Additive and subtractive manufacturing of layered titanium-matrix composites: interface behaviour and forming mechanisms by Rui Wang, Dongdong Gu, Hao Ye, Kaijie Lin, Han Zhang

“…To prepare the titanium-matrix composites (TMCs) reinforced by high-content ceramic, multi-material laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) technology was utilised to process layered TMCs. …”
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In-situ aluminum 7075 metal matrix composites development for additive friction stir deposition by Huan Ding, Selami Emanet, Saeid Zavari, Tristan D. Thai, Yehong Chen, Ehsan Bagheri, Shengmin Guo

“…Al7075 equivalent aluminum + Al2O3 metal matrix composite (G7D) feedstock tailored for Additive Friction Stir Deposition (AFSD) was successfully produced using the powder metallurgy and hot extrusion process. …”
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Antimicrobial efficacy of chitosan-Tridax procumbens extract composite on selected wound surface microorganisms by I. F Ossamulu, I. O Usman, O. D Solomon, T. Y Gara

“…The sensitivity and susceptibility tests were determined using the agar well diffusion and double serial dilution methods respectively. …”
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Effect of Applied DC Electric Fields on H₂–Air Axisymmetric Laminar Co-Flow Diffusion Flames with Low Carbon Impurities by Susith D. P. G. Halowitage, Hasith E. Perera, Nicholas M. Elmore, Fabien Goulay

“…We investigated experimentally the influence of flow conditions and electrode position on a diffusion H₂–air flame subjected to an external electric field. …”
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Chemical Composition, Antibacterial Activity, and Food Application of Sprouts from Fabaceae and Brassicaceae Species by Christine (Neagu) Dragomir, Corina Dana Misca, Sylvestre Dossa, Călin Jianu, Isidora Radulov, Monica Negrea, Loredana Paven, Ersilia Alexa

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High-performance W–Cu composites preparation technology, modulation strategy and strengthening mechanism by Weiyang Long, Yifan Yan, Mingzhu You, Haoran Wu, Zheng Wei, Hongfei Zhang, Shaodan Yang, Zhiyuan Zhu, Kexing Song

“…In recent years, high-performance W alloys have gradually become the key materials in the defense industry and cutting-edge technologies, and new processing technologies have greatly improved the material density, uniformity of microstructure, mechanical properties, and physical properties of W alloys, but have also raised higher requirements for the high reliability, zero accidents, and long service life of defense and military materials. By optimizing the composite design and fabrication process, controlling the growth of microstructure and interfacial diffusion, and improving the fine grain distribution and uniformity, the densification, mechanical properties, and anti-arc erosion performance of W–Cu composites can be further improved. …”
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Sugarcane leaf-derived organosolv lignin as antibacterial and antioxidant agents of natural rubber composites by Kamonwat Nakason, Parinvadee Chukaew, Yuwanda Thongpanich, Fuangfa Utrarachkij, Sanchai Kuboon, Wasawat Kraithong, Skulrat Pichaiyut, Wanwitoo Wanmolee, Bunyarit Panyapinyopol

“…On the other hand, the tensile strength and elongation at break of the NR composites were significantly improved by L-IPA and L-Ethanol. …”
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Cefiderocol Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing by Disk Diffusion: Influence of Agar Media and Inhibition Zone Morphology in <i>K. pneumoniae</i> Metallo-β-lactamase by Maciej Saar, Anna Wawrzyk, Dorota Pastuszak-Lewandoska, Filip Bielec

“…Accurate antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) of cefiderocol remains a diagnostic challenge, especially in infections caused by metallo-β-lactamase (MBL)-producing <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>. While disk diffusion offers a cost-effective alternative to broth microdilution, it is highly sensitive to factors such as media composition and the presence of atypical colony morphology. …”
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Ultra-performance liquid chromatography method for quantitative analysis of nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide in topical creams after in vitro release using franz diffusion cell by Seelam Jayadev, Ismail Yusuff, Faiyaz Shakeel, Ubaidulla Uthumansha

“…The method’s robustness was confirmed by its resistance to variations in dose amount, receptor media composition, stirring speed (stirring speed is controlled by rotation speed controller connected to the vertical diffusion cell Instrument. …”
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Durability Assessment of Binary and Ternary Eco-Friendly Mortars with Low Cement Content by Lucas Henrique Pereira Silva, Jacqueline Roberta Tamashiro, Fabio Friol Guedes de Paiva, João Henrique da Silva Rego, Miguel Angel de la Rubia, Angela Kinoshita, Amparo Moragues Terrades

“…The SCMs were characterized, and mortars were produced to assess their flexural and compressive strength, as well as durability indicators such as electrical resistivity, chloride diffusion, migration coefficient, and carbonation resistance. …”
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Triple oxygen isotope composition of CO₂ in the upper troposphere and stratosphere by G. A. Adnew, G. A. Adnew, G. Koren, N. Mehendale, N. Mehendale, S. Gromov, M. Krol, M. Krol, T. Röckmann

“…This deviation is attributed to change in eddy diffusion above the tropopause within the ASMA, confirming previously published model calculations. …”
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A multi-component diffusion multiple approach based synergistic regulation of γ' phase stability and mechanical properties in CoTiVNi-based superalloys by J.J. Ruan, H.C. Sun, J.S. Yan, S. Yang, Y. Li, Z.W. Zhang, L.L. Zhu, H. Zhang, N. Ueshima, K. Oikawa, L. Jiang

“…However, poor microstructure stability due to thermodynamically unstable γ′ phases limits their application. A (multi-component diffusion multiple) MCDM approach was employed to efficiently explore composition-microstructure-property relationships of the novel Co–Ti–V–Ni alloys in the present work. …”
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Comprehensive enhancement of mechanical strength, thermal conductivity, and oxidation resistance of W/Cu diffusion bonding joint via heterogeneous interface configuration theoretic... by Zida Wang, Jinghao Xu, Qi Wu, Shuwen Shang, Wei Shao, Jihua Huang, Shuhai Chen, Zheng Ye, Wanli Wang, Jian Yang

“…To improve the Plasma-facing components (PFC) composed by plasma-facing materials (W) and heat-sink materials (Cu) in thermonuclear reactors, the mechanical strength, thermal conductivity, and oxidation resistance of W/Cu diffusion bonding joint were improved by heterogeneous interface configuration design. …”
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Normal Heptane Reforming of Promoted Platinum Composite Catalysts: Preparation, Characterization and Catalytic Performance by Mohammad Hasan Peyrovi, Nastaran Parsafard, Amir Sajedi

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Antioxidant Activity and Volatile Composition of Red Araçá Pulp Under Different Drying Conditions by Michele C. M. Bombardelli, Gracielle Johann, Christiane S. Machado, Yohandra R. Torres, Fernando Palú, Kamila C. Oliveira, Edson A. Silva

“…The effective moisture diffusivity varied between 8.542 × 10−8 and 13.34 × 10−8 m2/min. …”
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Time-dependent material properties and composition of the nonhuman primate uterine layers through gestation by Daniella M. Fodera, Echo Z. Xu, Camilo A. Duarte, Michelle H. Wyss, Shuyang Fang, Xiaowei Chen, Michelle L. Oyen, Joy Vink, Ivan Rosado-Mendez, Helen Feltovich, Timothy J. Hall, Kristin M. Myers

“…Distinct material and compositional properties were noted across the different tissue layers, with the nonpregnant endometrium and pregnant decidua being the least stiff, most viscous, least diffusible, and most hydrated layers of the NHP uterus. …”
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Effect of Cotton Stalk Biochar Content on the Properties of Cotton Stalk and Residual Film Composites by Zhipeng Song, Xiaoyun Lian, Junhui Ran, Xuan Zheng, Xufeng Wang, Xiaoqing Lian

“…This study aims to improve the performance of wood–plastic composites (WPCs) composed of cotton stalk powder and residual film particles. …”
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Influence of staining on the optical properties and surface topography of low-shrinkage and conventional dental composites by Dervišević Milica, Dramićanin Miroslav, Todorović Aleksandar, Lazić Zoran, Manojlović Dragica

“…Matching the optical properties of composite restorations and teeth is very important in esthetic dentistry. …”
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Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Database of Historical Pigments: A Comparison Between ATR-FTIR and DRIFT Modalities by Daniel Jiménez-Desmond, José Santiago Pozo-Antonio

“…Knowledge of their chemical composition and their manufacture contributes to the study of art history and helps develop accurate conservation-restoration strategies. …”
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Finite Element Analysis of Moisture Absorption and Aging Behaviors of CF/PPESK Composite at Different Temperatures by LI Yupeng, TONG Ye, LEI Mingkai

“…Polyarylethersulfoneketone (PPESK) composite materials can be used as high-temperature resistant coatings and wear-resistant self-lubricating materials， which are widely used in the protection of nuclear power equipment parts.To study the effect of temperature on the moisture absorption behavior of CF/PPESK composites， a two-dimensional composite model was established， and the moisture absorption behavior and moisture absorption stress distribution rules of CF/PPESK composites under 25 ℃and 100 ℃conditions were studied by ABAQUS.Based on the obtained moisture concentration field data， the moisture absorption stress field of CF/PPESK composites with changes in temperature and time was analyzed.Results showed that the moisture diffusion in CF/PPESK composites basically followed Fick’s diffusion law.The higher the temperature， the faster the moisture absorption equilibrium was reached， and the greater the moisture absorption stress.When longterm moisture absorption at high temperature caused the material to be saturated with moisture， the maximum stress reached 140.2 MPa， and the maximum moisture absorption stress occurred in the substrate area where the fiber arrangement spacing was the smallest.…”
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