Guangzhou University

Molecular-Scale Regulation of Mg(OH)2 Morphology and Hydration Kinetics via Steric Engineering of Carboxylate Anions

Abstract The hydration of magnesium oxide (MgO) to brucite-type Mg(OH)2 is the fundamental reaction governing strength development, microstructure evolution, and reactivity in MgO-based low-carbon cement systems. However, this process is strongly influenced by the poorly understo...

Origin, Conservation and Functional Diversification of the BES1/BZR1 Gene Family During Early Land Plant Terrestrialization in Bryophytes

BRI1-EMS-SUPPRESSOR 1 (BES1)/BRASSINAZOLE-RESISTANT 1 (BZR1) transcription factors serve as core regulators of brassinosteroid (BR) signal in seed plants, where they control diverse developmental processes, including cell elongation, vascular development, and environmental respon...

Public perception of urban agricultural heritage systems: based on VR eye-tracking

Urbanization severely threatens the dynamic conservation of Agricultural Heritage Systems (AHS). Focusing on the Haizhu High Bed-Low Ditch Agroecosystem (HHBLDA) in Guangzhou, China—a rare urban AHS facing rapid encroachment—this study integrates the Semantic Differential (SD) me...

Enhancing passing ability of coral aggregate concrete by optimising wet packing density

This study employed sea sand (SS) and coral aggregate (CA) to completely replace river sand and natural coarse aggregate in the production of seawater sea sand coral aggregate concrete (SSCAC). However, the porous characteristics of CA increase the surface friction between the ce...

Study on the influence of stiffness-to- gravity ratio on the seismic performance of base-isolated high-rise building structures

Base isolation can effectively improve the seismic performance and earthquake safety reserve of structures. However, when it is applied to buildings with large aspect ratios, there are two main problems: isolation effectiveness and overturning resistance. This paper discusses and...