Development and Evaluation of a Novel Self-Etch Dental Adhesive Incorporating Graphene Oxide–Zirconia (GO-ZrO₂) and Hydroxyapatite–Zinc (HA-Zn) for Enhanced Bond Strengt... by Norbert Erich Serfözö, Marioara Moldovan, Doina Prodan, Nicoleta Ilie

“…The aim of this study was to develop an experimental self-etch dental adhesive (SE) by synthesizing graphene oxide–functionalized zirconia (GO-ZrO₂) and hydroxyapatite–functionalized zinc (HA-Zn) as inorganic powders together with bis-GMA _(0–2) (bisphenol A-glycidyl methacrylate) oligomers as main components of the organic matrix. …”
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Concurrently Boosting Activity and Stability of Oxygen Reduction Reaction Catalysts via Judiciously Crafting Fe–Mn Dual Atoms for Fuel Cells by Lei Zhang, Yuchen Dong, Lubing Li, Yuchuan Shi, Yan Zhang, Liting Wei, Chung-Li Dong, Zhiqun Lin, Jinzhan Su

“…Synergistic Mn incorporation effectively anchors Fe atoms, mitigates the Fenton reaction, and enhances the durability of ORR catalysts. Advanced characterization and density-functional theory calculations reveal Mn-induced electronic structure modifications, promoting superior ORR kinetics and active site performance. …”
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Fractional Flow Reserve following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention by Udit Thakur, Nancy Khav, Andrea Comella, Michael Michail, Abdul R. Ihdayhid, Eric Poon, Stephen J. Nicholls, Brian Ko, Adam J. Brown

“…FFR pullback may also unmask other functionally significant lesions within the target vessel that were not appreciable on angiography. …”
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Molecular Interlayer for High‐Performance and Stable 2D Tin Halide Perovskite Transistor by Bum Ho Jeong, Juan Anthony Prayogo, Jongmin Lee, Seok Woo Lee, Dong Ryeol Whang, Dong Wook Chang, Hui Joon Park

“…In this study, molecular interlayers are designed that not only passivate surface defects in Sn perovskites through their functional groups, leading to improved film formation and consequently enhanced performance and stability but also reduce the energy barrier at the source and drain interfaces through their strong dipole moments, thereby enhancing carrier transport. …”
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Artificial Intelligence to Analyze the Performance of the Ceramic-Coated Diesel Engine Using Digital Filter Optimization by P. Nirmala, G. Ramkumar, Satyajeet Sahoo, G. Anitha, S. Ramesh, S. Agnes Shifani, Agegnehu Shara Shata

“…The ceramic particles use polymer coating to enhance the functionality and durability. Optimum outcomes are determined using Taguchi method. …”
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Enhancement of quantum coherence in solid-state qubits via interface engineering by Wing Ki Lo, Yaowen Zhang, Ho Yin Chow, Jiahao Wu, Man Yin Leung, Kin On Ho, Xuliang Du, Yifan Chen, Yang Shen, Ding Pan, Sen Yang

“…This integrated approach advances practical quantum sensing by combining extended coherence, improved sensitivity, and device durability.…”
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Development of a Flexible and Conductive Heating Membrane via BSA-Assisted Electroless Plating on Electrospun PVDF-HFP Nanofibers by Mun Jeong Choi, Dae Hyeob Yoon, Yoo Sei Park, Hyoryung Nam, Geon Hwee Kim

“…For interfacial functionalization, a protein-based engineering approach using bovine serum albumin (BSA) was employed to facilitate palladium ion coordination and seed formation. …”
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Inclusive innovation: Implementation of low-cost proximity sensors for canes by Herald Gonzales-Saavedra, Kenjy Garcia-Hurtado, Carlos Gallegos-Pinedo, Rodrigo Tenazoa-Bardales, Anthony Ordinola-Sinarahua, Diego Hilario-Putpaña, Dick Diaz-Delgado

“…Additionally, it was recommended to include a night LED to alert others and improve the cane's materials for greater durability. The prototype's design is lightweight, accessible, and functional, prioritizing simplicity without compromising reliability. …”
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The Effect of Exercising on the Decrease Back Pain: A Systematic Review by Borko Katanic, Predrag Ilic, Lora Kostic, Aleksandar Stojmenovic, Mima Stankovic, Manja Vitasovic

“…Based on the analysis of the research conducted so far, it has been determined that exercising has positive impact in decreasing pain intensity and the level of disability, on the increase of the maximum strength, durability and trunk flexibility, as well as on the improvement of the overall health related functionality of patients with back pain. …”
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Multi-scale structure and reinforcement mechanisms of multi-element composite ceramic coatings by Le Guo, Yu Zhang, Fengjuan Wang, Zhongyi Xin, Guangzhao Wang, Jinyang Jiang

“…Ceramic coating is of significant importance for improving metallic materials in terms of mechanical properties or durability, which is commonly encountered in the field of machinery, civil engineering, and aerospace, etc. …”
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Bioengineered Approaches for Esophageal Regeneration: Advancing Esophageal Cancer Therapy by Jae-Seok Kim, Hyoryung Nam, Eun Chae Kim, Hun-Jin Jeong, Seung-Jae Lee

“…Despite significant advancements, critical challenges persist in achieving mechanical durability, multilayered cellular organization, and physiological resilience post-transplantation. …”
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Measurements of the Hydrodynamic and Vibrational Characteristics to Validate Numerical Calculations of the Structure Excitation by Fluid Flow by A. V. Budnikov, E. I. Shmelev, D. A. Kulikov, A. V. Loginov, S. M. Dmitriev, N. A. Pribaturin, P. D. Lobanov, A. S. Suvorov, A. V. Stulenkov

“…Structure vibration under the influence of unsteady hydrodynamic forces caused by the flow around their surfaces can adversely affect durability and rupture life. Reducing the adverse effects of hydrodynamic forces is currently possible with the help of linked CFD and vibration calculations. …”
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Ankle-Foot Orthosis Made by 3D Printing Technique and Automated Design Software by Yong Ho Cha, Keun Ho Lee, Hong Jong Ryu, Il Won Joo, Anna Seo, Dong-Hyeon Kim, Sang Jun Kim

“…The 3D-printed AFO exhibited similar functionality as the conventional AFO and considerably satisfied the patient in terms of the weight and ease of use. …”
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Hybrid Vehicle Battery Health State Estimation Based on Intelligent Regenerative Braking Control by Chellappan Kavitha, Gupta Gautam, Ravi Sudeep, Chidambaram Kannan, Bragadeshwaran Ashok

“…In response to the evolving transportation landscape, the safety and durability of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) necessitate the development of high-performance, reliable health management systems for batteries. …”
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Life-Cycle Cost of Bridges – First Steps to a Holistic Approach by Václav Beran, Daniel Macek, Dana Měšťanová

“…Bridges create transport infrastructure and are subjected to long term witness of economic design, reliability, durability, maintainability and external risk (natural and human hazards). …”
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Study of application of coconut coir fiber-based wood-based panels: A literature review by Nugroho Mamayu Hayuning Bawono, Baju Bawono, Paulus Wisnu Anggoro, Jamari Jamari

“…While formaldehyde-based adhesives dominate the industry, bio-alternatives like tannin and lignin show potential but require functionalization to match synthetic adhesives’ strength and durability. …”
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A comprehensive review of production and characterization of biochar for removal of organic pollutants from water and wastewater by Deepraj Sarkar, Tanushka Florence Panicker, Ranjeet Kumar Mishra, M. Srinivas Kini

“…Biochar has lately received much interest in wastewater treatment due to its significantly expanded surface area, excellent pore volume, accessibility of functional charge, and environmental durability. It may also be recycled because of its exceptional therapeutic effectiveness and resource recovery capabilities. …”
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Effect of Steel Fiber on First-Cracking Behavior of Ultra-High-Performance Concrete: New Insights from Digital Image Correlation Analysis by Xing Lu, Lei Tu, Chengjun Tan, Hua Zhao

“…The first-cracking behavior of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is critical for the functionality and durability of its structures. However, determining the first-cracking strength by the linear limit point is challenging due to the nonlinear behavior before the initial crack. …”
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Recent Advances in Flexible and Wearable Gas Sensors Harnessing the Potential of 2D Materials by Azmira Jannat, Md Mehdi Masud Talukder, Zhong Li, Jian Zhen Ou

“…It highlights how engineering approaches like defect creation, composite formation, and surface functionalization significantly enhance sensor sensitivity, selectivity, and response times. …”
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Structural design strategies of triboelectric nanogenerators for omnidirectional wind energy harvesting by Jingu Jeong, Eunhwan Jo, Jong-An Choi, Yunsung Kang, Soonjae Pyo

“…Finally, we examine the major obstacles faced by TENG-based harvesters, including durability, hybrid system design, and intelligent power management. …”
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