Classification of RTV-coated porcelain insulator condition under different profiles and levels of pollution by Ali Ahmed Salem, Samir Ahmed Al-Gailani, Abdulrahman Ahmed Ghaleb Amer, Mohammad Alsharef, Mohit Bajaj, Ievgen Zaitsev, Razali Ngah, Sherif S. M. Ghoneim

“…The study examined insulators treated with Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) silicone under three different conditions: uncoated, partially coated, and fully coated. …”
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Inkjet-printed electronics for rapid and low-cost prototyping of digital microfluidic devices using an off-the-shelf printer by Babak Kamali Doust Azad, Amirhossein Roozbahani, Seyed Mohammad Tabatabaei, Amirali Valinejad, Alireza Fazelian, Kimia Shahmoradi, Fatemeh Khatami, Seyed Mohammad Kazem Aghamir, Mohammadreza Kolahdouz

“…Functional DMF chips are fabricated using tape, parafilm, and SU8 as dielectric and silicone oil as the hydrophobic layers, enabling actuation voltages as low as 144 VDC and 92 VAC@100 kHz for a whole-blood droplet. …”
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Laparoscopic Removal of Angelchik Prosthesis Followed by Interval Sleeve Gastrectomy by Faryal G. Afridi, Morgan Johnson, Kelsey A. Musgrove, Salim Abunnaja, Lawrence E. Tabone, David C. Borgstrom, Nova Szoka

“…The Angelchik prosthesis (AP) is a historic antireflux device which consists of a C-shaped silicone ring placed around the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) and secured by Dacron tape. …”
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Empowering Particle Jamming Soft Gripper with Tactility via Stretchable Optoelectronic Sensing Skin by Liyan Mo, Wenhao Xie, Jingting Qu, Jiutian Xia, Yunquan Li, Yuanfang Zhang, Tao Ren, Yang Yang, Juan Yi, Changchun Wu, Yonghua Chen

“…These skins are made of silicone rubber membranes and are embedded with a 3 × 3 array of stretchable optical waveguide arrays (SOWAs). …”
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Dose-Dependent Differential Effect of Neurotrophic Factors on In Vitro and In Vivo Regeneration of Motor and Sensory Neurons by Daniel Santos, Francisco Gonzalez-Perez, Xavier Navarro, Jaume del Valle

“…Then, NGF, NT-3, and BDNF (as the most selective factors) were delivered in a collagen matrix within a silicone tube to repair the severed sciatic nerve of rats. …”
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Indirect Restorations and Fixed Prosthodontics: Materials and Techniques Used by General Dentists of New Zealand by Paul A. Brunton, Jithendra Ratnayake, Carolina Loch, Arthi Veerasamy, Peter Cathro, Robert Lee

“…The majority of dentists (54.6%) reported using addition-cured silicone impression material for crown and bridge impressions. …”
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CLINICAL EVALUATION OF THE ERRORS OF FIXED PROSTHODONTIC IMPRESSIONS by Steliana-Gabriela Buștiuc, Raluca Briceag, Gheorghe Raftu, Elena-Claudia Sin, Mihaela-Macrina Mihalache, Camer Salim, Aureliana Caraiane

“…Inadequate impression material mixing was recorded in 21 – 14,29% impressions and the most of them were condensation-type silicones impression. The most common error seen in examined impression consisting of inadequate retention (36.73%). …”
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Interventional radiology placement of totally implantable venous access devices in oncology practice by Shao Jin Ong, Gopinathan Anil

“…The reservoir has a self-sealing silicone diaphragm that is punctured percutaneously with a non-coring needle to gain venous access. …”
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Optimal Lighting of Optical Devices for Oral Cavity by Chia Hung Yeh, Liang Gie Huang, Man Yee Chan

“…The production method is to make an oral lighting mold by 3D printing technology and use the polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) of liquid silicone material to make an oral lighting device with mold casting technology. …”
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Management of traumatic macular hole and retinal detachment using amniotic membrane transplantation: A case report by Marcus H. Yamamoto, A. Itzam Marin, Irena Tsui

“…The retina remained attached following silicone oil removal. Conclusions and importance: TMH-associated RRDs are rare and challenging to manage due to their complexity and difficult preoperative evaluation. …”
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Causes and Risk Factors of Repeated Hospitalization among Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy by Yu Xiao, Yingying Liang, Zhanjie Lin, Huiqian Kong, Zijing Du, Yunyan Hu, Shuyi Ouyang

“…Among 2592 hospital discharges of 827 patients who experienced at least two hospitalizations, the major causes of repeated hospitalization were macular edema (30.83%), vitreous hemorrhage (29.09%), cataract (22.76%), proliferative membrane formation (6.91%), silicone oil removal (4.71%), retinal detachment (4.44%), and glaucoma (4.17%). …”
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In Situ Curing of a Polymer Film for Light-Proof Coring of Deep Rocks with Preservation of Rock Quality and Moisture by Zhiyu Zhao, Heping Xie, Tao Liu, Yifan Wu

“…Compared to the neat silicone rubber film, the O2 and water vapor permeability and light transmittance of the sealing film were reduced by 81.2%, 84.4%, and 100%, respectively. …”
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A New Sutureless Illuminated Macular Buckle Designed for Myopic Macular Hole Retinal Detachment by Ahmed M. Bedda, Ahmed M. Abdel Hadi, Mohamed Lolah, Muhammad S. Abd Al Shafy

“…The buckle used was assembled from a 5 mm wide sponge and a 7 mm wide silicone tire; it was fixed utilizing the sterile topical adhesive Histoacryl Blue (B Braun, TS1050044FP) which polymerizes in seconds upon being exposed to water-containing substances. …”
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3D Printed Swordfish‐Like Wireless Millirobot by Xingcheng Ou, Yu Sheng, Jiaqi Huang, Dantong Huang, Xiaohong Li, Ran Bi, Guoliang Chen, Weijie Hu, Shuang‐Zhuang Guo

“…The robot includes a silicone‐based torso (body, abdomen, and pectoral fin) and a crescent‐shaped tail fin made from a magnetically programmable polymer embedded with neodymium‐iron‐boron (NdFeB) particles. …”
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Long-Term Observation of Triplex Surgery for Cataract after Phakic 6H Implantation for Super High Myopia by Xin Liu, Fan Fan, Xiaoying Wang, Yi Lu, Tianyu Zheng, Peng Zhou, Xingtao Zhou, Yi Luo

“…The eye developed rhegmatogenous retinal detachment and underwent PPV with silicone oil 18 months later. ECD before the triplex surgery was not significantly different compared with that at last follow-up (P = 0.495) apart from these five eyes. …”
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Evaluation of marginal accuracy of polyetheretherketone and zirconia copings fabricated using computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing technique: An in vitro study by Manish Jangade, Ranu Sharma, Nishanth A. Sudharson, Raj Jain, Shailendra Kumar Sahu, Anurag Dani

“…Materials and Methods: Thirty stone dies were created from silicone impressions of the metal die and poured using type-IV dental stone. …”
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Recent Developments in Ventricular Assist Device Therapy by Angel Moctezuma-Ramirez, Haseeb Mohammed, Austin Hughes, Abdelmotagaly Elgalad

“…The Vitalmex device from Mexico City combines pulsatile-flow technology with a paracorporeal design, utilizing cost-effective materials like silicone-elastic and titanium, and features a reusable pump housing to minimize manufacturing and operational costs. …”
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Estimation of Eyelid Pressure Using a Blepharo-Tensiometer in Patients with Functional Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction by Jinsoo Kim, Sang-Mok Lee, Youn Joo Choi, Min Joung Lee

“…To compare the eyelid pressure between patients with functional nasolacrimal duct obstruction (FNLDO) and normal controls using blepharo-tensiometer, and to evaluate the relationship between eyelid pressure and the outcomes of silicone intubation (SI) in patients with FNLDO. Study design. …”
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Traumatic Ulceration of the Vestibular Mucous Membrane After Insertion of Four Mini-Implants in the Atrophied Mandible: A Case Report by Domagoj Kilić, Sanja Peršić-Kiršić, Asja Čelebić

“…After the surgery, a silicone splint, resembling an occlusal rim, was made to protect the mucous membrane, keep medicaments for faster epitalization in place, to decrease perioral muscle tonus before the new dentures’ delivery, and to prevent movable tissue relapse. …”
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Evaluation of Marginal Misfit of Metal Frameworks Welded by Gas-Torch, Laser, and Tungsten Inert Gas Methods by Wilson Matsumoto, Paula Pastana Beraldo, Rossana Pereira de Almeida, Ana Paula Macedo, Beatriz Roque Kubata, Takami Hirono Hotta

“…Transfers and replicas were used to transfer the positions of the implants to the model, using a silicone matrix. The bars were waxed up and casted. …”
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