Instituto de Estudios Avanzados

Multidisciplinary insights into Late Pleistocene-Holocene palaeoenvironment at the archaeo-palaeontological Loltún Cave site in Yucatán, Mexico

Abstract A lack of well-dated archaeological and palaeontological sequences containing proxy-based palaeoenvironmental information has hindered the reconstruction of long-term human-biodiversity interactions in Mexico. Here, we re-evaluate the stratigraphy of the Huechil Chamber...

Experimental study on flexural behavior of steel-concrete composite girders under salt freeze-thaw cycles

Steel-concrete composite girders in cold regions are highly vulnerable to freeze-thaw cycles and de-icing salt corrosion, which substantially compromise their long-term durability. This study explored the flexural performance degradation of six composite girders with different nu...

Thermal and optical characterization, as well as photostability assessment of sunscreens by using photoacoustic and photopyroelectric techniques

Sunscreens are fundamental public health tools for mitigating the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation on the skin. UVA radiation reaches the Earth's surface in greater proportion, contributing to photoaging and skin carcinogenesis. In this context, the efficacy of sunsc...

Rheological Optimization and Strength Development of Silica Fume-Modified All-Solid-Waste Grouting Material

With the continuous expansion of grouting material applications, solid waste to prepare grouting materials can effectively mitigate the environmental issues caused by waste accumulation. In this work, an all-solid-waste grouting material (ASWGM) was prepared with silica fume, coa...

Behavioural impact of microplastics on zebrafish development

Microplastic (MP) pollution in aquatic environments is ubiquitous and characterized by particles of highly irregular shapes. Yet, most laboratory studies examining MPs impacts on aquatic species rely on pristine polymer spheres, which poorly reflect the diversity and complexity o...