The Comprehensive overview of the recent advancements in self-healing asphalt utilizing nano-technology by Wondimagegne Mamo Mengistu, Abera Ambaye, Anwar Beshir Mohammed, Nefisa Abdulkadir, Wubeshet Gebru

“…To overcome this, nanotechnology is used, preferred by its self-healing mechanisms that can patch cracks and preserve the structural integrity of the material. The main goal of this review is to give a thorough overview of the recent developments in nanotechnology-based self-healing asphalt. …”
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3D-Printed Filaments: Alginate Hydrogels With Cellulose Nanofibers as Functional Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering Applications by Mohamed Taha, Ragab Abouzeid, A. H. Abdelbaky Elbatran, M. Shehadeh, Husain Alfadhel, Wafa Mazi, Noha Omer, Mahmoud A. Abdelaziz, Amal T. Mogharbel, Hamouda M. Mousa

“…Mechanical testing revealed a significant increase in tensile strength, ranging from 40 to 80 MPa, which underscores the improved structural integrity of the hydrogels. Rheological assessments demonstrated that the addition of TOCNs enhanced the viscoelastic properties of the filaments, making them more suitable for 3D-printing applications. …”
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Influence of screw angle and position on the extraction dynamics of Cross-Laminated Timber: an empirical analysis and comparative modeling study by Jia Lei, Xinran Li, Xinmeng Wang, Feibin Wang, Shuo Wang, Xin An, Meng Gong, Zeli Que

“…The design of dowel-type fastener connections is crucial for the structural integrity of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) systems, with individual fastener anchorage capacity as a key factor. …”
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Simulation and analysis of the solidification characteristics of a Si-Mo ductile iron by Çelik G.A., Tzini M.-I. T., Polat Ş., Aristeidakis J S., Atapek Ş.H., Sarafoglou P.I., Haidemenopoulos G.N.

“…High silicon and molybdenum ductile cast irons (Si-Mo alloys) are commonly used as exhaust manifold materials suffering from high temperature-oxidation and thermal-mechanical fatigue. The structural integrity of cast Si-Mo alloys under these service conditions is attributed to their microstructure consisting of spheroidal graphite and Mo-rich carbide embedded in a ferritic matrix. …”
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Corrosion-induced thickness diminution of an ageing bulk carrier by Nataša Kovač, Špiro Ivošević, Nikola Momčilović

“…The formulation of predictive corrosion models, grounded in historical data accumulated during vessel operations, emerges as an optimal strategy for designing structural elements and guaranteeing their structural integrity. This paper analyses non-linear deterministic and stochastic corrosion models, focusing on an ageing bulk carrier, to provide design-phase information for sustainable structures. …”
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Efficacious removal of mercury metal in food industry sewerage utilizing reduced graphene oxide adsorbent composited with magnetic nanoparticles by Adel Beig Babaei, Arash Dara, Hanieh Sadat Taheri

“…Characterization techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Raman spectroscopy were employed to confirm the composite's structural integrity and the presence of rGO, highlighting its functional properties. …”
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Rheological Characterization and Printability of Sodium Alginate–Gelatin Hydrogel for 3D Cultures and Bioprinting by Mohan Kumar Dey, Ram V. Devireddy

“…A range of hydrogel compositions were evaluated for their rheological behavior, including shear-thinning properties, storage modulus, and compressive modulus, which are crucial for maintaining structural integrity during printing and supporting cell viability. …”
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Ultrasonic bone removal from the ossicular chain affects cochlear structure and function by Jennifer M. Siu, Jaina Negandhi, Robert V. Harrison, Nikolaus E. Wolter, Adrian James

“…SEM showed significant disruption of structural integrity of the organ of Corti, specifically loss and damage of outer haircells. …”
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Inactivation of Zika Virus with Hydroxypropyl-Beta-Cyclodextrin by Cory R. Hewitt, Nicholas J. Wixon, Arthur Gallegos, You Zhou, Victor C. Huber, M. Scott Killian

“…The BCD-treated ZIKV was evaluated for infectivity using immunofluorescence and quantitative RT-PCR (qRT-PCR) assays, for immunoreactivity in Western blots, structural integrity by electron microscopy, and immunogenicity in mice. …”
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Interaction of Cyclic Loading (Low-Cyclic Fatigue) with Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) Growth Rate by Rehmat Bashir, He Xue, Rui Guo, Yueqi Bi, Muhammad Usman

“…The structural integrity analysis of nuclear power plants (NPPs) is an essential procedure since the age of NPPs is increasing constantly while the number of new NPPs is still limited. …”
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Performance of Polyurethane Adhesive in Hardwood Cross-Laminated Timber by Bradia T. Henfield, Tamara Suely Filgueira Amorim Franca, Frederico Franca, Franklin Quin Jr, Rachel A. Arango, Katie M. Ohno

“…As hardwood cross-laminated timber (CLT) gains attention due to its construction potential, understanding the interaction between hardwood panels and adhesives is critical for ensuring structural integrity and longevity of buildings. This study investigated adhesive bonding properties in hardwood CLT made from red oak (Quercus spp. …”
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Bearing Response Prediction in Hydrothermal Aged Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite Joints Using Machine Learning Techniques by Mohit Kumar, Govind Vashishtha, Babita Dhiman, Sumika Chauhan

“…CFREC are extensively employed in aerospace and other high-performance applications, and their long-term structural integrity is of paramount importance. The hydrothermal aging process can significantly affect the mechanical behavior of such composites, particularly in joint configurations. …”
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Nonlinear Static Soil-Structure Interaction Analysis of Time-Dependent Soil Deformation Effects on RC Structures by Ayat Errahmane Remadna, Kamel Bezih, Rafik Demagh, Mohamed Saddek Remadna

“…Maintaining the structural integrity of these structures over time is crucial due to the complex static interactions between the soil and the structure. …”
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Flexural strengthening and rehabilitation of continuous reinforced concrete beams using BFRP sheets: Experimental and analytical techniques by Mu'tasim Abdel-Jaber, Rawand Al-Nsour, Ahmed Ashteyat

“…The research demonstrates the effectiveness of BFRP in boosting structural integrity. The findings revealed substantial improvements in flexural strength, with increases ranging from 22.6 % to 80 %, along with enhanced ductility. …”
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Comparative analysis of a 3D printed polymer bonded magnet composed of a TPU-PA12 matrix and Nd-Fe-B atomised powder and melt spun flakes respectively by Granit Hajra, Mihael Brunčko, Leo Gusel, Ivan Anžel

“…Optimization of the processing parameters showed significant influence on the final magnetic performance and structural integrity of the printed specimens.…”
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Evaluation of mechanical properties and cracking resistance of shrinkage-compensating concrete reinforced by expansive agents with polypropylene fibers by Wenxiao Lu, Ji Chen, Qiang Tang, Fan Gu

“…This often leads to issues such as shrinkage and cracking, which can compromise the structural integrity and functionality of the sidewalls. …”
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Differential Expression of Matrix Metalloproteases in Human Fibroblasts with Different Origins by Diana Lindner, Christin Zietsch, P. Moritz Becher, Karsten Schulze, Heinz-Peter Schultheiss, Carsten Tschöpe, Dirk Westermann

“…A finely balanced equilibrium between deposition and degradation of ECM is essential for structural integrity of tissues. In the past, fibroblasts have typically been understood as a uniform cell population with comparable functions regardless of their origin. …”
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Effect of Liquid Nitrogen Freezing on Maintaining the Quality of Crayfish During Freeze–Thaw Cycles: Muscle Structure and Myofibrillar Proteins Properties by Zongna Teng, Xiaoyue He, Liuqing Wang, Limin Xu, Chuyi Jiao, Jiwang Chen

“…These results demonstrated that LNF minimized the formation of large ice crystals, preserving the structural integrity of muscle and the properties of MPs, thereby maintaining crayfish quality. …”
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Using microscopic imaging and ensemble deep learning to classify the provenance of archaeological ceramics by Qian Wang, Xuan Xiao, Zi Liu

“…Abstract Considering the substantial inaccuracies inherent in the traditional manual identification of ceramic categories and the issues associated with analyzing ceramics based on chemical or spectral features, which may lead to the destruction of ceramics, this paper introduces a novel provenance classification of archaeological ceramics which relies on microscopic features and an ensemble deep learning model, overcoming the time consuming and require costly equipment limitations of current standard methods, and without compromising the structural integrity and artistic value of ceramics. The proposed model includes the following: the construction of a dataset for ancient ceramic microscopic images, image preprocessing methods based on Gamma correction and CLAHE equalization algorithms, extraction of image features based on three deep learning architectures—VGG-16, Inception-v3 and GoogLeNet, and optimal fusion. …”
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Characterization and analysis of Ca-Zn ferrite nanoparticles based flexible metamaterial for sensing applications by Md.Zikrul Bari Chowdhury, Mohammad Tariqul Islam, Iskandar Yahya, Abdulmajeed M. Alenezi, Mohamed S. Soliman, Md. Samsuzzaman

“…Structural characterization through X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) confirmed the composite’s structural integrity and electromagnetic suitability. The MTM exhibited multi-frequency resonance at 2.4 GHz, 3.68 GHz, and 7 GHz, with the C-band resonance demonstrating high sensitivity for sensing applications. …”
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