Investigation and optimization of ZnO nanostructures for enhanced slippery liquid-infused nanostructured surface performance by Witchaphol Somrang, Somyod Denchitcharoen

“…At moderate growth temperatures, the optimal nanostructure morphology and the surface wettability create a stable, continuous lubricant layer for drag reduction and enhances fluid mobility. However, the morphology with a wider gap between the nanorods and lower nanorod density at higher growth temperatures causes the lubricant layer to be sheared away by the water droplet, leading to a transition of liquid/liquid to liquid/solid interfaces and a reduction in the slippery performance. …”
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Charge Redistribution in NiSe2/MoS2 n–n Heterojunction towards the Photoelectrocatalytic Degradation of Ciprofloxacin by Dr. Tunde L. Yusuf, Olalekan C. Olatunde, Daniel Masekela, Kwena D. Modibane, Damian C. Onwudiwe, Seshibe Makgato

“…The NiSe2/MoS2 heterojunction achieved about 78 % degradation efficiency with a first‐order kinetic rate of 0.0111 min−1, compared to 38 % efficiency and a first‐order kinetic rate of 0.0044 min−1 observed for MoS2. …”
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Origin of performance enhancement of superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors by He-ion irradiation by Stefan Strohauer, Fabian Wietschorke, Markus Döblinger, Christian Schmid, Stefanie Grotowski, Lucio Zugliani, Björn Jonas, Kai Müller, Jonathan J. Finley

“…Superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) are indispensable in fields such as quantum science and technology, astronomy, and biomedical imaging, where high detection efficiency, low dark count rates, and high timing accuracy are required. …”
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Enhancing High-Temperature Durability of Aluminum/Steel Joints: The Role of Ni and Cr in Substitutional Diffusion Within Intermetallic Compounds by Masih Bolhasani Hesari, Reza Beygi, Tiago O. G. Teixeira, Eduardo A. S. Marques, Ricardo J. C. Carbas, Lucas F. M. da Silva

“…The automotive and aerospace industries increasingly rely on lightweight, high-strength materials to improve fuel efficiency, making the joining of dissimilar metals such as aluminum and steel both beneficial and essential. …”
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Pioneering Sustainable Space Ecosystems Through Intelligent Robotics and Collaborative Effort by Amrita Suresh, Mehmed Yüksel, Manuel Meder, Raúl Domínguez, Wiebke Brinkmann

“…Sustainable ecosystems are characterized by minimal resource depletion, reduction in space debris, reusable and renewable materials and components, among other factors. …”
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Synthesis of Copper Ferrite (CuFe2O4) doped 3D Reduced Graphene Oxide-Based Solar Absorber for Solar Desalination of Saline Water by Fisseha A. Bezza, Samuel A Iwarere, Shepherd M. Tichapondwa, Hendrik G. Brink, Michael O. Daramola, Evans M. N. Chirwa

“…One particularly promising technology for sustainable freshwater supply is solar-driven interfacial desalination, which utilizes photothermal materials to transform solar energy into heat at the air-water interface, minimizing heat loss to the surrounding water and improving overall efficiency. …”
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Hydrogen-assisted dual-stage sintering: Achieving concurrent densification and damping enhancement in TiNb alloys by Yuchuan Jiang, Renyu Liang, Shuo Liu, Jiayin Li, Bowen Ma, Dongdong Li, Liying Sun, M. Yu Tashmeto

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Cavitation nanobubbles enhancing the flotation of microfine ilmenite and associated fundamentals by Fanfan Zhang, Wanchen Dong, Huijie Cai, Huaiyao Zhang, Xiangbo Fan, Yamin Kang, Yijun Cao, Guixia Fan

“…Most importantly, quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring results reveal that the presence of NBs leads to a reduction in OHA adsorption mass but an increase in adsorption rate at the ilmenite interface.…”
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Adaptive Smart System for Energy-Saving Campus by Ziling Chen, Ray-I Chang, Quincy Wu

“…In this system, the Internet of Things (IoT) with control interfaces is integrated to enhance convenience. Using expert system rules, the system regulates the operation of the IoT for the efficient energy-saving control of a classroom. …”
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Improvement of Interphase Stability of Hard Carbon for Sodium-Ion Battery by Ionic Liquid Additives by Dexi Meng, Zongkun Bian, Kailimai Su, Yan Wang, Zhibin Lu, Enlin Cai, Junwei Lang

“…Hard carbon (HC), which is one of the anode materials widely used in commercial sodium-ion batteries at present, suffers from a thick and unstable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) layer formed by the self-reduction in traditional carbonate-based electrolytes on its surface. …”
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Integrated dopamine sensing and 40 Hz hippocampal stimulation improves cognitive performance in Alzheimer’s mouse models by Shiya Lv, Fan Mo, Zhaojie Xu, Yu Wang, Yaoyao Liu, Meiqi Han, Yiming Duan, Luyi Jing, Fanli Kong, Qianli Jia, Ming Li, Wei Xu, Peiyao Jiao, Mixia Wang, Juntao Liu, Jinping Luo, Junbo Wang, Zhongwei Fan, Yilin Song, Yirong Wu, Xinxia Cai

“…In this study, the NeuroRevive-FlexChip demonstrates improved electrochemical detection sensitivity and modulation efficiency. Preliminary observations in APP/PS1 mice indicate that implantation of the chip in the hippocampal CA1 region, combined with 40 Hz stimulation, may contribute to the restoration of dopamine release, a reduction in neuronal hyper-synchronization, and a shift toward more stable firing patterns. …”
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Predicting the compressive strength of concrete incorporating waste powders exposed to elevated temperatures utilizing machine learning by Islam N. Fathy, Hany A. Dahish, Mohammed K. Alkharisi, Alaa A. Mahmoud, Hala Emad Elden Fouad

“…Finally, a graphical user interface (GUI) for the compressive strength of concrete containing GWP and MWP subjected to elevated temperatures has been created, which may be of considerable assistance, guidance, and efficiency in research and construction industry contexts.…”
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Numerical Simulation of Grab Dredging on Flow Field and Sdiment Suspension Pattern in Construction Area by LONG Rui, JIN Zhong-wu, Tomoaki NAKAMURA, Yonghwan CHO, Norimi MIZUTANI

“…In contrast, cases involving velocity reduction prior to bed contact exhibit a marked decrease in sediment disturbance. …”
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Implementation of an Enhanced Edge Computing System for the Optimization of Strawberry Crop in Greenhouses: A Smart Agriculture Approach by Paula Abdo-Peralta, Cristian García-Pumagualle, Katherin Carrera-Silva, Catherine Frey, Carlos Rolando Rosero-Erazo, John Ortega-Castro, Juan Sebastián Silva Orozco, Theofilos Toulkeridis

“…There has also been a significant 20% reduction in water usage, decreasing from 80 L/m² in the control greenhouse to 64 L/m² with the system, showcasing AgroTec 4.0’s efficiency in resource management. …”
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The CD27L and CTP1L endolysins targeting Clostridia contain a built-in trigger and release factor. by Matthew Dunne, Haydyn D T Mertens, Vasiliki Garefalaki, Cy M Jeffries, Andrew Thompson, Edward A Lemke, Dmitri I Svergun, Melinda J Mayer, Arjan Narbad, Rob Meijers

“…We show that for the CTP1L endolysin, there is a reduction in lysis efficiency that is proportional to the cleavage efficiency. …”
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Designing multi-metal-site nanosheet catalysts for CO2 photoreduction to ethylene by Xiaodong Li, Li Li, Xiaohui Liu, Jiaqi Xu, Xingyuan Chu, Guangbo Chen, Dongqi Li, Mingchao Wang, Xia Wang, Chandrasekhar Naisa, Jing Gao, Yongfu Sun, Michael Grätzel, Xinliang Feng

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ZnOx overlayer confined on ZnCr2O4 spinel for direct syngas conversion to light olefins by Xiaohui Feng, Haoran Jia, Rongtan Li, Le Lin, Mingrun Li, Mingshu Chen, Chengxiang Liu, Xiangze Du, Xiaoyue Wang, Yunjie Ding, Rentao Mu, Qiang Fu, Xinhe Bao

“…Thus, a significant interface confinement effect is present between the spinel surface and the ZnO x overlayer, which helps to stabilize ZnO x active structure and enhance the catalytic performance.…”
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Indoor air quality perception: Enablers and inhibitors of perceived occupant comfort by Inês Veiga, Tiago Oliveira, Mijail Naranjo-Zolotov, Ricardo Martins, Stylianos Karatzas

“…The findings emphasize the importance of intuitive, transparent, and engaging IAQMTs that visibly demonstrate pollutant reduction and comfort enhancement. We recommend that building managers and technology developers incorporate user-centered features, such as clear interfaces, gamification elements, personalized controls, and communication strategies highlighting health and environmental benefits, to foster adoption and improve occupant comfort. …”
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Pope Leo and Chalcedon: how to prepare, appreciate and defend a problematic council by Philippe Blaudeau

“…It was at the origin of a progressive reduction of infl uence in spite of pontifical attempts to compensate it. …”
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Addressing energy challenges: sustainable nano-ceramic electrolytes for solid-state lithium batteries by green chemistry by Sai Raghuveer Chava, Robert Luckett, Sajid Bashir, Sajid Bashir

“…Additionally, our green nano-engineering approach was evaluated against traditional synthesis methods, demonstrating a 40% reduction in energy consumption and a 75% decrease in hazardous waste generation. …”
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