Effect of citral incorporation on the antimicrobial, barrier, mechanical, and UV-protective properties of pectin-beeswax films for food packaging applications by Mahboobeh Kashiri

“…Incorporating active compounds into packaging films is a promising approach for improving their mechanical and physical properties while also showing desirable antimicrobial functionality. Citral (CI) is an active compound with the potential to improve food packaging functionality. …”
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Study on Crystallization of PVC/Graphene/Seashell Hybrid Biocomposites by Thermal and Hardness Analysis by Ferda Mindivan

“…The PVC/RGO/SS-20 hybrid biocomposite showed the greatest gain in hardness value, up 18.47% compared to the PVC/RGO composite. No significant change was observed in the melting and weight loss temperatures as the SS content increased; however, the crystallinity and glass transition temperatures in hybrid biocomposites increased as the SS content increased. …”
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Biofilm associated with pigmented areas on a waterproofing coating surface by Clotilde Maestri, Ronan L. Hébert, Patrick Di Martino

“…Waterproofing coatings are composite materials made of different layers with complementary functionalities. …”
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Ordering of Transformed Recorded Electroencephalography (EEG) Signals by a Novel Precede Operator by Amirul Aizad Ahmad Fuad, Tahir Ahmad

“…Recorded electroencephalography (EEG) signals can be represented as square matrices, which have been extensively analyzed using mathematical methods to extract invaluable information concerning brain functions in terms of observed electrical potentials; such information is critical for diagnosing brain disorders. …”
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Synthesis and Fluorescence Mechanism of Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Dots Utilizing Biopolymer and Urea by Hikaru Yorozuya, Noor E Ashrafi, Kazuya Sato, Ahatashamul Islam, Rikuto Fukae, Yusuke Tagashira, Toshifumi Iimori

“…Stronger fluorescence intensity was observed for a moist phosphate salt/N-CD composite, in contrast to the weaker fluorescence exhibited by a dried one. …”
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Quarter- and half-filled quantum Hall states and their topological orders revealed by daughter states in bilayer graphene by Ravi Kumar, André Haug, Jehyun Kim, Misha Yutushui, Konstantin Khudiakov, Vishal Bhardwaj, Alexey Ilin, K. Watanabe, T. Taniguchi, David F. Mross, Yuval Ronen

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Enhancing Osteogenesis through Bio‐Inspired Recombinant Coral Protein Galaxin by Targeting Mitochondrial Metabolism and ATP Production by Fei Yu, Xing Zhao, Ting Jiang, Ningjuan Ouyang, Peilin Li, Wei Yang, Zhihe Zhao

“…Furthermore, galaxin is integrated with gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) and assess the osteogenic potential of the resulting galaxin‐GelMA composites in mouse mandibular defects. The observations emphasize the distinctive role of galaxin in regulating mitochondrial functionality and osteogenesis. …”
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Cognitive, language and motor developmental patterns of extremely preterm children up to 2 years of age: a descriptive approach by Erika Jurišová, Lucia Ráczová, Marta Zaťková, Martina Romanová

“…In the studied sample, we observed a decline in cognitive, language, and motor functioning to the low-average range at 2 years of chronological age. …”
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Gold nanoparticle encapsulated hybrid MOF: synthesis, characterization, and co-drug delivery of 5-fluorouracil and curcumin by Pranita Rananaware, Parimal Pandit, Varsha Brahmkhatri

“…This combination associates the advantages of AuNPs and MOFs, creating a potent platform for cancer theranostics that combines diagnosis and treatment into one unit. The synthesized composite (AuNPs@ZIF-8/ZIF-67) is functionalized with Folic acid (FA) and loaded with the anticancer agents Curcumin (C) and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) for co-drug delivery The synthesized composites, namely Au/ZIF8, Au/ZIF8/ZIF67/FA, Au/ZIF8/ZIF67/FA/5-FU, and Au/ZIF8/ZIF67/FA/5-FU/C were characterized using diverse analytical techniques such as FESEM, XRD, FTIR, TEM, and BET. …”
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The Impact of CO2 Regeneration Positions on Electrochemical CO2 Reduction by Zhuo Chen, Yuesheng Zhang, Huiying Deng, Yuhang Wang

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Mechanical, Thermal and Morphological Characterization of Graphene/Al2O3‐Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Nanocomposites by Shah Md Ashiquzzaman Nipu, Md Zillur Rahman, Shadman Sharar Alam, Barshan Dev

“…The FTIR spectroscopy analysis reveals distinctive spectral peaks indicating successful incorporation of Al2O3 and GNPs into the epoxy‐based composite, with observed peaks corresponding to functional groups and bonds characteristic of each component. …”
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Effectiveness of horizontal posts to support MOD cavities compared with other restorative approaches in endodontically treated teeth: systematic review with meta-analysis of labora... by Mohammed Ahmed Alghauli, Ahmed Yaseen Alqutaibi, Redhwan Saleh Al-Gabri, Abdulmajeed Abdulaziz Baik, Anas Mazen Mahrous, Arwa Bafail, Samah Saker

“…Conclusions The insertion of horizontal posts significantly increased the fracture resistance of endodontically treated premolars and molars compared to composite restorations. Notably, fracture resistance levels were comparable to those observed in teeth restored with glass-fiber-reinforced composite and indirect ceramic restorations. …”
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Structural and Optical Properties of (MgZnO/rGO) Nanocomposites by Gunja Lavanya, Thirukachhi Suvarna, C.P. Vardhani

“…The functional groups of the samples are confirmed by the Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) observed in the spectra at nearly ~3685 due to the O-H Stretching vibrations, peaks observed at ~2860 due to the C-H stretching vibrations,1596-1545 due to the C=O stretching vibrations. …”
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A Short Review: Tribology in Machining to Understand Conventional and Latest Modeling Methods with Machine Learning by Seisuke Kano

“…Modern engineering materials often incorporate functional materials in metastable states, such as composites of dissimilar materials, rather than conventional stable-phase materials. …”
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Mechanism of action behind the pain-relief effects of extracellular vesicles in microfragmented adipose tissue: an in vitro and in vivo study by Francesco De Francesco, Letizia Ferroni, Ilaria Zanolla, Lucia Sileo, Maria Pia Cavaleri, Mario Fordellone, Letizia Senesi, Anna Maria Monachino, Elena Tremoli, Ilenia Pia Cappucci, Eduardo Maria Sommella, Massimo Bonora, Alfredo Ronca, Ugo D’Amora, Noemi De Cesare, Luca Lovatti, Michele Riccio, Ali Mobasheri, Paolo Pinton, Barbara Zavan

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Study on the Retention and Distributions of the Copper-Based Preservative in Standing Tree Chinese Fir (Cunninghamia lanceolata) by Youhua Fan, Yong Wang, Ninghua Yu, Layun Deng, Zejun Chen

“…Solidified preservative particles are observed in xylem rays with SEM. The results of the present study provide some useful information for the functional design of the target wood products.…”
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Aquaponics model can provide better productivity: Microorganisms affect the growth and health of tilapia by Dingyue Fan, Huimin Xu, Shunlong Meng, Limin Fan, Chao Song, Liping Qiu, Dandan Li, Longxiang Fang, Zhuping Liu, Xuwen Bing

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Bird Diversity Across Farmland, Wetland, and Forest Environments of the Moulouya High Plain, Morocco by Hmidani Mohammed, Ismail Mansouri, Wafae Squalli, Lahsen El Ghadraoui, Mohamed Dakki

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Influence of Glow and Afterglow Times on the Discharge Current of Argon at Low Pressure by Ahmed Y. Owaid

“…The discharge was created between two circular metal electrodes of diameter (7.5 cm), separated horizontally by a distance (10 cm) at the two ends of a Pyrex cylindrical tube. A composite of two Gaussian functions has been suggested to fit and explain the variation graphs clearly. …”
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Aesthetic Treatment of Bilateral Peg-Shaped Lateral Incisor and Restoration of a Harmonious Smile: A Case Report by Abdullah Alshehri

“…Peg-shaped lateral incisors are the most prevalent tooth size discrepancy, which can have a number of functional and aesthetic implications in affected people. …”
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