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Older Adults' Physical Activity Linked to Community Environment and Psychological Perceptions

Research conducted at the Beijing University of Technology reveals a significant relationship between older adults' physical activity levels, community environment, and psychological perceptions. The study constructs a Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) framework to examine the relationship between observable variables such as socioeconomic attributes and objective community environment elements with

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Perceived Discrimination and Trust Dynamics Influence Social Integration in Acculturation and Reacculturation

According to recent research, Chinese international student returnees in the post-COVID-19 era have experienced significant discrimination issues both in host countries and upon returning to China. The study aimed to examine the group-based influences on the impacts of discrimination-related perceptions toward social integration (and reintegration) degrees through different psychological pathways

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Breakthrough in Antibiotic Contamination Treatment: MnSiO/Fe@C Catalyst Shows Promising Results

Beijing University of Technology researchers have made a significant discovery in the treatment of antibiotic-contaminated water, engineered a hierarchically structured MnSiO/Fe@C bimetallic catalyst that exhibits excellent degradation efficiency and minimal metal leaching. This breakthrough has the potential to address the challenges of rapid Fe(II) consumption, high metal

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Advances in Superlattice Hydrogen Storage Alloys: Design and Development for Sustainable Clean Energy

Researchers from Beijing University of Technology have published a comprehensive review on superlattice hydrogen storage alloys, highlighting the impact of doping with rare-earth elements and substitution of elements on the phase structure and hydrogen storage performance of these alloys. The study, published in the journal Molecules, provides a new perspective

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Plasma Etching Research Yields Breakthrough in Anti-Reflective Surface Structures

Researchers at the Beijing University of Technology have made a significant discovery in the field of plasma etching, developing a novel anti-reflective surface structure that enhances light absorption efficiency in silicon-based optoelectronic devices. The study, funded by the Beijing Natural Science Foundation-huairou Innovation Joint Fund Project, employed an inductively coupled

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Nanoplastics Threaten Ecological Environment, Biological Nitrogen Removal Processes

Research has highlighted the widespread presence of microplastics/nanoplastics (MPs/NPs) in various environments, posing a significant threat to the ecological environment. Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) serve as significant reservoirs of MPs/NPs, which can adsorb activated sludge and continuously accumulate, jeopardizing the stable operation of biological nitrogen removal (BNR)