Understanding Mesoscale Aggregation of Shallow Cumulus Convection Using Large‐Eddy Simulation by C. S. Bretherton, P. N. Blossey

“…Self‐aggregation is affected by precipitation and mesoscale feedbacks of radiative and surface fluxes but still occurs without them. In that minimal‐physics setting, the humidity budget analysis suggests self‐aggregation is more likely if horizontal‐mean humidity is a concave function of the horizontal‐mean virtual potential temperature, a condition favored by radiative cooling and cold advection within the boundary layer.…”
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PECVD application to obtain polymer coated graphene nanoplatelets and development of new epoxy nanocomposites by Duygu Yanardag, Gulnare Ahmetli, Mustafa Karaman, Suheyla Kocaman

“…In this study, graphene nanoplatelets (GNPs) were synthesized from graphite by a liquid-phase exfoliation (layer separation) method, and their surfaces were functionalized with poly(glycidyl methacrylate) (PGMA) by using the rotatingbed plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) method. …”
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Nano- and Macrotribological Properties of Nanoperiod Multilayer Films Deposited by Bias Sputtering by Shojiro Miyake, Mei Wang

“…The processing characteristics of the (C/BN)n and (BN/C)n films with a 4-nm-period multilayer structure were investigated using a conductive atomic force microscope (AFM) with force modulation, which permits the quantitative recording of current and frictional force as functions of applied force. The results of processing indicated that friction and surface-current measurements are effective methods of investigating multilayer nanostructural surfaces and that the method proposed in this study for micro-electro-mechanical processing systems has high precision.…”
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Dysfunction of the meibomian glands in patients with diabetes mellitus by T. N. Safonova, E. S. Medvedeva

“…The meibomian glands, which are the producer of various lipids, participate in the formation of the lipid layer of the tear film, which prevents the evaporation of the water-mucin phase and ensures the preservation of homeostasis of the ocular surface. …”
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Role of trefoil factors in maintaining gut health in food animals by Yewande O. Fasina, Temitayo O. Obanla, Deji A. Ekunseitan, George Dosu, Joseph Richardson, Oluwabunmi O. Apalowo

“…Trefoil factor family (TFF) proteins are biologically active peptides that play significant role in safeguarding, restoring and continuity of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) epithelium, through collaborative modulations with mucins in the mucosal layer. These peptides are readily produced in reaction to epithelial damage in the digestive tract, thereby contributing to the healing and restituting of the epithelial layers of the intestine. …”
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Processing induced segregation in PLA/TPS blends: Factors and consequences by M. Jozo, L. Cui, K. Bocz, B. Pukanszky

“…The development of the skin layer can be advantageous in some applications because it slows down water absorption considerably.…”
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Electrospun textiles from decellularized bovine pericardium and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) supporting blood coagulation: innovative approach in biomaterials for research purposes by Luca Di Nunno, Luca Di Nunno, Veronica Pagani, Elena Canciani, Gerardina Ruocco, Gerardina Ruocco, Mattia Spedicati, Mattia Spedicati, Maria Talmon, Luca Fusaro, Dalila Di Francesco, Dalila Di Francesco, Simona Casarella, Manuela Rizzi, Francesca Boccafoschi, Francesca Boccafoschi

“…The electrospun textiles’ surface interaction with whole blood and platelet rich plasma (PRP) was also examined. …”
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Cationic Adsorption-Induced Microlevelling Effect: A Pathway to Dendrite-Free Zinc Anodes by Long Jiang, Yiqing Ding, Le Li, Yan Tang, Peng Zhou, Bingan Lu, Siyu Tian, Jiang Zhou

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Calcium Ion Sensors with Unrivaled Stability and Selectivity Using a Bilayer Approach with Ionically Imprinted Nanocomposites by Antonio Ruiz-Gonzalez, Roohi Chhabra, Xun Cao, Yizhong Huang, Andrew Davenport, Kwang-Leong Choy

“…This manuscript reports for the first time a novel miniaturized Ca²⁺ ion-selective sensor, developed by using a two-layer nanocomposite thin film (5 µm thick). The device consists of functionalized silica nanoparticles embedded in a poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) film, which was deposited onto a nanoporous zirconium silicate nanoparticle layer that served as the sensing surface. …”
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Rapid and Scalable Lubrication Coating for Industrial and Medical Applications via Sequential Dip‐Coating by Yeontaek Lee, Kayoung Son, Yejin Jo, Seung Hyun Lee, Jeuhee Lee, Tae Young Kim, Seonghyeon Eom, Youn‐Hoo Hwang, Dae‐Eun Kim, Inhee Choi, Jung Seung Lee, Jungmok Seo

“…In this study, Swift Lubrication is introduced for Industrial and Medical Equipment (SLIME), a rapid (≈10 s) two‐step dip‐coating method that employs an UV perfluoropolyether base coat followed by a slippery activation layer. SLIME enables the formation of ultra‐low friction surfaces, robust anti‐fouling properties, and effective diffusion barrier functionality without requiring intricate fabrication processes or specialized equipment. …”
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Corrosion resistance of mild steel immersed in simulated concrete pore solution in the presence of sodium potassium tartrate by Pushpa Murugesh, Veerapandian Velkannan, Gurmeet Singh, Hashem Abdulhameed Al, Susai Rajendran, Arjunan Krishnaveni

“…Polarization study reveals that sodium potassium tartrate system functions as anodic type of inhibitor. AC impedance spectra reveal that a shielding film is formed on the metal surface. …”
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Influence of Geometric Parameters on Intake Performance of 3D Ramp-Type Scramjet Inlet by Sunoh Kang, Sung Ha Kwon, Donghun Park

“…The variations of the intake performance as a function of multiple geometric parameters are also examined through the surrogate model generated for the response surface of the intake performance parameters. …”
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Study on the Time-dependent Reliability of Corroded Reinforced Concrete Bridge Structures due to Ship Impact by Tao Fu, Zhixin Zhu, Yan Li, Yue Sun, Lingxiao Meng

“…Based on the durability decay model of reinforced concrete structures in a chloride ion erosion environment, the time-dependent resistance analysis of bridge structures is carried out considering the reduction of yield strength of longitudinal reinforcement and hoop reinforcement in pile sections and the decay of compressive strength of protective layer concrete. Based on the study of the probabilistic model and parameters of random variables affecting the time-dependent reliability of ship-bridge collision, the typical damage modes of bridge structures under ship impact are analyzed, the time-dependent reliability analysis model of bridge structures under ship impact is established based on the structural damage criterion, the ship-bridge crash limit state functional function is given, and the time-dependent reliability analysis of ship-bridge collision is carried out based on the response surface method.…”
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An Atomic‐Scale View at γ’‐Fe4N as Hydrogen Barrier Material by Aleksander Albrecht, Sang Yoon Song, Su‐Hyun Yoo, Chang‐Gi Lee, Mathias Krämer, Marcus Hans, Baptiste Gault, Yan Ma, Dierk Raabe, Seok Su Sohn, Yonghyuk Lee, Se‐Ho Kim

“…The relatively short process carried out at 570 °C consisted of pre‐nitriding in an atmosphere with higher nitriding potential, followed by treatment in a nitriding potential of 0.0016 Pa−1/2 to obtain a pure γ’ layer. A combination of screening methods, including atom probe tomography, density functional theory calculations, and hydrogen permeation analysis, revealed that the nitride layer reduces hydrogen diffusion (steady‐state hydrogen flux 3.21 x 10−8 mol/m2·s) by a factor of 20 compared to pure iron, at room temperature. …”
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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

“…Experimental results show that Cl− ions from conventional fiber ropes react with the titanium matrix, forming TiCl2 and destabilizing the protective oxide layer, leading to surface corrosion and a significant reduction in stress-rupture life. …”
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The Influence of Crystal Anisotropy in Femtosecond Laser Processing of Single-Crystal Diamond by Guolong Wang, Ji Wang, Kaijie Cheng, Kun Yang, Bojie Xu, Wenbo Wang, Wenwu Zhang

“…In addition, a phase transition layer of amorphous carbon at the nanoscale in the surface layer (thickness of ~40 nm) and a narrow lattice spacing of 0.36 nm are observed under TEM, corresponding to the interlayer (002) plane of graphite. …”
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Estimation of the permafrost stability on the East Arctic shelf under the extreme climate warming scenario for the XXI century by V. V. Malakhova, E. N. Golubeva

“…Moreover, upper boundary of this zone occurs at a depth of 120–220 m below the sea bottom, which makes the gas hydrates be isolated from the seabed surface by the permafrost layer. The submarine permafrost functions as an impermeable lid and prevents the methane from destroyed gas hydrates.…”
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Трансплантация суспензии эндотелиальных клеток в эксперименте ex vivo by B.E. Malyugin, S.A. Borzenok, O.P. Antonova, D.S. Ostrovskii, Z.R. Ebzeeva

“…Thus, it seems relevant to continue research to achieve the main goal – to fully cover the defect of central zone of corneal posterior surface with isolated CECs given that their morphology and functional activity are preserved.…”
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How do centipedes and millipedes respond to grazing intensity in an integrated crop-livestock system with soybean-pasture succession? by Joice Aline Freiberg, Helena Wichineski Trombeta, Patrícia Elesbão da Silva Rodrigues, Pedro Arthur de Albuquerque Nunes, Cristian de Sales Dambros, Paulo César de Faccio Carvalho, Zaida Inês Antoniolli, Rodrigo Josemar Seminoti Jacques

“…We used monoliths to collect centipedes and millipedes in the 0.00-0.10 and 0.10-0.20 m soil layers, and pitfall traps to collect specimens on the soil surface. …”
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Unveiling microsecond diffusion bonding phenomena enabled by air plasma spraying zirconia thermal barrier ceramics onto rare earth environmental barrier silicates by Edward J. Gildersleeve V, Emine Bakan, Marcin Rasinski, Moritz Kindelmann, Ashok Vayyala, Egbert Wessel, Joachim Mayer, Robert Vaßen

“…Recently, a new class of multifunctional surface coatings achieved by layering state-of-the-art zirconia thermal barriers atop state-of-the-art rare earth disilicate environmental barriers has been shown. …”
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