Mechanical Characterization and Chemical Identification of Clear Binders for Road Surface Courses by Andrea Grilli, Maurizio Bocci, Amedeo Virgili, Carla Conti

“…The development of non‐black asphalt mixtures for surface courses may play a significant role to improve functional, aesthetic and environmental issues of road pavements. …”
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High strength self-compacting concrete as thin slabs: a car parking field study by José Tadeu Balbo, Andréia Posser Cargnin, Eric Ribeiro da Silva, Edvaldo Simões da Fonseca Junior, Lidiane de Oliveira Blank

“… Abstract This paper evaluates the aspects of dosage, construction, quality control, and functional and structural quality of self-compacting concrete (SCC) paving slabs built in a vehicle parking area, on a flat surface, with reduced thickness (100 mm). …”
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Optimizing aluminum content in DZ409 alloy: Analysis of microstructural and mechanical properties for high-temperature applications by Yang Li, Jiantao Wu, Baoping Wu, Pei Sun, Chao Liang, Juntao Li

“…To conclude, optimizing the Al content can potentially improve the functionality and durability of DZ409 alloy, making them particularly suitable for high-temperature environments, such as gas turbine applications.…”
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Fabric integrated wearable glove with a twisted string actuator for manual handling tasks by Jinhui An, Soah Park, Jeongmin Kim, Dongun Lee, Yumin Cho, Sumin Helen Koo, Dongjun Shin

“…Abstract Wearable robotic gloves with grip-assistive functionality offer a promising solution for high-intensity manual tasks. …”
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Smart thermal management of photovoltaic systems: Innovative strategies by Kaovinath Appalasamy, R Mamat, Sudhakar Kumarasamy

“…Future research directions include developing advanced nanofluid formulations, optimizing the design of heat pipes and heat sinks, integrating multi-functional coatings, and enhancing the real-world durability of cooling materials for inventing innovative, sustainable, and eco-friendly cooling systems. …”
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The Role of Nanomaterials in the Wearable Electrochemical Glucose Biosensors for Diabetes Management by Tahereh Jamshidnejad-Tosaramandani, Soheila Kashanian, Kobra Omidfar, Helgi B. Schiöth

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Structural and Parametric Optimization of Steam Boiler Injection Regulators by G. T. Kulakov, N. V. Voyush

“…Steam temperature control significantly affects the efficiency, reliability and durability of steam boilers. In the article, special attention is paid to substantiating the relevance of a significant increase in the efficiency of steam boiler injection regulators operating in a wide range of load changes. …”
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Fabrication of industrial grade F/g-C3N4 reinforced banana natural Fiber sustainable PCB substrates by Dola Sundeep, Eswaramoorthy K Varadharaj, C. Chandrasekhara Sastry

“…To improve the mechanical, thermal and electrical properties we incorporated the 4-bromobenzonitrile functionalized graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) nanoparticles into the banana composite. …”
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Carbon Black-Coated Fabric Blend as Piezoresistive Flexible Pressure Sensor for Motion Monitoring Applications by R. Srinivasan, A. Ravi Sankar

“…This study presents a fabric composite created by coating a viscose staple fiber/linen blend with functionalized conductive carbon black (CB) using a simple drop-coating method and evaluates its pressure-sensing performance. …”
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Peculiarities of forensic commodity expertise of goods for sports and tourism by Ye. M. Sobakar, Ya. O. Kulyk

“…The main focus is on determining the quality, functional characteristics and compliance of these goods with the established standards. …”
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DFT-guided synthesis of N, B dual-doped porous carbon from saccharina japonica for enhanced oxygen reduction catalysis by Junjie Zhang, Chao Wu, Jilong Wang, Maosong Xia, Shixin Li, Long Liu, Wuguo Wei, Xing Peng

“…This study investigates the performance of N and B dual-doped carbon in ORR.MethodsSix models using density functional theory (DFT) are developed to compare the performance of different doping strategies. …”
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The Criteria for Evaluating the Quality of Rural Spaces and Settlements

“…The most important criteria are the identity and sense of rural place, sustainability, durability, and paying attention to the natural and man-made context in the field of physical and aesthetic components social livability and solidarity, and paying attention to social and cultural context in the field of social and cultural components vitality and survival of native economy in the field of functional components efficiency in energy and resources usage, connection with the nature, and avoidance from polluting the environment in the field of environmental components participation in the design and implementation in the field of management components. …”
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A complete review of augmenting solar desalination efficiency with PCMs by R. Ashok, T.G. Sakthivel

“…The findings support ongoing efforts to improve the effectiveness and durability of solar desalination systems, increasing their potential to meet global water demands sustainably.…”
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Into the Revolution of NanoFusion: Merging High Performance and Aesthetics by Nanomaterials in Textile Finishes by Habibur Rahman Anik, Shariful Islam Tushar, Shakil Mahmud, Ashfaqul Hoque Khadem, Prosenjit Sen, Mahmuda Akter

“…Abstract The field of technical textiles has grown significantly during the last two decades, with a focus on functionality rather than aesthetics. However, the advancement of NanoFusion technology provides a novel potential to combine better functionality and aesthetic value in textile finishes. …”
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Biocidal Silver and Silver/Titania Composite Films Grown by Chemical Vapour Deposition by D. W. Sheel, L. A. Brook, I. B. Ditta, P. Evans, H. A. Foster, A. Steele, H. M. Yates

“…These properties are especially significant when combined with the well-known durability of CVD deposited thin films, offering new opportunities for enhanced application in areas where biocidal surface functionality is sought.…”
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Impact and mechanism of improving the UV aging resistance performance of modified asphalt binder by Zheng Guanghui, Liang Jingqing, Zheng Xuehui, Sun Xiaolong, Xu Hualong

“…The composition and variation of functional groups in UV-aged-modified asphalt are studied using the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy system. …”
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Janus flame-retardant polyester fabric with one-way water transfer for fog collection: Influence of plasma duration, aluminum phosphate, and TiO2 nanoparticles by Najmeh Izadi, Majid Montazer, Aminoddin Haji

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Synthesis, Characterization and Modification of Novel Food Packaging Material from Dimethyl acrylamide/Gelatin and Purple Cabbage Extract by Tuba Ersen Dudu, Nahit Aktaş, Duygu Alpaslan

“…A novel and functional Multi-Responsive Hydrogel (MRH) was synthesized form N, N dimethyl acrylamide (DMAAm), gelatin, citric acid (CA) and purple cabbage extract (PCE) to be utilized as smart food packaging material. …”
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Effect of ultrasonic nanocrystalline surface modification on hardness and elastic modulus of Ti-6Al-4V alloy by Zarina Aringozhina, Nurtoleu Magazov, Bauyrzhan Rakhadilov, Gulzhaz Uazyrkhanova, Auezhan Amanov

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Reconstruction of the Tibial Stump After Fibulectomy by Bezsmertnyi YO, Veremii OA, Shevchuk VI, Bezsmertnyi OY

“…The result is a highly functional stump with the possibility of using end support and full prosthetics. …”
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