Irreversible Adsorption of Particles on Surface Features of a Circular and Rectangular Shape by Zbigniew Adamczyk, Jakub Barbasz

“…It was demonstrated that the theoretical results are in an agreement with experimental data obtained for latex particles adsorbed onto patterned surfaces obtained by a polymer-on-polymer stamping technique for gold-covered silicon and on photolithographically-patterned silane layers on silica.…”
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A Novel Design and Implementation of a Surface Sediment Sampling Robot by Luis Gonzalo Gallegos Vicente, Jymmy Alexander Gonzales Cordova, Jorge Leonardo Huarca Quispe, Juan Carlos Cutipa Luque, Juan Pablo Julca Avila

“…This research presents the design and development of a robot for the collection of surface aquatic sediments in shallow water environments. …”
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UV-ageing effects on polystyrene microplastics surface polarity and transport in soils by Leila Shafea, Marc-O. Goebel, Susanne K. Woche, Stephan Peth

“…The increasing presence of oxygen-containing functional groups in UV-treated PS-MP led to an increasing negative surface charge and zeta potential and enhanced PS-MP transport through the quartz sand column. …”
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MXene termination and stacking bias on the reverse water gas shift reaction catalysis by Ángel Morales-García, José D. Gouveia, Anna Vidal López, Aleix Comas-Vives, Francesc Viñes, José R.B. Gomes, Francesc Illas

“…Here, first-principles calculations based on density functional theory (DFT) coupled with mean-field microkinetic (MKM) simulations are performed to investigate the effects of the atomic layer stacking and the surface functionalization with oxo groups on the catalyst performance. …”
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Influence of solid and liquid hydrophobic compounds on characteristics of water located in an adsorption layer of a hydrophilic component of the system by V. V. Turov, V. M. Gun'ko, T. V. Krupska, M. T. Kartel

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First Main Problem of the Theory of Elasticity for a Layer with Two Thick-Walled Pipes and One Cylindrical Cavity by Oleksandr Yu. Denshchykov

“…On the flat surfaces of the cavity surface layer, on the inner surfaces of the pipes, the stresses are considered known. …”

RESTORATION OF CORNEA ENDOTHELIUM FUNCTION (REVIEW) by G. S. Baturina, L. E. Katkova, E. I. Solenov, I. A. Iskakov

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Single-layer graphene oxide film grown on α-Al2O3(0001) for use as an adsorbent by Shiro Entani, Mitsunori Honda, Masaru Takizawa, Makoto Kohda

“…The SLGO film was obtained by oxidizing monolayer graphene grown by metal-free chemical vapor deposition on the α-Al2O3(0001) surface, and the adsorption state was determined by surface analytical techniques. …”
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Optimization by Hydrogen Plasma Treatment of a-CH and Hydrogen/Nitrogen-Assisted a-CH Layers for SAW Sensors by Veronica Satulu, Mihai Paunica, Simona Brajnicov, Sorin Vizireanu, Gheorghe Dinescu, Bogdana Mitu, Cristian Viespe

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Papillary and Callous Scales in the Integument of Agamid Lizards (Agamidae, Sauria) as a Phenomenon of Extraordinary Development of the Corneous Layers by Tatjana N. Dujsebayeva, Natalia B. Ananjeva, Nasrullah Rastegar-Pouyani, Awadh M. Al-Johany, Daniel A. Melnikov

“…The enlarged scales covered with an extremely thick <i>β</i>-corneous layer were detected in the dorsal and ventral surfaces of the tail base and on the palmar and plantar limb surfaces of all species. …”
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Self-Assembled Multilayer Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Thin Film Transistors and Doping Regulation by Xiangxiang Gao, Zhenhua Lin, Jincheng Zhang, Yue Hao, Jingjing Chang

“…The TFSI surface functionalization can remove excess electrons from SWCNT thin films, resulting in improved on-state current, increased carrier mobility and positively shifted threshold voltage. …”
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An Anisotropic Metamaterial Cover Layer for Scan Range Enhancement of Patch-Antenna Phased Arrays in Both Principal Planes by Mohammad Soltani, George V. Eleftheriades

“…The key innovation lies in the anisotropic properties of the cover layer which suppress the excitation of the fundamental surface-wave (SW) mode, effectively mitigating scan blindness within the desired angular range. …”
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Ionic‐electronic dual‐conductor interface engineering and architecture design in layered lithium‐rich manganese‐based oxides by Youyou Fang, Yuefeng Su, Jinyang Dong, Jiayu Zhao, Haoyu Wang, Ning Li, Yun Lu, Yujia Wu, Wenbo Li, Ni Yang, Xiaojuan Wu, Feng Wu, Lai Chen

“…In response, we introduce an ionic‐electronic dual‐conductive (IEDC) surface control strategy that integrates an electronically conductive graphene framework with an ionically conductive heteroepitaxial spinel Li4Mn5O12 layer. …”
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Application of Mn-Fe Layered Double Hydroxide as an Adsorbent for the Removal of Arsenic from Synthetic Acid Mine Drainage by Chairul - Irawan, Ayu Ratma Sari, Aproditha Yulianingtias, Rizani Aulia Melinda, Agus Mirwan

“…The adsorbent characterizations of SEM and XRD analysis showed that the Mn-Fe LDH had many different functional groups and a high specific surface area for the adsorption processes. …”
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Holistic Molecular Design of Ionic Surfaces for Tailored Water Wettability and Technical Applications by Huiyun Wang, Chongling Cheng, Dayang Wang

“…Beginning with advanced fabrication strategies—including plasma treatment, surface grafting, and layer-by-layer assembly—we critically evaluate their efficacy in eliminating surface irregularities and tailoring wettability. …”
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Molecular organization of the nanoscale surface structures of the dragonfly Hemianax papuensis wing epicuticle. by Elena P Ivanova, Song Ha Nguyen, Hayden K Webb, Jafar Hasan, Vi Khanh Truong, Robert N Lamb, Xiaofei Duan, Mark J Tobin, Peter J Mahon, Russell J Crawford

“…The molecular organization of the epicuticle (the outermost layer) of insect wings is vital in the formation of the nanoscale surface patterns that are responsible for bestowing remarkable functional properties. …”
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Double-layer membrane framework-based gold microelectrode for determination of natural labile copper in complex water environments by Xinyue Hu, Haitao Han, Shanshan Wang, Dawei Pan

“…Benefiting from the synergistic effects of the double-layer membrane framework, the so-designed LGL/Nafion functionalized μ-GE (LGL/Nafion/μ-GE) exhibited excellent detection performance for Cu, as well as anti-biofouling capability. …”
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Modified Silica Particles Coated with Cu-Al Layered Double Hydroxide for Phosphate and Arsenate Removal in Water Treatment by Andrija Savić, Marija M. Vuksanović, Marjetka Savić, Nataša Knežević, Aleksandra Šaponjić, Svetlana Ilić, Adela Egelja

“…In this study, a composite material was synthesized by combining Cu-Al layered double hydroxides (CuAl-LDHs) with modified silica particles, aiming to develop an efficient and environmentally friendly adsorbent for the removal of phosphate and arsenate ions from water. …”
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Fabrication and performance of a novel polymer composite waterproof adhesive layer with enhanced hydrophobicity for concrete bridge decks by Bonan Ma, Fei Wang, Jiaqi Li, Chaodong Yang, Wentao Jia, Kaisheng Luo, Enhui Yang, Yanjun Qiu

“…The waterproof adhesive layer (WAL), as an integral part of concrete pavements, provides both waterproofing and bonding functions for concrete bridge decks. …”
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Underwater Drag Reduction Applications and Fabrication of Bio-Inspired Surfaces: A Review by Zaixiang Zheng, Xin Gu, Shengnan Yang, Yue Wang, Ying Zhang, Qingzhen Han, Pan Cao

“…Bio-inspired non-smooth surfaces can significantly reduce the wall shear stress by regulating the flow characteristics of the turbulent boundary layer through microstructure design. …”
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