Structural, surface, and theoretical investigation of hydrophobic-modified nanodiamond powders by Nazerke Kydyrbay, Mergen Zhazitov, Muhammad Abdullah, Tolagay Duisebayev, Yerbolat Tezekbay, Anuar Aldongarov, Mirat Karibayev, Nurxat Nuraje, Olzat Toktarbaiuly

“…Characterization techniques like Raman spectroscopy, XRD, SEM, FTIR, and water contact angle measurements confirmed the structural integrity and efficient functionalization of the functionalized NDs. …”
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Locked Plate Impregnated with Antibiotic-Loaded Bone Cement Application as a First Stage For Managing Long Bones Infected Nonunion: A Technical Note by Michael G. Tawfeek, Ahmed A. Khalifa, Hossam Abubeih, Mahmoud Badran, Osama Farouk

“…The technique is easy and efficient and can be applied using ordinary tools without needing complex instruments.…”
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Investigation of 1,3-Diketone and Nano-Copper Additives for Enhancing Boundary Lubrication Performance by Jingsi Wang, Dezhi Teng, Jiawei Fan, Xi Zhang, Qihang Cui, Ke Li, Pay Jun Liew

“…A worn surface analysis indicated that the addition of 1,3-diketone and functionalized nano-copper particles influenced the depolymerization and tribo-chemical reactions of the anti-wear additive ZDDP (zinc dialkyldithiophosphate) in the original engine oil. This modification enhanced the oil’s anti-friction and anti-wear properties, offering valuable insights into the development of eco-friendly lubricants for energy-efficient systems.…”
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Recent Advancements in Co₃O₄-Based Composites for Enhanced Electrocatalytic Water Splitting by Komal S. Wagh, Sagar M. Mane, Aviraj M. Teli, Jae Cheol Shin, Jaewoong Lee

“…The pursuit of efficient and economical catalysts for water splitting, a critical step in hydrogen production, has gained momentum with the increasing demand for sustainable energy. …”
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Development of the FP121 series: Hybrid proteins mimicking marine adhesive proteins with cell adhesion and proliferation activity by Yutaro Kawakami, Nobue Shishioh, Atsushi Ogura

“…Among the constructs, FP121-6 demonstrated the highest solubility and expression yield, enabling efficient purification without denaturants. Functional assays revealed that FP121 proteins promote robust cell adhesion comparable to commercial CELL-TAK, regardless of DOPA modification. …”
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A review on WO3 photocatalysis used for wastewater treatment and pesticide degradation by Yerkanat N. Kanafin, Alshyn Abduvalov, Marat Kaikanov, Stavros G. Poulopoulos, Timur Sh. Atabaev

“…This paper aims to review WO3-based photocatalytic processes for pesticide degradation, highlighting the potential of modified WO3 structures to improve photocatalytic efficiency and address current environmental challenges. …”
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Effect of Au catalyst on the growth of the nanostructures prepared using VPT technique for enhanced biosensing performance of ZnO matrix by Neha Batra, Jatinder Pal Singh, Monika Tomar, Arijit Chowdhuri, Sonam Mahajan, Bilasini Devi Naorem

“…The current work investigates the influence of the Au catalyst layer on the development of ZnO nanostructures using the vapour liquid solid (VLS) modification of the vapour phase transport technique and their suitability as an efficient platform for detection of free cholesterol. …”
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Engineered CRISPR-Cas9 for Streptomyces sp. genome editing to improve specialized metabolite production by Duck Gyun Kim, Boncheol Gu, Yujin Cha, Jeonghan Ha, Yongjae Lee, Gahyeon Kim, Byung-Kwan Cho, Min-Kyu Oh

“…In this study, we implement innovative modification to Cas9, strategically addressing challenges encountered during gene manipulation using Cas9 within strains possessing high GC content genome. …”
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Selective trimerization of ethylene using chromium catalysts complexed with tridentate ligands supported on titanium modified silica by Younes Habibi, Mohamadreza Marefat, Sajjad Gharajedaghi, Masoumeh Mohamadhoseini, Zahra Mohamadnia, Ebrahim Ahmadi

“…The findings provide a valuable framework for designing more efficient chromium-based catalysts, bridging the gap between homogeneous and heterogeneous systems for improved 1-hexene production.…”
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Characterization of Ultrathin Layers in Perovskite/TOPCon Tandem Cells With Photoelectron Spectroscopy Utilizing Advanced Data Evaluation Methods by Stefan Lange, Carl Eric Hartwig, Oussama Er-Raji, Patricia S. C. Schulze, Marko Turek, Juliane Borchert

“…Similarly, perovskite/ITO interface modification by a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) molecule is necessary to achieve high power conversion efficiencies of the perovskite sub cell. …”
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Adaptive Longitudinal Speed Control for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Considering Actuator Constraints and Disturbances Using Simulation Validation by Junyoung Lee, Taeyoung Oh, Jinwoo Yoo

“…In other words, such variations present considerable challenges in maintaining stable and efficient longitudinal control of HDVs. To address these challenges, this study proposes a model reference adaptive control (MRAC) framework explicitly designed for HDVs. …”
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Mechanical-mathematical model of unbalanced non-rigid gimbal gear by Oleg A. Polushkin, Oleg O. Polushkin, Ismael M. Fofana

“…The work objective is to create a new highly adequate model of the imbalance of the basic non-rigid high-speed gimbal drive as an efficient means to solve the problems of balancing under car designing, manufacturing and servicing. …”
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Complex Nanomaterials in Catalysis for Chemically Significant Applications: From Synthesis and Hydrocarbon Processing to Renewable Energy Applications by Utkarsh Chadha, Senthil Kumaran Selvaraj, Hridya Ashokan, Sai P. Hariharan, V. Mathew Paul, Vishal Venkatarangan, Velmurugan Paramasivam

“…To keep up with these new advances, highly efficient catalytic routes need to be taken to be sustainable and ensure a drawn-out existence of resources for future generations. …”
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Return-to-play decision-making following ankle injury: a comprehensive case analysis of the functional hop test by Michael Crinion, Andrew Ball, Michael Agnone

“…In this case report, the functional hop test was applied to a 31-year-old recreational basketball player status-post full-tear of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) to examine the applicability of a standardized, efficient, and easy-to-administer functional test in making return-to-play decisions following an ankle injury. …”
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Electrochemical Immunosensor Using COOH-Functionalized 3D Graphene Electrodes for Sensitive Detection of Tau-441 Protein by Sophia Nazir, Muhsin Dogan, Yinghui Wei, Genhua Pan

“…The conductivity of graphene is preserved by enabling efficient COOH modification through π–π non-covalent interactions, while antibody immobilization is optimized via EDC-NHS carbodiimide chemistry. …”
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Surface-Modified Carbon Dots for Cancer Therapy: Integrating Diagnostic and Therapeutic Applications by González M, Romero MP

“…Advances in modalities of surface modification that include ligand binding and metal doping have significantly improved CDs’ biocompatibility and targeting precision. …”
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Self-catalysed breakdown of titanate nanotubes by graphitic carbon nitride resulting in enhanced hydrogen production by Ruochen Liu, Shiqi Zhao, Xiaorong Cheng, Luhua Lu, Xiyang Liu, Tianqi Liu, Bochao Dong, Graham Dawson

“…Efficient design of a photocatalyst is an important step in realizing real world applications. …”
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Local Binary Pattern–Cycle Generative Adversarial Network Transfer: Transforming Image Style from Day to Night by Abeer Almohamade, Salma Kammoun, Fawaz Alsolami

“…This work opens up new possibilities for efficient, high-fidelity night-time image translation in real-world applications, including autonomous driving and low-light vision systems.…”
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Biochar-Supported Titanium Oxide for the Photocatalytic Treatment of Orange II Sodium Salt by Laury Kanku, Kassim Olasunkanmi Badmus, Fracois Wewers

“…Various structural modification methods have led to significant reductions in the energy bandgap but not without their disadvantages, such as electron recombination. …”
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Progress in Caking Mechanism and Regulation Technologies of Weakly Caking Coal by Zhaoyang Li, Shujun Zhu, Ziqu Ouyang, Zhiping Zhu, Qinggang Lyu

“…Efficient and clean utilization remains a pivotal development focus within the coal industry. …”
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