The Biodiversity Heritage Library: Empowering Discovery through Free Access to Biodiversity Knowledge

Abstract

The advancement of knowledge about life on the planet-its origins, preservation, and loss of species and environments-is dependent on access and reference to library collections. The Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL) is a global digital library that serves the biodiversity research community, as well as a widening circle of those interested in learning more about life. Through an international consortium of natural history and botanical libraries and in close collaboration with researchers, bioinformaticians, publishers, and information technology professionals, BHL has democratized access to biodiversity information and revolutionized research worldwide, allowing everyone, everywhere to study and explore life on Earth.

Development of a Nanobiodegradable Drilling Fluid Using Prosopis farcta Plant and Pomegranate Peel Powders with Metal Oxide Nanoparticles

“…The novelty of this work is using Prosopis farcta plant powder (PFPP) for the first time as a drilling fluid additive which is obtained from a local field. P. farcta is a deciduous, much-branched subshrub that usually grows about 30–80 cm tall or sometimes has a length of 2–3 m. 25 P. farcta is usually found in a more climbing environment and has deep roots into the ground that can spread freely. According to Shahbazi et al, 26 this plant can be used in many applications of medicine and has been reported as a weed in some places in Iraq and Iran.…”

“…The novelty of this work is using Prosopis farcta plant powder (PFPP) for the first time as a drilling fluid additive which is obtained from a local field. P. farcta is a deciduous, much-branched subshrub that usually grows about 30–80 cm tall or sometimes has a length of 2–3 m …”