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CarbonScape are exhibiting at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence  #GigaUSA 2024 in Washington DC, June 11-13. Come and find out about #biographite and how it's set to revolutionise global electrification – meet with General Manager Oliver Foster and Chief Commercial Officer Vincent Ledoux Pedailles who will also be speaking on the panel discussion - Future Supply Chains: Developing Battery Raw Materials.    #biographite #batterystorage #batterytechnology #batterysupplychain #renewableenergy #criticalminerals #graphite #evbattery #electricvehicles #climatechange #climateresilience #climatechangesolutions #evsupplychain 

Unlocking the Secrets of Rotten Pyrus Malus: A Journey into Advanced Image Processing In the ever-evolving field of agricultural technology, innovation is the key to addressing age-old challenges. One such challenge is the detection and segmentation of rotten fruits, which has significant implications for food safety and quality control. Recently, a groundbreaking paper titled "An Efficient Chrominance Based Detection and Segmentation of Rotten Pyrus Malus Using a Cooperative Approach of Hill Climbing Optimization and Modified FCM Clustering" was published and indexed in Scopus, marking a significant milestone in this domain. The Problem at Hand Rotten fruits, particularly Pyrus Malus (commonly known as apples), pose a major problem for both consumers and producers. Traditional methods of detecting rot are often labor-intensive and prone to errors. This is where advanced image processing techniques come into play, offering a more efficient and accurate solution. The Innovative Approach The paper introduces a novel method that combines Hill Climbing Optimization and Modified Fuzzy C-Means (FCM) Clustering to detect and segment rotten areas in apples. This cooperative approach leverages the strengths of both techniques to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of the detection process. Hill Climbing Optimization: This algorithm is used to optimize the parameters involved in the detection process, ensuring that the system can adapt to different conditions and variations in the fruit's appearance. Modified FCM Clustering: By modifying the traditional FCM clustering algorithm, the researchers were able to improve the segmentation accuracy, making it easier to distinguish between healthy and rotten areas. The Results The results of this study are promising. The proposed method demonstrated a high level of accuracy in detecting and segmenting rotten areas in apples, outperforming traditional methods. This not only enhances the efficiency of the sorting process but also reduces the likelihood of rotten fruits reaching consumers. Implications for the Future The implications of this research are far-reaching. By improving the accuracy and efficiency of rot detection, this method can significantly reduce food waste and improve food safety. Moreover, the cooperative approach of combining optimization and clustering techniques can be applied to other areas of agricultural technology, paving the way for further innovations. our publication of this paper in Scopus is a testament to the importance and impact of this research. #innovation #agriculture #technology #foodsafety #research #scopus #imageprocessing #optimization #clustering #foodwaste #futuretech SR University Civil Engineering SRU Mechanical Engineering-SRU EEE SR University ECE SR University palani kannan , M.E, Ph.D Elamaran Vellaiappan JENCY S Deepak Garg

Countries like Chile and Argentina, to name a few that are close to my heart, are dealing with water scarcity in groves. For the past few years, my team and I have been developing new techniques for moisture content monitoring. We use hyperspectral, multispectral, and classical RGB cameras to extract moisture indices from vegetation. The results have been amazing. But we still have a long path to walk. https://lnkd.in/edawchmt https://lnkd.in/efMxrh5

🔗💻🔎 https://lnkd.in/dyHfQ5_u 🧑📖 Substantiating the rational shape of a drum-type working tool for surface soil treatment 👨⚖️ 🏫 ©️ Andrii Nesvidomin, Serhii Pylypaka, Zinovii Ruzhilo, Tetiana Volina, Yurii Liannoi, Svitlana Botvinovska, Irina Zakharova, Lidiia Savchenko, Oleksandr Savchenko, Irina Rybenko (National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine, Ukraine) Keywords: #energy #intensity of #penetration into the #soil, #tooth #shape, #least #resistance, #involute of a #circle Abstract The working bodies of agricultural implements should minimize resistance to movement. The shape of a curved tooth, which is fixed between two cylindrical disks, has been considered in this paper. Several such sections on the shaft form a drum similar to a harrow roller or a needle harrow. When rolling, the tooth sinks into the soil, followed by its loosening. The task was to find such a shape of the tooth, which at the first stage of immersion in the soil would slide over it as much as possible with minimal deformation, and at the second stage would balance it and turn it over. The object of the study is a drum-type working body. The work of a straight tooth with its transformation into a curved tooth was analyzed. As a result of such an analysis and subsequent search, a rational shape of a drum-type tillage working body was obtained for the purpose of reducing resistance when it is buried in the soil. The involute of a circle turned out to be such a curve. A tooth in the form of an involute of a circle has a peculiarity: at the moment of contact of the tooth with the ground, the absolute velocity vector is directed perpendicular to it. The result is explained by the fact that as the disks roll, the tooth sinks into the soil, and the point of entry remains unchanged, and the tooth itself slides practically along itself, especially in the upper layers of the soil. In known working bodies, their curvilinear form was selected experimentally. The proposed shape of the working body was obtained analytically. To reduce the resistance of the teeth entering the soil, the ratio of the tillage depth to the radius of the drum is important. The immersion of the blade to the full depth should correspond to a 30° rotation of the drum. After diving to the maximum depth, it begins to weigh the soil to the surface or loosen it. The field of application of such a tooth shape can be the improvement of the working bodies of tillage implements.

🌟 New Publication Alert: Innovative Geopolymer Research for Sustainable Infrastructure Development 🌟 We are thrilled to announce the recent open-access publication, "Evaluation of Locally Available Calcined Clay-Based Geopolymer for the Stabilization of Expansive Soils," in the Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board by Sopharith Chou, EIT, Nripojyoti Biswas, Anand Puppala, Oscar Huang, and Miladin Radovic. The study explores the use of locally sourced calcined clay-based Geopolymers (GPs) as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to conventional stabilizers for expansive soils. Our comprehensive research, which includes comparative analyses, extensive lab studies, and microstructural examinations, reveals significant improvements in soil strength, durability, and stiffness when treated with GPs. These findings not only demonstrate the potential of using local resources for soil stabilization but also mark a pivotal step towards more sustainable infrastructure development. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gnkmBxPA 🌍🏗️🔬 #Geopolymers #SustainableDevelopment #Infrastructure #Research #OpenAccess #DrPuppala

Publication milestone! 🎉 Our partner’s research on how “Plants cope with fluctuating light by frequency-dependent non-photochemical quenching and cyclic electron transport” was viewed over 2,700 times! 🌿 👀 Congratulations to Yuxi Niu and Shizue Matsubara from Forschungszentrum Jülich, Dusan Lazar, and Ladislav Nedbal Palacký University in Olomouc. 👥 🙌 In this study for The New Phytologist Foundation, the researchers explored how plants manage rapidly changing light environments using various photoprotective mechanisms. By investigating different mutants of Arabidopsis thaliana under oscillating light, they uncovered how specific pathways contribute to efficient photosynthesis and protection against photodamage. 🔬 Their findings on how plants adapt to fluctuating light could provide new perspectives on optimizing lighting in controlled environments. 💡 📈 🔎 Read the full #OpenAccess article at https://lnkd.in/dbWr-ewR #ViewsMilestone #PlantScience #Photosynthesis #NewPhytologist #OpenAccess #SustainableAgriculture #Research #PhotosyntheticRegulation #Photoprotection #ForschungszentrumJülich #PalackyUniversity #ScienceAchievement

Best Gravel/ Media for Aquaponics (Surface Area) Gravel/ clay is only used in the growbed from of aquaponics. It has a dual purpose: biological filtration and root stability. Remember, without filtration, aquaponics won't work. When it comes to the gravel you choose, there are 2 things you need to understand. The amount of surface area it has, for the bacteria to live in, and does it affect the pH. This video is about the surface area, and looking at different types of gravel and biological media options. This of the biological filter, as the home-office for the nitrifying bacteria. Without a home, they cannot work. https://lnkd.in/gETkNrMC

🌱 New paper published in #AgricultureMdpi! 💡 #Light Intensity Effects on Productivity and Post-Harvest Quality in 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘴 Cultivated in CEA by Akvilė Viršilė et al. 🔎 Read more about this research: https://lnkd.in/gUgh6Zzq #photosyntheticphotonfluxdensity #watercontent #antioxidantproperties #sugarcontent #lightuseefficiency

I am pleased to announce that my new paper entitled "Mapping Soil Textural Fractions at Regional Scale Based on Local Morphometric Variables Using a Hybrid Approach (Case Study: Khuzestan Province, Iran)" has been published in "Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering". #DigitalSoilMapping #Geomorphometry #MachineLearning #GIS #RemoteSensing #Mapping

Publication Alert: I am excited to share the latest research paper on "Exploring the influence of vegetated mid-channel bar on flow and turbulence in bifurcated channels: An experimental approach."