Recycled PVC content and particle size distribution effects on morphological and mechanical properties of expanded PVC layer for floorcoverings by Chaouch, Walid, Msahli, Slah

“…Then, a comprehensive investigation focused on understanding the behavior and characteristics of recycled PVC powders. Ultimately, this research delves into the impact of varying PVC recycled content and particle sizes on the mechanical characteristics (Break Strength, Elongation at Rupture, and Tear Resistance) of the expanded PVC layer utilized in floorcovering applications. …”
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Effects of Charge Imbalance on Field‐Induced Instability of HfO2‐Based Ferroelectric Tunnel Junctions by Wonjun Shin, Chang‐Hyeon Han, Jangsaeng Kim, Ryun‐Han Koo, Kyung Kyu Min, Daewoong Kwon

“…Furthermore, high‐pressure annealing effectively mitigates field‐induced instability by reducing the defects within the film, thereby alleviating the associated charge imbalance. …”
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Energy-Assisted additive manufacturing for weldable and non-weldable Ni-based superalloys: a review by Junmyoung Jang, Taehwan Ko, Jaeheon Lee, Dukyong Kim, Hwani Hwang, Taesoon Jeong, Heuisu Kim, Seung Hwan Lee

“…However, the process and material characteristics of AM for Ni-based superalloys introduce challenges that hinder industrial adoption. …”
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Sensory Evaluation of Effervescent Nutritional Supplements: Identification and Characterisation of Off-Tastes by Thomas Delompré, Christophe Martin, Loïc Briand, Christian Salles

“…Nutritional supplements are often characterised by unpleasant tastes or aftertastes, primarily due to the presence of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids as active compounds. These taste defects can be masked by sweeteners or specific flavourings. …”
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Experimental substantiation of the design of a prosthetic heart valve for «valve-in-valve» implantation by K. Yu. Klyshnikov, E. A. Ovcharenko, A. N. Stasev, T. V. Glushkova, Yu. A. Kudryavtseva, L. S. Barbarash

“…The hydrodynamic characteristics of the prosthesis were investigated under physiological conditions and «valvein-valve» implantation. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Solid-phase Additive Techniques: Insights into Friction Stir Additive Manufacturing (FSAM) and Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) by Nouranga K. N., Prashanth B. N., Ram Prabhu T.

“…Conventional fusion-based MAM approaches often face challenges such as porosity, residual stress, and solidification-related defects, which may undermine mechanical characteristics and dependability. …”
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Amplifying time-harmonic thermal signal in spinning lock-in thermography by Yanxiang Wang, Dong Wang, Xiaochang Xing, Pei-Chao Cao, Qiang-Kai-Lai Huang, Hao-Ran Yan, Hongsheng Chen, Ying Li

“…LIT relies on modulated thermal signals to probe material properties and detect structural defects with high sensitivity. However, traditional LIT methods are often limited to static heat sources or samples, restricting their use in dynamic scenarios. …”
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A study on the manufacture of CNT composites bipolar plate for the fuel cell using a nanosecond pulsed laser by Seungeun Baek, Dongkyoung Lee

“…The effect of scanning speed and pulse duration was observed for interaction characteristics. Defects were observed due to high thermal effects at low scanning speed and high pulse duration. …”
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A Distributed AGC Method considering Two-Channel Random Delays and Their Difference between Interconnected Power Systems by Xilin Zhao, Zhenyu Lin, Bo Fu, Yang Yang, Jimin Ma

“…With the emergence of the concept of smart grid, the networked automatic generation control (AGC) method has been more and more important for secondary frequency control due to its characteristics such as openness and flexibility. However, the networked AGC system also presents some defects such as time delays and packet dropouts. …”
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Failure prediction of fissured rock under freeze-thaw cycles based on critical slowing down theory of acoustic emission multi-parameter by Xiaodie Liang, Zhixiang Liu, Kang Peng, Houqiang Wang, Shuangxia Zhang, Congxiang Yuan

“…Therefore, in this study, quasi-static compression tests were performed on fissured sandstone under FT cycles, utilizing acoustic emission (AE) monitoring and digital image correlation (DIC) systems to capture the failure characteristics. The results indicated that FT cycles and fissure angles affect the failure patterns by increasing the internal structural defects and influencing the stress geometry distribution conditions, respectively. …”
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The MLH1 c.1852_1853delinsGC (p.K618A) variant in colorectal cancer: genetic association study in 18,723 individuals. by Anna Abulí, Luis Bujanda, Jenifer Muñoz, Stephan Buch, Clemens Schafmayer, Maria Valeria Maiorana, Silvia Veneroni, Tom van Wezel, Tao Liu, Helga Westers, Clara Esteban-Jurado, Teresa Ocaña, Josep M Piqué, Montserrat Andreu, Rodrigo Jover, Angel Carracedo, Rosa M Xicola, Xavier Llor, Antoni Castells, EPICOLON Consortium, Malcolm Dunlop, Robert Hofstra, Annika Lindblom, Juul Wijnen, Paolo Peterlongo, Jochen Hampe, Clara Ruiz-Ponte, Sergi Castellví-Bel

“…Lynch syndrome tumors develop mainly as a consequence of defective DNA mismatch repair associated with germline mutations in MLH1, MSH2, MSH6 and PMS2. …”
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Detecting Particle Contamination in Bearings of Inverter-Fed Induction Motors: A Comparative Evaluation of Monitoring Signals by Tomas Garcia-Calva, Óscar Duque-Perez, Rene J. Romero-Troncoso, Daniel Morinigo-Sotelo, Ignacio Martin-Diaz

“…These domains are analyzed to assess and compare the characteristics of each monitored signal in the context of bearing wear detection. …”
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A refined, minimally invasive, reproducible ovine ischaemia–reperfusion–infarction model using implantable defibrillators: Methodology and validation by Charlene Pius, Barbara Niort, Emma J. Radcliffe, Andrew W. Trafford

“…The model produces key characteristics associated with the fourth universal definition of myocardial infarction, including ECG changes, elevated cardiac biomarkers and cardiac wall motility defects. …”
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Prevalence of congenital anomalies in newborns: a cross-sectional study in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2019-2021 by Pauline Lorena Kale, Nina Nogueira Alt, Sandra Costa Fonseca

“…Abstract Objective To describe prevalence of congenital anomalies according to maternal, health care, and newborn characteristics in the state of Rio de Janeiro, from 2019 to 2021. …”
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Physical and electrical characterizations of low n-doped MOCVD GaN-on-sapphire layers for power electronics applications by Ndembi Ignoumba-Ignoumba, Camille Sonneville, Adrien Bidaud, Pierre Brosselard, Eric Frayssinet, Florian Bartoli, Yvon Cordier, Farid Medjdoub, Dominique Planson, Cyril Buttay

“…Samples’ GaN drift layers have globally a similar quality as examined by XRD, AFM Raman spectroscopy, C-V measurements and I-V characteristics. Some crystal defects in the GaN layer are identified by Raman spectroscopy and SEM, and their effect on the electrical characteristics of the diodes is assessed. …”
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Improving the Wear Resistance and Bending Strength of Knives Used in Centrifugal Beet Cutters by F. Ya. Rudik, S. A. Bredikhin

“…It is shown that a one-shift operation of defective knives may result in a loss of up to 28-30 percent of sucrose. …”
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Analysis of the approaches used for calculating involute splined couplings and the methods of considering their influence on the dynamic behavior of systems by I. V. Nikolaev, M. K. Leontiev, V. V. Popov

“…Since this unit is under heavy loads in aircraft gas turbine engines, much attention is paid not only to strength characteristics, but also to the influence on the dynamic parameters of the rotor system. …”
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Peculiarities of development and metabolism of <i>Streptococcus thermophilus</i> strains under different conditions of deep liquid phase cultivation by G. M. Sviridenko, O. M. Shukhalova, E. S. Danilova

“…In particular, lactic acid bacteria transform the main components of milk (protein, milk fat, lactose) into taste, aromatic, and biologically active substances involved in the formation of identification and organoleptic characteristics of fermented dairy products. The number of starter microorganisms in fermented dairy products, including cheeses, significantly exceeds the content of any foreign microflora and can cause the appearance of organoleptic defects such as acid, bitterness, non-specific off-taste or excessive gas formation. …”
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Research of General Simulation and Test Platform for Embedded Software by LI Wenbo, ZHOU Zhifei

“…Aiming at the characteristics of embedded software and the defects of existing test environment, a general test platform based on dSPACE plus fault injecting system was proposed, which could fulfill the requirement of real-time simulation, automatic test, test management and fault injection. …”
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Super Capacitor Used in Start Scheme of DMUs Power Package by CHEN Aijun, FAN Libing, ZHOU Ande

“…Defects of the current DMUs power package starting circuit were analyzed, and the structure, working principle and characteristics of super capacitor were introduced. …”
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