Surface pKa determination of benzoic acid modified gold electrodeby electrochemical and contact angle measurement methods by Ali Solak, Gamze Abacıoğlu, Zafer Üstündağ, Serkan Demirci, Aybüke Turan, Haslet Ekşi, Remziye Güzel, Sebahattin Balcı

“…Cyclic voltammetry (CV) and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) techniques were used in the surface pKa determination, by exploiting the barrier effect arising from the charged nature of the surface against the electrochemistry of Fe(CN)64-/3- redox probe. Contact angle measurement (CAM) technique was also used to compare the accuracy of the surface pKa values acquired by electrochemical methods. pKa values for Au-BA were found as 2.938±0.283, 4.128 ± 0.342 and 4.251±0.089 by CV, EIS, and CAM, respectively : while the values are 4.084±0.101 5.326±0.323 and 5.102±0.147 for Au-NHBA.…”
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The effect of ZnO nanoparticles addition to PMMA on surface contact angle and adhesion of Candida albicans by Dedi Fardiaz, Dyah Irnawati, Nuryono Nuryono

“…Conclusion: In conclusion, the addition of ZnO NPs to PMMA results in an increased contact angle, while exhibiting a statistically non-significant reduction in C. albicans adhesion. …”
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Wettability alteration and IFT reduction during carbonated water injection; a critical investigation into the role of pH by Zoha Dalal Isfehani, Jalal Fahimpour, Mohammad Sharifi, Hossein Khalili, Mohammad Saeid Tayebi

“…Contact angle measurements showed that lowering the pH of brine solutions from 7 to 1.5 shifts rock wettability from oil-wet (158.5°) to water-wet (64.2°). …”
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Optimizing mild surface cleaning methods: influence of water purity and pH by Andriani Tsompou, Vitaly Kocherbitov

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Recent advances in applications of green nanocomposites in enhanced oil recovery: a comprehensive review of different characterization methods and effective parameters by Meysam Hemmati, Yaser Ahmadi

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A study on the non-contact measurement of sunflower disk inclination and its application to accurate phenotypic analysis by Qiang Wang, Kaixuan Li, Zihao Gao, Xinyuan Wei, Yaoyu Li, Yangcheng Lv, Wuping Zhang

“…Addressing the issues of low accuracy, high cost, and the risk of plant damage associated with traditional manual measurement methods, this study proposes a non-contact measurement method combining deep learning and geometric analysis to achieve precise measurement of sunflower flower head tilt angles. …”
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Research of Positioning Accuracy of the Cycloid Ball Planetary Transmission by Su Hui, Yang Kun, Yu Qinghuan, Hou-Tian Bowen

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Outcomes and Complications of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS) in Primary Angle Closure and Primary Angle Closure Glaucoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Paik B, Chua CH, Yip LW, Yip VC

“…Benjamin Paik,1 Chun Hau Chua,2 Leonard W Yip,1,2 Vivien CH Yip1,2 1Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; 2Department of Ophthalmology, National Healthcare Group Eye Institute, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, SingaporeCorrespondence: Vivien CH Yip, TTSH Medical Centre, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Level 1, Singapore, 308433, Singapore, Email vyip82@yahoo.co.ukTopic: To analyse the safety and efficacy of minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS) in lowering IOP and medication burden in primary angle closure (PAC) or primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG).Clinical Relevance: MIGS is off-label in angle closure, as implantation of the device is difficult when there is iridotrabecular contact. …”
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Tribochemical synthesis of functionalized covalent organic frameworks for anti-wear and friction reduction by Xiaozhi Zhang, Qi Lu, Yaojie Yan, Tingting Zhang, Shujuan Liu, Meirong Cai, Qian Ye, Feng Zhou, Weimin Liu

“…Abstract Tribochemistry can be defined as a field dealing with the chemical reactions occurring in the friction zone, capable of catalyzing mechanical and physico-chemical changes in the friction contact area, facilitating the formation of tribo-films, which is also an efficient approach to fabricate novel innovative materials. …”
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Using the aeromagnetic data for mapping the basement depth and contact locations, at southern part of Tihamah region, western Yemen by Marwan A. Al-Badani, Yahia M. Al-Wathaf

“…The present study aims to produce an excellent picture for the basement depth and contact locations, deduced from the available aeromagnetic data. …”
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Load-Sharing Characteristics of Power-Split Transmission System Based on Deformation Compatibility and Loaded Tooth Contact Analysis by Hao Dong, Ling-ling Duan, Jun-an Zhang, Zhou Fang

“…Based on the loaded tooth contact analysis (LTCA) technique, the actual meshing process of each gear pair is simulated and the fitting curve of time-varying mesh stiffness is obtained. …”
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Fabrication and Assessment of ZnO Modified Polyethersulfone Membranes for Fouling Reduction of Bovine Serum Albumin by Tshepo Duncan Dipheko, Kgabo Philemon Matabola, Kate Kotlhao, Richard M. Moutloali, Michael Klink

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Analysis of Factors Influencing Modal Sensitivity of the Curved Surface Cam Reduction Mechanism Based on Orthogonal Tests by Gong Qingshan, Sun Daocheng, Chen Ruyun, Jiang Zhigang, Tan Hao

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Large-scale fabrication of decoupling coatings with promising robustness and superhydrophobicity for antifouling, drag reduction, and organic photodegradation by Lei Xin, Hao Li, Jian Gao, Zhongwei Wang, KaiJie Zhou, Sirong Yu

“…This prepared decoupling coating shows promising superhydrophobicity, with water contact angle (CA) of ∼158.4° and roll off angle (RA) of ∼3°. …”
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Current status and prospects of research on coal mine dust mist condensation and dust reduction efficiency enhancement by Boyang JIANG, Yipei QI, Jiayong ZHANG, Liwen GUO, Jia LI, Yang XIAO

“…In the future, the focus of research will shift to the study of wetting dust collection mechanism, joint analysis of factors affecting the wettability of deep-seated and multi-angle coal dust, improvement of characterization parameters and measurement methods for atomization and dust reduction effects, optimization of atomization characteristics of dust mist multi-angle nozzles, development of harmless and synergistic surfactants, and popularization of on-site applications.…”
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Synthesis and characterization of nanocomposites based on polylactide/silver nanoparticles, obtained by thermochemical reduction of Ag+ ions by natural or synthetic polymers by V. L. Demchenko, M. V. Iurzhenko, S. M. Kobylinskyi, L. A. Goncharenko

“…   The addition of silver ions or nanoparticles to impart antimicrobial properties to polymeric or other materials is a widely used method. However, it should be noted that the antiviral and antimicrobial effect of silver nanoparticles that come into contact with the environment, associated with their size, with a decrease in the size of nanoparticles, their effectiveness increases sharply. …”
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Numerical analysis of bubble coalescence characteristics on wetting surface by Liuming YANG, Shicheng LIU, Zhiyong PEI, Xiangshao KONG

“…Specifically, when the contact angle increases from 130° to 170°, the initial coalescence time of bubbles decreases from 5.6 ms to 3.2 ms (a reduction of 42.9%), and the maximum spreading distance of bubbles increases from 6.53 mm to 9.4 mm (an increase of 138%). …”
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In situ deposition of MnO2 nanoparticles on cellulosic denim via KMnO4 reduction: Parametric optimization and functional assessment by Hamid Reza Jafari, Reza Mohammad Ali Malek, Majid Montazer

“…Here, MnO2 nanoparticles synthesized through an easy, economical and rapid oxidation–reduction method without other chemical agents using KMnO4 as the precursor. …”
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Finite Element Analysis of Friction-Induced Stress Concentrations in Press Fits with Chamfer Hubs by Eulalia Izard, Roberto García-Martín, Manuel Rodríguez-Martín, Miguel Lorenzo

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Placing the transtibial centralisation stitch at the posterior horn of the medial meniscus best restores tibiofemoral contact mechanics and extrusion following medial meniscus post... by Khalis Boksh, Duncan E. T. Shepherd, Daniel M. Espino, Arijit Ghosh, Randeep Aujla, Michael E. Hantes, Tarek Boutefnouchet

“…Methods Meniscal extrusion and contact mechanics were measured using two‐dimensional imaging and pressure films in 10 porcine knee joints. …”
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