Assessment of Vibration Frequencies of Piezo-Actuated Panel by Model-Assisted Self-Mixing Interferometry by E. Bodo, L. Ciccarelli, V. Bello, S. Morganti, S. Merlo

“…Although audio devices characterization requires sound pressure level measurements, preliminary testing of electromechanical frequency response and actuation efficiency may provide meaningful insights into the operation capability of these innovative systems. …”
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Solar-driven selective conversion of millimolar dissolved carbon to fuels with molecular flux generation by Bin Liu, Zheng Qian, Xiang Shi, Haoqing Su, Wentao Zhang, Atsu Kludze, Yuze Zheng, Chengxing He, Rito Yanagi, Shu Hu

“…Photoelectrochemical (PEC) CO2 reduction (CO2R) devices promise the sustainable conversion of dissolved carbon in seawater to carbon products using sunlight as the only energy input. However, the diffusion-dominant transport mechanism and the near-zero concentration of CO2(aq) (CO2 dissolved in aqueous solution) in static seawater has made it extremely challenging to achieve high solar-to-fuel (STF) efficiency and high carbon-product selectivity. …”
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Leaching Kinetics of Ironmaking Blast Furnace Slag as a Source of Calcium for CO₂ Sequestration by Makhitha Masipa, Itumeleng Kohitlhetse, Hilary Rutto, Kentse Motsetse, Malibongwe S. Manono

“…However, with the smallest particle size fraction, more calcium can be extracted before the surface is obstructed, thus ensuring maximum extraction efficiency. Based on the activation energy value of 70.51 kJ/mol, it is less likely that the leaching of blast furnace slag in ammonium nitrate is a product-layer-diffusion-controlled process, as the activation energy for this type of process is usually below 20 kJ/mol. …”
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Effect of varying thickness properties of the slow release fertilizer films on morphology, biodegradability, urea release, soil health, and plant growth. by Zahid Majeed, Shamyla Nawazish, Ayesha Baig, Wasim Akhtar, Atia Iqbal, Wisal Muhammad Khan, Syed Majid Bukhari, Asma Zaidi, Pau Loke Show, Nurlidia Mansoor

“…Green biomass is a renewable and biodegradable material that has the potential use to trap urea to develop a high-efficiency urea fertilizer for crops' better performance. …”
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Nano-Liposomal Carrier as Promising Dermal Delivery Platform for <i>Fumaria officinalis</i> L. Bioactives by Rabiea Ashowen Ahmoda, Milena Milošević, Aleksandar Marinković, Aleksandra A. Jovanović

“…(fumitory) extract, focusing on their stability and performance under ultraviolet (UV) exposure, as well as polyphenol release within simulated skin conditions in a Franz diffusion cell. <b>Methods:</b> Liposomal formulations, composed of phospholipids with or without β-sitosterol or ergosterol, were evaluated for their encapsulation efficiency, liposome size, size distribution, zeta potential, viscosity, surface tension, density, oxidative stability, antioxidant capacity, and polyphenol recovery. …”
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Research on Ship Engine Fuel Consumption Prediction Algorithm Based on Adaptive Optimization Generative Network by Defu Zhang, Yuxuan Song, Jianfeng Gao, Zhenyu Shen, Liangkuan Li, Anren Yao

“…Furthermore, to overcome the limitations of existing models, such as insufficient prediction accuracy and poor stability under complex operating conditions, a Meta-learning Diffusion Residual Attention Network (MD-RAN) is proposed. …”
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A Particle Swarm Optimization-Guided Ivy Algorithm for Global Optimization Problems by Kaifan Zhang, Fujiang Yuan, Yang Jiang, Zebing Mao, Zihao Zuo, Yanhong Peng

“…In recent years, metaheuristic algorithms have garnered significant attention for their efficiency in solving complex optimization problems. …”
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Adsorptive removal of Cr(VI) from wastewater using termite mound blended with chicken eggshell as an adsorbent: Equilibrium and kinetic approaches by Mebratu Ergete Mengistu, Yasin Ahmed Waday, Wondwosen Sime Geleta, Yigezu Mekonnen Bayisa, Dereje Tadesse Mekonnen

“…Thus, the maximum Cr(VI) removal efficiency of 99.79 % achieved at pH of 7, adsorbent dosage of 6 g/L, initial Cr(VI) concentration of 40 mg/L, and contact time of 75 min. …”
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Optimizing Methanol Flow Rate for Enhanced Semi-Passive Mini-Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Performance by Laura Faria, Vicenta María Barragán

“…Open circuit voltage, maximum power density, and cell efficiency were analyzed. To this purpose, open circuit voltage and current–voltage curves were measured in different experimental conditions. …”
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Topologic Reorganization of White Matter Connectivity Networks in Early-Blind Adolescents by Zhifeng Zhou, Long Qian, Jinping Xu, Yumin Lu, Fen Hou, Jingyi Zhou, Jinpei Luo, Gangqiang Hou, Wentao Jiang, Hengguo Li, Xia Liu

“…The network efficiencies were markedly reduced in the EBA cohort, with the largest alterations in the default-mode, visual, and limbic areas. …”
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Niosome as a Drug Delivery Carrier for Sorafenib: Preparation, Investigation of Physicochemical Properties, and In Vitro Effects on HepG2 Cell Line by Mohammad Amin Raeisi Estabragh, Behzad Behnam, Masoud Torkzadeh-Mahani, Abbas Pardakhty

“…The morphology, size analysis, and physical stability were investigated. The encapsulation efficiency percent of the selected formulations was measured using the dialysis method, and the release of sorafenib was checked for four hours using the Franz diffusion cell. …”
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Development of Curcumin Encapsulated Liposomes in Chlorhexidine-Loaded Organogel Using Ternary Phase Systems for Treatment of Omphalitis in Infants by Ibilola Mary Cardoso-Daodu, Margaret Okonawan Ilomuanya

“…Liposomes were spherical with an average size of 7 μm and an encapsulation efficiency of 97%. The in vitro release profile best fits the Higuchi mathematical model implying that curcumin release was by diffusion and dissolution mechanism. …”
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Evaluation of technological parameters of convective drying of pumpkin seeds with vibro-ozonation intensification of the process by I. Palamarchuk, M. Mushtruk, N. Mushtruk

“…This study aimed to enhance the driving force and, consequently, the efficiency of the dehumidification process for thermolabile plant raw materials by employing vibro-mechanical activation of seed material movement, increasing electro-osmotic pressure to improve moisture diffusion conditions, and achieving disinfection during processing. …”
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Innovative bio-inspired solar cells using fly ash-based dye-sensitized cells with fruit extract enhancements and Averrhoa bilimbi electrolyte by Retyo Wizi Nafa Utami, Tresna Dewi, Indrayani Indrayani

“…Traditional silicon-based photovoltaic cells, which have plateaued at 27% efficiency, are costly and environmentally unfriendly, leading to the demand for alternatives like DSSCs, which offer lower production costs, flexibility, and effective performance in diffuse light. …”
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Advancing simulations of coupled electron and phonon nonequilibrium dynamics using adaptive and multirate time integration by Jia Yao, Ivan Maliyov, David J. Gardner, Carol S. Woodward, Marco Bernardi

“…This efficiency is showcased by computing the coupled electron and lattice dynamics in graphene up to ~100 ps, as well as modeling ultrafast lattice dynamics and thermal diffuse scattering maps in bulk materials (silicon and gallium arsenide). …”
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2D CuO/rGO nanocomposite: a novel architecture for enhanced Cr(VI) photo-reduction by Islam Gomaa, Ahmed Helal, Medhat A. Ibrahim, Nasser Mohammed Hosny

“…Abstract The urgent need for efficient detoxification of carcinogenic hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) in aquatic environments has driven the development of advanced photocatalytic materials. …”
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Enhancing cement-based inorganic coating performance through the integration of graphene-titanium dioxide composite nanofibers by Xiang-fei Wang, Chun Pei, Liangliang Wei, Ji-Hua Zhu

“…The 650 °C sample, on the other hand, contained 87.1 % of the anatase and 16.9 % rutile phases, with the lowest photocatalytic efficiency of 70 %. Photoluminescence (PL) and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) tests revealed that the incorporation of graphene mitigated electron-hole recombination rates, resulting in a redshifted spectrum. …”
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Neonatal brain injury influences structural connectivity and childhood functional outcomes. by Alice Ramirez, Shabnam Peyvandi, Stephany Cox, Dawn Gano, Duan Xu, Olga Tymofiyeva, Patrick S McQuillen

“…Maturation of whole-brain neural networks can be quantified during development using diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (dMRI) in combination with graph theory metrics. …”
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Polymer-based nanoparticles for cancer theranostics: advances, challenges, and future perspectives by Kaylin Shanahan, Daniel Coen, Wanis Nafo

“…Advances in polymer chemistry and nanoparticle fabrication methods, including solvent evaporation, nanoprecipitation, emulsion-diffusion, and emulsion polymerization, have allowed precise control over particle size, surface charge, and drug-loading efficiency, optimizing biodistribution and imaging performance. …”
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Transitioning to a low-carbon economy: The impact of green finance policies in BRICS nations by Weixin Tang, Minglu Huo, Yanhui Wang, Nawal Abdalla Adam, Bin Bai

“…Key empirical findings reveal that: (1) green finance has a significant and positive impact on energy efficiency, with strong direct and indirect effects across provinces; (2) spatial autocorrelation exists in energy usage, indicating that policy impacts diffuse geographically; (3) the synergistic effect of internet development and environmental regulation enhances green finance effectiveness; (4) regional disparities show stronger green finance impacts in eastern and western China compared to central regions; and (5) robustness checks using SDM-Wij and 2SLS confirm the stability and reliability of results. …”
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