Hydrogel fabrication techniques for advanced artificial sensory systems by Wonhee Gong, Jeongyeon Kim, Chaeyoon Kim, Hyewon Chang, Yejin Ahn, David V Schaffer, Jieung Baek

“…By tailoring these properties to mimic natural tissues, hydrogels offer transformative benefits in the creation of advanced, biocompatible, and durable sensory systems. We emphasize the importance of selecting appropriate fabrication methods to meet the specific functional requirements of artificial sensory applications, such as sensitivity to stimuli, durability, and ease of integration. …”
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Neutron radiation induced transmutation of boron to lithium in aluminum-boron nitride composite by Sohail M.A.K. Mohammed, Zehao Li, Kazue Orikasa, Arun Devaraj, David Garcia, R. Sarvesha, Anil Lama, Mayur Pole, Cheol Park, Sang-Hyon Chu, Ken Ross, Arvind Agarwal

“…Lightweight materials are essential for applications in harsh environments, such as space explorations, where materials must exhibit exceptional durability and resistance to radiation damage for both humans and equipment. …”
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Wear of End Mills with Carbon Coatings When Aluminum Alloy A97075 High-Speed Processing by Evgeny E. Ashkinazi, Sergey V. Fedorov, Artem K. Martyanov, Dmitry N. Sovyk, Victor G. Ralchenko, Artem P. Litvinov, Artem A. Ershov, Vitaly I. Konov

“…However, on the other hand, high speed increases wear, so the surface of the cutters is modified by deposition functional coatings. The wear of end mills made of CTS12D and H10F tungsten carbides during the high-speed processing of aluminum A97075 (B95T1) was compared. …”
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Boosting Electrochemical Performance via Extra‐Role of La‐Doped CeO2‐δ Interlayer for “Oxygen Provider” at High‐Current SOFC Operation by Xuan Dong Nguyen, Sang Won Lee, Su Ji Kim, Jungdeok Park, Bonseok Koo, Seok Hee Lee, Shiwoo Lee, Hyung Tae Lim, John T.S. Irvine, Tae Ho Shin

“…This LDC is comparably used as a functional interlayer between the electrolyte and cathode if sintered at lower temperatures to avoid La2Zr2O7 impurity. …”
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Alloreactive-free CAR-VST therapy: a step forward in long-term tumor control in viral context by Valentine Wang, Barbara Savoldo, José-Arthur Guimaraes, Gianpietro Dotti, Loïc Reppel, Loïc Reppel, Danièle Bensoussan, Danièle Bensoussan

“…In this review, we discuss the production methods of CAR-VSTs and explore optimization strategies to enhance their functionality, activation profiles, memory persistence, and exhaustion resistance. …”
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Co-expression of multi-genes for polynary perovskite electrocatalysts for reversible solid oxide cells by Xiaoxin Zhang, Hongyuan He, Yu Chen, Guangming Yang, Xiao Xiao, Haiping Lv, Yongkang Xiang, Shuxiong Wang, Chang Jiang, Jianhui Li, Zhou Chen, Subiao Liu, Ning Yan, Xue Yong, Abdullah N. Alodhayb, Yuanming Pan, Ning Chen, Jinru Lin, Xin Tu, Zongping Shao, Yifei Sun

“…This data-driven approach establishes a quantitative framework bridging entropy engineering and catalytic functionality in complex oxides.…”
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Multilayer design of sustainable multifunctional Zr–Cu–N coatings: A route for enhanced mechanical and antibacterial performance by Rostislav Daniel, Tobias Ziegelwanger, Michal Zítek, Michaela Červená, Stanislav Haviar, Michael Meindlhumer, Pavel Baroch, Jozef Keckes, Petr Zeman

“…Wear-resistant protective coatings with antimicrobial activity are essential for durability and hygiene in healthcare, public spaces, food industry, consumer products, and industrial environments. …”
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Dendritic fibrous NiMn2O4 in concrete-based materials for oxidative desulfurization of real fuel by Seyed Mahdi Saadatmand, Amin Honarbakhsh, Seyed Mojtaba Movahedifar, Mehdi Nobahari, Rahele Zhiani

“…The study revealed that the addition of DFNiMn2O4 improved the durability, mechanical properties, and overall resilience of the cement samples. …”
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Preventing chloride-induced corrosion in TC25 titanium alloy during long-term performance testing via Cr-coated aluminosilicate fiber ropes by Qinqin Li, Zhanming Bai, Xianghong Liu, Peng Liu, Yajuan Li, Yanru Zhao, Yao Li, Huixian Gao, Wenzhong Luo, Kaixuan Wang, Weidong Zeng

“…In contrast, Cr-coated fiber ropes effectively block Cl− penetration, preserving the TiO2 layer and improving corrosion resistance. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations further support these findings, revealing that Cr2O3 exhibits greater thermodynamic stability than CrCl3, reinforcing the protective role of the Cr coating. …”
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Nano/Micro Metal‐Organic Framework‐Derived Porous Carbon with Rich Nitrogen Sites as Efficient Iodine Hosts for Aqueous Zinc‐Iodine Batteries by Yong Li, Xiaotian Guo, Shixian Wang, Wenzhuo Sun, Dianheng Yu, Nana Li, Huijie Zhou, Xiaoxing Zhang, Huan Pang

“…Abstract Nowadays, the low cost, superior safety, and long durability of aqueous zinc–iodine (Zn–I2) batteries have garnered significant interest. …”
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Salicylic Acid-Induced Expression Profiles of LRR and LRR-RLK Candidate Genes Modulate <i>Mungbean Yellow Mosaic India Virus</i> Resistance in Blackgram and Its Two Wild Non-Progen... by Mansi Shukla, Priyanka Kaundal, Shalini Purwar, Mukul Kumar, Chandragupt Maurya, Chirag, Awdhesh Kumar Mishra, Kwang-Hyun Baek, Chandra Mohan Singh

“…The analysis provides insight into the diversity and robust candidate genes for functional studies modulating YMD resistance altered by salicylic acid.…”
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Highly stretchable transparent Ag nanowire-polyurethane hybrid bilayer electrodes for multifunctional applications by Fang Luo, Seo-Yun Choi, Yewon Lee, Jun-Hyeok Kang, Joon Jang, Hyun-Jung Jung, Seungmin Lee, Ji-Yoon Chae, Han-Ki Kim

“…In the AgNW-PU mixed composite, PU functioned as a stretchable matrix, preserving the high conductivity and transparency of the AgNW network even under applied mechanical stress. …”
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Aging assessment of silicone rubber materials under corona discharge accompanied by humidity and UV radiation by Mahmood Atif, Muneeb Ahmed, Saeed Usman, Alam Shahid, Al-Ammar Essam A., Kang Jee-Hyun, Zoubi Wail Al, Choi Dongwhi

“…This research contributes to materials science and HV engineering by addressing the development of composites for enhanced insulator performance, with future aspects lying in the utilization of nano-composites for advanced functionality and durability.…”
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Phase‐controllable cobalt phosphide heterostructure for efficient electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution in water and seawater by Guo Huang, Yujin Huang, Asad Ali, Zhijie Chen, Pei Kang Shen, Bing‐Jie Ni, Jinliang Zhu

“…Density functional theory results show that the Co2P side of the CoP‐Co2P/PC heterostructure has the best Gibbs free energy of each step for HER, which contributes to the high HER activity. …”
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Molecular dynamics study of thermomechanical strength enhancement in silica aerogel reinforced with paraffin under external electric fields by Ali B.M. Ali, Sanaa.A. Hafad, Narinderjit Singh Sawaran Singh, Ahmed Mohsin Alsayah, Soheil Salahshour, S. Mohammad Sajadi, Rozbeh Sabetvand

“…The addition of phase change materials (PCMs), such as paraffin, to silica aerogels, may greatly improve their functioning, especially for thermal energy applications. …”
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Ultrathin Zinc cobalt oxide nanowalls for supercapacitive energy storage applications by Bashar Aljawrneh, Borhan Aldeen Albiss, Amani Al-Othman, Muhammad Tawalbeh, Abdelelah Alshanableh, Saja Alrousan, Rawan Hayajneh

“…While functional, supercapacitors are often fabricated from high-cost materials. …”
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A comprehensive review of electro-tribological behavior in conductive lubricants by Xiang Xi, Zijie Zhao, Hailong Li, Wei Gu, Wen Xie, Wenyi Zhang, Chih-An Lo, Lin Xue, Hongqiang Chu, Linhua Jiang

“…This strategy is closely linked to the development of multifunctional additives with excellent conduction properties in response to the growing concerns regarding the increased durability of electrical equipment. This paper provides a comprehensive review of prior research in this area, specifically studies investigating conductive lubricants incorporating conductive additives and demonstrating exceptional electro-tribological properties. …”
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Sustainable 3D-Printed food packaging from agricultural waste: A review of materials, properties, and applications by Avchar Sahil Panjabrao, Hamid, Kshirod Kumar Dash, Deepika Kathuria, Rafeeya Shams, Prasad Chavan, Shaikh Ayaz Mukarram, Béla Kovács

“…The technology utilizes much available agricultural by-product waste to create more sustainable alternatives to conventional packaging materials while giving elbow room for customizing functional food packaging designs. The study's aim was to analyse the kinds of biopolymers and natural filler types used in the formulation of 3D printing filaments from agro-industrial wastes for food packaging applications. …”
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Preparing a New Type of Concrete Based on Sulfur-melamine Modifier by Dilnoza Shavkatova, Khayit Turaev2, Nodira Amanova, Basant Lal, Khasan Beknazarov, Elyor Berdimurodov, Ahmad Hosseini Bandegharae

“…The IR results confirmed the amino functional groups (attached melamine ring) and the formation of polymer sulfur chains. …”
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Design and Fabrication of a Locally Made Plastic Shredder by Dickson David Olodu, Faith Onosetale Aluya, Salvation Walters, Blessing Aanuoluwapo Falobi

“…The testing phase covered functional testing, load testing, efficiency testing, safety assessments, durability testing, environmental testing, and quality control inspections. …”
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