“Judge-Only” Justice V. Collaborators: Introduction by Maria Cristina Reale

“…Lastly, the aptitude of the public opinion cannot be ignored: the degree of public satisfaction with the judicial system may influence the demand of justice as well as its material functioning. Accordingly, even common citizens could be seen as a very peculiar sort of “collaborators” of judges. …”
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Uncovering sequence effects in Titanium binding peptides adsorption on TiO2: A molecular dynamics study by Roja Rahmani, Alexander P. Lyubartsev

“…Abstract Titanium binding peptides are useful tools for material functionalization in both biomedical and nanotechnology applications because of their ability to attach selectively to titanium surfaces. …”
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Investigation of static behavior of functionally graded porous sandwich beams with TPMS core by Caner Solar, Pinar Aydan Demirhan, Vedat Taskin

“…Functionally graded materials (FGMs) are innovative structures created by combining the properties of different materials. Functionally graded porous materials (FGPMs) are materials in which the size, shape, distribution, and density of pores change gradually in a specific direction, providing lightness and high energy absorption. …”
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Atomically engineering interlayer symmetry operations of two-dimensional crystals by Ziyi Han, Shengqiang Wu, Chun Huang, Fengyuan Xuan, Xiaocang Han, Yinfeng Long, Qing Zhang, Junxian Li, Yuan Meng, Lin Wang, Jiahuan Zhou, Wenping Hu, Jingsi Qiao, Dechao Geng, Xiaoxu Zhao

“…Abstract Crystal symmetry, which governs the local atomic coordination and bonding environment, is one of the paramount constituents that intrinsically dictate materials’ functionalities. However, engineering crystal symmetry is not straightforward due to the isotropically strong covalent/ionic bonds in crystals. …”
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Giant energy storage density with ultrahigh efficiency in multilayer ceramic capacitors via interlaminar strain engineering by Ying Yang, Ke Xu, Bin Yang, Xu Hou, Zhanming Dou, Yuhong Li, Zihao Zheng, Gengguang Luo, Nengneng Luo, Guanglong Ge, Jiwei Zhai, Yuanyuan Fan, Jing Wang, Haoming Yang, Yao Zhang, Jing Wang, Changyuan Wang, Shenglin Jiang, Kanghua Li, Jinming Guo, Houbing Huang, Guangzu Zhang

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Full-scale insight into high-entropy ceramics from basic concepts, synthesis technologies, structural characteristics, and properties to application prospects by Yunlei Wang, Jie Zhang, Taibin Wu, Guangjie Huang

“…The article also reviews the applications of HECs in high-temperature structural materials, functional materials, high-performance coatings, and biomedical implants. …”
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Controlling Droplet Evaporation in Aerosol Jet Printing to Understand and Mitigate Overspray by Bella I. Guyll, Brayden L. Sanford, Cary L. Pint, Ethan B. Secor

“…This enables tailored outcomes for a range of challenges including high aspect ratio and high‐density patterning with improved surface finish and material functionality for compelling applications in printed and hybrid electronics.…”
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Space manufacturing of a bone tissue destined for patients on Earth? by Vladimir S. Komlev, Vladislav A. Parfenov, Pavel A. Karalkin, Stanislav V. Petrov, Frederico D.A.S. Pereira, Elizaveta V. Koudan, Aleksandr A. Levin, Margarita A. Goldberg, Alexander Yu. Fedotov, Igor V. Smirnov, Andrey D. Kaprin, Natalia S. Sergeeva, Irina K. Sviridova, Valentina A. Kirsanova, Suraja A. Akhmedova, Georgy V. Mamin, Marat R. Gafurov, Alexey N. Gurin, Yusef D. Khesuani, Yury M. Urlichich

“…This paper presents advances in space technology via 3D magnetic assembly: the development of synthetic bone graft constructs aboard the International Space Station during expeditions 60/61 with clear evidence of the materials' functioning in preclinical (animal) tests on Earth. …”
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Elastic-plastic stress analysis of shrink-fitted thick FGM cylinders by Zrinej Samiha, Laghzale Nor-Eddine, Bouzid Abdel-Hakim A.

“…Analytical solutions are provided for the elastic-plastic behavior of shrink-fitted axisymmetric thick-walled FGM cylinders based on the linear plane elasticity theory and plasticity laws. Due to the material's functional gradation, mechanical characteristics like Young's modulus, yield stress, and plastic parameters are controlled by a power function along the wall thickness. …”
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Progress of Laser Processing Technology in Ferroelectric Nanocomposites by Haijuan Ding, Yaping Fan, Hairong Dong, Chengtao Zhao, Debiao Zhao

“…In this study, the polyvinylidene fluoride ferroelectric composite material was taken as the research object, and the preparation method of polymer nanocomposite material suitable for laser microstructure processing was solved by exploring the material functionalization method. The control of the optical properties of polyvinylidene fluoride ferroelectric composites was achieved through material design, control of the size of nanoparticles in the prepared polymer nanocomposites, and characterization of their structures and properties. …”
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Paul Rudolph, Expression of Living Environments by Noelia Cervero Sánchez

“…His interest for overcoming the international style was based on a way of understanding architecture that he synthesized into six determining factors: location, natural conditions, materials, function, psychology of space and spirit of the times.…”
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Uncovering multiscale structure-property correlations via active learning in scanning tunneling microscopy by Ganesh Narasimha, Dejia Kong, Paras Regmi, Rongying Jin, Zheng Gai, Rama Vasudevan, Maxim Ziatdinov

“…Abstract Atomic arrangements and local sub-structures fundamentally influence emergent material functionalities. These structures are conventionally probed using spatially resolved studies and the property correlations are deciphered by a researcher based on sequential explorations, thereby limiting the efficiency and scope. …”
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Unveiling Electron‐Phonon and Electron‐Magnon Interactions in the Weak Itinerant Ferromagnet LaCo2P2 by D. Yu. Usachov, K. Ali, G. Poelchen, M. Mende, S. Schulz, M. Peters, K. Bokai, I. Yu. Sklyadneva, V. Stolyarov, E. V. Chulkov, K. Kliemt, S. Paischer, P. A. Buczek, R. Heid, F. Hempel, M. Ruesing, A. Ernst, C. Krellner, S. V. Eremeev, D. V. Vyalikh

“…Abstract Studying and understanding many‐body interactions, particularly electron‐boson interactions, is essential for a deeper elucidation of fundamental physical phenomena and the development of novel material functionalities. Here, this aspect is explored in the weak itinerant ferromagnet LaCo2P2 by means of momentum‐resolved photoelectron spectroscopy (ARPES) and first‐principles calculations. …”
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Cassava Chaff Ash as Potential Adsorbent for Arsenic Ions Removal from Aqueous Solution: Evaluations of Isotherms, Kinetics, and Thermodynamic Properties by Ali El-Rayyes, Arogundade Ibrahim, Ezekiel Folorunsho Sodiya, Edwin Andrew Ofudje, Akeem Adesina Bamgbade, Moamen S. Refat, Amnah Mohammed Alsuhaibani, James Asamu Akande

“…Information from Fourier transform infrared analysis revealed that the adsorbent was made up of cellulose and hemicellulose materials. Functional groups including OH, C=C, C=O, and C-O may be involved in the uptake of As(V) ions. …”
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Modular Protective Materials Neutralizing Toxins (Organophosphorus Compounds and Mycotoxins) and Exhibiting Biocidity to Gram-positive and Gram-negative Bacterial Cells by V. V. Zavyalov, N. V. Zavyalova, V. I. Kholstov, V. A. Kovtun, V. K. Gorelenkov, G. A. Frolov, I. V. Lyagin, N. A. Stepanov, E. N. Efremenko

“…The bactericidal properties depended on the chosen method of fibrous material functionalization. The obtained modular fibrous materials also showed good biocatalytic characteristics with respect to various organophosphorus compounds and mycotoxins. …”
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Mapping strain and structural heterogeneities around bubbles in amorphous ionically conductive Bi2O3 by Ellis Rae Kennedy, Stephanie M. Ribet, Ian S. Winter, Caitlin A. Kohnert, Yongqiang Wang, Karen C. Bustillo, Colin Ophus, Benjamin K. Derby

“…Although considering structural heterogeneity in amorphous systems is non-trivial, these features have crucial impacts on material functionalities, such as mechanical strength, ionic conductivity, and electronic mobility.…”
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Impact Sound Insulation Behavior of Ceramic Tile and Rubber Mat Lightweight Floating Floors Under Prolonged Loading in Residential Buildings by Sérgio Klippel Filho, Fernanda Pacheco, Hinoel Zamis Ehrenbring, Roberto Christ, Bernardo Fonseca Tutikian, Jorge Patrício

“…Floating floors are an efficient solution, composed of a rigid walking surface above a resilient material. Functioning as a spring, the resilient layer must have adequate damping properties and compressive strength against permanent and imposed loads to guarantee its performance over time. …”
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N-alkylated polydithiocarbamates derived from thiocarbonyl fluoride as macro-photoiniferters for living 3D printing by Pengfei Ruan, Haonan Xiang, Wenbin Yi, Jieping Wang

“…Notably, these materials function as superior macro-photoiniferters for fully open-to-air 3D printing, exhibiting enhanced resolution and outperforming small-molecule analogues. …”
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Printed Two-Dimensional Materials for Flexible Photodetectors: Materials, Processes, and Applications by Lingxian Kong, Shijie Wang, Qi Su, Zhiyong Liu, Guanglan Liao, Bo Sun, Tielin Shi

“…We first reviewed the most recent research on flexible photodetectors, in which the discussion is focused on substrate materials, functional materials, and performance figures of merits. …”
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Anti-Chemical Properties of Modular Protective Material by V. V. Zavyalov, N. V. Zavyalova, V. I. Kholstov, V. A. Kovtun, V. K. Gorelenkov, G. A. Frolov, I. V. Lyagin, N. A. Stepanov, E. N. Efremenko

“…The catalytic characteristics of fibrous materials functionalized by enzyme-polyelectrolyte complexes carrying out hydrolysis of organophosphorus compounds and mycotoxins have been studied.…”
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