy productivity. On the other hand, paddy price has asymmetrically responded to changes in input costs. The price adjustment more slowly when input costs increase. The study investigated the impact of climate change and prices dynamics on the supply...
Proceedings Article
High-Speed Rail Network, Terrestrial Accessibility and the Tourism-Economy Spatial Nexus in Yunnan Province
Maowei Yue, Dongsheng Li
To clarify how the high-speed rail (HSR) network reshapes terrestrial accessibility and the tourism-economy spatial network in China’s southwestern borderlands, this paper examines Yunnan Province’s 16 prefecture-level units at three critical time nodes—2015, 2019, and 2023. Using weighted average travel...
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ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION LEARNING IN SPECIAL SCHOOLS (SLB) IN NORTH SUMATRA
Agung Sunarno, Suprayotno Suprayotno, Hardodi Sihombing, Mhd Yan Ahadi
This research aims to determine the implementation of physical education learning in the Binjai City Special School for children with mild intellectual disabilities. This research method is qualitative research with case studies. Next, data collection can be developed or proven to solve the problems...
Proceedings Article
Competency-Based Training in Fashion Design Education: Graduate Competencies and Job Performance
Adu Catherine, Biney-Aidoo Vivian, Okai-Mensah Christiana, Adu Akwaboah Desmond
Reforms in Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) have improved Competency-Based Training (CBT) to align graduates’ skills with industry demands. In this context, Accra Technical University (ATU) restructured its fashion design and textiles programme, initiated in 2004 and re-evaluated several times...
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
P.058 ENDOTHELIAL DYSFUNCTION AS MEASURED BY FLOW MEDIATED DILATATION (FMD) IN CARDIOVASCULAR RISK ASSESSMENT
S. Holewijn, J. de Graaf, M. den Heijer, A.F.H. Stalenhoef
Pages: 66 - 66
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
P39 LEFT VENTRICULAR STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION IN RELATION TO PERIPHERAL AND CENTRAL BLOOD PRESSURE IN A GENERAL POPULATION
Wenyi Yang, Ljupcho Efremov, Zhen-Yu Zhang, Nicholas Cauwenberghs, Lutgarde Thijs, Fang-Fei Wei, Qi-Fang Huang, Blerim Mujaj, Aernout Luttun, Peter Verhamme, Tatiana Kuznetsova, Jan Staessen
Pages: 66 - 66
Background: Central blood pressure (BP) is a predictor of target organ damage. No previous study addressed the question to what extent central compared with peripheral is related to left ventricular (LV) structure and function in a general population.
Methods: In 577 Flemish recruited from the general...
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
P.057 AORTIC DISTENSIBILITY BY NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE IN ESENTIAL HYPERTENSION
C. Giannattasio, S. Maestroni, E. Fantini, M. Amigoni, M. Rigoldi, F. Zerbini, A. Capra, M. Failla, S. Sironi, G. Mancia
Pages: 66 - 66
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
8.5 HEMODYNAMICS DURING INTRA- AND INTERDIALYTIC PERIODS DEPEND ON ULTRAFILTRATION VOLUME
Christopher Mayer, Stephan Geilert, Julia Matschkal, Uwe Heemann, Marcus Baumann, Christoph Schmaderer
Pages: 66 - 66
Introduction: Parameters of arterial stiffness are independent cardiovascular risk factors for end-stage renal disease patients. Significant changes of these parameters between intra- and interdialytic periods have been reported previously [1]. The aim of this cross-sectional study is to describe the...
Research Article
Research of City Rainstorm Waterlogging Scene Simulation -- in Daoli District of Harbin City as an Example
Peng Chen, Jiquan Zhang, Lingfeng Zhang, Yingyue Sun
Pages: 66 - 72
As global warming urbanization process accelerated, urban waterlogging problem is increasingly serious, has become the research hotspot nowadays. City rainstorm waterlogging scene simulation is one of the important link in the research of the process in which residents shelter when city rainstorm waterlogging...
Research Article
Leading order integrability conditions for differential-difference equations
Mark S. Hickman
Pages: 66 - 86
A necessary condition for the existence of conserved densities and fluxes of a differential-difference equation which depend on q shifts, for q sufficiently large, is presented. This condition depends on the eigenvalues of the leading terms in the differential-difference equation. It also gives, explicitly,...
Proceedings Article
The Effect of Quenching Media on the Hardness of AISI 1045 Steel
Mulyadi Mulyadi, Dodi Tafrant, Hendradinata Hendradinata, Zainuddin Zainuddin
Steels, as one of the main components of construction requires great strength. Steel can be modified its strength by adjusting the percentage of the amount of its constituent substance composition. Some substances that can be used as a composition in steel include: Iron (Fe), Carbon (C), Phosphorus (P),...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Analysis of the Pantograph Aerodynamic Loads under Crosswind
Yanzhe Han, Qingquan Gao, Jikun Ma, Meng Zhao, Yanhong Xi
The pressure correction method based on N-S equation, using the split SIMPLE algorithm, the crosswind conditions of pantograph's aerodynamic characteristics numerically simulation analyzed. The results show that with the wind direction increasing, the pantograph's aerodynamic load is nonlinear, the lift...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Pedestrian evacuation based on a improved dynamic parameters model
Nuo Zhu, Fengru Shao
A improved dynamic parameters model is presented based on cellular automata in this paper.The dynamic parameters: Direction-parameter, Empty-parameter and Cognition-parameter are formulated to simplify tactically the decision-making process of pedestrians, which can reflect the pedestrian judgment on...
Research Article
Does emotion and its daily fluctuation correlate with depression? A cross-cultural analysis among six developing countries
Derwin K.C. Chan, Xin Zhang, Helene H. Fung, Martin S. Hagger
Pages: 65 - 74
Utilizing a World Health Organization (WHO) multi-national dataset, the present study examined the relationships between emotion, affective variability (i.e., the fluctuation of emotional status), and depression across six developing countries, including China (N = 15,050); Ghana (N = 5,573); India (N...
Journal: Artery Research
Research Article
Plasma Cathepsin L Level is Positively Associated with Arterial Stiffness in Geriatric Patients
Jun Xu, Feng-Feng Pan, Chan-Chan Xu, Yuan Zhong, Ting-Jun Hu, Guo-Xiang Fu
Pages: 65 - 69
Background: Cathepsin L (Cat L) is involved in the regulation of vascular aging processes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between plasma Cat L level and arterial stiffness marker through brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) in geriatric patients.
Methods: Cross-sectional...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
New Decision Making Models of Processes Synchronization in Distributed Systems
D. L. la Red Mart¡nez, J. C. Acosta, S. M. Gerzel, A. R. Rambo
In the groups of processes of distributed systems, it is necessary to make decisions based on agreements; these processes may operate in distributed teams; processes may require the use of shared resources in the form of mutual exclusion. The following question arises: what kind of decision models will...
Journal: Artery Research
Research Article
A systematic appraisal of ventricular–aortic load in African American men
Kevin S. Heffernan, Bo Fernhall
Pages: 65 - 72
Background: We examined several measures of ventricular–vascular load as they relate to ECG-derived measures of left ventricular (LV) morphology in a cross-section of 19 young African American and 19 white men.
Methods: Measures of steady and pulsatile LV load derived from aortic blood pressure waveforms...
Journal: Artery Research
Research Article
Aortic pulse wave velocity measured by pulse wave imaging (PWI): A comparison with applanation tonometry
Jonathan Vappou, Jianwen Luo, Kazue Okajima, Marco Di Tullio, Elisa Konofagou
Pages: 65 - 71
Background: Arterial stiffness is a well-established indicator of cardiovascular disease outcome. Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) is a surrogate for arterial stiffness that is measured either globally using carotid-to-femoral applanation tonometry or locally using biomedical imaging methods. Pulse Wave Imaging...
Proceedings Article
Modern State of Land Resources and Analysis of the Level of Ruralization within the Steppe Regions in the Asian Part of Russia
A.A. Chibilyov, D.S. Meleshkin, D.V. Grigorevsky
Landscapes of the steppe zone in Asian part of Russia have undergone a large-scale agricultural development, experienced a negative effect due to agrarian-economical activity for last 2 centuries. The Virgin Land Campaign, aftermaths of which formed a complex of problems having the national character,...
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The Crystal Structure and Magnetic Properties of Manganese Cobalt Ferrite (Mn1-xCoxFe2O4) Based on Natural Iron Sand and Used for Pb Ion Adsorption
N S Asri, E A Setiadi, Nurmadinah, M Addin, A P Tetuko, A Basyir, Rahmaniah, P Sebayang
The manganese cobalt ferrite (Mn1-xCoxFe2O4) of x = 0.25, 0.50, and 0.75 have been synthesized to determine the structure and magnetic properties to be used as an adsorbent to remove Pb ions from aqueous solution. The material was prepared using the co-precipitation method and the removal process was...