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- Bigelow, NH, et al.
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Climate change and Arctic ecosystems: 1. Vegetation changes north of 55 degrees N between the last glacial maximum, mid-Holocene, and present
- 2003
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Ingår i: Journal of Geophysical Research. - 2156-2202. ; 108:D19
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- [1] A unified scheme to assign pollen samples to vegetation types was used to reconstruct vegetation patterns north of 55degreesN at the last glacial maximum (LGM) and mid-Holocene (6000 years B. P.). The pollen data set assembled for this purpose represents a comprehensive compilation based on the work of many projects and research groups. Five tundra types (cushion forb tundra, graminoid and forb tundra, prostrate dwarf-shrub tundra, erect dwarf-shrub tundra, and low- and high-shrub tundra) were distinguished and mapped on the basis of modern pollen surface samples. The tundra-forest boundary and the distributions of boreal and temperate forest types today were realistically reconstructed. During the mid-Holocene the tundra-forest boundary was north of its present position in some regions, but the pattern of this shift was strongly asymmetrical around the pole, with the largest northward shift in central Siberia (similar to200 km), little change in Beringia, and a southward shift in Keewatin and Labrador (similar to200 km). Low- and high-shrub tundra extended farther north than today. At the LGM, forests were absent from high latitudes. Graminoid and forb tundra abutted on temperate steppe in northwestern Eurasia while prostrate dwarf-shrub, erect dwarf-shrub, and graminoid and forb tundra formed a mosaic in Beringia. Graminoid and forb tundra is restricted today and does not form a large continuous biome, but the pollen data show that it was far more extensive at the LGM, while low- and high-shrub tundra were greatly reduced, illustrating the potential for climate change to dramatically alter the relative areas occupied by different vegetation types.
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- Biryulin, YF, et al.
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Strongly non-linear carbon nanofibre influence on electrical properties of polymer composites
- 2008
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Ingår i: Fullerenes, nanotubes, and carbon nanostructures. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1536-383X .- 1536-4046. ; 16:5-6, s. 629-633
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Composites of carbon nanofibres (CNF) (30-50 nm diam., length up to 1 mu m) in two polymer matrices (polybutadiene-styrene and polypyrrhol) show strong non-linearities of conductivity vs. CNF concentration. We have studied their voltage-current dependencies, and observed correlation of their extrema and layer morphology. Multistability of conductivity is discovered, with apparent effect of magnetic field effect on it in polypyrrhol-based composites. In addition CNF spatial configuration influence on layers' conductivity is discussed.
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- Lett, Signe, et al.
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Can bryophyte groups increase functional resolution in tundra ecosystems?
- 2022
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Ingår i: Arctic Science. - Ottawa : Canadian Science Publishing. - 2368-7460. ; 8:3, s. 609-637
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The relative contribution of bryophytes to plant diversity, primary productivity, and ecosystem functioning increases towards colder climates. Bryophytes respond to environmental changes at the species level, but because bryophyte species are relatively difficult to identify, they are often lumped into one functional group. Consequently, bryophyte function remains poorly resolved. Here, we explore how higher resolution of bryophyte functional diversity can be encouraged and implemented in tundra ecological studies. We briefly review previous bryophyte functional classifications and the roles of bryophytes in tundra ecosystems and their susceptibility to environmental change. Based on shoot morphology and colony organization, we then propose twelve easily distinguishable bryophyte functional groups. To illustrate how bryophyte functional groups can help elucidate variation in bryophyte effects and responses, we compiled existing data on water holding capacity, a key bryophyte trait. Although plant functional groups can mask potentially high interspecific and intraspecific variability, we found better separation of bryophyte functional group means compared with previous grouping systems regarding water holding capacity. This suggests that our bryophyte functional groups truly represent variation in the functional roles of bryophytes in tundra ecosystems. Lastly, we provide recommendations to improve the monitoring of bryophyte community changes in tundra study sites.
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- Noël, Maxime, et al.
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Effects of non-hydrostatic pressure on electrical resistance of bundled single-wall carbon nanotubes
- 2013
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Ingår i: 7th EEIGM International Conference on Advanced Materials Research. - : IOP Publishing Ltd.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Recent studies have shown that single wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) exhibit a sequence of phase transitions and demonstrate a high structural stability up to 35 GPa of quasi-hydrostatic pressure [1] beyond which an irreversible structural transformation occurs. Here we report on the study of electrical resistance of SWCNTs at pressures up to 34 GPa in the temperature range of 293 – 395 K. In the pressure range 10–25 GPathe rate of resistance change decreases considerably. We associate such behavior of the resistance with a structural modification of the SWCNTs or/and change of the conductivity character at high pressure. Raman spectra of the samples recovered after 30 GPa exhibit a large increase of defect concentration in the CNTs. Isobaric temperature dependences of the CNT resistance R(T) measured in the temperature range 300–400 K reveal some changes with pressure whereas the semiconducting character of the R(T) remains unaltered.
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- Noël, Maxime, et al.
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Electrical transport in bundled single-wall carbon nanotubes under high pressure
- 2013
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- According to recent experimental data single wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNT) exhibit a sequence of phase transitions and demonstrate a high structural stability up to 35 GPa of non-hydrostatic pressure beyond which an irreversible transformation occurs. Here we report a study of electrical transport in SWCNTs at pressures up to 45 GPa in the temperature range of 300 - 400K. High pressure was generated in diamond anvil cell. The anvils are made of electrically conducting "carbonado"-type synthetic diamond. In the pressure range 10-25 GPa the CNT electrical resistance decreases considerably, whereas above 25 GPa it remains essentially unchanged. Such behaviour of the resistance can be connected to a structural modification of the SWCNTs accompanied by change of the conductivity character at high pressure. Raman spectra of the samples recovered after 30 GPa exhibit a large increase of D/G band intensity ratio. The Radial Breathing Mode part of the spectra remains essentially unaltered which testifies for structural integrity of the nanotubes after exposure to high non-hydrostatic pressure and lack of covalent interlinking between the tubes. Pressure dependences of resistance, activation energy for conductivity and charge carriers mobility were determined and discussed.
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- Parfenova, L. N., et al.
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Influence of climatic and hydrological factors on structure and composition of peat from northern wetland territories with low anthropogenic impact
- 2016
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Ingår i: Science of the Total Environment. - : Elsevier. - 0048-9697 .- 1879-1026. ; 551, s. 108-115
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Northern wetlands ecosystems play an important role in the hydrological balance of neighboring areas, where they act as chemical barriers against anthropogenic and technogenic contaminations. Studied region is well known for quantity of peat deposits and the volume of peat resources. Peat can be considered as a highly informative marker for assessing change in environmental conditions. The study presents the results of the first investigation of peat samples, collected from representative ecosystems of northern wetland territories with low anthropogenic impact. Component and element composition of various peat types were studied in a relation to hydrologic, climate and sampling conditions. It was found out that organic and ash contents are more dependent on the type of the bog, than geographic location. Climatic factors are more important for the formation of bitumen. The degradation degree in peat increases proportionally to content of humates. High content of biogenic and lithogenic elements was observed in transition-and low-moor peat. The content of trace elements in peat samples do not depend on the type of the peat. The structural properties of peat were studied by the light microscopy, AFM and dynamic light scattering. It was determined that the conformation of studied peat samples is characterized by elements of asymmetry. The observed particles in the solutions exist in dynamic equilibrium with separated globular macromolecules. The size of these nanoparticles is comparable with the size of the particles of other biopolymers of similar nature. Swelling of peat in liquid water was studied. The relationship between structural specificities, origin of peat and its maximum degree of swelling was found. The degree of swelling can be used as structural-sensitive parameter in further research. (C) 2016 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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- Svensson, Gunnar, 1960-, et al.
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Synthesis and characterisation of the novel double perovskites La2CrB2/3Nb1/3O6, B = Mg, Ni, Cu
- 2012
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Ingår i: Materials Research Bulletin. - : Elsevier BV. - 0025-5408 .- 1873-4227. ; 47:9, s. 2449-2454
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The novel perovskites La2CrB2/3Nb1/3O6, B = Mg, Ni, and Cu have been synthesised at 1350 degrees C in air via the citrate route. Rietveld refinements using neutron powder diffraction (NPD) data showed that the compounds adopt the GdFeO3 type structure with space group Pbnm, and unit cell parameters a approximate to b approximate to root 2 x a(p) and c approximate to 2 x a(p), where a(p) approximate to 3.8 angstrom. Selected area electron diffraction (SAED) of B = Ni and Cu samples confirmed space group Pbnm. However, distinct reflections forbidden in Pbnm symmetry, but allowed in the monoclinic sub-group P2(1)/n and unit cell parameters a approximate to b approximate to root 2 x a(p) and c approximate to 2 x a(p), beta approximate to 90 degrees were present in SAED patterns of B = Mg sample. This indicates an ordering of the B-cations within the crystal structure of La2CrMg2/3Nb1/3O6. High-resolution electron microscopy (HREM) study indicating uniform, without formation of clusters, ordering of B-cations in the crystallites of La2CrMg2/3Nb1/3O6. Magnetic susceptibility measurements show that the compounds are antiferromagnetic (with some glass or spin clustering effects due to additional ferromagnetic interactions between the B-cations) with T-N for La2CrB2/3Nb1/3O6, B = Mg, Ni, Cu being 90, 125 and 140K, respectively.
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- Volkova, A., et al.
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5th generation district heating and cooling (5GDHC) implementation potential in urban areas with existing district heating systems
- 2022
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Ingår i: Energy Reports. - : Elsevier BV. - 2352-4847. ; 8, s. 10037-10047
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The 5th Generation District Heating and Cooling (5GDHC) network has great advantages in terms of integration of low-temperature resources, bi-directional operation, decentralised energy flows, and possible energy sharing. One way to develop the idea and concept of 5GDHC is to identify potential agents, including residential buildings, office buildings, shopping malls, data centres, electrical transformers, and so on, in 5GDHC in each target context. The prospects for 5GDHC have been assessed in light of the conditions in the Baltics. The multi-criteria analysis method was used to quantify the main identified barriers and drivers behind the implementation of 5GDHC systems. It should be noted that new urban areas in the Baltic states are being actively developed with low-energy buildings, so 5GDHS can be integrated to supply heat to these areas. The highest score in the multi-criteria assessment was achieved by Lithuania due to support availability and open heating market conditions. When all applied criteria are weighted equally, Estonia has the most favourable conditions for 5GDHC systems due to widespread use of heat pumps and greater excess heat potential. © 2022 The Author(s)
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- Volkova, Evgeniya, et al.
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Validated Reference Panel from Renewable Source of Genomic DNA Available for Standardization of Blood Group Genotyping
- 2019
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Ingår i: Journal of Molecular Diagnostics. - : Elsevier BV. - 1525-1578. ; 21:3, s. 525-537
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Extended blood group genotyping is an invaluable tool used for prevention of alloimmunization. Genotyping is particularly suitable when antigens are weak, specific antisera are unavailable, or accurate phenotyping is problematic because of a disease state or recent transfusions. In addition, genotyping facilitates establishment of mass-scale patient-matched donor databases. However, standardization of genotyping technologies has been hindered by the lack of reference panels. A well-characterized renewable reference panel for standardization of blood group genotyping was developed. The panel consists of genomic DNA lyophilized and stored in glass vials. Genomic DNA was extracted in bulk from immortalized lymphoblastoid cell lines, generated by Epstein-Barr virus transformation of peripheral blood lymphocytes harvested from volunteer blood donors. The panel was validated by an international collaborative study involving 28 laboratories that tested each DNA panel member for 41 polymorphisms associated with 17 blood group systems. Overall, analysis of genotyping results showed >98% agreement with the expected outcomes, demonstrating suitability of the material for use as reference. Highest levels of discordance were observed for the genes CR1, CD55, BSG, and RHD. Although limited, observed inconsistencies and procedural limitations reinforce the importance of reference reagents to standardize and harmonize results. Results of stability and accelerated degradation studies support the suitability of this panel for use as reference reagent for blood group genotyping assay development and standardization.
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