Preparation of PVC composite using reinforced Iraqi Bentoniet clay as a filler & study their mechanical and thermal properties by Baghdad Science Journal

“…After that polyvinyl Al-Cohool solution prepared and used as a coated layer covered the Bentonite powder before applied as a filler ,followed by drying , milling and sieving for limited recommend sizes. polyvinyl chloride solutions were prepared and adding of modified Bentonite power at certain quantities were followed .Sheet of these variables on the mechanical and thermal properties of the prepared reinforced particular polyvinyl chloride composite Experimentally, it was found that the composite prepared by adding modified Iraqi Bentonite powder , that calcined at 700 oC as a filler have an advantage in heating insulator properties by 30 from that found for PVC as it is ,and the value of stress strength exceed by three times as that for original value.…”
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Exploring the Potential of ZnO Nanoparticle-Treated Fibers in Advancing Natural Fiber Reinforced Composites: A Review by Bekinew Kitaw Dejene

“…Natural fiber-reinforced composites have attracted considerable attention as variable and environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional materials in various industries. …”
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Application of artificial neural network in deoxygenation of water by glucoseoxidase immobilized in calcium alginate/MnO2 composite by A. Abdi, M.Sh Izadkhah, A. Karimi, M. Razzaghi, H. Moradkhani

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Optimizing Mixture Composition to Improve the Performance of Porous Asphalt for Wearing Course as an Environmentally Friendly Road Construction Material by Ika Sulianti, Amiruddin Amiruddin, Ibrahim Ibrahim, A. Subrianto

“…Based on result obtained before, the study is aimed at investigating the use of mixture composition variable with different percentages until the optimal conditions were obtained, namely making a normal mixture, 15%, 18.75%, 22.5%, 26.25%, 30% as sand composition reduction. …”
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Analysis of Mechanical and Thermal Material Characteristics of GPL-Reinforced Double-FG Composite Nanoplates under Temperature Load by Kerim Gökhan Aktaş

“…This article analyzes the variation in the mechanical and thermal material characteristics of graphene platelets (GPLs)-reinforced double-functionally graded (FG) composite nanoplates subjected to thermal load. Titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V and silicon nitride (Si3N4) metal-ceramic matrix is preferred for the nanoplate matrix due to their potential for use in thermal environments. …”
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Digital twin-driven design and testing of laser shock processed aluminum-graphene composites for spacecraft docking tribology. by Hosamane Guruswamy Prashantha Kumar, Praveen Kumar Kanti, Dinesh Dishana, Pratik Shukla, Prabhu Paramasivam, Leliso Hobicho Dabelo

“…The study presents the laser shock processed (LSP) aluminum-graphene composite development and performance evaluation as a solution for spacecraft docking systems that require high tribological reliability under vacuum and extreme thermal conditions. …”
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Robust Design Optimization of Viscoelastic Damped Composite Structures Integrating Model Order Reduction and Generalized Stochastic Collocation by Tianyu Wang, Chao Xu, Teng Li

“…This study presents a novel approach that integrates model order reduction (MOR) and generalized stochastic collocation (gSC) to enhance robust design optimization (RDO) of viscoelastic damped composite structures under material and geometric uncertainties. …”
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The effect of forest gaps on the diversity and composition of bacterial communities in mixed-type forest soils across the Carpathian mountains by Nejc Suban, Oliver Maksimović, Nataša Šibanc, Tijana Martinović, Eva Darenova, Matjaž Čater, Tine Grebenc

“…A closer examination of additional environmental variables would be necessary to better explain the observed differences in the diversity and composition of bacterial communities.…”
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Non-Singular Fast Terminal Composite Sliding Mode Control of Marine Permanent Magnet Synchronous Propulsion Motors by Zhaoting Liu, Xi Wang, Peng Zhou, Liantong An, Zhengwei Zhao, Baozhu Jia, Yuanyuan Xu

“…Regarding the high susceptibility problem of the Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) to various uncertain factors, including load variations, parameter perturbations, and external interferences in the ship’s electric propulsion system, this paper presents a non-singular fast terminal composite sliding mode control (NFTCSMC) strategy based on the improved exponential reaching law. …”
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Effect of titanium dioxide (Tio2) nanoparticles on the wear rate of marine journal bearings made of composite materials by Suadad Noori Ghani, Ali Sadiq Alithari, Hala Salman Hasan

“…Sixteen composite samples were prepared and tested according to ASTM standards to evaluate performance under loads of 10 and 15 N. …”
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Drought Assessment by a Short-/Long-Term Composited Drought Index in the Upper Huaihe River Basin, China by Meixiu Yu, Xiaolong Liu, Li Wei, Qiongfang Li, Jianyun Zhang, Guoqing Wang

“…The aim of the paper was to propose a multiscale composited drought index (CDI) which could be widely used for drought monitoring and early warning in China. …”
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Predicting 3-year all-cause mortality in rectal cancer patients based on body composition and machine learning by Xiangyong Li, Zeyang Zhou, Xiaoyang Zhang, Xinmeng Cheng, Chungen Xing, Yong Wu

“…SHAP values revealed that subcutaneous adipose tissue index (SAI), visceral adipose tissue index (VAI), skeletal muscle density (SMD), visceral-to-subcutaneous adipose tissue ratio (VSR), and subcutaneous adipose tissue density (SAD) were the five most important variables influencing all-cause mortality post-LaTME.ConclusionBy integrating body composition, multiple ML predictive models were developed and validated for predicting all-cause mortality after rectal cancer surgery, with the XGBoost model exhibiting the best performance.…”
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Pile-Soil Stress Ratio and Settlement of Composite Foundation Bidirectionally Reinforced by Piles and Geosynthetics under Embankment Load by Binhui Ma, Zhuo Li, Kai Cai, Meng Liu, Minghua Zhao, Bingchu Chen, Qiunan Chen, Zhiyong Hu

“…The settlement calculation of composite foundation bidirectionally reinforced by piles and geosynthetics is always a difficult problem. …”
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Modest functional diversity decline and pronounced composition shifts of microbial communities in a mixed waste-contaminated aquifer by Yupeng Fan, Dongyu Wang, Joy X. Yang, Daliang Ning, Zhili He, Ping Zhang, Andrea M. Rocha, Naijia Xiao, Jonathan P. Michael, Katie F. Walker, Dominique C. Joyner, Chongle Pan, Michael W. W. Adams, Matthew W. Fields, Eric J. Alm, David A. Stahl, Terry C. Hazen, Paul D. Adams, Adam P. Arkin, Jizhong Zhou

“…Compared to taxonomic and phylogenetic compositions, environmental variables played a more significant role in shaping functional gene composition, suggesting that niche selection could be more closely related to microbial functionality than taxonomy. …”
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Review on Synthesis Method, Classification and AdsorptionSeparation and Sensing Application of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) Based Composites by Aklilu Melese, Kenaegzer Mulate, Abdu Hussen, Afework Hailekiros, Walelign Wubet

“…The structural characteristics, classification, The most widely used and successful strategies for MOFs composite synthesis are presented like (Encapsulation method, Solvothermal method, Solution impregnation, and Click chemistry (reaction) method), numerous characterization techniques and their applications MOFs composite have all been covered in this review. …”
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Metabolic reallocation in soybeans under shade stress alters phenylpropanoid profiles with implications for stress adaptation and seed composition by Wenting Qin, Juncai Deng, Jingya Guo, Wenyu Yang, Jiang Liu

“…Abstract Shade stress induces significant metabolic reallocation in soybeans, altering both nutritional composition and adaptation strategies to low-light environments. …”
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Cycling but not walking to work or study is associated with physical fitness, body composition and clustered cardiometabolic risk in young men by Tommi Vasankari, Jani P Vaara, Mikael Fogelholm, Harri Koski, Heikki Kyröläinen

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the association of active commuting and its subcomponents, cycling and walking, with cardiometabolic risk factors, physical fitness and body composition in young men.Methods Participants were 776 Finnish young (26±7 years), healthy adult men. …”
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Nutritional quality and functional properties of finger millet, sweet potato, and soybean composite flour as affected by blending ratios by Ibrahim Mohammed Ali, Sirawdink Fikreyesus Forsido, Chala G. Kuyu

“…The experiment was conducted to optimize the blending ratio of composite flours. Thirteen formulations of composite flours were generated using a mixture design with varying ratios of finger millet (45–55%), OFSP (30–40%), and soybean (10–20%). …”
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Development of objective test functions for modeling and sensitivity analysis of the mechanical behaviour of aluminum-agro-marine waste composites by Obinna Onyebuchi Barah, Stephen Ndubuisi Nnamchi, Milon Dennison Selvam, Mustafah Muhamad Mundu, Abubakar Abdulkarim

“…Aluminum-based composites reinforced with agro-marine waste materials present an eco-friendly, cost-effective solution for industries needing lightweight and durable materials. …”
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Impact of Different Regimens of Fluoridated Dentifrice Application on the pH and Inorganic Composition in an Oral Microcosm Biofilm Model by Patrícia de Lourdes Budoia de Carvalho, Juliano Pelim Pessan, Bruna do Amaral, Amanda Costa Troncha, Samuel Campos Sousa, Douglas Roberto Monteiro, Thayse Yumi Hosida, Alberto Carlos Botazzo Delbem, Caio Sampaio

“…In conclusion, the interplay between dentifrice amount and F concentration was more influential on the biofilm’s inorganic composition and pH than either variable alone.…”
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