Surface-enhanced light harvesting over MOF-derived porous ZnO films for highly efficient QDs-based photoelectrochemical hydrogen generation by Yi Tao, Zikun Tang, Linjie Xie, Xiaolan Xu, Wei Zhao, Wenxuan Xu, Dequan Bao, Yihong Zhong, Zhenqiu Gao, Zhen Wen, Kanghong Wang, Hao Zhang, Xuhui Sun

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Features of the functioning of the innate and adaptive immunity system in patients with COVID-19 of the older age group by O. N. Scheglovitova, L. V. Kolobukhina, A. A. Babayants, I. S. Frolova, E. I. Isaeva, I. S. Kruzhkova, A. A. Samkov, N. A. Antipyat, I. N. Tyurin, A. N. Narovliansky, F. I. Ershov

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High-Performance Triboelectric Nanogenerator with Double-Side Patterned Surfaces Prepared by CO₂ Laser for Human Motion Energy Harvesting by Dong-Yi Lin, Chen-Kuei Chung

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Pure and doped crystalline polyethylene under Earth’s conditions: A density functional theory study by Andrew H. Zhang, Xuan Luo

“…In this study, we performed first-principles calculations based on Density Functional Theory to explore the structural and electronic properties of crystalline polyethylene under varying temperature and pressure conditions, corresponding to different layers of the Earth’s surface and interior. …”
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Gas sensitivity of individual nanostructures based on functionalized multi-walled carbon nanotubes and metal oxides by N. A. Davletkildeev, D. V. Sokolov, V. V. Bolotov

“…It is shown that the change in conductivity of the composite nanostructures to the correlates with the Fermi level shift under gases exposure as a result of charge carriers concentration changing in the metal oxide surface layers upon adsorption of gas molecules.…”
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Review on atomistic and quantum mechanical simulation approaches in chemical mechanical planarization by Seokgyu Ryu, Murali Ramu, Patrick Joohyun Kim, Junghyun Choi, Kangchun Lee, Jihoon Seo

“…Significant progress has been achieved using Fukui function analysis for additive screening, density functional theory (DFT) for surface passivation mechanisms, and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations for CMP processes. …”
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Comprehensive Structural, Chemical, and Optical Characterization of Cu₂ZnSnS₄ Films on Kapton Using the Automated Successive Ionic Layer Adsorption and Reacti... by Perla J. Vázquez-González, Martha L. Paniagua-Chávez, Lizette A. Zebadua-Chavarria, Rafael Mota-Grajales, C. A. Meza-Avendaño, Enrique Campos-González, A. Escobosa-Echavarría, Yaoqiao Hu, Aldo E. Pérez-Ramos, Manuel-Matuz, Carlos A. Hernández-Gutiérrez

“…This study provides a comprehensive structural, chemical, and optical characterization of CZTS thin films deposited on flexible Kapton substrates via the Successive Ionic Layer Adsorption and Reaction (SILAR) method. The investigation explored the effects of varying deposition cycles (40, 60, 70, and 80) and annealing treatments on the films. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Clinical and Functional Results of Standard and Modified Endothelial and Descemet Membrane Transplantation Techniques by B. E. Malyugin, A. M. Gelyastanov, O. P. Antonova, A. V. Belodedova, A. A. Khaletskaya

“…It should be noted that in the second group, one patient had fibrosis of the posterior layers of the corneal stroma (due to incomplete adherence of the DM to the posterior surface of the recipient’s cornea), this complication required endothelial re-keratoplasty. …”
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Smart fiber with overprinted patterns to function as chip-like multi-threshold logic switch circuit by Xiaofei Wei, Rui Li, Siwei Xiang, Long Qin, Xinxin Luo, Jie Xue, Xing Fan

“…Via soft contact of curved surfaces between fiber and ink-droplet, an overprinting method is developed for stacking different layers of patterns with a line width of 75 μm in a staggered way, enabling batch production of circuit units along one long fiber. …”
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Structural optimization of Sr/Zn-phosphate conversion coatings triggered by ions preloading on micro/nanostructured titanium surfaces for bacterial infection control and enhanced o... by Kangqing Zuo, Aonan Li, Taoning Si, Weiyi Lei, Yusheng Liu, Linbo Zhang, Taixing Zhang, Guiyong Xiao, Yupeng Lu, Ningbo Li

“…However, the passive oxide layer on the titanium (Ti) surface impedes the following chemical reactivity, adversely affecting the microstructure and properties of phosphate coatings. …”
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Release of Zinc, Manganese and Magnesium from Mg-Zn-Mn-Al-LDH: Effect of Malic Acid and Divalent to Trivalent Cation Ratios in Mineral Structure by Z. Movahedi Rad, M. Hamidpour

“…Introduction Recently, layered double hydroxides (LDHs) have attracted significant attention due to their various applications, particularly as slow-release fertilizers for essential plant nutrients. …”
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Effect of pH and concentration on physicochemical, adsorption kinetics and rheology properties of quinoa protein: Functional correlations by José Fernando Solanilla-Duque, Diego Fernando Roa-Acosta, Jesús Eduardo Bravo-Gómez

“…Dilatational module behavior versus surface pressure was evaluated, using the Frumkin-Lucassen model for QPI, which showed a good fit in the first part of the curve (before achieving a plateau) evidencing the formation of the first interfacial layer. …”
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The identification of thresholds of starch phosphate and amylose levels on multi-scale structures and functional properties of potato starch by Yaqi Hu, Daraz Ahmad, Li Ding, Haroon Rasheed, Andreas Blennow, Jacob Judas Kain Kirkensgaard, Jinsong Bao

“…An elevation in SPC significantly enhanced the surface layer ordering of starch granules, while an increase in AC restricted the expansion of starch granules. …”
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Soil Bacterial Community Characteristics and Functional Analysis of Estuarine Wetlands and Nearshore Estuarine Wetlands in Qinghai Lake by Wei Ji, Zhiyun Zhou, Jianpeng Yang, Ni Zhang, Ziwei Yang, Kelong Chen, Yangong Du

“…Microbial metabolic functions varied by depth: surface soils (0–10 cm) favored environmental adaptation and organic degradation, whereas deeper soils (10–20 cm) exhibited lipid metabolism and DNA repair strategies for low-oxygen adaptation. …”
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Effect of Bio-Based, Mixed Ester Lubricant in Minimum Quantity Lubrication on Tool Wear and Surface Integrity in Ultra-Precision Fly-Cutting of KDP Crystals by Xuelian Yao, Feihu Zhang, Shuai Zhang, Jianfeng Zhang, Defeng Liao, Xiangyang Lei, Jian Wang, Jianbiao Du

“…In dry cutting, worn tools develop adhesive layers that detach, causing scratches and degrading surface quality. …”
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THE INFLUENCE OF SOIL DENSITY AND THE CHARACTER OF RADIOACTIVE 134Cs And 137Cs POLLUTION’S DISTRIBUTION ON in situ MEASUREMENTS by A. I. Zhukouski, O. M. Anshakou, A. O. Nichyparchuk, P. M. Marozik, S. A. Kuten

“…As a result of theoretical estimations, the relationship between the effective radius of contaminated site is determined as a function of soil density.Analysis of the influence of radial zones of the cylindrical gamma source on in situ gamma-spectrometer showed that the main contribution to the total count rate of the pulse-amplitude spectrum is made by the radial zone with radius of up to 40 cm from the center of the probe, regardless of the thickness of the contaminated layer in geometry «Probe is located on the soil surface». …”
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Realizing Sunlight‐Induced Efficiently Dynamic Infrared Emissivity Modulation Based on Aluminum‐Doped zinc Oxide Nanocrystals by Yan Jia, Dongqing Liu, Desui Chen, Yizheng Jin, Yufei Ge, Wenxia Zhang, Chen Chen, Baizhang Cheng, Xinfei Wang, Tianwen Liu, Mingyang Li, Mei Zu, Zi Wang, Haifeng Cheng

“…A straightforward device architecture that integrates an AZO nanocrystal film with an infrared reflective layer and a substrate, functioning as a photo‐induced dynamic infrared emissivity modulator, which can be triggered by weak ultraviolet light in sunlight, is engineered. …”
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Phytoplankton functional group dynamics and environmental drivers in a tropical monomictic lake (Lake Yambo, Philippines) by Dimple May Gianne Q. Dumaguit, Maxine A.D. Mowe, Rey Donne S. Papa

“…Groups J and LO were associated with cooler, nitrate-enriched surface layers during peak mixing, while Groups B, F, and P were more abundant at deeper layers under the same conditions. …”
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Nondestructive Evaluation of Functionally Graded Subsurface Damage on Cylinders in Nuclear Installations Based on Circumferential SH Waves by Zhen Qu, Xiaoqin Shen, Xiaoshan Cao

“…In this paper, we propose the use of circumferential horizontal shear (SH) waves to detect mechanical properties of subsurface regions of damage on cylindrical structures. The regions of surface damage are considered to be functionally graded material (FGM) and the cylinder is considered to be a layered structure. …”
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Tracer Velocity Versus Bedload Velocity: Derivation of the Unsteady Virtual Bedload Velocity From Decelerating Tracers by M. Klösch, S. Pessenlehner, P. Gmeiner, H. Habersack

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