Sol–Gel Thin Films for the Protection of Ancient Glass Artifacts: A Performance Comparison Between Inorganic and Hybrid Silica Compositions by Stefano Centenaro, Elti Cattaruzza, Antonella Glisenti, Leonardo Puppulin, Giulia Franceschin, Arianna Traviglia

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Construction of multifunctional composite networks and resilience evaluation under multiple attack scenarios: A case study of the Yangtze river delta by Jianshen Qu, Hao Wang, ZiWei Zhang, Zhili Xu, Yuexia Han, Bin Dong

“…This study integrates the gradient source model and circuit theory to optimize a multi-functional composite network linking ecological services, thermal environment diffusion, and economic interactions in the YRD. …”
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Enhancement in thermal stability and surface properties of LiFePO4/VFLG composite prepared via sol-gel route by Amun Amri, Yola Bertilsya Hendri, Sunarno, Yoyok Dwi Setyo Pambudi, Mazhibayev Assylzhan, Kambarova Elmira, Khusnul Ain, Khairulazhar Jumbri, Zhong Tao Jiang, Chun-Chen Yang

“…The TGA-DSC results showed that the integration of VFLG could enhance the thermal stability of the composite by inhibiting oxygen diffusion on the LiFePO4 surface. …”
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Demonstration of a novel, polyaniline film-coated composite membrane as an efficient separator for microbial fuel cells operated in the long-term by Szabolcs Szakács, László Koók, Zbynek Pientka, Miroslav Otmar, Jan Zitka, Libuše Brožová, Wojciech Kujawski, Tamás Rózsenberszki, Adrienn Fitos-Boros, Ahmed Bahaa, Kyu-Jung Chae, Nándor Nemestóthy, Katalin Bélafi-Bakó, Péter Bakonyi

“…Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy revealed a marked reduction in diffusion resistances in PANI-MFCs. Cyclic voltammetry indicated the presence of multiple redox system in the anodic biofilms in PANI-MFCs, while UF-MFC showed one well-defined peak pair. 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing showed that UF and PANI lead to different microbial composition in the anodic biofilms, and that the PANI membranes facilitated colonization by electroactive microbes such as the genera Geobacter, Hydrogenophaga, and Thauera. …”
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Fibre density and cross-section associate with hallmark pathology in early Alzheimer’s disease by Greet Vanderlinden, Ahmed Radwan, Daan Christiaens, Jeroen Blommaert, Stefan Sunaert, Mathieu Vandenbulcke, Michel Koole, Koen Van Laere

“…However, the in vivo relationship of amyloid, tau and synaptic density with white matter (WM) structural changes has been studied rather limitedly. Recent advances in diffusion MRI processing allow quantification of apparent fibre density and fibre cross-section on the fixel level, i.e., individual fibre populations within one voxel. …”
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Predicting neurodevelopmental outcomes from neonatal cortical microstructure: A conceptual replication study by Andrea Gondová, Sara Neumane, Yann Leprince, Jean-François Mangin, Tomoki Arichi, Jessica Dubois

“…A recent example of this strategy is a study by Ouyang et al. (2020) which suggested that cortical microstructure quantified by diffusion MRI through fractional anisotropy (FA) metric in preterm and full-term neonates can lead to effective prediction of language and cognitive outcomes at 2 years of corrected age as assessed by Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, Third Edition (BSID-III) composite scores. …”
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Effect of inert gas blowing on the microstructure and mechanical properties of semi-solid cast Al–20 %Mg2Si composite by Moein G. Shabestari, Ahad Nasimi Asl, Saeed G. Shabestari

“…The morphology and particle size of the primary Mg2Si intermetallic compounds significantly influence the mechanical properties of the in-situ Al–Mg2Si composite. This study investigates, for the first time, the effect of argon inert gas blowing in the semi-solid state or gas induced semi-solid (GISS) at varying durations, flow rates, and temperatures on the microstructure, hardness, and tensile properties of the Al–20 %Mg2Si in-situ composite. …”
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Hybrid fibre-reinforced cementitious composites with short polyethylene and continue carbon fibres: Influence of roving impregnation on tensile and cracking behaviour by Cesare Signorini, Ameer H. Ahmed, Marco Liebscher, Jitong Zhao, Thomas Köberle, Viktor Mechtcherine

“…On the one hand, the improved adhesion promoted by cement impregnation resulted in the finest and most diffuse crack pattern. Conversely, the strength of the overall composite is mainly governed by the tensile failure of the yarns, irrespective of the bond, and dispersed fibres consistently improve the post-cracking stage and the strength of the hybrid composites.…”
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Pulsed reverse electrochemical synthesis of Ag-TiO2 composites from deep eutectic solvents: Photocatalytic and antibacterial behaviour by Ionela-Cristina Petcu, Raluca Negrea, Ana T.S.C. Brandão, Cosmin Romanitan, Oana Brincoveanu, Nikolay Djourelov, Iuliana Mihalache, L. Monica Veca, Gabriela Isopencu, Carlos M. Pereira, Liana Anicai, Cristina Busuioc, Sabrina State (Rosoiu)

“…This study presents an environmentally friendly approach for synthesis Ag-TiO2 composite using pulsed reverse current (PRC) electrodeposition from green electrolytes, specifically deep eutectic solvents (DESs). …”
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A comprehensive study of agricultural waste maize husk as a potential reinforcement in maize fiber/glass fiber hybrid composites by Md. Hasibul Hasan, Saiful Islam, Md. Shamim Mahbub Sajib, G. M. Shafiur Rahman, Md. Abdus Sabur, Aninda Nafis Ahmed, Muhammad Abdullah Al Mamun

“…The performance of these hybrid composites were compared with neat UPR, GF‐reinforced UPR, and MF‐reinforced UPR composites. …”
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Laser additive manufacturing of CrFeNb particles reinforced Ni-based superalloy composites with grain refinement and superior performance by Peixin Yang, Haijun Su, Quandong Hu, Yinuo Guo, Zhonglin Shen, Xiang Li, Hao Jiang, Minghui Yu, Xinquan Ji, Zhuo Zhang, Min Guo

“…Laser power bed fusion (LPBF) as a widely used laser additive manufacturing, which has demonstrated a promising capability in the simultaneous formation of high-performance composites with unique microstructure. In order to further meet the urgent needs of aerospace sophisticated equipment, this work investigated the laser additive manufacturing of CrFeNb particles reinforced Ni-based superalloy composites with grain refinement and superior performance. …”
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Effects of dietary supplementation by modified palygorskite and essential oil/palygorskite complex on growth performance and intestinal flora composition of broilers with diarrhea by Qing-li Yang, Lei Yang, Xiang-yong Qu, Ding-fu Xiao

“…This experiment aimed to explore the effects and mechanisms of dietary supplementation of modified palygorskite (Mpal) and essential oil/ palygorskite composite (EO-PGS) on disease resistance and intestinal inflammatory damage in diarrhea broiler. …”
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Changes in functional and structural brain connectivity following bilateral hand transplantation by David J. Madden, Jenna L. Merenstein, Todd B. Harshbarger, Linda C. Cendales

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Atmospheric Distribution and Escape of Odd Nitrogen on Mars by Hao Gu, Xiaoshu Wu, Jun Cui, Xu Huang, Wenlong Li, Jinjin Zhao, Lei Li

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Measurement techniques new progress of atmospheric fine particles by XIE Zhibo, GUI Huaqiao*, ZHANG Jiaoshi, YANG Bo, KANG Shipeng, WEI Xiuli, YU Tongzhu, YANG Yixin, LIU Jianguo, LIU Wenqing

“…In this paper, the development and application of atmospheric fine particle measurement technology in recent years are reviewed based on the information of physical and chemical parameters such as atmospheric fine particle number concentration, particle size distribution and chemical composition. For the measurement of fine particle number concentration, it mainly includes diffusion charge counting and condensation particle counting. …”
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Evaluating Prostate Cancer Using Fractional Tissue Composition of Radical Prostatectomy Specimens and Pre-Operative Diffusional Kurtosis Magnetic Resonance Imaging. by Edward M Lawrence, Anne Y Warren, Andrew N Priest, Tristan Barrett, Debra A Goldman, Andrew B Gill, Vincent J Gnanapragasam, Evis Sala, Ferdia A Gallagher

“…<h4>Methods</h4>20 patients with intermediate/high-risk prostate cancer underwent diffusion kurtosis imaging, including calculation of apparent diffusion (Dapp) and kurtosis (Kapp), prior to radical prostatectomy. …”
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Green ZnO nanoparticle synthesis using Tamarindus indica and application as a potent antibacterial and anticancer agent by Aarshiya Kwatra, Faqua Zarreen, Masood Nadeem, Khushboo Dasauni, Saumya, Preeti Joshi, Beena Negi, M. Moshahid Alam Rizvi, Bhavani Prasad Naik Nenavathu, Tapan Kumar Nailwal, Ambika Kumar, Himanshu Gupta

“…Elemental composition for synthesized ZnO nanoparticles was confirmed using EDX. …”
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Highly selective and efficient phosphate removal from water bodies using triethanolamine-assisted glycine-intercalated layered double hydroxide composites by Gaole Yan, Hongtao Wu, Haining Ja, Xianghai Li, Gang Yang

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Concentration of heavy metal ions from aqueous media under dynamic conditions using a composite sorbent based on chitosan and silica by V. A. Gabrin, T. E. Nikiforova, V. A. Kozlov, P. B. Razgovorov

“…The effectiveness of the chitosan–colloidal silica composite sorbent in the process of dynamic purification of aqueous media to remove Cu(II), Zn(II), Cd(II), and Cr(III) ions was established. …”
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Optimization of Dust Spray Parameters for Simulated LiDAR Sensor Contamination in Autonomous Vehicles Using a Face-Centered Composite Design by Sungho Son, Hyunmi Lee, Jiwoong Yang, Jungki Lee, Jeongah Jang, Charyung Kim, Joonho Jun, Hyungwon Park, Sunyoung Park, Woongsu Lee

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