Guizhou University

Pulse-Reverse Electrodeposition of Thin Au Coatings on Ni-Coated Brass: Effects of Pulse Parameters on Microstructure and Corrosion Behavior

Pulse-reverse electrodeposition was investigated as a route to reduce Au consumption while maintaining coating continuity and corrosion performance in thin Ni/Au finishes. A pulse-plated Ni barrier layer with an average thickness of approximately 4.45 μm was first prepared on bra...

Inspiring green action at work: CSR, admiration, and environmental self-efficacy as drivers of energy-sustainable behavior in China's hospitality industry

This study examines how corporate social responsibility (CSR) promotes employees' energy-related pro-environmental behavior in China's hospitality industry. Drawing on the theory of planned behavior as an organizing framework, the model treats CSR as an organizational cue that sh...

Distribution and Fraction of Metal(Loid)s in Antimony Tailings Ponds and Their Effects on Naturally Recovering Local Vegetation and Microorganisms

Mining and smelting of antimony ores produce large quantities of tailings that pose significant environmental hazards. Plants and microorganisms exhibit adaptive responses to metal contamination in their habitats. In this study, we selected the Dachang Antimony Mine in Qinglong,...

Valorization of Ficus carica Pruning Residues as Selective Botanical Insecticides: Optimized Furanocoumarin Extraction, Efficacy Against Neotropical Stink Bugs, and Mechanistic Insights via Molecular Docking

ABSTRACT The Neotropical stink bugs Euschistus heros and Diceraeus melacanthus are major pests of soybean and maize in South America, yet current chemical control strategies face widespread resistance, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable alternatives. This study investig...